Kanon (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 2006, Kanon is an animation, comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Kanon stars Tomokazu Sugita as Yuuichi Aizawa (voice), Yui Horie as Ayu Tsukimiya (voice), Mariko Kouda as Nayuki Minase (voice) and Yukari Tamura as Mai Kawasumi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Kanon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kanon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kanon tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kanon (2006)?
- In US, Kanon is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kanon worth watching?
- Kanon holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kanon?
- Kanon stars Tomokazu Sugita, Yui Horie, Mariko Kouda, Yukari Tamura and Akemi Sato.
- When was Kanon released?
- Kanon was released in 2006.