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Clannad's leading protagonist; Tomoya is often labeled a delinquent at Hikarizaka High School as a result of his regular tardiness. Due to his mother dying in a car crash when he was young, Tomoya lives with his father with whom he argues incessantly. Despite his emotionally-disconnected demeanor an... read more

Clannad's leading protagonist; Tomoya is often labeled a delinquent at Hikarizaka High School as a result of his regular tardiness. Due to his mother dying in a car crash when he was young, Tomoya lives with his father with whom he argues incessantly. Despite his emotionally-disconnected demeanor and rude social tendencies, he is actually kindhearted and loyal to others. While walking to school one morning, Tomoya's life changes when he meets a girl by the name of Nagisa Furukawa.

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Kyou is the older twin sister of Ryou, and a class representative, though she does not consider the role very important. She has been friends with Tomoya since their second year of high school, and... read more

Kyou is the older twin sister of Ryou, and a class representative, though she does not consider the role very important. She has been friends with Tomoya since their second year of high school, and is somewhat known for throwing textbooks with unbridled force at people, namely Youhei.

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Ryou is Kyou's younger twin sister, as well as Tomoya's classmate. Ryou is the opposite of her sister in that she is rather shy. However, she radiates confidence when engaging in her hobby of fortune-telling, even though her predictions usually turn out outrageously inaccurate.

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Nagisa is Clannad's main heroine; timid and quirky, she struggles with self-confidence and has an obsession with the anachronous mascot group known as the Big Dango Family. She is in the midst of repeating her senior year of high school due to an illness that sidelined her during the last academic y... read more

Nagisa is Clannad's main heroine; timid and quirky, she struggles with self-confidence and has an obsession with the anachronous mascot group known as the Big Dango Family. She is in the midst of repeating her senior year of high school due to an illness that sidelined her during the last academic year. She values family, and works with her parents at their bakery in town. She meets Tomoya one morning on her way to school and befriends him—regardless of his harsh criticisms and verbal jabs at her naivety—to rebuild Hikarizaka High's defunct drama club.

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Fuko is a first year student at Hikarizaka High School. She is introverted, typically staying to herself as a result, and is often seen carving starfish out of wood with a small knife that she later gives to others as presents. She is usually so engrossed in this work that she is oblivious to her en... read more

Fuko is a first year student at Hikarizaka High School. She is introverted, typically staying to herself as a result, and is often seen carving starfish out of wood with a small knife that she later gives to others as presents. She is usually so engrossed in this work that she is oblivious to her environment and those around her. She talks about herself in third-person and is regarded as a bit of an oddity by some of the other characters in the story.

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Kotomi is in the same grade as Tomoya, but does not have any classes with him. She is regarded for her high intellect and is routinely seen in the library reading. Kotomi is very reserved, making interactions with her difficult for those unprepared ... read more

Kotomi is in the same grade as Tomoya, but does not have any classes with him. She is regarded for her high intellect and is routinely seen in the library reading. Kotomi is very reserved, making interactions with her difficult for those unprepared for her quiet disposition. She plays the violin as a hobby, but is nothing short of awful at it.

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Yukine is a second year student who hangs around in the library's reference room during lunchtime. Tomoya first met her in the library's reference room while trying to find a "how to" book about speeches. He is immediately greeted by her hospitality, and returns the next day with Youhei due to Youhe... read more

Yukine is a second year student who hangs around in the library's reference room during lunchtime. Tomoya first met her in the library's reference room while trying to find a "how to" book about speeches. He is immediately greeted by her hospitality, and returns the next day with Youhei due to Youhei's insistence. Ever since, Tomoya, Nagisa, and Youhei start to enter the library reference room routinely.

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Known for never backing down from a fight, Tomoyo seems to take great pride in beating up delinquents, be they from her previous school or Hikarizaka. She dishes out lightning-fast kicks that are strung together via bone-crunching chain combos, and is unafraid to introduce Youhei specifically to her... read more

Known for never backing down from a fight, Tomoyo seems to take great pride in beating up delinquents, be they from her previous school or Hikarizaka. She dishes out lightning-fast kicks that are strung together via bone-crunching chain combos, and is unafraid to introduce Youhei specifically to her rage any time he suggests that she is a man.

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Botan is Kyou's pet baby boar, and is a comic relief character. Botan will sometimes go to Kyou's school just to see her. Due to his small size and the fact that he is a baby boar, he is sometimes captured by several characters who talk of eating him. Bo... read more

Botan is Kyou's pet baby boar, and is a comic relief character. Botan will sometimes go to Kyou's school just to see her. Due to his small size and the fact that he is a baby boar, he is sometimes captured by several characters who talk of eating him. Botan has seven different skills.

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Akio is Nagisa's father and the husband of Sanae Furukawa. He looks deceptively young, and is shown to be an avid smoker. Although he often talks and plays rough (in addition to having a reckless personality) he is kind and sympathetic. His child-like side makes it easy for kids and adults alike to ... read more

Akio is Nagisa's father and the husband of Sanae Furukawa. He looks deceptively young, and is shown to be an avid smoker. Although he often talks and plays rough (in addition to having a reckless personality) he is kind and sympathetic. His child-like side makes it easy for kids and adults alike to befriend him. He runs the Furukawa Bakery with his wife Sanae. Akio shows how much he is in love with his wife, and how much he cares for her too. In his spare time, Akio plays baseball with children in the small park next to the bakery, and indulges in the Gundam and Star Wars fandoms. He is often the victim of Sanae's bread, frequently insulting her bread while unaware she is actually in the room, and consequently having to eat the bread in front of her while claiming that he loves it in order to pacify her hurt feelings.

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Sanae is Nagisa's mother who runs Furukawa Bread alongside her husband, and also tutors the children in Furukawa Cram School. Together with her husband, she takes care of their daughter, read more

Sanae is Nagisa's mother who runs Furukawa Bread alongside her husband, and also tutors the children in Furukawa Cram School. Together with her husband, she takes care of their daughter, Sanae is normally childish and a cry-baby, and a bad baker with her infamous Rainbow Bread, not only is her appearance youthful but also her mind and way of thinking. But when needed, she can be really dependable, strong-willed and strict, and deep inside she is thoughtful and very mature, considering how she manages to take care of her whole family and deals with their troubles.

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Kappei is a mysterious young man who is traveling around. His goal in life is "to live like a man". Tomoya will meet Kappei if he chooses to avoid Kyou's scooter on the right side. Kyou intends to hit Tomoya as a revenge for Botan running back home wet, but hits Kappei instead.

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Kouko is Fuko's older sister. She used to be an art teacher at Hikarizaka high school, and she treats everyone kindly. Kouko is one of the familiar faces in the Furukawa Bakery, and Nagisa admires her very much, being her former art teacher.

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Toshio Koumura is a language teacher at Hikarizaka high school and Tomoya's home room teacher during his first year. His age conceals his once vigorous past marked by his enthusiasm in teaching. He was friends with Kouko Ibuki three years ago.

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Naoyuki is Tomoya's father. His wife, Atsuko Okazaki, died when Tomoya was young, thus leaving only himself to raise Tomoya. After the accident, Naoyuki turned to alcohol and gambling, and had strict fights with his son. One day while arguing with his son on trivial things, he slammed Tomoya against... read more

Naoyuki is Tomoya's father. His wife, Atsuko Okazaki, died when Tomoya was young, thus leaving only himself to raise Tomoya. After the accident, Naoyuki turned to alcohol and gambling, and had strict fights with his son. One day while arguing with his son on trivial things, he slammed Tomoya against the wall, dislocating Tomoya's right shoulder. Immediately after that, Tomoya went to the hospital, it was declared to be untreatable.

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Misae Sagara is the resident manager at Youhei's all-boys dorm. She was Hikarizaka's first female student council president when she was in high school. She achieved a full week of perfect attendance for the whole student body and she was loved by the students. Misae is friendly with the dorm studen... read more

Misae Sagara is the resident manager at Youhei's all-boys dorm. She was Hikarizaka's first female student council president when she was in high school. She achieved a full week of perfect attendance for the whole student body and she was loved by the students. Misae is friendly with the dorm students but strict when it comes to the dorm rules. She is also well liked by the rugby members. Depending on decisions, Tomoya can change her to a violent dorm lady through his lecture.

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Mei is Youhei's younger sister who loves Youhei as a brother and lives in the countryside. Mei is a smart girl and likes to see new things. She is a fan of Yusuke Yoshino. Worried about her brother's situation, she calls Youhei, but instead of her brother, Tomoya disguised as Youhei tells her to com... read more

Mei is Youhei's younger sister who loves Youhei as a brother and lives in the countryside. Mei is a smart girl and likes to see new things. She is a fan of Yusuke Yoshino. Worried about her brother's situation, she calls Youhei, but instead of her brother, Tomoya disguised as Youhei tells her to come.

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Youhei is Tomoya's best friend and fellow delinquent. Although he initially attended Hikarizaka on an athletic scholarship in soccer, he was ultimately kicked off the team due to a fight, and became lazy to the point of earning a higher absence rate than Tomoya. He tends to put his proverbial foot i... read more

Youhei is Tomoya's best friend and fellow delinquent. Although he initially attended Hikarizaka on an athletic scholarship in soccer, he was ultimately kicked off the team due to a fight, and became lazy to the point of earning a higher absence rate than Tomoya. He tends to put his proverbial foot in his mouth in social settings and suffers the consequences in the form of physical beatings from various classmates.

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Yusuke is an electrician who once attended Hikarizaka high school and lived as a rock musician. Tomoya first met Yusuke during a street light accident involving a person's car, and assists Yusuke in his work. Yusuke is engaged to Kouko, and is also one of the reasons why Fuko exists in the school. H... read more

Yusuke is an electrician who once attended Hikarizaka high school and lived as a rock musician. Tomoya first met Yusuke during a street light accident involving a person's car, and assists Yusuke in his work. Yusuke is engaged to Kouko, and is also one of the reasons why Fuko exists in the school. He marries Kouko in the middle of the School Life arc and first season of the anime.

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The Garbage Doll is a character from the Illusionary World. His voice appeared in On the Hillside Path Where the Cherry Blossoms Flutter, the very first episode of Clannad, however, he does not make an actual appearance until The First Step. He has no name, but narrates the situation in the Illusio... read more

The Garbage Doll is a character from the Illusionary World. His voice appeared in On the Hillside Path Where the Cherry Blossoms Flutter, the very first episode of Clannad, however, he does not make an actual appearance until The First Step. He has no name, but narrates the situation in the Illusionary World seen through Tomoya's dreams while referring to himself only as "Me." He had his body created by the Girl in the Illusionary World out of garbage so that he can be with her. The body is about half the girl's height. He can't talk as he has been created without a mouth, so he relies on body language to communicate with the girl. He can't feel warmth or cold either.

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A second-year student who once played the violin when she was young. Appears in the common route and plays a minor role in Kotomi's route.

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The deceased mother of Okazaki Tomoya. She died from a car accident.

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Tomoyo's brother. He is very well-versed with computers. Against Tomoya's wishes, he set up a computer in the room and visits to use it frequently. "It's like a curse born of my mistake..."

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The young boy who appears in the Yukine's route.