Where Maeda's rhythm stabilises

Shipping note: the Sekai Project 2019 English release is the one to read. The older fan translation (Baka-Tsuki, long retired) is superseded. The release includes After Story on the same disc, which not every Clannad port did — check the platform before you buy if you're on PSP or mobile.

Placement in Key's catalogue: after Kanon and Air, before Little Busters. Clannad is where Maeda's rhythm stabilises. Everything after this date inherits its structure.