The moving and tearful story of "Kanon" - A thorough review of the ultimate moving anime

"Canon": A moving story set in a snowy town

"Kanon" is a TV anime series based on an 18+ game created by Key/Visual Arts, which aired on Fuji TV from January 30 to March 28, 2002. Set in a snowy northern town, the 13-episode series tells the moving story of the protagonist Yuichi Aizawa and the five girls who surround him, as they meet, part, and grow up.

story

The protagonist, Yuichi Aizawa, transfers to a northern town for the first time in seven years when his parents are transferred overseas. He ends up staying with his relatives, the Minase family, but he has vague memories of the town, which he must have visited many times as a child, and feels like he has forgotten something important. Meanwhile, Yuichi meets a mysterious girl, Tsukimiya Ayu, in the shopping district. Ayu is a girl of unknown age who always carries a backpack with wings on it and loves freshly baked taiyaki. She searches for something almost every day, but is unable to find it.

Yuichi also meets five other girls: his childhood friend and cousin Minase Nayuki, a senior student Kawasumi Mai whom he meets at school at night, Misaka Shiori who has been absent from school for a long time due to illness, and Sawatari Makoto who has lost her memory. Through his interactions with each of the girls, Yuichi gradually regains his forgotten memories. As he deepens his bonds with the girls, the story moves towards a moving climax.

character

The charm of "Kanon" lies in its unique characters. The main characters are introduced below.

Tsukimiya Ayu

Ayu was born on January 7th and has blood type AB. She is a mysterious girl of unknown age who Yuichi meets in the shopping district. She always carries a backpack with wings on it and loves freshly baked taiyaki. She is searching for something almost every day, but is unable to find it. It seems that she has lost something important... Ayu's purity and sadness give the story a deep emotional impact.

Minase Nayuki

Born December 23rd, blood type B. She is the protagonist's cousin and childhood friend, and is a second-year high school student. She is a laid-back, laid-back type who sleeps a lot, but she takes great care of Yuichi, whom she meets again after seven years. She loves cats, and surprisingly, she is the captain of the track and field club. Nayuki's kindness and dedication add warmth to the story.

Mai Kawasumi

Born January 29th, blood type O. A senior girl whom Yuichi met in the school building at night, she is a third-year high school student. She is holding a sword and seems to be chasing something invisible (a demon?). She is silent and does not try to communicate with others on her own, so she is often misunderstood, but deep down she is kind. Mai's loneliness and strength add depth to the story.

Shiori Misaka

Born on February 1st, blood type AB. A girl who has been absent from school for an extended period due to illness, she is a junior at Yuichi's high school and a first-year student. She visits the school courtyard every day in her own clothes to meet someone. She is modest and unassuming, and has an impressive, fleeting smile, but she has a strong will. Her favorite food is vanilla ice cream. Shiori's fragility and strength add emotion to the story.

Makoto Sawatari

Born January 6th, type?. A girl of unknown age who has a grudge against Yuichi for some reason. She has lost her memory and apparently knows nothing except her own name. She ends up staying at the Minase household by chance, but repeatedly causes trouble for Yuichi. She has a bright personality and shows her emotions easily, so she is not the type to lie. Makoto's brightness and sadness add color to the story.

Yuichi Aizawa

Born in ? ? and of ? type. The protagonist of this story is a second-year high school student. He transfers to a northern town for the first time in seven years when his parents are transferred overseas. There, he ends up staying with his relatives, the Minase family. The town is supposed to be a memorable place that he visited many times as a child, but for some reason, he can't remember it clearly... Eventually, he meets five girls and begins to pull together the threads of his vague memories. Yuichi's growth and change are at the center of the story.

Production Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Canon." Below are the main staff members:

original work

The original work was created by Key/Visual Arts, a game development company known for its moving stories and beautiful visuals, and has produced such classics as "AIR" and "CLANNAD."

Character Design

Itaru Hinoue (Visual Arts) is in charge of the original character designs. Hinoue's beautiful character designs enrich the worldview of the story.

plan

The project is planned by Iriya Higashi, Kazutaka Sado, Takeshi Oikawa and Daisuke Kawakami. Their ideas and vision determine the direction of the project.

producer

Mamoru Yokota is the producer. Yokota's leadership and management have improved the quality of the work.

Series Composition

Ryota Yamaguchi and Makoto Nakamura are in charge of the series' composition. Their storytelling enhances the emotional impact of the work.

Chief Director

Naoyuki Ito is the chief director. His direction enriches the worldview of the work.

Character design and chief animation director

Yoichi Onishi is in charge of character design and chief animation director. His beautiful character designs support the visuals of the work.

art

Eiko Sawada is in charge of art. Her beautiful background art enriches the worldview of the work.

music

Hiroyuki Kozu is in charge of the music. His beautiful music enhances the moving impact of the work.

Production

Toei Animation, Movic, and Fuji Television are in charge of production. Their cooperation and support have enhanced the quality of the work.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode of "Kanon" symbolize the development of the story. Below are the subtitles of all 13 episodes.

• Episode 1: Snow Girl
• Episode 2: The Sunlit City
• Episode 3: Just one small memory
• Episode 4: Into the Night
• Episode 5: The Fox and the Grapes
• Episode 6: Their views
• Episode 7: The Ball
• Episode 8: The Girl's Cage
• Episode 9: Beyond the Smile
• Episode 10: Winter Fireworks
• Episode 11: Promise
• Episode 12: Traces of a Dream
• Episode 13: Where the Wind Reaches

Theme songs and music

The theme song and music of "Kanon" are important elements that enhance the emotion of the story. The theme song and music are introduced below.

Opening Theme

"Florescence"

• Lyricist: Naomi Kosaka
• Composer: Koji Ueno
• Arrangement: Hiroyuki Kozu
• Vocals: Miho Fujiwara

Ending Theme

"Flower"

• Lyricist: Naomi Kosaka
• Composer: Masato Kamata
• Arrangement: Hiroyuki Kozu
• Vocals: Miho Fujiwara

"Where the Wind Reaches"

• Lyricist: Jun Maeda
• Composer: Shinji Orito
• Arrangement: Kazuya Takase
• Singer: Ayana

Insert song

"Last regrets"

• Lyricist: Jun Maeda
• Composer: Jun Maeda
• Arrangement: Kazuya Takase
• Singer: Ayana

Evaluation and Impressions

"Kanon" has captivated many fans with its moving storyline, unique characters, beautiful visuals and music. In particular, the story of the protagonist Aizawa Yuichi's meetings and partings with the five girls, as well as his growth, touched the hearts of many viewers. The setting of the story in a snowy northern town is also an important element that enhances the emotional impact of the story.

The characters' personalities and growth are also impressive, especially Tsukimiya Ayu's purity and sadness, Minase Nayuki's kindness and devotion, Kawasumi Mai's loneliness and strength, Misaka Shiori's fragility and strength, and Sawatari Makoto's brightness and sadness, all add a deep emotional impact to the story. Aizawa Yuichi's growth and change are also central to the story.

The talents of the production staff are also outstanding, especially the moving storytelling by Key/Visual Arts, the beautiful character designs by Itaru Hinoue, and the beautiful music by Hiroyuki Kozu, all of which contribute to the perfection of the work. The cooperation and support of Toei Animation, Movic, and Fuji Television Network are also important factors in enhancing the perfection of the work.

The theme songs and music are also important elements that enhance the emotional impact of the story. In particular, Fujiwara Miho's "florescence" and "flower," and Ayana's "The Wind's Destination" and "Last Regrets" are beautiful songs that enhance the emotional impact of the story.

Recommendation

"Canon" is recommended for those who want to enjoy a moving story, unique characters, beautiful visuals and music. In particular, it is a must-see for those who like moving stories, unique characters, beautiful visuals and music. Also, the setting of a snowy northern town is an important element that enhances the moving story, so it is also recommended to watch it in the winter season.

"Kanon" is a masterpiece that has captivated many fans with its moving story, unique characters, beautiful visuals and music. I hope you will watch it and experience the excitement for yourself.