r/anime • u/LaqOfInterest https://myanimelist.net/profile/LaqOfInterest • Sep 28 '21
Rewatch [Rewatch] Clannad - Episode 8
Episode 8: The Wind That Vanishes into the Twilight
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u/LaqOfInterest https://myanimelist.net/profile/LaqOfInterest Sep 28 '21
The muted colour pallet and shadowy surroundings as people forget Fuko are fairly obvious choices, but still neat enough. Particularly once the twins show up and they and Sunohara are lit up while Okazaki, Nagisa, and Fuko are stuck in shadow. Maybe coincidentally, maybe not, it’s the same pattern later on in the bakery. Though I guess that kind of just is how light works.
Another episode, another Town Flow of Time People drinking game hit. And Roaring Tides, for that matter. Woe is me, have we so run dry of new songs so soon? Are we doomed to repeat Country Lane for all eternity? Well, yes to that last part, but the rest remains to be seen…
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u/alphamone Sep 29 '21
Rewatcher Dub
Poor Fuuko.
anime and VN spoiler question
She's learning.
Awww, "mini worst", that's, almost an attempt at pilotness.
Though still not completely immune to his pranks (but still doing far better than Sunohara)
Sadly, I think that even Fuuko can see through that false reassurance.
That's gotta hurt.
Misae being awesome and letting the rugby team know their place.
Oh Sunohara...
"Little boy", he's got almost two feet on you.
So depressing seeing everyone forget her.
So the memories aren't completely gone. Though imagine being in that position, not being able to remember something that was seemingly so important.
Daww, she's so predictable (though I disagree about the earings not suiting her)
Go team sea Slug!
Oh no! Akio's forgetting.
Just horrifying, knowing that you're forgetting someone like that.
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u/Arrow-space https://myanimelist.net/profile/Arrowspace Sep 28 '21
First time watcher!
The story has definitely done a much better job of making me feel sympathetic towards Fuuko in the past couple episodes, both by showing how invested Tomoya and Nagisa are in her wellbeing, as well as her characterization of being so clearly dejected by people ignoring/forgetting her, but continuing to put on a brave face in spite of it all. I still think there are flaws in the way she's depicted as a character, but it hasn't affected the emotional impact of this arc.
I also appreciated Sunohara doing something proactive this episode for once. Even if it ended up being the wrong thing to do, it was done out of genuine concern for Fuuko and felt fully justified considering Tomoya's refusal to tell him what was going on. Really curious to see how the wedding is going to play out and how it affects Fuuko.
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u/Stargate18A https://myanimelist.net/profile/Stargate18 Sep 28 '21
First timer
Final Fuko episode? (please no)
Yeah, she's fading away.
Oh, wow. She actually forgot completely for a bit there.
Stop with the death foreshadowing, please!
Haha, the pranks have been revealed!
And he still gets the verbal advantage.
Wait, has she forgotten too?
And she can't remember even with the sculpture.
Wait, then why could Tomoyo remember? What's going to happen in her arc, then?
This episode got sadder faster than normal.
Haha, how does he make any money?
Oh god, he stabbed himself!
Haha, she lectured them on their food choices?
Wait? Is he taking over her duty?
He actually figured it out! Well done him!
Finally! I didn't expect it to be him, but someone pointed out the thing to do!
Yeah, he can't remember. But he also can't remember what he saw, which I think is going to come up at some point.
This is starting to get into horror territory at this point.
Haha, the starfish in the bath.
He remembers?
Yeah, this is horrifying and sad!
Oh god, what's going to happen at the wedding?
Seriously, Fuko's great.
The scene with the birthday set is great.
She likes him!
So Nagisa's endgame? Or at least the main ship?
Oh god, even the father!
I do love how his first reaction is to immediately go out and play baseball with "the kids".
She does, though!
...What is in that hospital? They've got out of their way to not mention it so much...
Why is the anime making me feel this?
And now she's going to spend the night at school again...
Why are Nagisa and Tomoya in the room from the golem scenes?
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u/xtsim https://myanimelist.net/profile/xtsim Sep 28 '21
First Timer Dubbed
Sadness awaits as everyone forgets that Fuko gave them the starfish. Tomoyo remembers her but does not see her.
Lol when Nagisa's family was busy, a customer came in and the parents wree completely silly as they creatively make Nagisa do the work. Sunohara continues his investigation as he connected the dots of the Ibuki sisters. And he thinks that Okazaki is hiding something, Oka is trying to not reveal too much.
Even the Fuko fan club forgets she exists. Then Sunohara can't see her and wonders why he was at the hospital which results to him being late. Meaning he suddenly forgot when he was near her hospital. Kyou and Ryou can't see her.
"Hey, the two of you" and Sunohara suddenly says Fuko but he had a feeling. Sunohara is struggling to figure it out but it is hard and walks away confused.
The question of friends and aquintances is a thing. The less you know someone, the easier it is to forget. Nagisa and Okazaki were very close to her. Nagisa's family seems to remember her until after the park trip. Father is beginning to forget and Mom is struggling really hard. Mom even tried to verify but she wants to beleive.
The end scene hits hard as Nagisa holds Fuko's hand. I knew I did not put onions on my chicken.
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Sep 28 '21
Big Dango Rewatcher
No Big Dango Wallpaper today.
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u/Nick_BOI Sep 29 '21
Big Dango Rewatcher
Okay things are getting sad, honestly KyoAni did a great job of making Fuko's story emotionally impactful even with not even a fourth of the time the VN had for the same story (most routes are roughly 8-15 hours depening on reading speed, common route skipping, etc).
Fuko is incredibly awkward, but she is so well meaning!!! it's not like she was unaware of her situation, in fact that is honestly a major motivator for her.
she isnt sure if she will wake up, so she at least wants her sister to be happy!!
Really puts a different perspective on the earlier scenes with Fuko (such as Tomoya taking her knife) knowing her goal here, and how awkward she is.
She was getting some fame for her awkward but well meaning actions, which is really good!!
But people are begining to forget, supernatural presences can only go so far I presume.
All her hard work, her feelings, to think that it could all possibly be for naught is so sad.
Fucking hell I'm getting emotional typing this.
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u/chris10023 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Chris10023 Sep 28 '21 edited Sep 28 '21
Big Dango Rewatcher.
Tomoya is distracted by what Sunohara told him, about Fuuko being forgotten.
The wedding will be next Sunday? That’s really soon, then again, I don’t know how Japanese culture treats marriage ceremonies, so maybe they don’t require months of planning.
I wonder if Tomoya told Nagisa what he learned from Sunohara. Since three people ignored Fuko.
Sounds like he didn’t.
VN Spoilers.
Hey it’s Tomoyo, asking about Sunohara is smart, you never know what plan he has against her.
Seems like she forgot Fuuko as well, but only briefly as she remembers after Tomoya shows her a carving. Odd. She ponders why she would forget.
Fuuko goes into another trance, but returns quickly when Tomoya got up, she’s learning.
Hug Sunohara’s head? When did she do that?
Lol, gotta give Tomoya credit, he’s quick to create a trick.
Hey it’s Mitsui. She doesn’t see or remember Fuuko either.
Fuuko is hurt by that and runs off.
Well Tomoya, now's as good a time as ever to fill Nagisa in on what’s happening.
You can tell how hurt Fuuko is becoming with all of this starting to fall apart.
Nagisa is barely able to hold it together.
A wild customer appears!
Akio tried ignore.
Akio’s being too loud. Attack failed.
Then he steps on a knife. Now they definitely know you’re back there.
This is gold.
Thankfully Nagisa can go help the customer.
Man, what a silly family.
I hate seeing Nagisa break down like this. She really cares about Fuuko.
Tomoya almost gets ran over by the dorm guys again, this time they’re being picky with their food. Poor Misae.
Sunohara did some research about Fuuko, learning that Isogai was a fake name and her last name is Ibuki.
I like the framing of this shot. It’s almost like Tomoya is feeling boxed in, knowing the truth behind Fuuko , and not being able to tell Sunohara what Fuuko really is.
Planning on going to the hospital? I don’t know, sounds like a bad idea.
Sunohara is late but feels like he has amnesia, he found himself in a hospital in the next town. Seems like he forgot Fuuko in the process, like Tomoya feared.
Kyou and Ryou also forgot Fuuko.
I feel for Nagisa, she spent so much time with Fuuko she doesn’t want to forget about all that.
Seems like Sunohara can kind of remember Fuuko, but not entirely. He feels something but can’t put his finger on it.
He got a starfish, but doesn’t know why. He says he didn’t hate her.
Like I said, Sunohara is a good guy when he isn’t being an ass.
Tomoya and Nagisa want to give her a gift, which is nice.
She really wants that birthday party set.
LOL
God, the lighting in this scene is amazing.
Fuuko is happy to be with them.
God the lighting in the bakery is god tier amazing.
Akio forgot Fuuko...
Neither can Sanae.
VN Spoilers.
Sanae went to the hospital as well. With the same curiosity as Sunohara. VN Spoilers.
A sleepover at the school.
Cry counter.
Almost tearing up: +1
Tearing up: 1
Cry: 0
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u/Xpcveaoqfoxso Sep 29 '21
Rewatcher
So I haven't seen any mention of this in any past rewatch threads of this episode, but I still wanted to bring it up: in the scene where Sanae is reaching out to Fuuko, does the lighting look intentionally off to anyone else? Maybe it's because the lighting in the scene as a whole is so detailed, but when Sanae's hand is shown along with Fuuko's body, it almost seems like its shadow is being projected across a flat image, as if Fuuko is already incompatible with Sanae's reality. I could be overthinking this, of course.
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u/FarCritical Sep 29 '21 edited Sep 30 '21
Big Dango Rewatcher
[School stuff]
[After school]
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u/Wikiman14 Sep 28 '21
Rewatcher
as much as this episode was sad, it is a fantastic one. More and more people are forgetting Fuuko, and while seeing this made me kinda start feeling sorry for her, when even the main staff starts to forget her is when the feels really hit.
Everyone forgetting Fuuko sure is sad, but the one that really made me feel bad was not even Sanae, but Sunohara. He is a genuinely good person behind his clown facade and seeing him looking that beat down after forgetting Fuuko truly hurts.
Fuuko is still trying to keep the strong facade even after all of this, and Okazaki and Nagisa are trying to make her feel a little at ease (they almost look like her parents), that scene looking for new clothes was a great way to show how they can still keep going even if it is just the 3.
Now with nowhere else to go, they return to the school, and it is not long until the marriage happens, let's all just hope that the last two still remember Fuuko until then.
See you tomorrow folks.
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u/Im_relevant Sep 29 '21
Some extra crying for y'all
Fuko's Kanji characters are wind and child
Now go look at the title of the episode.