Kotomi Ichinose is an honor student in the same grade as Tomoya in 'CLANNAD' and often studies in the library. She excelled academically, but her way of speaking seemed somewhat out of touch with her daily rhythm.
| Japanese name | Kotomi Ichinose |
|---|---|
| Grade | Senior year of high school |
| Game voice acting | Mamiko Noto (Audio Version) |
| Common locations | School library |
Students in the library
Kotomi is the top student in her grade, but she often skips the classroom and instead reads in the library. Getting to know her requires stepping into a space different from the usual classroom, which forms her distinctive impression at the beginning.
Conversation and listening
When she speaks, she sometimes struggles to connect smoothly with the other person, appearing natural and absent-minded; But that doesn't mean she didn't hear what others were saying. There is a clear contrast between her learning ability and social expression.
| Featured works | CLANNAD |
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Side stories and subsequent experiences
After becoming friends with An and Ryo, she asked her sisters to help pick out the clothes she would wear when dating Tomoya. This article supplements her daily life through her clothing choices and interactions with friends.
Characters and relationships
Students in the same grade who rank at the top of their grade often read in the library and skip class. During conversations, they tend to steer off topics, but listen carefully to what others are saying.
Identity in CLANNAD
In Kotomi's route, a traffic accident triggers the trauma of losing both parents, forcing her to shut herself indoors. Tomoya tidied up her abandoned garden and remembered their childhood friendship, leading to their reunion. The suitcase left by her parents was later delivered, containing the teddy bear she had requested and birthday wishes.
Making Friends and Practicing Conversation (Game Kotomi Route)
Tomoya introduced Kotomi to Nagisa and Fujibayashi sisters to expand Kotomi's social circle. At first, Kotomi and An didn't get along, but gradually got to know each other through practicing roasting.
Study Abroad Attitude and Clippings (Game Qinmei Route)
Kotomi initially declined an invitation from an overseas school to study abroad, but after the accident frightened her, she changed her mind. She collected a large number of clippings related to her parents at home and studied to understand her father's papers.
Violin Repair Arranged by Friends (Game Qinmei Route)
Nagisa, An, and Liang arrange for Kotomi to restore her violin. The instrument was severely damaged in a motorcycle accident, and the three negotiated with the music store, which took more than two months to repair.
Switch Side Story: Traveling Together on a Rainy Day
On the rainy day of the "One Piece" opening, Kotomi and Tomoya walk together on the trail. Tomo also remembered the black dress she always wore and wanted to see her other outfits, so the Fujibayashi sisters appeared.
This article on piano beauty: cut the pages
Kotomi cuts out the pages of school books and even wants to do the same with the books in the bookstore.
2007 TV Anime Episode 11: Borrowing the Piano and Performance
Kotomi was allowed to borrow the violin from the music room and play it for others.
2007 TV anime episode 12: Kankoto decides to be in the classroom
Kotomi decides to return the borrowed violin and starts teaching in the classroom.
Related entries
- Featured works:Clannad: The Town Guarded by Light - Volume 2
- Related short stories:One Piece (CLANNAD Gaiden)
- Featured works:CLANNAD
- PC Full Voice Version Voiceover:Mamiko Noto
- Birthday gifts left by parents:The suitcase left by Kotomi's parents
- A childhood friend reunited with her after tidying up the garden:Tomoya Okazaki (CLANNAD)
- Friends who gradually get familiar through roasting practice (the game Qinmei route):An Fujibayashi (CLANNAD)
- Tomoya introduces friends he met (Kotomi route in the game):CLANNAD
- Together with Nagisa and An, arrange friends for their violin repairs (game Qinmei route):Ryo Fujibayashi (CLANNAD)
- Together with Nagisa and Liang, arrange friends for their violin restoration (game Qinmei route):An Fujibayashi (CLANNAD)
- Together with the Fuji Lin sisters, arrange friends for their violin restoration (game Kotomi route):CLANNAD
- 2007 Anime TV11: An Planning Launch Event:An Fujibayashi (CLANNAD)
- In episode 10 of the 2007 TV series, I thought of my classmate as a candidate for new member:Tomoya Okazaki (CLANNAD)
- Associated Work:CLANNAD
References
- Key: CLANNAD character introduction
- PROTOTYPE: CLANNAD character introduction
- Key: CLANNAD product information
- PROTOTYPE: CLANNAD Side Story Volumes 1 and 2
- Tayusuto: CLANNAD Kotomi route strategy and clearing impressions
- Narubobo: CLANNAD Kotomi route clearing record
- mixi user 22374719: CLANNAD personal route record
- PROTOTYPE: Switch CLANNAD Author of Sixteen Stories and Each Chapter on the Slope Guarding the Light
- CLANNAD Play Diary Vol. 8: Kotomi Ichinose Edition
- TBS: CLANNAD Season 1 Episode 11 "After School Rhapsody"
- TBS: CLANNAD Season 1 Episode 12 "The Hidden World"
- TBS: CLANNAD Season 1 Episode 10 "The Genius Girl's Challenge"
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Data compiled on: 2026-10-16.