The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

[~Chi-u_Chi-u~]

Discuss the manga The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya here

[Magister Magi 13]

Nobody is visiting this thread anymore.

[~Chi-u_Chi-u~]

Nobody is visiting this thread anymore.

i want to do too , but if i do it will be double post for me

so i think the anime is better than manga , but however the manga is also good too :thumbup: will some cute character like Mikuru , and some good plot

and the light novel is also good

[Athos]

Well that's because:

a) The thread was never all that lively.
b) It's not an active translation project.
c) The anime and the light novels are ridiculously more popular (which they should).
d) The new forum is hard to find.

[Magister Magi 13]

i want to do too , but if i do it will be double post for me

so i think the anime is better than manga , but the manga is also good too :thumbup:

The manga wasn't so bad, but I prefer the anime better because it follows the light novel more. Besides, it;s the best anime of year 2006 so of course I'll have to love it!! :D

[Spade]

I prefer the Manga over the Anime. It covers the Bamboo Leaf Rapsody (which we'll likely get in the Anime's season 2 which makes this argument invalid) and they'll probably show us the making of the film, which the Anime just showed as the finished product. That was nice in its own way but the people who haven't read the novels had no idea what this episode was about.
Also, this random episode order (I know they had a good reason to do that but still) is utter fail.

[Athos]

It's true that the manga is an alternative for those who can't be bothered to read the light novels. That doesn't mean the anime wasn't a masterpiece on it's own right. Regardless of the unnecesarily confusing episode arrangement, the novels were beautifully animated.

And if we are talking about major screw-ups, I think whatever the anime did wrong is nowhere near as bad as the first 8 episodes of the manga, which are an aberration of Kyon's original personality.

[johann86]

the anime is randomly told events which so happens to follow the light novel style. manga follows according to chronological order? forgive me I am stranded at volume 3 of the manga. raws for volume 4-5 is out for ages yet no groups seem willing to translate it.

i felt the manga really is way off the anime or light novels. The novel plays alot around Kyon's inner thoughts, his thinking and actions. The anime captured those beautifully. Meanwhile the manga seriously is like a really watered down version of the characters. Kyon was seriously a shadow of the novel and even Haruhi doesnt appear that whacko ( the out of world character)

the confusing arrangement of the anime and novels ,i can offer maybe a few reasons. firstly, no one would know when it ends. As long there is no concluding episode or volume, there can always be fillers. Second, if you read according to the time-line you cant help but feel the changes going on with all the characters. The mixing up I realized hid the on going changes the characters were undergoing


Bamboo leaf answers what SH is doing in North High but personally, I find Disappearance and Intrigue the most interesting of the lot.


i'm really hoping the season 2 would be out this fall/winter. 2 years is a long wait. then i could get volume 10 also. lol

[wildstriker]

i want to do too , but if i do it will be double post for me

so i think the anime is better than manga , but however the manga is also good too :thumbup: will some cute character like Mikuru , and some good plot

and the light novel is also good

Double post is allowed If you bring a new point since last post (like any info regarding season 2, but since no discussion can start with one person... >_>).

Anyway, in my case, I just found out about this thread, last time, I missed the manga because I thought it starts with "T" (The), but alas, the cut the "The" in the title on main page.

And now, this topic have the "The", WTF? :eek:
Make up your mind please dear OM, "The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi" or just "Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi".

[Spade]

I vote for calling it "Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu". *shot*

So, I just finished volume 6 of the Light Novel yesterday and boy... that one was boring as hell. #7 is supposed to be better, heck even the prologue had more content than the entire 6th volume. I'm about to start reading now.

[wildstriker]

Haruhi novels does seem to go like that, the "odd" volume numbers seem to be a story that will involve suspense and such which will bound together as a book, while the "even" volume numbers seems just made up from couple of short comedic events that serve nothing really related to the main story.

Back to tilte problem, can we use "Haruhi Suzumiya no Yuut- *shot*.

[Harima_kaimen]

Haruhi novels does seem to go like that, the "odd" volume numbers seem to be a story that will involve suspense and such which will bound together as a book, while the "even" volume numbers seems just made up from couple of short comedic events that serve nothing really related to the main story.

Back to tilte problem, can we use "Haruhi Suzumiya no Yuut- *shot*
You are absoluty right.The novels are stop in the same time period.I mean that an entire novel take place in only one day.BTW I read uptil the novel 7th

[Spade]

Then I wonder why volume 10 takes so long to be done. :lol:

Back to tilte problem, can we use "Haruhi Suzumiya no Yuut- *shot*.

Oh no, you didn't just suggest that! I hate it when people turn around Japanese names to fit our standart. When a "John Smith" goes to Japan, they don't call him "Smith John" to fit the name into their standart, they too call him "John Smith" because that's how the name is used in the country he came from. Yet we are so arrogant as to switch Japanese names around and rape them into our system. Everyone who does that deserves to be dropped into the middle of the Pacific.

...naked.

(You can't imagine how long I have waited to have a reason to use this rant. It's... kinda relieving to have finally said that. >.<)

[wildstriker]

Then I wonder why volume 10 takes so long to be done. :lol:

You'll see the reason once you read volume 9...
(And since you hate spoiler to the slightest, I won't reveal anymore than that :P )



Oh no, you didn't just suggest that! I hate it when people turn around Japanese names to fit our standart. When a "John Smith" goes to Japan, they don't call him "Smith John" to fit the name into their standart, they too call him "John Smith" because that's how the name is used in the country he came from. Yet we are so arrogant as to switch Japanese names around and rape them into our system. Everyone who does that deserves to be dropped into the middle of the Pacific.

...naked.

(You can't imagine how long I have waited to have a reason to use this rant. It's... kinda relieving to have finally said that. >.<)

Nah, I ensure you, it needs to be done.
Disaster happens when Chinese and non-Chinese take the wrong seats in my college tests..., why?, well, taken from your example, they treat John Smith with "John" as the surname instead when it's really suppose to be a given name, unlike their culture (In Chinese, surname also comes before given name).

[Spade]

I never truly considered China's way of doing things "normal". They have their own rules in everything and may be neglected when making statements concerning global affairs. Same with India.

Seriously, treating first names as last names is even worse than switching them around. >.<

[wildstriker]

That's why the term "culture shock" exist..., although we're all Asian, southeast culture and east culture themselves have considerable differences to be taken notice of. >_>

[Spade]

I blame the government. Just look at North and South Korea. 50% of their names are the same, yet they are so different.

Though when you say "we", I take it you are from that corner of the world? I always thought you were American, though that was just a gamble with very good odds, as most of the people around here are from there.

[wildstriker]

Nah, my parents are of Chinese descent as well If you want to get technical. Although, I was born and raised in Indonesia for my childhood and teenagers' time, and currently living in Singapore for college/work.

[Harima_kaimen]

Nah, my parents are of Chinese descent as well If you want to get technical. Although, I was born and raised in Indonesia for my childhood and teenagers' time, and currently living in Singapore for college/work.

singapore.we(my family) had the opportunity to go there but anyway we are going off topic.
I read the first 7 novels.In the 8 , 9 and 10 something happends between Haruhi and Kyon(I forget the name)

[wildstriker]

I read the first 7 novels.In the 8 , 9 and 10 something happends between Haruhi and Kyon(I forget the name)

What?, which name did you forget....?, Kyon's real name still haven't been revealed so far, is he not?

Something already happened between them anyway in volume 1 (If what you mean by something is "that"), yet, even after going so far onto volume 9, Haruhi still doesn't openly admit it to Kyon...., I wonder If Haruhi also classified as your typical tsundere?

[Seraphiel]

what's up with this manga ? the last chapter update was 5 months ago. did they drop the story ?

[wildstriker]

Well, simply put, no one scanning the manga at the moment.
The manga was uploaded here long ago since it happens to be one of the OM uploaders' favourite series.

[Seraphiel]

that sucks.. is anyone gonna pick it up soon ?
because i really really like this manga =]

[Spider]

well you can always watch the anime or read the light novels at http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Suzumiya_Haruhi

[Harima_kaimen]

What?, which name did you forget....?, Kyon's real name still haven't been revealed so far, is he not?

Something already happened between them anyway in volume 1 (If what you mean by something is "that"), yet, even after going so far onto volume 9, Haruhi still doesn't openly admit it to Kyon...., I wonder If Haruhi also classified as your typical tsundere?

yes, but that was inside a dream.
I didnt know if it was kyon or kykion.Its a shame that haruhi is sooo slow.But what happend with kyon in terms of love:o:o

[Magister Magi 13]

Nobody is taking up the manga of this series anymore. I guess it's time to go and read the light novel or something.

[johann86]

i would start saving hard copies of the translated uploads ASAP. the english light novel versions are slated for release in 2009 meaning these volunteer work has to be removed soon. ouch =(

[Harima_kaimen]

well, the manga was realese after the light novel.For the people that havent read the manga, I really recomend it.The manga is like the anime, what is more is a copy like full metal panic manga.BTW the FMP novel are also good.

[Spade]

Okay, so I just finished the 9th volume of the Light Novel. I don't understand how the fans can still support the author after leaving them hanging with such a cliffhanger for over a year. What's taking him so long? They're probably planning on releasing it together with season 2 of the Anime to have them advertise each other, those money-grubbing money-grubbers.

[RoseIpheion]

I agree. I can't wait for the 10th novel. Honestly, the events in the 9th and 10th novels would be perfect for a Haruhi Suzumiya movie, wouldn't you think?

Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing what they are going to use in the second season. ^_^

[RoseIpheion]

What?, which name did you forget....?, Kyon's real name still haven't been revealed so far, is he not?

Something already happened between them anyway in volume 1 (If what you mean by something is "that"), yet, even after going so far onto volume 9, Haruhi still doesn't openly admit it to Kyon...., I wonder If Haruhi also classified as your typical tsundere?


There has been some speculation that Kyon's name was revealed in tjhe credits of the first episode... or maybe not. =P I've sorta believed it.

[johann86]

still waiting in the dark.

but I am sure Kyon hasn't had his name revealed. I don't think Haruhi is that tsundere. More of bored girl playing pranks on Kyon lol

[Harima_kaimen]

I leaved the light novel in the 7th book,when I have some free time I will completed, anyway I see the coming animes and there's no new season of suzumiya haruhi, that sucks. I think that it should be the leaf bamboo raphosody or something like that (that was a short story)

[Lone_ant]

Well what happned to this? This is a real nice manga,.. so sad that no one's scanlating it =(

From now on, I'm not underestimating boredom.

Where can I watch the Anime? (reminds me of Shakugan no Shana for some reason)

[wildstriker]

It's originally done by the same artist as Shakugan no Shana after all. >_>

As for the anime, Bandai USA have released all the DVDs, and the fansub version have been taken down on most of anime streaming sites, so you can probably just buy the official DVD....?

[a.f.k.] subbed it while back it hasn't been licensed, torrent might be your best to find those now.

[Harima_kaimen]

you mean the first season, Ive watched in youtube.

[Lone_ant]

Oh that explains it.

Er, that's a shame, hmm,.. any ideas on when this might get updated? I have a feeling that it's going to get licensed soon.

[Harima_kaimen]

I've never read the manga
Is really worth it? The plot is about the first sesaon, isnt it?

[wildstriker]

It have already long gone pass season 1 plot (the manga is still currently on-going, chasing light novel story). >_>

Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody have also been potrayed in the manga, I think the current pace have been up to light novel book 5 or 6, only no one scanlate the manga at the moment.

[Ruggia]

so far i've read up to vol 6 of the manga (that's the latest i can find)
and it finishes the school festival part plus a story about a lake and finding a miko(?)'s brother
i didn't read the novel so i don't know where it is on the novel, but from what i see on the preview part of the manga volume, the next volume (vol7) is going to be about the Vanishment of Suzumiya Haruhi....

i think the manga is good to read after watching the anime if u don't want to or can't read the light novel.... it has some parts the anime didn't cover, along with SOS Brigade making their movie......
i cracked up so much when i rewatched the anime after i read the manga, especially the first episode, cause i realized some of the inside jokes the anime was doing that they didn't cover in the anime, but happened in the actual story
but anime is definetly better then the manga....

o also i heard Kyoto animation is making web-animes(?) for Suzumiya Haruhi-chan.... its going to be released on a channel in YouTube.....

[genobreaker64]

hey do you know where can i get the scans of the banishment of haruhi suzumiya?

[Ruggia]

hey do you know where can i get the scans of the banishment of haruhi suzumiya?

raw novels or translated?

[Harima_kaimen]

yes they are
http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Suzumiya_Haruhi
and the translations are quite good actually

[Kaossol]

Does anyone know where I can fine volumes 4+? I'v been looking around for a while and can hardly find any mention of them.

[Ruggia]

Does anyone know where I can fine volumes 4+? I'v been looking around for a while and can hardly find any mention of them.

raws? (japanese) and are u looking for novel or manga>?

[Harima_kaimen]

of the light nobel, look the link at the top

[Kaossol]

I'm looking for the manga. And damn you guys answer fast :D

[Ruggia]

again. raws or translated?

[Kaossol]

ah, sry, translated

[Ruggia]

no idea. i don't think they are translated yet....

[Kaossol]

ah, well thx anyway. I was starting to think that.

[syler]

is the manga or novel has the same story line in the anime?

[Spade]

It's the same story in all versions.

[Harima_kaimen]

But with some fillers and varitions, more with the anime than the manga.Like ruggia said Kaossol, the volume 4 hasnt been translated..yet.

[Eger-kun]

yes they are
http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Suzumiya_Haruhi
and the translations are quite good actually

Finally I found this one , and thanks for the link I was always curious since I only watched the anime

[hitman1594]

i visited...

[Rebellion]

who do you think kyon will end up with? i think its definitely going to be a kyonxharuhi paring. even without thinking too much, i can say some good reasons that backs my thought.

[~Chi-u_Chi-u~]

who do you think kyon will end up with? i think its definitely going to be a kyonxharuhi paring. even without thinking too much, i can say some good reasons that backs my thought.

well , this manga isnt actually romance manga so that i cant tell that who Kyon will end up with because maybe he wont end up with anyone , but if he will have couple i think that he will end up with Haruhi for sure

[methaniel]

I don't se who Kyon could end with apart from Haruhi, since the first volume it has been made clear.

Oh well, I'm going to begin this anime next week I download it, now I have to find time for watching it...but since I began reading the Light Novel, I already know the end of the first volume (hence the end of the anime in the television order)...
The Light Novel is quite good though (except that Kyon speaking to himself is annoying cause you can't make the difference betwen his thoghts and what he really says)

[Spade]

(except that Kyon speaking to himself is annoying cause you can't make the difference betwen his thoghts and what he really says)

I have never seen the Japanese original but I'd blame the guys from baka-tsuki for that. I doubt the original is written so confusing, they must have just forgotten to type most of the "s.

[Rebellion]

not most of the "s, but all of the "s for kyon.
but i think when the novels are finished, kyon will be or will be hinted with haruhi. i mean kyon is the only person haruhi brought to the closed space, and kyon couldnt answer wha is haruhi for him. that is just to cute. hehehehe

[methaniel]

No, the Light Novels aren't finished.
The 10th volume which should have been released a year ago was delayed for an unknown time (and I don't know the reason) but there is at least a 10 volume who exist..though it's still not published T.T)
And I haven't read the next volume yet (only start the second), but I do hope Kyon's relation improved a lot...I mean he kissed Haruhi at the end of the first volume, if nothing happened in 8 other more, that would be a bit slow >.>

[Eger-kun]

I don't se who Kyon could end with apart from Haruhi, since the first volume it has been made clear.

Oh well, I'm going to begin this anime next week I download it, now I have to find time for watching it...but since I began reading the Light Novel, I already know the end of the first volume (hence the end of the anime in the television order)...
The Light Novel is quite good though (except that Kyon speaking to himself is annoying cause you can't make the difference betwen his thoghts and what he really says)

never read the light novels just yet but I'm pretty sure that the anime ended in vol3 or 4 in the anime and be warned the anime isn't chronological when you watched it based on the broadcast number

[methaniel]

never read the light novels just yet but I'm pretty sure that the anime ended in vol3 or 4 in the anime and be warned the anime isn't chronological when you watched it based on the broadcast number

Yeah I know about it (I think the anime is up to volume 3, since if I'm not wrong the second season upcoming will be based on the volume 4 and Haruhi disappearance or something like this from what I heard)

But the episodes frm the other volumes are more "random" episode, the main plot is the 6 episodes from the first volume, eventually ending in the end of the anime (in the broadcast order) with Haruhi and Kyon kissing.

Oh these days I wanted to read more Light Novel, since there is still no new chapter of Toradora, and so I read the first volume in one-go (though it's taking more time for the second one it seems...)

[Spade]

never read the light novels just yet but I'm pretty sure that the anime ended in vol3 or 4

Can't really say that's true. It does end at volume 3 but they also skipped a lot. They skipped the Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody story but that's probably because Tanabata is a key element in the story they come back to every now and then, so they wanted to save it for season 2. Also, they only showed the movie they made in the Anime, which is a chapter of volume 6 (!) while the entire volume 2 is about the making of of this movie. They only showed the finished product, so people who haven't read volume two will not understand most of the things there, like the talking cat or the lightscreen-thing being split in half...

So basically, the Anime only shows volume 1 and most of volume 3, as well as a chapter of volume 6. That's not very much. ;)

[Kolox]

Novels are great !! I am looking at it's showdown of good v.s evil..........

..SASAKI !!

[methaniel]

Oh well, since I decided to read quickly the manga, I discovered earlier the 3rd volume, and the Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody turns out to be really interesting and also explaining one point I completly forget about Kyon and Haruhi's first meeting...
Somehow I would like the mnga to be still scanlated (there is 6 volumes I think for now)...too bad S^3 doesn't exist anymore...

[Spade]

A lot of things happen at Tanabata, that was just the beginning. ;)

You should really continue reading the novels. About half of the novels are filled with semi-readable nonsense but the other half is really good.

[Kolox]

Kyon narration are actually pretty cool, which is the big plus for the novel.

[Rebellion]

i really hope that the 10th novel will be released soon. because if not, the people at baka tsuki wont have time to translate it before the first official translated novel sells. because baka tsuki only does unregistered novels.

and its not because im not willing to spend money on the real thing, but for the english novels to catch up to the japanese ones would take years, seeing the first novel takes a year to be launch

and the more i think of it, the more im convinced that haruhi likes kyon, seeing how koizumi answers kyon's question about why is he the only one that haruhi brought to the closed space. (thats in chapter 8, i dont want to spoil them, and in the anime and novel translation, his answer reveals more about what kyon is to haruhi.)

and for those who wants to read the light novels, go to baka tsuki. they do a good job of translating.

now i want to ask, if baka tsuki doesnt continue their translation, do you think other groups will take over? because i cant wait that long to read volume 10

[methaniel]

Ah, and finally (yeah I'm late), I watched the anime.
Hmuh...I didn't liked it a lot, but it's not like I hate it either...it's rather neutral.
Maybe I'm stupid, but I didn't saw that much references in the anime (when it's supposed to be full of it), or maybe it's because I was watching at the same time 2 animes with obvious references everywhere (Hayate no Gotoku and Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)
The same with one of my magasines saying the scene of the concert was excellent in the animation...it was indeed good, but a Beck's concert was far more powerfull for me.

Hmuh, I think I'm a bit disappointed regarding all the good comments about this anime, but well, apart from it, I stil watched it quite fast so it's not like it's really bad either >.>
I'll have to continue reading the Light Novel now then, it was better

(and I was already thinking that in the Light Novel, but since the anime has ore image it's more striking to me...Haruhi was far better with her long hair...and she doesn't wear any color in her hair anymore depending on the days?...)

[Athos]

Ah, and finally (yeah I'm late), I watched the anime.
Hmuh...I didn't liked it a lot, but it's not like I hate it either...it's rather neutral.
Maybe I'm stupid, but I didn't saw that much references in the anime (when it's supposed to be full of it), or maybe it's because I was watching at the same time 2 animes with obvious references everywhere (Hayate no Gotoku and Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)
The same with one of my magasines saying the scene of the concert was excellent in the animation...it was indeed good, but a Beck's concert was far more powerfull for me.

Hmuh, I think I'm a bit disappointed regarding all the good comments about this anime, but well, apart from it, I stil watched it quite fast so it's not like it's really bad either >.>
I'll have to continue reading the Light Novel now then, it was better

(and I was already thinking that in the Light Novel, but since the anime has ore image it's more striking to me...Haruhi was far better with her long hair...and she doesn't wear any color in her hair anymore depending on the days?...)

The anime? It's no masterpiece, alright. It's just miles ahead of the manga when it comes to quality, that's all.

It's one of those animes that you are either gonna miss out on the dialogues or the animation, because Kyon and company really love to give long and detailed information about everything. Your eyes will wander a lot, and you'll be forced to backtrack.

In these cases I'd much rather watch it dubbed, which kind of sucks, since the dubbed dialogues just sound too... american for my taste.

The only references I remember are those regarding full metal panic anime series, since it's the same company that produces them. This is a good thing, since FMP Fumoffu! is my personal all-time favorite when it comes to comedies. You should really give it a peek if you haven't.

[methaniel]

Hmuh, I didn't had any problems with the dialogue...since I already read the first novel at least, I knew the plot, so reading the sentence when I already knew more or less what it was talking about was quite easy, and anyway, in some animes, I often use the stop button if I want to look in the details (actualy, it's rather a good thing since it means I'm interested in it...Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei would be a good example of an anime I always stop...)

I never watched FMP (so no Fumoffu as well), I only read the manga (and I'm too full in anime recommendations anyway >.>)

And I prefer avoiding dubs in American in every case since it'll need more concentration from myself...I don't have problems understanding it, but since it's still not my first language, it's more tiring to listen to it (that's why prefer subs it's less efforts for me to understand)

[Spider]

back when i watched haruhi i couldn't find any references in there. but i hadn't watched a lot series back then so that may have played a role as well. anyway in my opinion hatuhi lives off of the "crazy" characters and their combination. that makes so many hilarious scenes. that together with kyon's ironic commentation and your in for one funny ride. at least i was. yuki is still my most favourite character over all. they really should hurry up with the second season.

and mnethaniel. you should really watch FMP. it's really great. your not going to waste your time there.

[Spade]

Ah, and finally (yeah I'm late), I watched the anime.
Hmuh...I didn't liked it a lot, but it's not like I hate it either...it's rather neutral.

Well, well... I always thought it was weird you liked everything I told you to watch but if you tell me now that Haruhi is good but definitely overrated, you must be my long-lost twin-brother and I swear I will never make jokes about French people ever again. <3

[methaniel]

Well, well... I always thought it was weird you liked everything I told you to watch but if you tell me now that Haruhi is good but definitely overrated, you must be my long-lost twin-brother and I swear I will never make jokes about French people ever again. <3

Over-rated, that's the word I couldn't find to describe how I felt.
This asn't bad..I just build too much expectations for it compare to the actual product (it seems my reluctance to watch this anime beofre wasn't for nothing...)
Ah, I'll still watch the new season coming out soon as well, but my hopes are only toward the Light Novel (which I still hasn't bring myself to read more...wow, is there something wrong with this sentence?)

[Rebellion]

light novel number 10, where art thou?!

i think some news will come out at the 21st. around in the afternoon. it's also an important like the 18th. maybe, just maybe, they will announce the launch of the 2nd season and the 10th novel, BUT ONLY IF they announce anything.

still, it get my hopes up.

[OmegaChosen]

light novel number 10, where art thou?!

i think some news will come out at the 21st. around in the afternoon. it's also an important like the 18th. maybe, just maybe, they will announce the launch of the 2nd season and the 10th novel, BUT ONLY IF they announce anything.

still, it get my hopes up.

Darn my inability to read japanese.... I can't read any of the light novels and the ones that have been translated here stop at chapter 14, which is too little for me to bother with. They're releasing it in English April 2009 or something right? That's too far off. T_T Why can't time go as slow or fast as I need it to?

How long have the plans for a second season of Haruhi been up in the air now? I heard something about it taking two years after they announced it the first time and then them saying they scrapped it and started over again with a new Haruhi animation project. I just got done watching Haruhi season 1(which I enjoyed immensely but am a bit ticked about since it cost 15 more dollars than my angelic layer boxset but only had about half the episodes) and was disappointed it just ended. Hopefully season two will actually be a continuation of season 1 and not just a reboot of the series which I've heard going around. If it ever even comes out...

Sooo.........Any news concerning season 2?

[Arctix]

the anime is way better then the manga. the manga seems to lack the energy of haurhi... lol does anybody know when season two is coming out??

[Spade]

Season 2 does not have a release date yet.

But I'm sure it's almost done already and they're just waiting for volume 10 to be released. If they release both at the same time, they will boost each others sales. They're THAT evil. :devil:

[methaniel]

Darn my inability to read japanese.... I can't read any of the light novels and the ones that have been translated here stop at chapter 14, which is too little for me to bother with. They're releasing it in English April 2009 or something right? That's too far off. T_T Why can't time go as slow or fast as I need it to?

How long have the plans for a second season of Haruhi been up in the air now? I heard something about it taking two years after they announced it the first time and then them saying they scrapped it and started over again with a new Haruhi animation project. I just got done watching Haruhi season 1(which I enjoyed immensely but am a bit ticked about since it cost 15 more dollars than my angelic layer boxset but only had about half the episodes) and was disappointed it just ended. Hopefully season two will actually be a continuation of season 1 and not just a reboot of the series which I've heard going around. If it ever even comes out...

Sooo.........Any news concerning season 2?

Season 2 as said by Spade doesn't have a release date, though, it should be release with the rest of the summer line-up of 2009

And oncerning the first part of your post...it seems you mixd manga and Light Novels. Light Novels are book made of text and with barely no images, and they are the actual real story of Zusumiya Haruhi (the manga you read and the anime are both using this story)
And yeah, season 2 will be the continuation, the season 1 covered like ...not even 1/5 of the story

[Spade]

Those "reboot"-rumors come from people who haven't read the Light Novels. They saw Haruhi in a black school uniform and with long hair and called upon an apocalypse... not realizing that it's a part of the actual story. >.<

[anonymous_object]

Those "reboot"-rumors come from people who haven't read the Light Novels. They saw Haruhi in a black school uniform and with long hair and called upon an apocalypse... not realizing that it's a part of the actual story. >.<


http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww284/iatneH_desu/haruhi.jpg
Like this you say? well Haruhi is soo cute in all angles :thumbup:
this is my avatar form another forum and i am the one who made it, not drawn! but made :)

[aixconan]

any idea which websites i can buy the light novels from?

[Ruggia]

Season 2 does not have a release date yet.

But I'm sure it's almost done already and they're just waiting for volume 10 to be released. If they release both at the same time, they will boost each others sales. They're THAT evil. :devil:

i'm not sure...
I heard Kyoto animation is releasing Suzumiya Haruhi-chan web-anime on YouTube, so i think they are busy on that..... (or did they release that already?)

i hope we get some news about second season next year.....

[Spade]

i'm not sure...
I heard Kyoto animation is releasing Suzumiya Haruhi-chan web-anime on YouTube, so i think they are busy on that..... (or did they release that already?)

Mere distraction after they realized I figured out there scheme. But you can't fool me, KyoAni! I'm on to you! Some short spinoff-clips won't be enough to get rid of me! :skull:

[Ruggia]

Mere distraction after they realized I figured out there scheme. But you can't fool me, KyoAni! I'm on to you! Some short spinoff-clips won't be enough to get rid of me! :skull:

and i think i heard they are doing another anime after that...... adaption of some light novel....... (that's when i lost hope for Haruhi season 2 to come up in the near future)

i just hope Kyoto Animation gets big enough to be able to work on two animes at the same time, but keep the same quality (is that asking too much?)

[~Chi-u_Chi-u~]

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww284/iatneH_desu/haruhi.jpg


Haruhi in long hair , i think that she is look very nice and better in long hair , so i hope that she will have long hair till the end of the season2 and hope that she wont cut her hair before , and about the release date i hope that the second season will release soon

[anonymous_object]

i'm not sure...
I heard Kyoto animation is releasing Suzumiya Haruhi-chan web-anime on YouTube, so i think they are busy on that..... (or did they release that already?)

i hope we get some news about second season next year.....

its probably a false information, its rare for us to hear kyoto animation releasing on youtube.

[Spade]

Haruhi in long hair , i think that she is look very nice and better in long hair , so i hope that she will have long hair till the end of the season2 and hope that she wont cut her hair before , and about the release date i hope that the second season will release soon

She neither grows her hair nor cuts it afterwards, the reason for this style-change is something completely different.

It's Haruhi in an alternate dimension, where all the things regarding her "abilities" never happened and Mikuru, Nagato and co are just normal people. She's not even in the same school, as the uniform shows.

[OmegaChosen]

And oncerning the first part of your post...it seems you mixd manga and Light Novels. Light Novels are book made of text and with barely no images, and they are the actual real story of Zusumiya Haruhi (the manga you read and the anime are both using this story)
And yeah, season 2 will be the continuation, the season 1 covered like ...not even 1/5 of the story

Actually that was me thinking too fast and my typing unable to keep up. T_T I meant to put that I can't find the light novels and the mangas that have been translated here are too little to bother with. I can't believe I didn't notice that until you told me. I hate my inferior typing rate......

But anyway, I can't find the light novels on the web. I thought I found a link, but it turned out to be a dead end. Honestly though, I wasn't really looking too hard. I've started to get remorse over looking up illegal stuff and I guess I've started to ween myself off it. But yeah, can't wait for the light novel to come out in April. Though just one every six months or something I find kind of useless. It'll be a load off my wallet but not off my anxiety riddled mind when I desperately want to know what happens next.

That kyoani conspiracy theory actually makes sense....Darn them and their money making concentrated business practices.....

EDIT: Why has like almost every official english Haruhi site like died? What was asosbrigade.com anyway? It just shows a blank page now.

[Spade]

You feel bad for looking at illegal stuff? You do know what kind of site OneManga is, right? XD

Just read the Light Novels here (http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Suzumiya_Haruhi) and if you really feel bad about it, buy the Novels when they come out in your country as well. Then it doesn't matter what you did before, bought is bought.

[Ruggia]

its probably a false information, its rare for us to hear kyoto animation releasing on youtube.

its not a false info....(it was on MangaHelpers announcement, and there was a magazine pic...)

http://myanimelist.net/anime/5118/Suzumiya_Haruhi-chan_no_Yuuutsu


and heres the info about Kyoto ani producing a different anime afterwards on 2009
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-17/haruhi-kyoto-animation-to-produce-tonari-no-801-chan

[Rebellion]

Season 2 does not have a release date yet.

But I'm sure it's almost done already and they're just waiting for volume 10 to be released. If they release both at the same time, they will boost each others sales. They're THAT evil. :devil:


nyah, if vol10 is released when s2 comes out, i will be waiting for a loooooong time.

but i think your right. and because of this, i think that vol10 will be the last book. seeing as it's been hold up for more than a year without news.

[anonymous_object]

its not a false info....(it was on MangaHelpers announcement, and there was a magazine pic...)

http://myanimelist.net/anime/5118/Suzumiya_Haruhi-chan_no_Yuuutsu


and heres the info about Kyoto ani producing a different anime afterwards on 2009
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-17/haruhi-kyoto-animation-to-produce-tonari-no-801-chan

oh well what will they benefit by airing it at youtube?

EDIT: wtf is ONA?

[OmegaChosen]

You feel bad for looking at illegal stuff? You do know what kind of site OneManga is, right? XD

Just read the Light Novels here (http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Suzumiya_Haruhi) and if you really feel bad about it, buy the Novels when they come out in your country as well. Then it doesn't matter what you did before, bought is bought.

Which is why I said started to ween myself off. XD I never said I quit cold turkey. I don't think I could if I wanted to. Like I feel sorta guilty about looking at the stuff, but it's not enough to make me stop or rather I still don't mostly care. I guess by ween I mean I don't go out of my way to search for something illegal anymore but onemanga is convenient and is already in my bookmarks, so why not?

@anonymous: There's not much they could gain from putting them on youtube really, except publicity I guess.

[Spade]

EDIT: wtf is ONA?

It's practically the same as an OVA. OVA means "Original Video Animation", as it is released via DVD (or other video-formats in the past/future). I don't know what the N in ONA stands for but it should be something like net or network, meaning it's an original animation distributed via the internet.

[methaniel]

Release through Youtube?
Hmuh, that's quite strange, and atually not good at all. The quality wouldn't be that good if it was on Youtube, and personally, I can't use streaming and such a lot...that's not to my advantage at all.
Oh well, hopefully it's just a side-story with comedic moment (by the way, is there scanlation of this manga out?)

[anonymous_object]

It's practically the same as an OVA. OVA means "Original Video Animation", as it is released via DVD (or other video-formats in the past/future). I don't know what the N in ONA stands for but it should be something like net or network, meaning it's an original animation distributed via the internet.

well if its ONA then it must be good to see :)

[Ruggia]

It's just a spinoff gag-series so we shouldn't expect anything about the main plot and stuff.... Probably bunch of parodies and jokes like the Tane-chara gekijo of Gundam Seed, or the FMA movie afterparty OVA......
Which means tons of laugh comedy. Since KyoAni is doing it, and since it's Haruhi, I'm sure it's going to be great

[Spade]

Well, I heard they wouldn't only do a Haruhi Spin-off but also a little series about Churuya-chan... and that's something I'd definitely watch, that would be too epic to miss.

[anonymous_object]

It's just a spinoff gag-series so we shouldn't expect anything about the main plot and stuff.... Probably bunch of parodies and jokes like the Tane-chara gekijo of Gundam Seed, or the FMA movie afterparty OVA......
Which means tons of laugh comedy. Since KyoAni is doing it, and since it's Haruhi, I'm sure it's going to be great

maybe they are airing it for youtube for massviewing? well if they will suceed by airing it at youtube, then all anime will upload it at youtube sounds fun to hear :)

[Ruggia]

I seached for news for new season on the web and found some surprising news on Korean sites....(it might have been obvious to some people but bare with me)

The production for the new season is defintely going on, and newtype even released the new-changed character designs for the second season (it was on July issue, so it's been quite a while) ..... There aren't any significant changes, but it's slightly differnt I guess, (the director is different from the first season too)
It seems like chance of Second season coming out on 2009 is around 70%. It could come out right after Clannad afterrstory finishes, or after the new anime series (something 801....can't remember the name... Didn't look intersting).

There are some rumors that the Next haruhi anime is going to be just a remake that will follow the novel exactly, but I hope not.

[anonymous_object]

why the korean site?

[Ruggia]

Cause I'm Korean and even though I know Japanese, I don't have a Japanese keyboard or know how to read kanji..... Korean sites have better anime info than english sites, even though there are some false rumors.... It seemed like all the English sites were out-dated and didn't have any new info

[anonymous_object]

just saw this at the net



The page reveals that the previously announced second anime season of Haruhi Suzumiya has been “cancelled” and replaced with a new animation project. Yasuhiro Takemoto (Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid, Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu, Lucky Star) will direct the new project, and Kyoto Animation will still be animating as it did for the first anime project. As in the previous anime project, the fictional “leader” of the new anime project is the character Haruhi Suzumiya herself. The “disappearance” of the website on December 18 at 4:00 a.m. (Japan Standard Time) is a reference to the pivotal date in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, the fourth volume in the light novel series and an apparent indication of which novel plot the anime project will adapt. Bandai Entertainment finished its English-language release of the first anime project in November. Source: Moon Phase


On Tuesday, the site “disappeared” and began displaying a false error message that read, “The page cannot be found.” A second message then appears over the first message; it states that a computer program is starting up and prompts the user for a password. If the user enters “K,” “N,” “S,” “A,” and “K” (the initials of the family names of the members of SOS brigade, the main characters in the series) into the password fields and selects the radio button to the right, a fake xterm terminal session opens. A series of messages from “YUKI.N” confirms that the key to the “emergency escape program” has been found and asks for a final confirmation before starting the program. If the user hits the enter key, a new page opens that shows the character Yuki and lists the production credits of the new series.


New Haruhi Suzumiya Anime Series Details Revealed posted on 2007-12-17 23:16 EST The official Japanese website for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya television anime series has announced further details about the franchise’s next anime project. In the spirit of the first anime series and the Haruhi Suzumiya science fiction comedy light novels that spawned the franchise, the announcement was made in a roundabout, cryptic manner.

[methaniel]

Yup, that's just how this site says, the new anime which is upcoming during summer will be based on the 4th Novel of Haruhi Suzumiya (the biggest hint being the disappearance of the site at 4:00 AM...quite esy to understand with that)
Well, after that, I guess the anime will do like the first season, showing different moment of the other Novel (so hopefully we'll have the full episode of the Tanabata, explaining why Haruhi felt like she already saw Kyon the first time they met)

[anonymous_object]

can you please tell me where to find suzumiya haruhi manga at the net?
coz onemanga didnt finish it

[methaniel]

Nowhere, there is no more scanlation of the manga on the net than those on OM.
So the best would still be to read the Light novel if you haven't
(though, I would like to see scans of the 4koma of Haruhi, the one who should be adaptated on youtube)

[anonymous_object]

ok can you please tell me where i can find light novel?

[Spider]

a few pages back in this thread should be a link

[free!]

a link if there was more epesiods then it would been a link

[Eger-kun]

ok can you please tell me where i can find light novel?

Haruhi commands you to start reading it then

http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Suzumiya_Haruhi:Volume1_Prologue

[anonymous_object]

WOW thanks
Eger-kun
so this is a novel xD
a million thanks to you ^_^
so whos narrating? is it kyon?
I will read it maybe next week haha

[DarkestLights]

It seems like chance of Second season coming out on 2009 is around 70%. It could come out right after Clannad afterrstory finishes, or after the new anime series (something 801....can't remember the name... Didn't look intersting).

I hope the new season has more episodes than the first. Leaving us with only 14 episodes was plain cruel.

[anonymous_object]

yeah i want it to be unlimited xD

[DarkestLights]

yeah i want it to be unlimited xD

Errr. I don't think thats possible but atleast 26 episodes would be nice!

[Spade]

It is possible to run the Anime for an almost unlimited period of time if they

show the entire 600 years of repeating summer vacation

but that would be incredibly boring to watch. XD

[DarkestLights]

lol, yes, and they'll have to face fan-rage once more except this time for making the anime quality lack.

[Ruggia]

well Suzumiya haruhi-chan and Churuya-san animes are going to start coming out on Feb 13 on YouTube, so thats something to wait for till the new season comes out.......

[Path To Darkness]

i dont quite get how thats going to work, just look it up on youtube every week and expect a new episode?

[anonymous_object]

i dont quite get how thats going to work, just look it up on youtube every week and expect a new episode?

who knows...

[Ruggia]

Something like that... They are airing new episodes every week(depending on Haruhi's mood.) on Kadogawa channel( not sure if I got the name right)

[methaniel]

Well, this new seris is a bit strange.
Personally, I don't think Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuutsu is funny...but since it's only 2 minutes, I don't mind watching it
On the other hand, I like Nyoron Churuya-chan. The animation is even simpler, but Churuya is really cute, and even if it's always the same kind of joke I appreciate it (I don't laugh, but it's nice...Nyoron~)

[johann86]

Still no sign of volume 10 of the light novel or season 2. what is going on =/

getting lazy to surf those japanese forums and slowly translate haha

[Spade]

Well, this new seris is a bit strange.
Personally, I don't think Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuutsu is funny...but since it's only 2 minutes, I don't mind watching it
On the other hand, I like Nyoron Churuya-chan. The animation is even simpler, but Churuya is really cute, and even if it's always the same kind of joke I appreciate it (I don't laugh, but it's nice...Nyoron~)

My interest in Haruhi-chan is close to 0. Even if it's just two minutes, I refuse to waste my time with that. Nyoron on the other hand was a must-view from the very day it was announced and it was exactly what I expected it to be.

[Path To Darkness]

alright, you guys have sparked my interest in this churuya-chan. never heard of her before but looks like its worth a shot O.o

[Spade]

How can you browse the internet without ever hearing of Nyoron? Churuya is so popular...

It's originally fan-made, right? How awesome must it be to create something like that and suddenly it gets animated with the original voices? That guy probably died from the shock. XD

[Path To Darkness]

dunno but the animation date probably has something to do with it, didnt really get into anime till 3 years ago o.o

[Spade]

Then you're watching Anime longer than me (I started near the end of 2006) but that has nothing to do with it. It started with Churuya but there's Nyoron 4-Panels about everything, from Naruto to Death Note to President Bush. It's like porn: wherever you go, whatever you do, you'll find some, like it or not. ^^

[methaniel]

lol, you started before me as well sine I started anime only one year ago >.>

Nyoron-chan is fan-made? I had no ideas about it. Indeed the person who made it must have reach paradise when the real seiyuu and all the production worked for it ^^
I had no idea Churuya was so popular, not that I mind since she's an interesting character in the Light Novel, to say the least ^^

[Spade]

Et tu, Brute?

http://wiki.sos-dan.com/wiki/Nyoro~n

There's lots more out there but that should give you the idea behind it. But you know how I feel now?

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/4171/nyoron01i.jpg

And that's why there's so many of them. Even an idiot like me can make them. >.>

[methaniel]

Ah, I'm reading those, it's relly excelltn, thanks for the link Spade
lol, you even edited this little 4koma >.>
Indeed, it's perfect for the joke ^^

[Eger-kun]

Spade that comic pic is so funny and I can say that since I know meth for quite some time now D:

though mind me for asking but does anyone knows where can I get a download link episode 13 since get fansub doesn't have it and meth won't be around for awhile as well

[Ruggia]

hey, i recently learned the Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi is being rebroadcasted, and apparently, it is going to have 28 episodes.... http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-04-03/gigazine-and-j-cast/2009-haruhi-will-be-28-episodes-long

does anyone know more info about this?
i'm guessing it means that it is going to move on to second season as it finishes first season......

[Lorenx1]

hey, i recently learned the Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi is being rebroadcasted, and apparently, it is going to have 28 episodes.... http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-04-03/gigazine-and-j-cast/2009-haruhi-will-be-28-episodes-long

does anyone know more info about this?
i'm guessing it means that it is going to move on to second season as it finishes first season......

not me...but is it ok to post it here?

[Path To Darkness]

I don't see why not, after all; we post about the anime in the manga forums for other series.

[Spade]

I heard about it but I don't believe it until I actually see a new season. Broadcasting something that grand without any announcement is just stupid...

[JustPassingBy]

As is broadcasting them in a random order, but they did it anyways. ^^

[Sabbo]

As is broadcasting them in a random order, but they did it anyways. ^^

Well it's not like the light novels were in perfect order either.

...I'll admit though that I have not read the manga, so I don't know anything about the order of that.

[Spade]

Well it's not like the light novels were in perfect order either.

...I'll admit though that I have not read the manga, so I don't know anything about the order of that.

It probably follows the novel.

But the Anime truly failed. Randomizing within a random order? The reason "to have a proper finale at the end" doesn't convince me. Using the first Tanabata story at the end would have had the same effect.

[Eger-kun]

Well for those of you who haven't heard even though the first season was rather not that good and even if the this re run is rather lame I think all of you Haruhi will rejoice that the episode 8 of the supposedly rerun of the anime is actually the start of the new season of Haruhi and it's actually quite cool that they started with the Time traveling incident >_<

[Sabbo]

Heh; I heard about this on another forum I go to. It seems that they're mixing together all the old episodes with the new ones, in the light novels' order. Or at least, that's what they seemed to be saying; it's definitely not in a "season one then season two" order, that's for sure.

Can't wait until some subs are out.

[Spider]

woot. finally, suzumiya continues. thanks a lot for telling.

[white cloud]

I hear The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya season2 appear today, is that true??

[Eger-kun]

I hear The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya season2 appear today, is that true??

you just heard the rumors right and the fact that I already saw it makes it true :)

as for the episode itself Kyon sure is lucky to have Asahina around and well it seems that Kyon did mess up in the past though I wonder why didn't he said he was John Smith hmmmmm time to read the later chapters of the light novel then .

btw Haruhi with Long hair is really better for her :eban:

[Path To Darkness]

horrah!? any idea who's subbing it?

[Eger-kun]

horrah!? any idea who's subbing it?

For all I know both Dattebayo and Coal Guys are doing it but since I kinda hate Coal guys now (they dropped K-on! ) I'm sticking with Dattebayo XD

[methaniel]

lol Eger, about K-on!...I'm sorry, that's what they said on their irc, but they already released the new episode (I downloaded it but haven't watched it yet T.T...and note from their irc "if you really think I dropped this, you can **** yourself"...I don't want to but well)
But well, CoalGuys are doing it with gg fansubs who are good usually, so I"ll go with their version (if not there is Dattebayo and Live Evil together as well)

Anyway, this episode...well, it was the Tanabata incident, for those who already knew the story, it's nothing really new, but it's good to have it in the anime since this episode explains quite a number of things, about Suzumiya's past when she drew those signs for the aliens, or about the door in Nagato's room where they couldn't enter...
Can't wait to see the next new episodes!

And lol Kuroko, that's so true, Haruhi with long hair is just better (and more loli for you >.>)

Edit: I don't like my post jump in the past today, so I'm editing all my post, nah

[Path To Darkness]

I kinda hate Coal guys now (they dropped K-on! )

.... WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT

well.. time to find a new group... again.

[Spade]

That rally made my day to see Dattebayo sub Haruhi on Baka-Updates. How often have they complained that no good Anime air and that's the reason they don't sub anything new, 07 Ghost being a rare expection and now they do one of the most overrated shows ever? No, seriously, I really bursted out laughing when I saw that.
I don't want to say Haruhi is bad (it's good but overrated) but Dattebayo? That fits like a warship on traintracks. Never ever have I been so close to rub my eyes in disbelief... ah, heck. *rubs his eyes in disbelief*

[Ruggia]

That rally made my day to see Dattebayo sub Haruhi on Baka-Updates. How often have they complained that no good Anime air and that's the reason they don't sub anything new, 07 Ghost being a rare expection and now they do one of the most overrated shows ever? No, seriously, I really bursted out laughing when I saw that.
I don't want to say Haruhi is bad (it's good but overrated) but Dattebayo? That fits like a warship on traintracks. Never ever have I been so close to rub my eyes in disbelief... ah, heck. *rubs his eyes in disbelief*

why are u so negative about Haruhi being overrated?
it is a bit overrated, but its not as overrated as some series like Naruto or Yu Gi Oh...
there are many parts where Haruhi series definitely deserves praise, and you make it sound like being overrated is a sin.....

[Spade]

I don't mind overrating but I've never seen people going "Narutoism" or "YuGiOhism" before, so Haruhi IS a completely different level.
Naruto is so popular because it's a typical Shounen, I don't consider those "normal" in the first place and when I talk about Anime or Manga in general, I usually don't even include those. As for YGO... I rarely hear about that here or in other places, so I wouldn't call it overrated. I regularly forget it even exists.

Like I said, Haruhi is really not bad but it's nothing special (except for Kyon's narration).

[Sabbo]

Umm... "Haruhiism" is an official term (insofar as one can be, without ever being said within the novels or anime.)

And anyway, Haruhi is very much a niche anime in the western world, due to the myriad references to Japanese culture, and its vague existentialist nature.

[Ruggia]

"Haruhi has nothing special.... "
Wow I never thought I would ever hear that.....
Oh well, we all have different opinions.

Are the episodes released on Friday or Thursday?

[Spade]

Feel free to explain to me what's so special about it. Some people already tried but none of them were very convincing, maybe I just don't see it?

It's not like I'm picky or anything, I'm usually very easy to impress because I don't expect things from Anime, I adjust my expectations to each Anime so I rarely hate something and am usually very positive about most series. What am I supposed to look at here? The comedy? I've seen better... The mystery? Yeah, those parts are nice, I like Snow Mountain Syndrome but it doesn't feel very convincing with those characters... The Romance? If you say that, I'll eat your face. -.-

[Sabbo]

Feel free to explain to me what's so special about it. Some people already tried but none of them were very convincing, maybe I just don't see it?

It's not like I'm picky or anything, I'm usually very easy to impress because I don't expect things from Anime, I adjust my expectations to each Anime so I rarely hate something and am usually very positive about most series. What am I supposed to look at here? The comedy? I've seen better... The mystery? Yeah, those parts are nice, I like Snow Mountain Syndrome but it doesn't feel very convincing with those characters... The Romance? If you say that, I'll eat your face. -.-

I'm curious... what's your opinion of Lucky Star?

[OoOxRuichixOoO]

They released it just out of the blue lol. 1st episode was fun.
And don't we all like long haired haruhi loli?


Feel free to explain to me what's so special about it. Some people already tried but none of them were very convincing, maybe I just don't see it?

It's not like I'm picky or anything, I'm usually very easy to impress because I don't expect things from Anime, I adjust my expectations to each Anime so I rarely hate something and am usually very positive about most series. What am I supposed to look at here? The comedy? I've seen better... The mystery? Yeah, those parts are nice, I like Snow Mountain Syndrome but it doesn't feel very convincing with those characters... The Romance? If you say that, I'll eat your face. -.-

It's that maybe Haruhi isn't an Anime for you. We all have preferences. No matter how great a storyline is , how funny it is and or how nice the character design , you would still feel that you don't enjoy the anime or manga. That's just how it is :O

[Spade]

I'm curious... what's your opinion of Lucky Star?

I liked the Anime. Not the funniest thing ever and a retarded opening but still very good. I don't like the Manga though, I usually like 4-Koma but his just didn't work for me. Pocket Travellers lor whatever it's called shows how much better it works as a "regular" Manga.

It's that maybe Haruhi isn't an Anime for you. We all have preferences. No matter how great a storyline is , how funny it is and or how nice the character design , you would still feel that you don't enjoy the anime or manga. That's just how it is :O

Yet again, I DO like Haruhi ("like" meaning I watch it, I have a good laugh every now and then, though I don't particularly look forward to it, I slightly prefer the novel and the Manga) but I don't understand the hype. Whenever there's a big hype, it's because a series is either very original and new or the same old stuff that's always successful, no matter how often they recycle it (like K-On, yet another moe-blob-show, but incredibly popular, about on the same level as Haruhi for me, enjoy-wise) but Haruhi is one of the biggest hypes ever and it's neither of those. It's not really cliched but it's not really special either. It's just... there.

Opinions and preferences are one thing, if so many people go nuts about this show like it's a new type of bread, there has to be a reason for it. That's probably what drives me insane the most. I HATE it when I don't understand something like that. What's causing this hypnosis? Tell me! Now! T.T

[OoOxRuichixOoO]

The hype >.> I couldn't care less about any hype going on. If you want to find a reason for that well , it's just simple , people like it for whatever reasons they have.

[Spade]

I don't care about hypes either but it's not that simple. When I first watched Haruhi, I was able to enjoy it as well... but then the flood of Haruhiists washed me away and made me think about why they like it, which is the reason I realized that it wasn't very spectacular at all. I lost most of my joy at that point. It hurts. It's hot. It's painful. It's sad. It's harsh. I wanted to cry. I couldn't stand it. I couldn't run. I couldn't resist. It wouldn't end. I wanted to turn away. I wanted to scream. I wanted to fight back. I wanted to throw up. I wanted to end it. I wanted to resist. I wanted to oppose. I wanted to rebel. I wanted to run. I wanted to hide. I wanted to avoid it. I wanted to shut myself in. I wanted to refuse. I wanted to bite them. I wanted to push them aside. I wanted to shake them off. I was pursued. I was seized. I was dragged out. I was attacked. I was forced. I was not forgiven. I was restrained. I was bound. I was pushed. I was torn apart. I was thrown. I was treated curelly. I wanted to groan. I wanted to scream. I wanted to go crazy. I couldn't bear it. I was grabbed. I was hit. I was torn. I was crushed. I was cut. I was burned. I was stabbed. I was burned some more. I was defiled. I was ripped apart. I was ruined. I was destroyed. I was mocked. I was toyed with. I was crushed. I was trampled. They got tired of me. I was thrown out. I was torn up, and they threw me away. I fainted, my pain went numb, my heart was broken, I couldn't cry. But I was picked up again, and I was grabbed again, I was hit again, I was defiled again. I was torn again, I was crushed again, I was cut again, I was stabbed again, I was burned again. Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it... Even though I hated it!

This is the true me, the one you didn't know. This is the person, the Haruhiists turned me into... So I beg you... help me! :cry:

[Lone_ant]

Crap.. that's one broken mirror there. O_O.

You know I haven't watched Haruhi yet.. but when the time comes when I do, I'll always remember this certain guy in the OMF forums,.. and the Haruhi-ites,.. and then I won't be able to enjoy it as much anymore :cry:

[OoOxRuichixOoO]

I just loled. Spade's Tsundere for Haruhi.

I'm sorry but I can't help you there ;)

[Sabbo]

Hmm. I finally watched the new episode, and noticed that the glyphs were different from the ones in the manga. I particularly noticed that the manga had decided to make it a single big glyph (http://www.onemanga.com/The_Melancholy_of_Haruhi_Suzumiya/14/17/)rather than five smaller ones.

I far prefer the anime's version of what happened on Tanabata. (for what little and few differences there are)

I liked the Anime. Not the funniest thing ever and a retarded opening but still very good. I don't like the Manga though, I usually like 4-Koma but his just didn't work for me. Pocket Travellers lor whatever it's called shows how much better it works as a "regular" Manga.

On the same/a similar level as Haruhi and K-ON then? It may just be that this type of show only elicts a moderate reaction from you.

Yet again, I DO like Haruhi ("like" meaning I watch it, I have a good laugh every now and then, though I don't particularly look forward to it, I slightly prefer the novel and the Manga) but I don't understand the hype. Whenever there's a big hype, it's because a series is either very original and new or the same old stuff that's always successful, no matter how often they recycle it (like K-On, yet another moe-blob-show, but incredibly popular, about on the same level as Haruhi for me, enjoy-wise) but Haruhi is one of the biggest hypes ever and it's neither of those. It's not really cliched but it's not really special either. It's just... there.

Opinions and preferences are one thing, if so many people go nuts about this show like it's a new type of bread, there has to be a reason for it. That's probably what drives me insane the most. I HATE it when I don't understand something like that. What's causing this hypnosis? Tell me! Now! T.T

Or on a different angle from what I just said, how about this: Haruhi makes average people think that they're smart just because they're watching a semi-existentialist show. The hype train sees this and gets heaps of people to watch it just because "smart" people like it. And boom, we now have an insanely popular show. (note: process somewhat simplified)




Oh, and a question unrelated to the argument: What year(s) is this series set in?

[Spade]

On the same/a similar level as Haruhi and K-ON then? It may just be that this type of show only elicts a moderate reaction from you.

No, Lucky Star is a level higher than those two. Mostly because of Shiraishi Minoru and Lucky Channel in general but also just because funny is funny. I've seen many people comparing K-On with Lucky Star. Honestly, I don't see it (except for the animation style but that's not the point right now).

Though I don't agree with "This type of show", Haruhi is nothing like Lucky Star and K-On, or is that the point I've been missing the entire time?

[Sabbo]

No, Lucky Star is a level higher than those two. Mostly because of Shiraishi Minoru and Lucky Channel in general but also just because funny is funny. I've seen many people comparing K-On with Lucky Star. Honestly, I don't see it (except for the animation style but that's not the point right now).

Though I don't agree with "This type of show", Haruhi is nothing like Lucky Star and K-On, or is that the point I've been missing the entire time?

K-ON and Lucky Star are definitely similar; the premise, characters, and art style are the only things different, really. (even if they both are similar even in these regards)

Ah, if you don't see the similarities (which are kinda meta), then don't worry about it, as it would mean nothing to you anyway.

[Keiichi]

I feel sorry for you Spade...but I am also a devote follower of Haruhiism. It's very hard to explain what causes me to enjoy Haruhi and follow as much as I do...which I imagine would be the same for most Haruhiists out there, but goddamn it gives me goosebumps and makes me want to kill myself in euphoria. It just does. There might be some reason out there as to explain why half the world loves Haruhi, but I believe it would take some Buddha-like epiphany to figure out why. As for me...I will take this as a blessing from God (Haruhi)

[Sabbo]

I feel sorry for you Spade...but I am also a devote follower of Haruhiism. It's very hard to explain what causes me to enjoy Haruhi and follow as much as I do...which I imagine would be the same for most Haruhiists out there, but goddamn it gives me goosebumps and makes me want to kill myself in euphoria. It just does. There might be some reason out there as to explain why half the world loves Haruhi, but I believe it would take some Buddha-like epiphany to figure out why. As for me...I will take this as a blessing from God (Haruhi)

It's probably the existentialism. Haruhi is existentialism personified.

Or perhaps Kyon, who I believe is very much a nihilist.

[Path To Darkness]

One day i decided to see what all the hype was about, stupidly enough i went to check out the first episode in dub; it actually wasn't that bad. from there i got them in dual audio. In the end I couldn't say that i was entirely satisfied(particularly how the missed out the arc that was just aired), but it was worth praise.

[Spade]

1 episode of season 2 aired and the average rating already made it 19th of the overall MAL rankings. Even the over-a-year-dead a.f.k. was suddenly revived by Haruhi. This is madness!

`Madness!' said I, `show of evil! - madness still, if jerk or fanboy! -
Whether tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,
Desolate yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted -
On this home by horror haunted - tell me truly, I implore -
Is there - is there balm in Gilead? - tell me - tell me, I implore!'
Quoth the Haruhiist, `Nevermore.'

[Path To Darkness]

Madness? THIS IS.... bah nevermind... what can you say? its revolutionary i mean; what other show has people doing the dance from the ending theme?

[Spade]

Please don't remind me of Hare Hare Yukai, please. Even the Genshiken Otaku think it's embarrasing. :lol:

[Path To Darkness]

then what does that make the ones who can do it without being embarassed about it?
On another note; I've finally watched haruhi-chan I laughed so hard at times.

[Eger-kun]

somebody actually like Haruhi-chan oh bugger that show is mostly crap imo

anyways I rather think if it wasn't for the anime Haruhi won't be as popular as it is today , a lot of people actually like it even though the light novel is much more superb . Well if you hate it that much Spade don't watch it then XD , oh disregard this message since I now realized what Spade truly meant >_> sowee dude

(lol though I remember that scene in Genshiken )

[Path To Darkness]

-shrugs- it has it's moments, like the others. I have the apparency to take a liking to the insignificants (the manga, haruhi-chan. Shoot me :P)

[Spade]

then what does that make the ones who can do it without being embarassed about it?

I can't answer that question without having to use words I'd rather not use publicly. All I can say is, if they want to dance, learn something normal. If you dance to Hare Hare Yukai, Al Qaida wins. :mad:

[methaniel]

This scene in Genshiken? I don't remember it...
The only thing I remember in Genshiken related to Haruhi is this moment
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp111/lepitijaune/grab11720.jpg
Hare Hare Yukai? I don't like the song at all, so I never bothered looking carefully at the dance or if I had to do it I would turn the sound off...and a dance without sound is pointless so...

And indeed, liking Haruhi-chan...wow, well, I actually didn't laughed at any of the "jokes" or whatever in this show...even for a 5 minutes episodes, it was wasting time for me...
Though, on the other end, in one of the last episodes of Churuya-chan, there was this little episode with the little gif of Churuya in a computer running after a smoked cheese...if someone relly makes such a little program, I want it >.<

[Spider]

what's so good about haruhi. well for me it's the somewhat crazy characters and their combination/interaction. this combined with kyons narration makes me laugh the most. the main story isn't that great ihmo. for me it serves mostly as a frame for the character's within. this makes haruhi similar to lucky star for me which lives of it's characters too. but lucky star has no main strory, being a slice of life series, and also has a lot of anime/manga references to life off.

as for the whole haruhism i don't care much. i don't need others telling me what i have to like or not. that's my decission! (although i don't mind recomendations). it might just turn me away from the discussion. e.g. if there are to many "fanatics" turning it into a flamewar. i see the term fan more as an insult that describes someone who has given up most, if not all, reason infront a certain object/subject. i know that's not the whole "story". so despite yuki nagato being my all time favourite character and her serving as a background on my desktop currently i wouldn't call myself a fan of her because the negatives far outweight any positives that come with the term.

as for haruhi-chan and churuya-chan: haruhi-chan has given me some good laughs (yuki playing H- games for example), but there has also been episodes that were boring. overall it's ok. but churuya-chan was a total disapointment for me. the only time in the first few episodes where i laughed was at the google search so i stoped watching them.

[OoOxRuichixOoO]

And indeed, liking Haruhi-chan...wow, well, I actually didn't laughed at any of the "jokes" or whatever in this show...even for a 5 minutes episodes, it was wasting time for me...
Though, on the other end, in one of the last episodes of Churuya-chan, there was this little episode with the little gif of Churuya in a computer running after a smoked cheese...if someone relly makes such a little program, I want it >.<

I watched through all of it. I laughed at a few , especially Yuki watching pron. I would want those Bunny Earphones she has :O Yeah I loved that gif of Churuya running after smoked cheese >_< So cute , If it was a desktop mascot , even beter.

then what does that make the ones who can do it without being embarassed about it?


The dance isn't so bad. I know a person who did it in an Anime Convention XD She just shrugged the whole experience off. And well I'd want to learn the dance >.>

[Spade]

And well I'd want to learn the dance >.>

Noted. If I ever find you, you better run away as fast as you can. I'll be wearing a red hat for you to recognize me, to give you a fair chance. The game begins...

[Eger-kun]

This scene in Genshiken? I don't remember it...
The only thing I remember in Genshiken related to Haruhi is this moment
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp111/lepitijaune/grab11720.jpg
Hare Hare Yukai? I don't like the song at all, so I never bothered looking carefully at the dance or if I had to do it I would turn the sound off...and a dance without sound is pointless so...


Lol that pic is Epic Fon Fon though I actually appreciate the dance and like Rui here I can dance that as well >_>

Noted. If I ever find you, you better run away as fast as you can. I'll be wearing a red hat for you to recognize me, to give you a fair chance. The game begins...

:eek: OH god now I'm screwed as well but just for the fun of it I'll be wearing a Itoshiki cosplay :P so I can stand from the crowd

[Lone_ant]

Huh. What is this.. infamous dance.. any links?

[Sabbo]

Huh. What is this.. infamous dance.. any links?

Here's the entire ending credits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5PAkntjs5M). Bits of the dance are spread around the whole thing.

Here's just the dance (http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z111/kckittymewmew/59970714haruhi.gif), but without the music. It also looks disjointed at parts, but you should be able to tell why if you looked at the other link I gave.

[Lone_ant]

Huh.. I swear that I would never ever dance it.

But I admit that in my heart of hearts I think that it seems fun :D

[OoOxRuichixOoO]

Noted. If I ever find you, you better run away as fast as you can. I'll be wearing a red hat for you to recognize me, to give you a fair chance. The game begins...

XD If you can find me in my country. I will be doing a Persona cosplay at that time ;) Well I'm sure most of us boys are embarrassed to do the dance.


:eek: OH god now I'm screwed as well but just for the fun of it I'll be wearing a Itoshiki cosplay :P so I can stand from the crowd

Itoshiki-sensei doing Hare Hare Yukai XD

[wildstriker]

This is the true me, the one you didn't know. This is the person, the Haruhiists turned me into... So I beg you... help me! :cry:

By chance, Am I happen to be one of them? :P
There's no shame to admit it though, everyone is tsundere for Haruhi, although I liked a moeblob type like Mikuru more. :D

Anyway...., currently on vacation, and I'm quite surprised that Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody have been animated despite it's suppose to be ep 8 of Haruhi re-broadcast (what a sly thing to do, coming from KyoAni). :ninja:
With my limited connection currently, I can only stream it online...., but it is always good to have a new ep Haruhi anime again, especially Mikuru crying scene is surprisingly erotic in this new ep. :devil:

[Spade]

By chance, Am I happen to be one of them? :P

No, I didn't even know you were one of them. In your case, it's more like you stabbed me in the back. :(
I trusted you to be one of the good guys. I don't think I can ever trust another human being ever again. I'll dye my hair, wear black clothes, listen to sad music and cut myself from this day on and it's YOUR fault! Can you live with that? Of course you can, you're a Haruhiist, you have no soul!

Yes, you read right, I'm breaking up with you. It's over. :aww:

[wildstriker]

I see...., perhaps I should have break it to you from the beginning I'm also one of the Haruhiist, but then again, I've stated it as one of my favorite anime in my profile since my account creation. I am never a good or bad guy from the beginning, but simply another Haruhiist that would love nothing more than promoting SOS-dan. :P

[Eger-kun]

This seems to be the most odd thing that I saw today >_> I just found out that there are no torrents for the season 2 episodes but they're already been subbed and released in some streaming sites .

Anyways it's fun seeing Haruhi yet again .

[JustPassingBy]

wait... there is a season 2?
didn't they just rebroadcast season 1?

[Sabbo]

wait... there is a season 2?
didn't they just rebroadcast season 1?

Both. They're showing 24 episodes: new and old ones broadcast in chronological order. Of "season two" we've had Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody and (what appears to be) the first part of Endless Eight already air.

[Lainemaa]

New thread http://forum.onemanga.com/showthread.php?p=2058535#post2058535