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Kanon - Episode 1 Preview - 2 Days Left
posted on 2007-12-28 17:36 EST by Christopher Macdonald
The free preview of Kanon episode 1 is only available until midnight Sunday night. If you haven't checked it out yet, this weekend is your last chance till the DVD comes out.
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