What order should I watch Clannad in?

Watch in release order: Clannad, Clannad ~After Story~.

Where do I start Clannad?

Start with Clannad (TV series · 2007 · 23 ep.).

How many episodes is Clannad?

The main story has 47 episodes across 2 series, not counting specials and recaps.

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How to watch Clannad in order

Start with Clannad. The main story is 2 series: 47 episodes in total. Below is the release order, then the optional extras.

Main story (release order)

1
ClannadTV series · 2007 · 23 ep.
2
Clannad ~After Story~ (Clannad: After Story)TV series · 2008 · 24 ep.

Specials, films & side stories (optional)

These aren't needed to follow the main plot. Watch them after the series they come from (by date).

Clannad The Motion Picture (Clannad Movie)Movie · 2007 · Alternative version
Clannad: Another World (Clannad: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Tomoyo-hen)Special · 2008 · 1 ep. · Alternative setting
Clannad ~After Story~: Another World (Clannad: After Story - Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Kyou-hen)Special · 2009 · 1 ep. · Alternative setting

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Order and relationships from Kitsu's media-relationship data (sequel / prequel / side story), dates and episode counts as listed there; checked 2026-11-15. Release order is the safest first-watch order.

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