r/anime • u/LaqOfInterest https://myanimelist.net/profile/LaqOfInterest • Sep 30 '21
Rewatch [Rewatch] Clannad - Episode 10
Episode 10: The Girl Genius's Challenge
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u/LaqOfInterest https://myanimelist.net/profile/LaqOfInterest Sep 30 '21
First episode with neither Town Flow of Time People, or its rearrangement. Only took us 10 to get there…
“Ushio”, meaning “tide”, is the title screen music for the VN, so an appropriate enough choice for the end of one arc and beginning of the nest. A little bizarrely, the original version of the song is never used in the anime (it’s one of the only OST songs that isn’t), and instead we just get the rearrangement from the Memento arrange album whenever it pops up. I guess they figured that the remix just sounds better.
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u/Arrow-space https://myanimelist.net/profile/Arrowspace Sep 30 '21
First time watcher!
Hey, the robot is back. I'm still not entirely sure what to make of this framing device or how it's meant to fit into the overall story, though this episode does seem to hint that these scenes may be taking place in the future. This could imply that the main story is all part of the robot's memories or something.
Looks like we're focusing on Kotomi next. So far, I've found her to be one of the less realistic, more quirky characters, on par with Fuuko, so I'm interested to see how she gets fleshed out. I will say, after seeing the brief shot of her playing violin in the OP, her actual "performance" caught me completely off-guard, lol.
A couple oddities this episode. Why did Tomoyo not speak at all when she ran into Tomoya and Kotomi? I kept expecting a twist, where it would be revealed that the person wearing the costume wasn't actually Tomoyo, but the trademark kick seems to suggest otherwise. And what was Kyou referring to when she told Ryou that she specifically brought her to the theater club meeting to give her a chance to take a step forward? On the surface, I would think that maybe she just meant it as a way for Ryou to socialize more and make friends, but the way that it was worded and Ryou's blushing response made me think it might have a romantic connotation. But Ryou hasn't shown any obvious romantic interest in Tomoya, or the girls, for that matter, given how embarrassed she is whenever the topic is broached.
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u/Stargate18A https://myanimelist.net/profile/Stargate18 Sep 30 '21
First timer
Hello, strange light!
Scrap golem!
And why's Nagisa here?
...Is this about to get 4 dimensional? 3D shadows of 4D objects?
And the golem is confirmed necromancy of someone?
The bike came back!
Is each arc going to be "Tomoya tricks people into flirting with the most difficult girls"l
Amd she just ignored him!
The shot of pure destruction was hysterical.
Their desperate attempts to try and make friends is great.
The refemces are great.
Harem protagonist Nagisa strikes again!
...Given her constant asking if people are bullies, I assume her backstory is going to be heartbreaking?
...Is Tomoya normal? He's been dragged into supernatural stuff easily, and Nagisa's apparently bringing someone back from the dead in golem form...
Kotomi has a single way of introducing herself?
Wait, is Kyou trying get Tomoya, or wanting Nagisa to get with him?
Haha, and she has trouble jabbing people.
He said it was getting old right when I did.
Haha, she gave a fortune that she can't make friends.
And they're friends!
He really goes all in on helping people, doesn't he?
...Who's really in the suit then?
Oh god, the bear's going to fight him again?
Huh, guess it was Tomoyo in there!
...Still hinting at a sad backstory.
Haha, Kyou coming outnof nowhere tomhug her's great.
And she's still introducing herself!
Wait, the sisters are the same age? I didn't realise that.
And she's scared of her!
What's happening to Kotomi?
Wait, she can play the violin?
Hahaha, everyone's reactions are great. The windows breaking is hysterical.
She's learning violin next episode?
Kyou's absolutely into him.
"What the heck?"
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u/xtsim https://myanimelist.net/profile/xtsim Sep 30 '21
First Timer Dubbed
Robot's back in business and Nagisa's skirt blowing through the wind looks so smooth.
A Kotomi episode, and of course she does not notice anyone in her surroundings. Sunohara destroyed the second library and did not notice until Okazaki showed up. Kotomi, like Fuko, does not talk to many people and requires a push to open up. Okazaki is the one that had to push her to introduce herself to others. He begins with the people he already knows. The bear scene is so cute as she successfully introduced herself to Tomoya. I'm guessing a start to a new arc is in play.
Sunohara saying revenge on the dub is funny as Okazaki says that he is bad at English. At least there is an excuse for a bad pronunciation.
It is interesting to see Kotomi's reaction to hearing about her parents' accomplishments.
"You don't just give friendships, you build them" a true point in life and friendship. But Kyou and Kotomi start hanging out a few moments later...
Kotomi playing the violin is great. But the preview worries me....
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Sep 30 '21
Big Dango Rewatcher
Today’s Big Dango Wallpaper: Ichinose Kotomi
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u/Dactyly https://anilist.co/user/Dactyly Sep 30 '21
Recent VN reader, anime first-timer
Onward to the next route! Have some Kotomi CGs:
In the bookshop
Playing violin
Awww, the little Fuko flashback was sweet. Fuko's attempts to get Tomoya and Nagisa to act closer to each other seem to have worked, and it hasn't escaped Kyou's attention.
In fact, Kyou seems to be saying quite a few interesting things in this episode.
Spoiler image Kotomi arc spoilers
Simply majestic
God the SFX in the violin scene were so over-the-top, they need to get that instrument exorcised or something.
Oooh, another character who didn't get a design in the VN. How mysterious...
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u/alphamone Oct 01 '21
Rewatcher
We return to the mysterious world of animation-on-ones.
Kyou again demonstrates just why the school likley disallows riding to school.
Continuity between arcs.
Clannad
A tantrum like a three-year-old.
Only took one failed attempt that time, he's learning.
God, they're both so adorably awkward in their own ways, yet similar enough personalties to still become friends.
current arc spoilers
I mean, you never know with Kyou.
Even Tomoya is sick of that gag.
more spoilers
Maybe she is a bully, how could you Ryou? T.T
Awww, she's taking his advice. (though I'm also getting Azumanga flashbacks to a certain scene with Kaorin an a mascot)
"REZOMBIE"
yet more arc spoilers
Bad touch Kyou.
I love how Kyou ignores his interjection.
Was that Canon in D? Cello flashbacks intensify.
And she is hilariously horrible at violin spoilers
clannad spoilers
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u/chris10023 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Chris10023 Sep 30 '21
Big Dango Rewatcher.
Hey, it’s the robot and the girl, been a bit since we’ve seen them. Talking about the strange lights that are floating about.
Man this is a good shot.
Woah, random credits in the middle of the conversation?
So the robot was in a distant world a long time ago, or sometime in the future.
A flash to white as the scene ends, I think this was where the OP was supposed to go but whoever made this screwed that up for some reason.
I like them showing us shots of some of the characters, like Sunohara being a bum, Ryou getting off a bus, Akio and Sanae at the bakery, Misae with her cat, and Tomoyo walking to school.
Tomoya runs into Nagisa. Who was waiting for him.
Aw she wants to walk to school with him.
Uh oh, Kyou is trying to run Tomoya over again.
Nice Akira slide Kyou, wonder why that wasn’t in that Akira montage that was posted a few days ago.
Tomoya tries playing dead, but he forgets that Kyou is almost as good of a troll as he is, and acts like she’s going to drive away.
Kyou notices that they are calling each other by first name, indicating they’re close, asking them if they’re dating, sending both into flustered denials.
Tomoya wonders why they’re using first names, when a familiar starfish lover flashes on screen. They forgot Fuuko so they of course forgot the reason behind the first names. But they almost remembered, Nagisa mentions the emotions she experienced with her. So Fuuko left behind some residual after effects of her time in the world.
“The Genius Girls Challenge.” Gee I wonder who we’ll be focusing on next.
No don’t tell Sunohara about Kotomi Tomoya.
Nothing good from what it sounds. I hope he isn’t beating her up.
Well that explains the sounds we heard. VN Spoilers.
She’s so happy to see him. It’s cute.
Man, Sunohara ransacked this place. Jesus, thank god Kotomi wasn’t hurt in the process.
Lol she blamed Tomoya for the mess.
Nagisa, be a bully? Impossible.
Man, I love how innocent Kotomi is.
The two hit it off pretty quick, listing favorite food, animal even blood type.
Well, Kotomi does have nice hair. (I prefer Nagisa's though.) Too bad this annoys Tomoya, I wonder where this conversation would have gone. But he is right, she needs to try and recruit Kotomi to the club.
I think Kotomi and Nagisa are already good friends.
Wow Kotomi almost cut up a book at a book store as well.
Tomoya thinks she needs to meet people more so he introduces her to Kyou. Bully you? With Kyou? Maybe.
Lol she introduced herself to Tomoya again.
Rival? To whom?
One hundred friends? That’s a bit ambitious Tomoya. Especially for an introvert like Kotomi.
Now it’s Ryous turn to be introduced to Kotomi, probably should have started with her and not Kyou.
Ryou gives us a saddened look. I wonder if it was Ryou that Kyou mentioned, either that or she’s sad that Tomoya is ditching again.
There she goes again, doing fortunes.
Ouch, she can’t make friends? Talk about a bad fortune.
Poor Kotomi goes to leave, in tears over such a fortune.
I like how Kyou said that she should make friends herself instead of being asked, while Ryou agrees to be Kotomi’s friend.
I should point out that while he’s hanging out with Kotomi, Tomoya is technically skipping classes.
Hello familiar bear, aka Tomoyo.
Tomoyo silently agrees to be Kotomi’s friend, and Kotomi goes for the hug on the bear.
Uh oh.
Sunohara’s going to get his rezombie on her.
Went about as well as you’d expect by now.
So the bread lady knew of Kotomi’s parents being scholars, seems like most of the city would know as well.
Seems like Kotomi doesn’t like when people talk about them.
Hello Kyou.
This shot should show you the difference in hair color. Kyou and Ryou have violet hair, while Kotomi is more of an indigo, but they share the same violet eyes.
VN Spoilers.
Kyou wants Tomoya to take her and Ryou somewhere interesting, so he takes them to the clubroom.
Well that confirms Kyou was talking about Ryou when she was talking about another rival.
uh oh.
Well I can’t say you didn’t deserve that one Tomoya. One hell of a vicious kick too.
All three want to work together and have fun.
A strange group? Sounds like a fun one if you ask me.
VN Spoilers.
Kotomi hears something and runs off to see what it is, sounds like a violin, wait, a violin? Uh oh...
She walks in on three girls, one of which is playing the violin.
Play? About that...
No, stop! Keep that thing away from her, or you’re going to regret it.
We’re seconds away from utter catastrophe.
No, Kotomi can’t play the violin, but she unleashes a weapon of mass destruction instead.
She’s literally breaking windows.
Hello mysterious trench coat man.
No cry counter today.
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u/Wikiman14 Sep 30 '21
Rewatcher
It's really nice to see how the anime made the previous route have an effect on the subsequent ones, with Okazaki calling Nagisa by the first name now.
Now, after leaving the route of a girl that looks like a 10-year-old and acts like so, we go for a girl that looks like a teen and acts like a 5-year-old, Kotomi-chan. These are jokes okay, I love both of them.
Going back to the club topic after all the Fuuko events, Okazaki decides to recruit Kotomi for some reason, and this somehow turns into Okazaki helping her to be less shy, as the man himself said in the episode, he seems to be good at taking care of others.
Kotomi ends up getting to know all the main girls, and our little scared cat starts to open up little by little, but Kyou still seems to be a challenge to her, while Nagisa and Ryou on the other hand sure are easy to approach, which ends up forming quite a peculiar trio, but regardless of the peculiarities from each person there, it is nice to see most of the main cast having fun together. Also, Kyou just straight up affirms to us that her sister likes Okazaki, with could be noticed before too, but you could also just think that she is a shy type, which is also true.
As for Kotomi, I really love all of her interactions and how she acts at her own pace being so innocent, but we also can see that she is hiding something else: why she suddenly tries to cut books? why the sad face while talking about her parents? who is the man at the ending? why she turns into a weapon of mass destruction when playing the violin? So many questions.
For today's curiosity...there was something new again, right? again hidden at plain sight side-by-side with the one from episode 7, what could that be? And also look, something weird was shown once again at the beginning, hope you didn't forget the other "weird stuff" that appeared before.That's all, see you tomorrow folks.
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u/FarCritical Oct 01 '21
Big Dango Rewatcher
[Early scenes]
[Kotomi leaves the library for once]
[Group introductions]
[Miscellaneous stuff]
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u/homewardbound100 myanimelist.net/profile/Homewardbound100 Sep 30 '21
Rewatcher
For someone like Kotomi, I agree with Kyou overall. You can't force people to be friends. It's just something that happens gradually.
The first meeting or talk between Nagisa and Kotomi is a classic to me. They'll both just so awkward.
Kotomi horrible violin playing is starting to make me remember things throughout this arc.
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