Ep 13. Graduation
- January 1, 2017
- 24 min
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8.7 (219)
In Clannad season 2 episode 13, titled Graduation, the anime takes a step forward in time. The season comes to an end with the graduation ceremony of the main characters. The episode starts with Tomoya waking up from a dream in which he was with Nagisa and Ushio in the green fields they used to play in. He remembers that it's graduation day, so he gets out of bed and heads to school.
At school, Tomoya sees all of his friends dressed in their graduation uniforms and smiles. He can't believe that they are all graduating today. He looks around the school and notices that it's empty, and everyone is outside. He heads outside where everyone is gathering for the graduation ceremony.
The episode continues with the ceremony, and the main characters are all given their diplomas. It's an emotional moment for everyone as they realize that their high school journey is coming to an end. After the ceremony, the friends take a group picture to commemorate the occasion. However, Tomoya receives an unexpected phone call from Ushio's doctor.
The call causes Tomoya to rush to the hospital, and he is met with some more bad news about Ushio's health. After spending some time with Ushio at the hospital, Tomoya decides to take her on a trip to spend more time with her, shown in the bonus OVA episode.
Throughout the episode, viewers are reminded of how far the characters have come since the beginning of the series. There's a sense of nostalgia in the air as everyone remembers their middle school and high school years. The episode takes a sentimental turn as it comes to an end, showing how each character has grown and matured in their own way.
Overall, Clannad season 2 episode 13, Graduation, serves as the perfect finale to an emotional anime series. It's bittersweet since the main characters are leaving high school and entering a new stage in their lives, but it's also a time of reflection and celebration. The episode captures the essence of what made the series so memorable in the first place, and delivers a satisfying conclusion to the story.
