Kanon (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Series · ★ 6

Kanon poster

Released in 2002, Kanon is an animation and drama series.

What it’s about. 7 years since Yuuichi Aizawa visited his aunt Akiko in her little northern town, he returns to uncover memories and secrets that have vanished from his head. He soon realises that something supernatural is happening, and that all of his new female acquaintances have links to his forgotten past.

Who’s in it. Kanon stars Atsushi Kisaichi as Yuuichi Aizawa (voice), Yui Horie as Ayu Tsukimiya (voice), Mariko Kouda as Nayuki Minase (voice) and Mayumi Izuka as Makoto Sawatari (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kanon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. 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 (2002)?
In US, Kanon is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kanon worth watching?
Kanon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kanon?
Kanon stars Atsushi Kisaichi, Yui Horie, Mariko Kouda, Mayumi Izuka and Akemi Sato.
When was Kanon released?
Kanon was released in 2002.