Kanon
Also known as カノン
Drama, Romance, Slice of life, Fantasy · by Key (VisualArts) · published by VisualArts · 2024
A boy returns to a snowy northern town after seven years, unable to remember what happened there, and meets several girls tied to that forgotten winter.
Who it's for: Readers who want a classic, gentle tearjerker set in a snowed-in town, with short, self-contained heroine routes.
The story (spoiler-free)
Yuuichi Aizawa moves in with his aunt and cousin in a town he last visited as a child. He remembers almost nothing of that visit, but the people he meets seem to remember him.
Each heroine's route is a small, self-contained story mixing comedy, a touch of the supernatural and a lot of melancholy. Together they slowly fill in what Yuuichi has forgotten.
This edition brings Key's 1999 classic to English officially for the first time, with full voice acting.
Where to play
Switch edition (2025)
Nintendo eShop ↗Guides & resources
Why play it
- +The game that defined Key's emotional style
- +Shorter and easier to start than CLANNAD or Little Busters!
- +Wintry atmosphere and a much-loved soundtrack
- +Steam Deck Verified
Keep in mind
- −Dated character designs and structure
- −Routes follow a similar pattern
- −Comedy relies on repeated running gags
Main characters
ProtagonistAizawa Yuuichi
相沢 祐一
Kawasumi Mai
川澄 舞
Minase Nayuki
水瀬 名雪
Misaka Shiori
美坂 栞
Sawatari Makoto
沢渡 真琴
Tsukimiya Ayu
月宮 あゆ
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