List of Clannad episodes
The "Clannad" animated television series is based on the visual novel "Clannad" by the Japanese visual novel brand Key. The episodes, produced by the animation studio Kyoto Animation, are directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, written by Fumihiko Shimo, and features character design by Kazumi Ikeda who based the designs on Itaru Hinoue's original concept. The story follows the main character Tomoya Okazaki, a discontent high school student whose life changes when he meets a girl one year older than he is, named Nagisa Furukawa.
James Macdonald (director)
James Macdonald is a British theatre and film director who is best known for his work with contemporary writers such as Caryl Churchill. He was associate and deputy director of The Royal Court from 1992-2006. There he staged the premiere of Sarah Kane's "Blasted" (1995), her highly controversial debut which sparked a Newsnight debate on BBC Television. He also directed the premiere of Kane's "Cleansed" (1998) and "4.48 Psychosis" which opened after her suicide.