8.
1. Never played Clannad, Kanon, or anything else by the guy. So I really don't know his works, besides "They're pretty."
2. Fourteen episodes. Count 'em. That's enough for character exploration, a tad bit of development, and a mindscrew or two. Even with all that, still not enough for much.
3. I have no idea what to expect, and I'm setting my sights low. You'll only be pleasantly surprised that way. XD
So, yeah. Here's what I'm expecting out of Angel Beats!:
1. Amusement in the first half of the episode, and to be crying for the next. From the reviews I've read, I'll get it.
2. Insane plans, exploring the Purgatory high school thing, and some cool fight scenes.
3. I want to know who the characters are, why I should like them, or why I should hate them.
4. I WANT KANADE TO MOVE AT A PACE THAT IS FASTER THAN "I'm gunna walk dramatically nao, kthxhello."