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Kanon

Kanon

★ 6.9/10•2006•24m•TV-14•Animation•Comedy•Drama
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Can the future exist without a past?

Yuichi hasn’t seen his cousin Nayuki in years. Now that he’s back, all knowledge of ever visiting has vanished. He tries to adjust to the vaguely familiar surroundings, but the gaps in his memory haunt him as time grows short. The pieces of the puzzle have appeared – an eerily silent beauty with blazing tresses, the mysterious girl with the winged backpack, and the sword-wielding demon slayer – but it’s up to Yuichi to discover how they fit together.

Tatsuya Ishihara · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 6, 2006

Episodes

Episode 1 - Silver OvertureE124m

Silver Overture

In a town blanketed by snow, a place from his distant childhood, Yuichi reconnects with his cousin Nayuki. As she gives him a tour of his new home, he struggles with memories long faded.

Oct 6, 2006

Episode 2 - Introit in the SnowE224m

Introit in the Snow

After his first day at school, Yuichi is able to stir the memories of Ayu, who happily recalls a promise he made to her years before. But the strange girl who later attacks Yuichi doesn’t seem happy at all.

Oct 13, 2006

Episode 3 - A Forgotten PartitaE324m

A Forgotten Partita

Yuichi’s attacker claims to have amnesia, and with the gaps in his own recollections and Ayu’s forgetfulness, Yuichi starts to think the town might somehow alter people’s memories.

Oct 20, 2006

Episode 4 - Holiday CapriceE424m

Holiday Caprice

Ayu still can’t locate what she’s looking for, but Yuichi knows where he left Nayuki’s notes: at the school. When he goes retrieve them, he finds he’s not alone in the hallways - and the other person is armed.

Oct 27, 2006

Episode 5 - Demons' SerenadeE524m

Demons' Serenade

Mai explains why she’s at the school with a sword. The next day, Yuichi sees her almost use it on Makoto! When the incident ends, Mai offers Yuichi a bit of odd advice on how to handle the amnesiac.

Nov 3, 2006

Episode 6 - A Mysterious DivertimentoE624m

A Mysterious Divertimento

Makoto has an appointment to interview for a job at a café. Meanwhile, another encounter with Shiori makes Yuichi late for his movie date with Ayu.

Nov 10, 2006

Episode 7 - Fugue of a Runaway KittenE724m

Fugue of a Runaway Kitten

Makoto’s carelessness with a kitten causes Yuichi to lash out. Unfortunately, Makoto’s response to his anger is to run away. Later, Mai somehow directs him to her likely location.

Nov 17, 2006

Episode 8 - Fantasia of ReminiscenceE824m

Fantasia of Reminiscence

Yuichi finds his feelings for Makoto growing, and his memory offers clues of who she might really be. Meanwhile, a girl named Mishio offers him startling information about Makoto - and a strange warning.

Nov 24, 2006

Episode 9 - The Berceuse of the Baby FoxE924m

The Berceuse of the Baby Fox

Makoto is growing weaker, leading Yuichi to increase the amount of attention he gives her. Her condition grave, Yuichi recalls Mishio’s words - and he also remembers a fuller picture of Makoto’s past.

Dec 1, 2006

Episode 10 - Requiem atop the HillE1024m

Requiem atop the Hill

Yuichi and Makoto spend a personal moment alone atop a special hill. As she tragically seems to slowly slip away from this world, his only focus is on making sure her wishes come true.

Dec 8, 2006

Episode 11 - Intermezzo of Light and a ShadowE1124m

Intermezzo of Light and a Shadow

Yuichi discovers Mai’s bad reputation; she has a history of being blamed any time something bad happens on campus. Hoping to help her fix her image, Yuichi invites her to the school dance.

Dec 15, 2006

Episode 12 - A Grotesque WaltzE1224m

A Grotesque Waltz

Yuichi’s plan to salvage Mai’s reputation seems to be working! With him in a tux and her looking radiant in her dress, nothing could ruin the school dance - except maybe the sudden appearance of a demon.

Dec 22, 2006

Episode 13 - A Dangerous TrioE1324m

A Dangerous Trio

Yuichi’s eager to defend Mai after her outburst at the dance, but someone beats him to it. His chance to play the hero dashed, Yuichi turns his attention to convincing Mai he’s brave enough to fight alongside her.

Dec 29, 2006

Episode 14 - Cracked ConcertoE1424m

Cracked Concerto

Yuichi is throttled by Mai’s revelation that the demons might come after him next. Sayuri is worried about both of her friends, but an attempt to surprise Mai on her birthday could end disastrously!

Jan 5, 2007

Episode 15 - Sonatina of Hide-and-SeekE1524m

Sonatina of Hide-and-Seek

After fighting their way to the last demon, Mai mysteriously disappears and Yuichi is floored by an invisible force that conjures up visions of the past - and reveals a shocking secret! During the

Jan 12, 2007

Episode 16 - Midnight OratorioE1624m

Midnight Oratorio

Yuichi decides it’s time to make good on his promise to Shiori. The two friends enjoy a day of snowball fights and whack-a-mole, but Yuichi’s evening is marred by tragic revelations.

Jan 19, 2007

Episode 17 - Lieder Ohne Worte of an Elder Sister and a Younger SisterE1724m

Lieder Ohne Worte of an Elder Sister and a Younger Sister

Yuichi desperately wants to make Shiori’s birthday special, but he can’t seem to think of how - until a chat with Ayu provides just the right inspiration.

Jan 26, 2007

Episode 18 - The Disappearing AdagioE1824m

The Disappearing Adagio

Hoping to make her final days special, Yuichi hatches a plan to surprise Shiori with a birthday party on the day before her birthday! But there’s one thing he must do first - convince Kaori to attend the party.

Feb 2, 2007

Episode 19 - Étude of ContactE1924m

Étude of Contact

Yuichi sees Nayuki in a different light when the final track meet rolls around. Later on, Ayu and Yuichi’s search for the all-important missing item leads to something very special.

Feb 9, 2007

Episode 20 - Nocturne of SeparationE2024m

Nocturne of Separation

Still basking in the glow of their kiss, Yuichi and Ayu spend more and more time together. Everything appears to be going splendidly - until their burgeoning romance is derailed by a visit to Ayu’s school.

Feb 16, 2007

Episode 21 - A Rondo Without YouE2124m

A Rondo Without You

Ayu’s disappearance prompts Yuichi to search even more diligently for her missing item. Nayuki goes out of her way to cheer up her heartsick housemate, but she my regret requesting strawberry cake.

Feb 23, 2007

Episode 22 - Symphony of RecollectionE2224m

Symphony of Recollection

Grief-stricken Nayuki locks herself in her room and refuses to let anyone enter. Tragic memories concerning Ayu wash over Yuichi, causing him to wander into the woods during a snowstorm.

Mar 2, 2007

Episode 23 - The Scarlet Red FinaleE2324m

The Scarlet Red Finale

Yuichi is rescued by Makoto - who offers him some encouraging words. Meanwhile, Kaori tries to help Nayuki deal with her mother’s accident. And finally, Yuichi is reunited with Ayu - at least temporarily.

Mar 9, 2007

Episode 24 - Kanon at the End of a DreamE2424m

Kanon at the End of a Dream

Yuichi is still searching for Ayu. Akiko may hold the key to discovering her whereabouts, but will Yuichi be able to handle the truth about her current condition?

Mar 16, 2007

Actors

Tomokazu Sugita

Tomokazu Sugita

Yuuichi Aizawa (voice)

Yui Horie

Yui Horie

Ayu Tsukimiya (voice)

Mariko Kouda

Mariko Kouda

Nayuki Minase (voice)

Yukari Tamura

Yukari Tamura

Mai Kawasumi (voice)

Akemi Sato

Akemi Sato

Shiori Misaka (voice)

Mayumi Izuka

Mayumi Izuka

Makoto Sawatari (voice)

Yuko Minaguchi

Yuko Minaguchi

Akiko Minase (voice)

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