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Ceui - Stardust Melodia
Spring is slowly making its way in, bringing in flowers and sunshine!...now if only Mother Nature would stop bombarding us with snow every chance it gets. But hey,…


Reconciling with Kanon (2002)
Rewatching Kanon (2002) with seven additional years of context behind its creation and gaining a deeper level of appreciation for the remarkable feeling intrinsic to bishoujo games added…


A Heartfelt Journey
Delve into heartwarming and emotional journeys of love, where complex relationships and deep connections take center stage. Clannad At its core, Clannad is a beautifully crafted story about…


Anime and Manga Romance: Which Tells Love Stories Best?
Romance is one of the most beloved genres in anime and manga, but have you ever noticed how different the same love story can feel between the two…
The Dangers in My Heart, A Sign of Affection, Blue Spring Ride, Horimiya, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You


A Closer Look at Romance in Anime and Manga
Love stories have a unique way of drawing us in, making us laugh, cry, and root for our favourite couples. Whether it's the slow-burn romance of a shoujo…
Blue Box, Boys Over Flowers, Fruits Basket, Teasing Master Takagi-san, Yona of the Dawn
Firechick's Game Reviews: Kanon
Rating : 70/100 In 1998, after the release of One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e in Japan, the staff responsible for making the game decided to leave Nexton in favor…
Clannad, exception, Kanon, One: To a Shining Season, Tactics


I Hate This Romance Trope #anime #shorts
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The Worst Trope in Romance
In this video, I talk about The Worst Trope in Romance Have you ever felt like something was missing after finishing a romance anime? Well, you’re not alone. In…
11 Moments In Anime 2024, #11: Kanon and Circumstance
Anyone here ever watched shows like Air, Kanon, Clannad, and so on? Those were all based on visual novels made by a developer called Key. Said visual novels…


Clannad: A Beloved Romance That Missed the Mark for Me
This Clannad review dives into the unforgettable love story of Tomoya and Nagisa, the series’ mixed emotions, and its impact on fans worldwide. Read on for a heartfelt…


On the Defeat of Yhwach
Yhwach was a being of incredible power, thus I’ll go into the many stages of his defeat to break down how is defeat fulfilled the arcs of so…


Off-site Article: This Is Maeda Jun
Hi hi, bit of a weird one, but… I wrote a giant article about the career of Key’s Maeda Jun, the man behind titles such as Clannad, Little…


Anime Like Atri – My Dear Moments
In the near-future, rising seas have left much of human civilization underwater. For Ikaruga Natsuki, who lost his leg in an accident some years prior, he
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl, Planetarian, Plastic Memories, The Day I Became a God, Chobits
Fire Emblem Fates OST
Rating : 75/100 Oh, Kanon . I watched the 2006 version of this anime back when it first aired and got fansubs, and while I did get a…
Kanon, One: To a Shining Season, Sasami Magical Girls Club, Tactics, Clannad


Guest Post: Unearthed Garbage with Firechick – One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e (58/100)
Many know the company Visual Arts/Key for their visual novels: Kanon, Air, Clannad, Little Busters, Rewrite, their kinetic novels, and so on. But while Kanon is the first…
Firechick's Game Reviews: Planetarian
Rating : 80/100 (This review covers both the original game and the 2021 prequel game Snow Globe) After watching the anime version of Planetarian: The Reverie of a…
Firechick's Game Reviews: Stella of the End
Rating : 84/100 As of mid-2024, a good majority of the games Key/Visual Arts have put out are legally available in English, with the exceptions of Air, Kud…
100 Switch Game Cartridges!
So...I just realized something. I now own a total of one hundred Nintendo Switch game cartridges! One hundred in total! And yes, this includes some physical games imported…
Firechick's Anime Reviews: Air
Rating : 83/100 Ive been watching anime since I was a kid, growing up with stuff like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Digimon , and Hamtaro , but it wasnt until…
Ouran High School Host Club, Prima Doll, Bird's Song; Bird's Poem, Clannad, Hamtaro
Firechick's Game Reviews: Atri: My Dear Moments
Rating : 73/100 On December 19th, 2019, the anime and music production company, Aniplex, announced that they were launching a brand made for the purpose of creating and…


15 Romance Anime About Married Couples
With a title like 'My Happy Marriage' it sounds pretty promising for a married couple romance anime – and it is! The new, arranged marriage is actually a
Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again, I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying, Itazura na Kiss, Jingai-san no Yome, Love is Like a Cocktail
Firechick's Game Reviews: One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e
Rating : 48/100 Many know the company Visual Arts/Key for their visual novels: Kanon, Air, Clannad, Little Busters, Rewrite , their kinetic novels, and so on. But while…
Kanon, One: To a Shining Season, Planetarian, Rewrite, Tactics


PODCAST: The Wonder of Clannad
In this week’s episode of The Wonder of Anime, I’m joined by podcaster and streamer PolowBornFly. He’s one-half of the…
Firechick's Anime Reviews: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Rating : 89/100 Were all familiar with the heros journey, where we observe a young sword-bearing hero rise from humble beginnings, gathers a party of allies, and travels…
Clannad, Cowboy Bebop, Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer, My Happy Marriage, Onmyoji
Susumu Hirasawa - Forces
Rating : 80/100 As of 2024, I have now seen a total of four anime based on Visual Arts/Keys properties: Air, Kanon (The 2006 version, not the Toei…


Weebsmas Day 5 – Anime Deaths in the Snow
On the fifth day of Weebsmas Luna gave to me…Deaths in the Snow that aren’t spoiler-free (aka this is your spoiler alert warning). Welcome back to 12 Days…


12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 3: Toradora, Clannad, and My Love Story on the Anilujah Podcast!
For today’s post, we’ll actually be throwing it to another blog (and podcast…and videocast). I joined our friends, Josh and Rebecca of Anilujah, recently to talk Christmas anime!…
One Visual Novel Coming To US Soon?!
So for anyone not familiar with the history of visual novels, one of the pioneering games in the medium, simply titled One , popularized VNs that prioritized storytelling…


This Week in Anime - Key, The Landmark Visual Novel Studio
The visual novel studio Key created some of the most heartwrenching stories adapted to anime. Christopher and Steve look back on CLANNAD, Kanon, Planetarian, and more to see…
Review Index: 70-79/100
Heres the index for all reviews rated 70-79 out of 100. Arte - 79/100 Ascendance of a Bookworm - 79/100 Astra: Lost In Space - 79/100 The Case…
Bloom Into You, Kemono Friends, Little Women, Little Women, Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy


The LONGEST Anime Title EVER...
WorldEnd What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? or just sukasuka is a sad romance anime about the…
Black Bullet, Plastic Memories, Ragna Crimson, WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us?, The Apothecary Diaries


This Manga Author LOST TO CANCER
Migi and Dali and Sakamoto Desu ga author, Sano nami passed away from cancer. It's an anime with wild plot twists thats worth watching on crunchyroll #anime #manga…
Assassination Classroom, Clannad, Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto, Migi&Dali, The Apothecary Diaries


Why We Love Clannad
Clannad is a masterpiece. It's one of the most well known and highest rated slice of life anime thanks to how many people it made cry. I…


Duality: Romance Tropes
Hi there friends, I hope you’re all doing well! Today I wanted to introduce a new segment to the blog called Duality, where I talk about the things…
Blue Spring Ride, Clannad, The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague, Naruto, Ouran High School Host Club
Kokia - Follow The Nightingale
Rating : 87/100 Not many people know this, but visual novels, in spite of their seemingly limited gameplay and interface, are actually a more versatile medium than theyre…


Tangle x Cast 9: Valentine’s Day and Agape Anime
We’re less than a week out from Valentine’s Day which might not be everyone’s favorite holiday, but anime certainly loves it with vigor. Paris, Tyler, and Twwk (sitting…
Clannad, DARLING in the FRANXX, Naruto, Sword Art Online, A Silent Voice


Why YOU SHOULD Watch Clannad
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12 Days of Anime 2022 – Day 08: Kaginado
Kaginado is an anime which parodies all of the major KEY works (Kanon, Air, Clannad, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Planetarian, Angel Beats). For anyone familiar with the works, seeing…


Anime Harem Protagonists: do they deserve their best girl or best boy?
High School DxD’s partial harem? Hi friends, I hope you’re doing well! We’re doing a bit of a different post today, one I had talked about previously doing…
Diabolik Lovers, Kanon, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, Heaven's Lost Property, Yamada and the Seven Witches


Another bishoujo game anime adaptation
I would wager most people knew bishoujo games instead as “those H-games”; games with high school settings, cherry blossoms and the same five archetypes in a harem. Shows…


My Top 20 Anime Openings of All Time!
Hiya friends, I hope you’re all doing well! A couple of months ago, earlier in the year, I posted my top 20 anime endings list, and I figured…
Gakuen Alice, Kamigami no Asobi, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Ragnarok the Animation, VISUAL PRISON


Is Clannad: After Story Still Relevant Today?
The first episode of the 'Endless Eight' Podcast. This will be an eight-part series where myself and Yata (myanimepodcast) go through the eight selected works of Kyoto Animation.…


My Fans Wrote The ENTIRE Script For This Video
This was the best worst idea I've ever conceieved. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/keksiweksi TWITTER: https://twitter.com/keksiweksi Very special thanks to my patrons for making me do this to myself! I want to shout out…


Fanart Friday: Fuko-chan’s Birthday
A happy early birthday (July 20), Fuko-chan. We hope your special day is full of stars… ★ 【宇圍】「 前日 」 ☆ reprinted w/permission


Life in Colour - Haruhi, Hyouka & Clannad
Kyoto Animation believe in a beautiful world - though sometimes their heroes take some convincing. Today, I'm talking about three of my favourite shows - The Melancholy of…


Catching cicadas in the summertime
osuga no Sora is a series I unequivocally love. It captures a memory from a time I have longed for since I was a teenager and perhaps dates…


Should You Watch Idol Anime?
I watched way too much anime for this... PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/keksiweksi TWITTER: https://twitter.com/keksiweksi ~Muuuusic~ Idolm@ster OST - Town theme Idolm@ster Opening Cardcaptor Sakura OST - Genki Ippai Sonic Unleashed OST - Windmill Isle (Night) スタマス 『KAWAIIウォーズ』 (琴葉、詩花) FFXIV OST -…


Kaginado Final Thoughts
Kaginado is filled to the brim with references, easter eggs, and humor related to the characters. It was like this anime was made only for true Key fans…