Really tough choice but I guess at the end of the day, I’m going to choose Clannad for two reasons. One, it was the show that got me back into anime for the better (or worse). Two, I really loved the characters, the story, the animation and the music. Additionally, it showed me how special the anime medium could be and given that I first watched it during my senior year in High School, it had quite an impact on my life. Don’t get me wrong, I like the rest of the Key Series (especially Little Busters and Planetarian) as much as the next guy but when it came to a series that I could go back to and cherish the memories, Clannad is the one that immediately comes to mind. It might be overrated for some, but I can’t help but love it.
Maybe for next year when the show comes out.