Kanon (2006)

Synopsis:

After a seven year absence, Yuichi Aizawa, returns to the city of Moriguchi to stay with his cousin Nayuki Minase and her mother for the new school year. He meets Nayuki after returning to town and she takes him on a tour but when Nayuki says she has to stop at the store to pick up a few things Yuichi says he'll wait outside but while waiting he is knocked over by a girl running from something, she then quickly grabs him by the hand and pulls him into a nearby cafe. She says her name is Ayu Tsukimiya and explains that she inadvertently stole a bag of taiyaki (A Japanese fish-shaped waffle. The most common filling is red bean paste that is made from sweetened azuki beans.) after being scared away before paying and that's when she ran into him. Yuichi scolds her saying that wasn't the smartest thing to do and says he'll pay for the taiyaki if she apologizes to the vendor she stole it from. After settling her debt, Ayu then says she must go home but will meet with Yuichi again, he then goes and meets up with Nayuki back at the store. The next day Yuichi goes to school and meets a few of Nayuki's friends that seem to remember him but Yuichi has no recollection of who these people are or how he came to know them. With this group of people somehow sharing a past he tries to remember how he came to know everyone through his own acts of selflessness.


Reviewer: Endosanity
Number of episodes watched: 24


Review:

Kanon is a mysterious story of unresolved pasts and the shroud of the unknown is slowly lifted throughout the series by watching Yuichi's actions. Whether he's doing it for the sake of his own knowledge or because he truly cares for those around him is determined by the viewer. This is a very intriguing series that brings forth memories of the past and represents them in the form of symbolism which is very effective in showing the power of which memories present if they are let go. The characterization is extremely deep since everything relies on the past and watching Yuichi recall how each person he comes in contact with is linked to his past is quite original and even may tug at a few heartstrings as everything isn't always a bed of roses. The animation is superb and plot is refreshingly original even if it is a drama mixed with somewhat of an unexpected romance... I give it one of my highest recommendations as it's one of the best series I have ever seen. But hey, who here *hasn't* seen this anime? If you haven't then leave this place now, go watch it, and don't come back till you're done with all 24 episodes. Full viewing of Kanon 2006 is mandatory... okay, so I made that up but that gives you an idea of how excellent Kanon really is

Kanon 2006 (opening)
Kanon 2006 (closing)

Recommendation: |Very High|

Available at FUNimation's website:

Kanon (2006) once again, shitty dub only

Media type: DVD
From: ADV/FUNimation
Spoken languages: English;Japanese
Subtitles: English