Clannad ~After Story~ - Episode 07 Discussion / Poll

[Klashikari]

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[Klashikari]

Start for Yukine episode, and I'm actually surprised how it went well with the adaptation for Yuu.
Hopefully, they will do quite a bang, considering the preview.

Bottom line: Pimp Tomoya

episode 7: summary/screencaps/comments

[Utau]

Spoiler for ep.7:

- hmm.. a decent episode to say the least.
- didn't understand a thing, with all those talks about Yukine's brother and the kids missing oneesan.
- Sunohara pretending to be Kazuto led them to trouble and Tomoyo saving thenight


anywho, the climax will probably next episode judging from the preview.

[Kinny Riddle]

LOL at Tomoyo saving everyone's arses (especially Sunohara) at the end. Seeing those trademark flashes and hearing those machine-gun like kicking sounds in the tunnel, it's not hard to guess it can only be her who whopped those gangster's arses.

With Yukine as Queen and Tomoyo as her General, they will rule supreme in both the Student Council and the Underworld.

Anyway, it seems like all the supporting characters in the side-character arcs are slowly being given faces. First it was Shima-kun, now it's Yuu and Yukine's army of delinquents.

PS I'm pretty sure the bespectacled teacher that kicked Sunohara's butt is Kotomi's homeroom teacher, IIRC.

[Mecha_Trueno]

dammit, i missed this week's episode coz for some reason, the streaming didnt work?...... and i still have no idea why, it worked last week and every other time.
i've been spending the past 2hrs trying sort it out, when i paste the mms address in MPC, it just says "failed to render file. doesn't work in windows media player either. can anyone help? PM me if necessary.

meanwhile, i'll just have to wait for the raw

[Proto]

I continue to be amazed at KyoAni approach to the side character arcs. They knew how to inject life to what personally was my least favorite arc in the game to something actually enjoyable. Kudos. They know how to be original when the situation calls for it, it'd seem. (I'm starting to sound repetitive now, but maybe it's because I had really low expectations for these episodes)

[Haru~]

Originally Posted by Klashikari

Bottom line: Pimp Tomoya

Evidence:

Spoiler for ...:

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by Proto

I continue to be amazed at KyoAni approach to the side character arcs. They knew how to inject life to what personally was my least favorite arc in the game to something actually enjoyable. Kudos. They know how to be original when the situation calls for it, it'd seem. (I'm starting to sound repetitive now, but maybe it's because I had really low expectations for these episodes)

Meh, wouldn't be the first time I heard that sentiment, probably won't be the last.

Haven't seen the episode but hopefully it will be better than the last mini-arc. Truthfully though I'm tempted to take a hiatus and wait until we get to the Nagisa/Tomoya stuff before resuming watching. Anyone have any idea how much longer the side character stuff is going to last? I ask because I feel these mini arcs are starting to give the whole season a bit of a stunted feel. Also I've heard from RC that my oh so favourite character essentially upstages the actual focus of the arc in Yukine with more of his same old antics so that's also not a good sign. Is he this constantly thrust in our faces in the actual game arcs or has he been moved up a little on the chain because of his popularity? Do people honestly still find this character funny or is he getting as worn out for others as he long since has been for me?

Lots of questions I suppose, but it's good for discussion right?

[Shinigami_Mello]

This will probably be the last 'mini-arc' before they hit the real After Story Part.
And well, Sunohara is pretty much everywhere in the game. You spend what, probably more time with him then a lot of the girls.I've always liked his character, sure his antics can get over the top, but I still like him. I dont think he ever upstaged the focus in the arc in the game, but he was definately there the whole time. If it pleases you any, Sunohara wont be there too much during the AS section xD

Anyway, Yukine's arc was one of the slower ones in the game and I'm looking to how Kyo-Ani spices up. And LOL for the pimp Tomoya.

[skeezer]

How do you guys stream the episode live? I'm new at this "live" thing

[Myssa Rei]

Originally Posted by Kaioshin Sama

Meh, wouldn't be the first time I heard that sentiment, probably won't be the last.

Haven't seen the episode but hopefully it will be better than the last mini-arc. Truthfully though I'm tempted to take a hiatus and wait until we get to the Nagisa/Tomoya stuff before resuming watching. Anyone have any idea how much longer the side character stuff is going to last? I ask because I feel these mini arcs are starting to give the whole season a bit of a stunted feel. Also I've heard from RC that my oh so favourite character essentially upstages the actual focus of the arc in Yukine with more of his same old antics so that's also not a good sign. Is he this constantly thrust in our faces in the actual game arcs or has he been moved up a little on the chain because of his popularity? Do people honestly still find this character funny or is he getting as worn out for others as he long since has been for me?

Lots of questions I suppose, but it's good for discussion right?

The thing is, Sunohara is pretty much EVERYWHERE in the game, Kaioh, so it's unavoidable that he gets as much screentime as Tomoya (well, compared to some of the girls anyway). He's a loveable loser though, so his antics aren't really grating at all, so it's very likely due to your own proclivities . And would you prefer we have the absolute DOUCHEBAG we had in the game? Thanks, but I'd prefer to stick with the comedic punching bag we have right now.

As for Yukine, ha ha, "Yuki-nee" the Yakuza ane-ue is right... She might as well be a mob boss with the way she attracts delinquents.

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by Myssa Rei

The thing is, Sunohara is pretty much EVERYWHERE in the game, Kaioh, so it's unavoidable that he gets as much screentime as Tomoya (well, compared to some of the girls anyway). He's a loveable loser though, so his antics aren't really grating at all, so it's very likely due to your own proclivities . And would you prefer we have the absolute DOUCHEBAG we had in the game? Thanks, but I'd prefer to stick with the comedic punching bag we have right now.

As for Yukine, ha ha, "Yuki-nee" the Yakuza ane-ue is right... She might as well be a mob boss with the way she attracts delinquents.

I don't know, he's pretty close to absolute Douchebag from what I can tell. Personally I'd prefer we have him do something else for a change or have his character feel like it's evolving instead of fluctuating, but I guess he's just that one note a character besides some very brief moments of caring for his sister. Glad none of my friends are like him.....and don't call me Michiru.

[AngryDango]

Yukine is love =3
The adaptation of her route seems quite good for now.

[Proto]

I don't know, he's pretty close to absolute Douchebag from what I can tell. Personally I'd prefer we have him do something else for a change or have his character feel like it's evolving instead of fluctuating, but I guess he's just that one note a character besides some very brief moments of caring for his sister. Glad none of my friends are like him.....and don't call me Michiru.

Well, you can see some definite results of his past growth as a character during this episode, that's a given. Though that only applies for 20% of his screen-time during this episode so I don't think you'll be too convinced.

[Myssa Rei]

Originally Posted by Kaioshin Sama

I don't know, he's pretty close to absolute Douchebag from what I can tell. Personally I'd prefer we have him do something else for a change or have his character feel like it's evolving instead of fluctuating, but I guess he's just that one note a character besides some very brief moments of caring for his sister. Glad none of my friends are like him.....and don't call me Michiru.

Well, KyoAni hasn't really been giving much focus on what Youhei does whenever he's not with Tomoya or at school. Ask your buddies Klash or Deathkillz about the details, but he's not really as shallow as some people might think -- it's just that his idiotic side comes out more often than not in Tomoya's company, and let's face it, Tomoya himself isn't helping.

[GameMaster0000]

In this episode

Spoiler for story:

I feel that all story completely be changed.

I think end of Act Yukine in next EP won't same as game.

Maybe because original story in game won't impact enough compare with other act

[Mecha_Trueno]

this is probably stupid question, but was it tomoyo that tomoya was referring to when he was talking about "having a family" etc?

[Ruhisu]

Nice episode.
I've laughed when I saw Tomoya surrouded by girls and when whe was appologising to Nagisa after that.
I don't know what to feel about SUnohara. In episode with Mei when he was fighting with Tomoya I've changed my mind and thought that he is a great person after all but after 7th episode I think that he is still a big idiot.

[Eczema]

Pretty good ep, but I hate how they're back to making Sunohara look like a fool, with all the gang members bullying him and everything. Give the guy a break. Tomoya and Nagisa in the bar was funny, but I thought the issue with Yuu and his sister was resolved too easily and dropped suddenly. Tomoyo's appearance was also too convenient.

[Kristen]

Well, first, this seemed really different than the game. I don't even seem to recall the idea of "Two gangs". I thought they were just random delinquents? O.O

Well, anyways, I like how kyoani is throwing stuff together and trying to make more comprehension of the arc. I'm just a bit worried that they may be making a crucial mistake with this arc which I'm not allowed to discuss due to spoilers.

8/10