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Got a perfect 10 from me. I went over the episode several times now and I still get captured by the great direction and pacing, comedic timing, the quirky characters and the wonderful animation. Favourite scene of the episode: Kyon's head slam. His groan of pain has me grinning every time. :)
And another 10 from me for this Episode. After the first Ep i wasn't sure if I will like this Anime, but the second Ep was really great.
After this Ep i have put Suzumiya as my No.1 Anime of the new Season. (even better than Nana and funier than School Rumble 2)
Never gave a 10 to an ep rating. Even the mighty cool archer's episode get a 9... Guess theres would always be a first o_o
Shirobane
2006-04-13, 10:09
Whee! Suzumiya Haruhi finally got a proper forum! :D
10/10 over here!
to recap:
Haruhi's introduction of her random/aggressive personality sold me the first time, I've never been this excited about a character before solely based on two episodes.
Kyon recieving the brunt end of Haruhi's creativity sold me the second time. Actually it's more of the interaction between Kyon and Haruhi that won the day :D
Mikuru and the tortured muppet sounds sold me the third time. Simply could not stop laughing and after reading what Haruhi was saying while harassing Mikuru, was incapacitated with laughter.
Hmm maybe I shouldn't have rated the episode so high, since it seems that it will be getting better and better as episodes are aired...
Keitarou
2006-04-13, 10:31
Well yeah, I tend to not give early episodes high ratings but Suzumiya Haruhi is an exception. I can't remember the last time a show made me this hyped about. Not even last year's Zettai Shounen and Kamichu! or School Rumble were on such a level. :)
The second episode finally is able to shine in all its beauty. The animation is stunning and lightyears ahead of most other shows. The high production values were already apparent in the first episode but you could only see the real thing in the last minute and the ending. This time you've got it for 24 minutes on the screen. Kyoto Animation banzai!
The narration style, it's great that they kept it in and most of the episode looks like being from Kyon's point of view. All the scenes where he looks down to Haruhi or the scene where he looks out of the window and follows Haruhi's actions, the onscreen view copies exactly how it should look and it keeps also all the angles, for example when he looks down on her because of the height difference. :)
Anyway, favourite scenes for episode two:
- Haruhi finally decided what to do for bukatsu. Just too hilarious, first dragging Kyon down so that he bangs his head on the table and afterwards him going: "Ok, ok, now calm down, we're still in class." The looks of everybody else - priceless. :)
- The moe explanation scene, great. "Moe! Moe!!".
- Haruhi being annoyed by having smaller breasts than Mikuru, I "lol"ed. ;)
- Mikuru after being dragged into the clubroom. With the violin piece in the background that was a really great effect.
- The everyday hairstyle change was also quite funny.
As for the future, I'm looking forward to a Haruhi dressed in a bunnysuit. :)
sophismata
2006-04-13, 11:22
Well yeah, I tend to not give early episodes high ratings but Suzumiya Haruhi is an exception. I can't remember the last time a show made me this hyped about. Not even last year's Zettai Shounen and Kamichu! or School Rumble were on such a level.
I understand what you mean; this series has generated new levels of anticipation for me, and breathed some life into what I feared was becoming a stale industry.
RedFrame
2006-04-13, 11:45
how did Shuffle! get stuck on Suzumiya :p
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/3581/magz1nq.th.jpg
sophismata
2006-04-13, 11:50
how did Shuffle! get stuck on Suzumiya :p
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/3581/magz1nq.th.jpg
It's an easter egg... And it's not shuffle per-sé, as I recall, but a magazine featuring shuffle.
darkchibi07
2006-04-13, 12:41
It's an easter egg; KyoAni are responsible for both works. And it's not shuffle per-sé, as I recall, but a magazine featuring shuffle.
Uh, actually asread (whom I found out that they also did Beyond the Clouds) did the animation for Shuffle!, not KyoAni. :rolleyes:
Shadowscar
2006-04-13, 13:03
This episode basiclly was the gate way to a world of unlimited possibilities, i really cant wait to see were this series goes but more so
I love how in this episode she basiclly kidnapped that girl (sorry dont know there names yet but i will soon i hope lol) to be part of the group, and hoping she does more strange yet amusing things in the near future :)
More awesomeness. I really do love this series. Espeically Mikuru.
Shinji103
2006-04-13, 13:29
10 from me! :love:
Two words descibe this episode: HILL-ARIOUS (yes, I know that isn't really two words :p ) Kyon is an awesome narrator! :D
Haruhi = teh hotness! :D
DannoHung
2006-04-13, 14:17
I absolutely LOVE how Mikuru hiccoughs when she gets scared.
However...
Right here, Right now,
Danno's gonna tell a little sad tale to,
to all you...
all you people out there...
Haruhi is my master
she has always been
She tells me what to do
She buys my Metallica records for me
and sometimes I think...
Thank you very much
Haruhi is my master
Akuma-sama
2006-04-13, 14:34
Ok. I've watched this anime. I've stopped laughing (somewhat... I think...-gisg
..ok, back, sorry, I just remembered the ca 14605468
back again. Seriously this time... and I think I just broke my numpad.
ANYWAY.
This anime is TEH funnies on SO many levels... episode 1 was great, if a bit confusing (and funny in a "Manos, the hand of fate" way), but episode 2 really won.
Back in Shuffle, I simply loved how Rin's voice could go down two octaves and deliver dry comments for hilarious results; I can perfectly understand why his seyuu was chosen to be Kyon. He's perfect for the role; and it's not often I say something like that about a male seyuu! :heh:
As for the other characters... Haruhi is a total hoot. She's honestly the strangest Anime girl I've ever seen... and after Air, Mahou Sensei Negima and Lain, that's saying a lot! :heh: I absolutely like her randomness; she feels like a stubborn, somewhat agressive Luna Lovegood.
And I Love Luna Lovegood. So that's a good thing.
Mikuru... I kinda pity her; if I'd been her, I would have totally been freaked if
some crazy girl brought me in a room where a guy was already waiting, locked the door, then started talking about my cuteness and breast size.
...that is, of course, assuming I became a girl in the process of being in her place...
Actually, I'd be pretty freaked if a girl started talking about my breast size anyway! :heh:
As for Yuki... I'm sure her Ayanami-ness will hook on to me pretty soon.
The episode 1 OP was painful, but the real one is pretty damn good.
The ED is excellent, though, especially for the animation; dancing Haruhi FTW!
Animation... general Kyoto Animation goodness, so nothing but flawless praise there, hope they can keep it up.
...and that's about it. I'll DEFINITELY be stalking this anime, like Haruhi after an Alien. :D
Iron Maw
2006-04-13, 15:20
Got a perfect 10 from me. I went over the episode several times now and I still get captured by the great direction and pacing, comedic timing, the quirky characters and the wonderful animation. Favourite scene of the episode: Kyon's head slam. His groan of pain has me grinning every time. :)
That and Haruhi's reasons for kidnapping Mikuru are what sealed the deal for me and Kyon's commentary was just too damn funny.
As for the future, I'm looking forward to a Haruhi dressed in a bunnysuit. :)
Yes, definitely looking forward to the bunnysuit! :D
The glimpse of Haruhi at the end of ep1 hooked me, and this ep slammed my funny bone to itty bitty pieces! Just listening to ultra-enthusiastic Haruhi speak is a narcotic in itself... :heh: I don't know what else to say!
aaw! poor mikuru, she got "abducted" :heh:
Radiosity
2006-04-13, 17:42
Espeically Mikuru.
You me both, she's too cute for words. This is already my #1 currently airing anime and I'm hoping it's going to stay at #1. Great animation, characters, comedy, it's got it all. I so totally love this already :D
This is only about the 3rd time I've given something a perfect 10.
edit: Ok, so I don't feel like changing my Alice avatar, but I certainly just found something for a new sig.
edit2: Seriously, they couldn't have picked a better person to play Kyon. Tomokazu Sugita has the perfect voice for those narrations.
First time I've *ever* scored an early episode a "10" (I tend to think of this as ep1 and the first one as ep0 ... as apparently so do the creators).
I'm more a fan of Suzumiya but Mikuru makes the cutest little squeak noises, my favorite being when Suzumiya tells Kyon to grab Mikuru's breasts. I can't even pretend to mimic those noises.
"Do I know you from somewhere?" ... it is going to be very interesting to watch this play out if some of the spoil/rumors I'm trying to avoid hearing are true.
I just hope the series doesn't go ultra-tragic ... the chaotic energy being projected is just really uplifting.
Radiosity
2006-04-13, 18:04
Tragic has no place in a series like this. It'd fail big time for me if they tried that. Me keeps fingers crossed.
And Suzumiya is probably about a hair's breadth away from Mikuru for me. Mikuru just won my heart with the way she speaks and the way she moves and bounces around while speaking in the '1st' episode :) And that's not mentioning the bunny or maid outfits either ;)
Well we will learn of what the 'melancholy' in the title is about. As others have mentioned its not just comedy through and through but those non-comedic scenes are carried really well.
dxgarten
2006-04-13, 18:17
I think all of the characters (including Nagato Yuki and Koizumi Itsuki) are interesting Sure, Haruhi and Kyon themselves are the best but I think their interaction would have been limited had the other 3 members do not exist in the series.
"Do I know you from somewhere?" ... it is going to be very interesting to watch this play out if some of the spoil/rumors I'm trying to avoid hearing are true.
I just hope the series doesn't go ultra-tragic ... the chaotic energy being projected is just really uplifting.
Tragic has no place in a series like this. It'd fail big time for me if they tried that. Me keeps fingers crossed.
It won't really come to that, although I predict the denpa-talk later will turn off some of you in here, while sending the others into the stratosphere. The core of the story is actually somewhat of a serious one, it's just constantly buried under mountains of senseless-comedy and totally confusing talks. Every now and then, things will get serious for once (besides the denpa-talk events) and we will be able to see the "true" story behind all the disguise.
Episode 02 was a perfect anime episode if you ask me, and hopefully the episodes after this shall be the same - all i'm asking for is the same level of funny-ness that Kyon can delivery.
Despite what I thought about the way Rin's character evolved in Shuffle! -- his VA Sugita was priceless. I absolutely love his delivery and the way he flexes his voice.
Mikuru's squeaks .... ya know I keep looping those ... they're just amazing, particularly the one she emotes when Suzumiya offer's Mikuru's breasts to Kyon.
"denpa" .... (radio waves?) .... eh, we'll see - I fully expect Suzumiya to go into a lot of "Dan Ackroyd" style explanations of phenomena (reference: Ghostbusters).
Sorrow-K
2006-04-13, 22:11
Well we will learn of what the 'melancholy' in the title is about. As others have mentioned its not just comedy through and through but those non-comedic scenes are carried really well.Even episode 2 hints that there's definitely more to this than just comedy. My prediction (still) is that it'll turn into a character analysis for Haruhi... which I highly anticipate. She's just such a unique and truly eccentric main character that it'd be an utter shame if she isn't explored, IMO.
mikuru's voice was so kawaii. but you know, she doesn't sound like she's screaming when haruhi's groping her breasts
sophismata
2006-04-13, 23:18
Uh, actually asread (whom I found out that they also did Beyond the Clouds) did the animation for Shuffle!, not KyoAni.
I don't know what you speak of; you seem to have misquoted me :).
Actually, you are right, KyoAni did Air, and Tomokazu Sugita who is in both Suzimiya Haruhi and Shuffle!.
mikuru's voice was so kawaii. but you know, she doesn't sound like she's screaming when haruhi's groping her breasts
Hmm.. if she wasn't screaming... then what was the noises she was making? Hmmm... :thinker: *nosebleeds* :D
BrokenWingz
2006-04-13, 23:51
10 O.o i rarely give 10's but only have given 10 to F /sn ep 14 and this ep xD
*hope it continues to be this good*
friendshipz
2006-04-14, 00:14
bishoujo, hilarious comedy, kawaii, no preverted guy in the show yet ^^
overall: guuto!
i repeatedlly rewind and watched the ending for quite a few times XD, very smooth pacing of the song acommodate with those dance step.
DannoHung
2006-04-14, 00:27
Sounds like she was crying to me.
I'd like to reiterate, again, for the umpteenth time... GOD THE HICCOUGHS ARE ADORABLE!
I want to hug her and squeeze her and kiss her and love her and comb her hair and call her "George"
sophismata
2006-04-14, 00:29
I intend to learn that dance.
I want to hug her and squeeze her...
are? Sounds familiar doesn't it... :D
I intend to learn that dance.
Here you go: http://ankadeblog.web.fc2.com/dance/
[EDIT]
A little help with a web translator:
http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english/web/?wb_url=http%3A%2F%2Fankadeblog.web.fc2.com%2Fdanc e%2F&submit=Translate&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=3&wb_co=excitejapan
"Do I know you from somewhere?" ... it is going to be very interesting to watch this play out if some of the spoil/rumors I'm trying to avoid hearing are true.
Give them the red pill even if there is a hint given. I would definitely don't want to be spoiled and would like to continue to cherish every episode as it is thrown at me. The horribly spoiled know-it-all who are bursting to show off their ill gotten knowledge can eat a potato for all I care.
This episode (ep 2) gets a 9 though I wanted to add a few more decimals. The reason behind this grading is the memory of episode 1 is still fresh as I have watched the sub version twice and the raw once for that episode. Incredibly, Kyon's monolgues still yield funny.
sophismata
2006-04-14, 00:59
Here you go: http://ankadeblog.web.fc2.com/dance/
Awesome; thankyou.
I must say I'm loving this show. Love, love, love, love it!!!! It's been a great while since I've found myself rewatching an episode over and over and over again without getting bored. And that's because I always seem to find something new in each viewing.
Man, it's been awhile since I felt this way about an anime! I give this episode a solid 10!
Is Kyon gay? I mean, never, never has a guy not gotten a woody from another sexy girl giving a rub rub, of another cute girl's breast at near point-blank range! But then, Haruhi tells Kyon to grab them. Yet, he doesn't. And I mean, I've seen gay guys grab supermodel tities on live television, as to inspect them.
Yet...
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/377/clipboard033oc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8939/snapshot20060414010238b3lo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Hmm... looks as though she's testing to see if he's gay?
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9800/snapshot20060414004925b2wu.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Hey! Even I, I must admit, would've gotten a woody from that convenient rub rub. Even Bill Clinton,.. and he wasn't seen as worthless to many.
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/5686/snapshot20060414015148b1zg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
So we're perverted.
..
...
Cigar?
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8424/clipboard051em.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6135/snapshot20060414005811b7hq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/8107/snapshot20060414014920b0ol.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Is Kyon gay? I mean, never, never has a guy not gotten a woody from another sexy girl giving a rub rub, of another cute girl's breast at near point-blank range!
I'm not sure I can answer this without insulting someone...
He's mature? He thinks of women as people and he just cannot believe she's treating Mikuru that way and he feels sorry for her? He doesn't think assaulting her is a good idea? He's starting to wonder if Suzumiya needs medication?
Lemme see.... example: I was just out of college, one of my fellow engineers (who also happened to be pretty) had a serious clothing malfunction while we were working on some equipment. Lessee, did I say, "omigod, boobage!!!!" .... no .... I helped her recover - she thanked me - and I did not go blabbing about it. For some strange reason ... she trusted me after that.
My respect for Kyon went up a 1000% in that scene when he extricated Mikuru from Haruhi's clutches and then made sure Mikuru knew she had nothing to fear from him.
sophismata
2006-04-14, 03:36
Is Kyon gay? I mean, never, never [snip]
Contrary to popular belief, not all guys are retarded or perverted morons.
I, for one, find it refreshing to have a strong, "normal" lead in an anime. Or, at the least, a character that I can relate to immensely.
He's mature? He thinks of women as people and he just cannot believe she's treating Mikuru that way and he feels sorry for her? He doesn't think assaulting her is a good idea? He's starting to wonder if Suzumiya needs medication?
By god, it all make sense now. THX Vexx!
Contrary to popular belief, not all guys are retarded or perverted morons.
I, for one, find it refreshing to have a strong, "normal" lead in an anime. Or, at the least, a character that I can relate to immensely.
Which is cool, as there doesn't seem to be too many normal male leads in animations of this nature.
friendshipz
2006-04-14, 06:55
in the manga , kyon did blushed when haruhi clutch mikuru boobs... -_-
in the manga , kyon did blushed when haruhi clutch mikuru boobs... -_-
Strange how that wasen't added. In someways both the anime & manga way works.
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-04-14, 08:18
Strange how that wasen't added. In someways both the anime & manga way works.
It wasn't added, most likely, because the Anime is trying to stick to the novels more.
It's generally better to follow the source material.
If Kyon was meant to blush, he would have. Kyoto Animation wouldn't miss something like that.
Ermm, did you even read what was said?
in the manga , kyon did blushed when haruhi clutch mikuru boobs... -_-
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-04-14, 08:33
Ermm, did you even read what was said?
I did.
Manga is NOT canon. The novel is.
It's likely out of character for Kyon to blush at this stage, since he is meant to be the the "calm one".
sophismata
2006-04-14, 09:05
If Kyon was meant to blush, he would have. Kyoto Animation wouldn't miss something like that.
I agree. Some people blush. Kyon isn't one of them.
Radiosity
2006-04-14, 09:10
You know, I've just been thinking all the way back to my high school days (all of 11+ years ago :o ). Why oh why were my school years not like this? Seriously, my school life would have been so much more fun and enjoyable with a Haruhi-esque person around the place. But alas, 'twas not to be :(
Oh well :)
Episode #2 deserves a perfect 10 for the end sequence alone. I love the full dance sequence. :D
The episode itself was really good too. Very well directed, paced, and well executed production.
Radiosity
2006-04-14, 10:10
As far as endings go, this is my favourite of ANY series I've watched. The music is catchy and fun, the dance sequences are so cute it's unreal (Mikuru's finger waggling is adorable :D ), it just rocks on every level possible. Normally I'm not a fan of endings, it's always the OP that gets my interest. Not so here though :)
RedFrame
2006-04-14, 10:45
Episode #2 deserves a perfect 10 for the end sequence alone. I love the full dance sequence. :D
.
I watch the ed more than 20+ :p
their dances is so unique and even make me feel to dances in front of my computer :D
Shinji103
2006-04-14, 12:01
The ED for this series is my #1 favorite ED EVAR!!!!! :love:
She is nuts. I thought she was just very weird, but Haruhi is nuts beyond comprehension. I actually feel sorry for Kyon. Not to mention poor Mikuru.
Radiosity
2006-04-14, 14:00
Yeah, she's crazy, but that's a large part of the attraction ;)
Do you guys notice that episode two by a.f.k has high frequency pitch at 15,734 Hz. I haven't compare it to 704x396 [Q-R] RAW version. However the 1280x720 version doesn't have that pitch.
Yeah, she's crazy, but that's a large part of the attraction ;)
Eh... Well, the girl still needs medication :p And a pretty strong one, too.
AvatarST
2006-04-14, 14:19
I loved this. I gave it a 10 because I can't give it an 11.
The OP and ED are both great, but actually unlike most people I prefer the OP over the ED.
And the characters...Kyon is an excellent male lead, about time we had another one! He seems to love talking, too. Haruhi is totally nuts, but she's awesome, and quite cute too. And poor Mikuru, I felt sorry for her :p, it looks like that overbearing Haruhi won't stop taking advantage of her for a long while. :heh:
I know it's early to say so but I believe this will be the show of the season for me.
Do you guys notice that episode two by a.f.k has high frequency pitch at 15,734 Hz. I haven't compare it to 704x396 [Q-R] RAW version. However the 1280x720 version doesn't have that pitch.
All the discussions of a RAW with higher than 702x396 resolutions has me frantically searching the internet... Those screen caps looked... godly ^_^
Xellos-_^
2006-04-14, 14:32
I'm not sure I can answer this without insulting someone...
He's mature? He thinks of women as people and he just cannot believe she's treating Mikuru that way and he feels sorry for her? He doesn't think assaulting her is a good idea? He's starting to wonder if Suzumiya needs medication?
My respect for Kyon went up a 1000% in that scene when he extricated Mikuru from Haruhi's clutches and then made sure Mikuru knew she had nothing to fear from him.
Basically he is nice guy...kinda like Rin :p
*dodges the rotten veggies thrown at him by KKK.
Shinji103
2006-04-14, 14:35
*loyally sacrifices himself by latching onto Xellos and holding him down so the KKK can pelt him with rocks* :D :D :D
I agree, Kyon is your serious, real-world guy. His serious attitude towards Haruhi's *ahem* acts emphathizes that he's the seirous guy of thr group. :D Which makes the humor of the scene even better. :D :D :D
Thelastguardian
2006-04-14, 14:36
All the discussions of a RAW with higher than 702x396 resolutions has me frantically searching the internet... Those screen caps looked... godly ^_^
From 2ch
■涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱 OP (1280x720 DivX)
ttp://moshimo.mine.nu/ppdush/down/1144778102.avi.html
OR
ttp://www5.axfc.net/uploader/10/so/N10_0754.avi.html
Password：haruhi
■涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱 ED (1280x720 DivX)
ttp://zetubou.mine.nu/timer/file/bomber15800_d60.avi
AvatarST
2006-04-14, 14:54
I liked Rin, but Kyon is...different. Rin was just another typical male lead, the ones we're used to. He was just one of the better ones in his stereotype.
Kyon is quite unique. For now, for me, he's up there with people like Yukito, Harima and others.
Basically he is nice guy...kinda like Rin :p
*dodges the rotten veggies thrown at him by KKK.
First of all, thanks Shinji103 :D
Second... ROTTEN VEGGIES????! What do we have boxcutters for?
And a notice to all KKK. A greenie's head yields the least points, there's nothing vital in there. :D
Kyon (as it is) cannot be compared to.. bleh, the green pet. Kyon actually has a personality (so far).
RedFrame
2006-04-14, 15:02
Kyon is nothing like that ungrateful rin :p
Kyon have his own character that shouldnt be compare to any other especially a guy from shuffle :p
......and shinji , thanks :heh:
Lets avoid Shuffle! talk, shall we? Series over and done.
I just hope Sugito has latched onto a role with Kyon that everyone thinks highly of throughout the series, even if he stumbles a few times.
I think... all this talk of veggies.... I think I'll be cooking okonomiyaki tonight....
Do you guys notice that episode two by a.f.k has high frequency pitch at 15,734 Hz. I haven't compare it to 704x396 [Q-R] RAW version. However the 1280x720 version doesn't have that pitch.
Yes, it's present on XP1dIgZwSI's raw, and probably on the raw that a.f.k. used. So um... high Q notch filters on your sound system ftw? <_<
I hear it on his Fate/stay night raws as well. Must be his ADC picking up interference from his motherboard or something...
Radiosity
2006-04-14, 21:13
I rewatched ep1 again today and I noticed it on that. Didn't notice ir on ep2, but I have yet to rewatch it and listen out for it. It is annoying though, it reminds me of my crappy old hard disk before I got my current one. It made that sort of noise all the time, so it kinda gets into your head and gives you a bad headache after a short while.
sinistral
2006-04-14, 22:31
Lets avoid Shuffle! talk, shall we? Series over and done.
:(
I rated this episode a score of 10, and I probably rate the rest 10 as well.. this show is just too great. :heh:
Sinestra
2006-04-14, 22:41
I think if i am going to die if i continue to watch this series cause i just laugh my ass off the whole time. Its nice to have a funny light hearted series to watch plus Suzumiya is so damn cute especially when she was getting pissed cause the girl she forced to join the club breast were bigger than hers and she just sat there grouping for like ever (I know every played that sequence at least twice dont deny it) really likeing it so far cant wait to see what other crazy shit she gets everyone into. ummmm its nice to see that i am not the only one but kyon did seem intrested at all in the breast grabing and he said "i am not intrested in that sort of thing" seems kind of fishy to me
If anyone starts an SOS club i want in
Onizuka-GTO
2006-04-14, 23:17
If anyone starts an SOS club i want in
not if im in first :D
marclemagne
2006-04-15, 01:04
I could not stop laughing when the class got their seats changed and Kyon said, "Farewell, Haruhi" and then sang "foooooorevahh." So funny.
Lets avoid Shuffle! talk, shall we? Series over and done.
With Xell and npal? Vexx, Im afraid to tell you this.. you are a bit too young :uhoh:
:heh:
I volunteered to be voluntary arrested by either Haruhi, Yuki or Mikuru .. preferably the latter :love:
With Xell and npal? Vexx, Im afraid to tell you this.. you are a bit too young :uhoh:
:heh:
I volunteered to be voluntary arrested by either Haruhi, Yuki or Mikuru .. preferably the latter :love:
Now look what you've done... I've got coffee all over my monitor... too young. :)
thats worth a cookie all by itself.
Well.... other than the voice actor carry over - the two series have almost zero to do with each other and if "writingsucks"vs"aintitgreat" chant spills over here then we won't get to talk about Haruhi and all the good vibes will get dirty.
Sugito is perfect to voice Kyon and Gotou rocks as Mikuru --- and thats all the connection I'll mention other than the writers for Haruhi have some very good source material to work with and it *looks* like they "get" it.
Hirano sparkles as Suzumiya .... can't really say much for the others outside of Kyon's buddy (gotta look him and his VA up).
Kyon has the potential here to be listed with Rentarou as well as Yukito and a few others.
As I said early on, Suzumiya can pull my tie anytime ... but Mikuru is squeaky-huggable-cute.
AvatarST
2006-04-15, 01:47
Wow, just as I was gonna post "Vexx? Young?" but I thought it'd be cruel. :heh:
LOL :heh: sorry Vexx cant help myself such remark.. I realize your age quite well.. but stopping those 2? you need to be at least a h00 y-o :o
LOL :heh: sorry Vexx cant help myself such remark.. I realize your age quite well.. but stopping those 2? you need to be at least a h00 y-o :o
Or a super loli :D
Fortunately for npal and xellos, i am not a nine year old girl with enough magical firepower to liquify continents or I would stop "all the hate for great harmony and happy bunny girls"... something... (damn where's my script).
re: all the Shuffle talk
Haruhi says, "Talk about any show other than mine and HEADS WILL ROLL!" :nono:
Suzumiya has spoken... :)
Yes, it's present on XP1dIgZwSI's raw, and probably on the raw that a.f.k. used. So um... high Q notch filters on your sound system ftw? <_<
I hear it on his Fate/stay night raws as well. Must be his ADC picking up interference from his motherboard or something...
I downloaded the RAW that a.f.k is using, yes the HF tone is there. It's not a.f.k fault although I'm hoping they are gonna re-release the HQ version which doesn't has that problem.
After reading HydrogenAudio (http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=17212&hl=15734) forum, now I know that the noise comes from NTSC system which has 525 lines * 29.97 fps => 15.734 kHz while in PAL: 625 lines * 25 fps => 15.625 kHz. It's the tone that I hear when I turn on TV but I don't know how it gets into the anime capturing process. They are not using Mic, are they?
Anyway, 30dB attenuation using notch filter fixes it just perfect :heh:
edit: The HF tone in Ep. 1 also comes from the RAW, NOT the "bad film production" effect :p
RedFrame
2006-04-15, 03:51
re: all the Shuffle talk
Haruhi says, "Talk about any show other than mine and HEADS WILL ROLL!" :nono:
even Haruhi interested in Shuffle :p
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/3581/magz1nq.th.jpg
hmm.. a peculiar rating .. no voters rated below 8 ... Wonder if there is anyone break the record with a proper backup answer o_o
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-04-15, 04:15
hmm.. a peculiar rating .. no voters rated below 8 ... Wonder if there is anyone break the record with a proper backup answer o_o
I think anyone who hated the show enough to give it 2~3 would have stopped watching at episode 1.:heh:
You can think Ep. 1 as a filter for non-haruhiist. SOS-dan needs only dedicated member:heh:
But you cant deny a fact there are some people who watch a show just to bashed them .. :uhoh:
I'm getting used to the b!tching after GSD, My Otome, and FSN .. its feels a bit weird without those words :heh:
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-04-15, 04:32
But you cant deny a fact there are some people who watch a show just to bashed them .. :uhoh:
I'm getting used to the b!tching after GSD, My Otome, and FSN .. its feels a bit weird without those words :heh:
That's what I had in mind when I replied. No one is bored enough to sit through episode 1 without liking it. Such people won't last past the opening song.:D
I am very happy about that. We've been getting too many spoilsports these days.
Shinji103
2006-04-15, 05:22
I could not stop laughing when the class got their seats changed and Kyon said, "Farewell, Haruhi" and then sang "foooooorevahh." So funny.I don't want to kill any humor from that scene, but I'd like to throw in a comment about that. I think Kyon was actually saying/singing "Au Revoir" and not "forever." It didn't feel right readint it translated as "forever." :uhoh:
Voted Excellent... because the next ep seems to be better... have to save Perfection for it ;)... also the Green Haired Girl(what's her name ?) and the cat didn't appear :( ...
That's what I had in mind when I replied. No one is bored enough to sit through episode 1 without liking it. Such people won't last past the opening song.:D
Another reason to like the show :D...
//My notes :
Animation... Perfect
Character development... Excellent... missed one character :p
Humor... Perfect... no bad jocks... and no joke after joke after joke
Plot... Perfect... not too much not too little
That's what I had in mind when I replied. No one is bored enough to sit through episode 1 without liking it. Such people won't last past the opening song.:D
I am very happy about that. We've been getting too many spoilsports these days.
It's probably just a matter of time. The abnormal :D growth of this forum will surely attract one or more "professional troll" in the future... but who can tell? Let's enjoy the actual trend and the nice mood this anime bring with itself ;)
Kamui4356
2006-04-15, 07:47
That's what I had in mind when I replied. No one is bored enough to sit through episode 1 without liking it. Such people won't last past the opening song.:D
I am very happy about that. We've been getting too many spoilsports these days.
Of course, on the other hand, this show is going to be hammered in the inevitable worst anime and most overrated anime of 2006 threads by people who saw epsiode one and didn't get that it was a movie the characters made.:uhoh: It's amazing how any show, no matter how great, will have it's core of haters.
Still, this series looks like it'll make my top 5 list. It's the first since AIR and Mahoraba that I've actually rewatched the episodes.:D I gave this episode, and the first one, a 9, but I've never seen anything that I'd actually give a ten to so...:heh:
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-04-15, 07:58
Of course, on the other hand, this show is going to be hammered in the inevitable worst anime and most overrated anime of 2006 threads by people who saw epsiode one and didn't get that it was a movie the characters made.:uhoh: It's amazing how any show, no matter how great, will have it's core of haters.
Still, this series looks like it'll make my top 5 list. It's the first since AIR and Mahoraba that I've actually rewatched the episodes.:D I gave this episode, and the first one, a 9, but I've never seen anything that I'd actually give a ten to so...:heh:
About the whole "over-rated" thing...
IMHO, "over-rated" is what people use to criticize shows for the hell of it. They have nothing bad to say about the show, so they used that term instead.
If a show has a bad plot, or bad animation, or bad voice acting, it would NEVER be called "over-rated". In effect, only decent shows can be called over-rated, which means...
..."over-rated" is a complement! Surprise!:D
Onizuka-GTO
2006-04-15, 09:07
Anoymous 15yr old Narutard: what the hell? This series is over-rated!
:D
fict_ticious
2006-04-15, 09:49
Anoymous 15yr old Narutard: what the hell? This series is over-rated!
:D
You're illustration is quite accurate, I might add.
friendshipz
2006-04-15, 09:50
its an unfriendlly-anime for first time watcher
they should at least at the beginning of the series put a notice sign..something like
"viewer advice:an bizarre bunny-girl is singing a very unique song right now, u are advice to watch this anime until it ends, or else something malicious will happen on you/aliens will come and hunt you"
message by:SOS DAN!
Onizuka-GTO
2006-04-15, 10:10
its an unfriendlly-anime for first time watcher
they should at least at the beginning of the series put a notice sign..something like
"viewer advice:an bizarre bunny-girl is singing a very unique song right now, u are advice to watch this anime until it ends, or else something malicious will happen on you/aliens will come and hunt you"
message by:SOS DAN!
why do that?
it'll ruin the fun :p
besides why force people to watch something they don't have the paitience to sit though?
All this means is that the viewers of Haruhi are ones who (i would like to believe) a more mature attitude, and it shows because they survived the first episode.
patience is a virtue, and fortunately for us, the majority of emotionally-hormoned unstabled teenagers are quite incapable of achieving.
not trying to sound elitist, but it's kinda nice to be able to have a relatively normal civil discussion without the constant one-line posts. :rolleyes:
Besides, the older the viewing audience of Haruhi means we have more money to spend on Haruhiism! yay Hatuhiism! :)
The end of Episode 2 soundtrack (right before ED) has chobits vibe to it O.o I thought maybe the music was done by the same company, but it's not ~.~
Anytime the words "over-rated" or "suck" is used... you can lop 1000 credibility points off of the review. Its possible those two have become part of the "basic 500 words" of english used by lesser sentients these days.
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-04-15, 10:51
Anytime the words "over-rated" or "suck" is used... you can lop 1000 credibility points off of the review. Its possible those two have become part of the "basic 500 words" of english used by lesser sentients these days.
But there is a fundamental difference between "over-rated" and "suck".
"Suck" can be used to describe any body of work with complete disregard of actual quality of the product. But "over-rated" can only ever be used on works that actually have some degree of merit. As such, instead of disregarding a review that consider a product "over-rated", I would instead consider it proof that the product must be at least decent.
NeoSlicerZ
2006-04-15, 11:56
I was rather WTF? when I was watching the first episode, but this second episode is pure gold. The way Haruhi grabbed Kyon by the tie and dragged him around, brilliant :). Haven't felt like this since GTO.
Onizuka-GTO
2006-04-15, 12:03
Haven't felt like this since GTO.
why thank you.
please come again.
;)
But there is a fundamental difference between "over-rated" and "suck".
"Suck" can be used to describe any body of work with complete disregard of actual quality of the product. But "over-rated" can only ever be used on works that actually have some degree of merit. As such, instead of disregarding a review that consider a product "over-rated", I would instead consider it proof that the product must be at least decent.
But when saying that something "sucks" or is "over-rated" is mainly a matter of views, subjective views. So, even if the product has some degree of merit, if the reviewer has a negative opinion nothing can be done to change their mind.
The problem however, arise by the fact that they are creating an opinion based solely in one (two at best) episodes of Haruhi. So, they are free to do so, so we are to ignore them and form our own opinion.
About the over-rated thing. People who say that are, to my eyes, people who can not deal with a different kind of presentation like was the first episode. They are people who can not figure the small details of presenting the representation of a "live action" (bad) amateur movie in an anime format.
Or are just bashing for the sake of it, in this case not even Haruhi could do something. Or could she?
Vallen Chaos Valiant
2006-04-15, 12:22
But when saying that something "sucks" or is "over-rated" is mainly a matter of views, subjective views. So, even if the product has some degree of merit, if the reviewer has a negative opinion nothing can be done to change their mind.
The problem however, arise by the fact that they are creating an opinion based solely in one (two at best) episodes of Haruhi. So, they are free to do so, so we are to ignore them and form our own opinion.
About the over-rated thing. People who say that are, to my eyes, people who can not deal with a different kind of presentation like was the first episode. They are people who can not figure the small details of presenting the representation of a "live action" (bad) amateur movie in an anime format.
Or are just bashing for the sake of it, in this case not even Haruhi could do something. Or could she?
Oh, in that case we are talking about apples and oranges.
After many years, I no longer give a damn of convincing someone that something is good. If they can't tell the difference between gold or lead, that's their problem.
In fact, it's totally futile to try to convince someone that their entire life philosophy is wrong and that they better convert to my thinking. I leave such things to TV Evangelists.
It's more important that I am able to detect a decent show, than trying to convince the unworthy that they should watch them. As such, I find it useful that "This is Over-Rated" can be used to detect good quality shows despite bad quality reviewers.
Many people out there are just not worth your time. Don't even bother to prove you are right to them, you have better things to do.
At the beginning of the first episode I was close to stop watching it, thankfully I didn’t have anything better to do so I somehow endured Mikuru’s singing. I’m really happy I didn’t quit coz this show may be made of gold. I hope it won’t go worse later. I have really high expectations for this one. Right now I'm giving it "8" with hope it may score even higher.
I've gotten so many people to love this show as I do. Everyone I've shown the series to has loved it, with one exception - my sister, who thought the first episode was too strange and refused to watch the second. She's missing out on an amazing thing :)
fict_ticious
2006-04-15, 13:11
I've gotten so many people to love this show as I do. Everyone I've shown the series to has loved it, with one exception - my sister, who thought the first episode was too strange and refused to watch the second. She's missing out on an amazing thing :)
"Forcefully arrest" her like Mikuru and make her join the SOS.
"Forcefully arrest" her like Mikuru and make her join the SOS.
Good idea :D
Last_Hope
2006-04-15, 15:13
:heh: I love this show. :D The first episode was great (I would like to think that seeing the first episode again when all the characters have been introduced is going to make it even better. :D) and now this one. Just awesome. :D
I like how she did to get the attention of the guy (I can´t remember his name) sitting infront of her when she came up with her great idéa to start a club of her own. :heh:
Radiosity
2006-04-15, 15:15
Many people out there are just not worth your time. Don't even bother to prove you are right to them, you have better things to do.
True true, exactly the philosophy I live by :)
Anytime the words "over-rated" or "suck" is used... you can lop 1000 credibility points off of the review. Its possible those two have become part of the "basic 500 words" of english used by lesser sentients these days.
Not really... "Over-rated" in my mind means that the show may be good, but its popularity is way too high for how good the show is. For example, I would consider a mediocre show with a ton of people watching overrated. "Suck" in my mind means that the show is actually bad. Both need proper backing statements to become useful comments, but I can certainly say "Anime A is over-rated. I don't get why people are so interested in the shallow characters, lack of plot and cheesy music."
Then I think this show is under-rated. It's relatively good, but how many people are watching?
Kaoru Chujo
2006-04-15, 16:22
A great but unusual anime like this will definitely have its detractors. When so many people are falling all over themselves to say how great something is, it's tempting to try and find fault with it. We're rating it so high that surely we must be over-rating it. Personally, I don't think so, but it would be a logical thing to think.
In any case, the style of humor is not to some people's taste. Too bad for them. I class the humor here with that of my other favorite comedy anime, Ichigo Mashimaro: subtle absurdity.
In Japan, on 2channel, the "anti-" Haruhi thread ("Suzumiya Haruhi, the worst diarrhea anime of this season") is up to five threads (~5000 posts). But there are now 45 threads in the main forum for Haruhi (i.e., over 44,000 posts). Fate/Stay Night, the big hit of the winter season, only has 61, with a three-month head start.
Not really... "Over-rated" in my mind means that the show may be good, but its popularity is way too high for how good the show is. For example, I would consider a mediocre show with a ton of people watching overrated. "Suck" in my mind means that the show is actually bad. Both need proper backing statements to become useful comments, but I can certainly say "Anime A is over-rated. I don't get why people are so interested in the shallow characters, lack of plot and cheesy music."
I should have added that usually when those words are used... its usually done without any reference support. You're just supposed to bask in their supreme judgement. :)
The "anti-Haruhi" thread.... heh, Kaoru is being too nice. It seems like there's always a group in the back of the hall who prefer to "diss" everything ... the terminally jaded who are actually no fun at all to be near because they're only capable of producing "negative waves, Moriarity".
Its not enough they don't "get" something ... they have to dump on it to make themselves feel better about not getting it. An example might be the "llamas" in MMOs who make fun of roleplayers.
Note this is different from the folks who have problems or don't like something and support their reasoning and note that opinions may differ.
Well I have to say not typicaly being a fan of this sort of thing and the actual first episode being almost painful to watch. This was actually entertaining and funny. The best part of the show is Haruhi herself.
porchoky
2006-04-15, 18:26
this show is great. Haruhi is funny, but for me it's Kyon's side comments that are hilarious (espeically in the first episode). The only thing that bothered me was sometimes, it was hard to tell whether Kyon was actualy talking to haruhi or he was just thinking, but I guess it doesn't matter much, since she doesn't listen to him anyways ;)
The only thing that bothered me was sometimes, it was hard to tell whether Kyon was actualy talking to haruhi or he was just thinking
When Kyon was thinking to himself "Anyway, isn't cutting it the day after I point it out a bit hasty?", it's pretty obvious he also asked... since she very clearly answered.
but I guess it doesn't matter much, since she doesn't listen to him anyways ;)
She was listening VERY intently to his discussion in the middle of Ep. 2 about humans innovating and genuises and stuff... And look where that got him ^^;;
If they can't tell the difference between gold or lead, that's their problem.
Well...."One man's junk is another's treasure". Just because you consider *Anime ABC* to be a good anime does not mean that your opinion is absolute.
About "Animes that don't deserve the popularity are considered over-rated" part....meh, isn't that subjective as well? What you may consider as an anime that "doesn't deserve the hype", doesn't mean that what you say is more accurate than another person's opinion.
How about this: People who are bashing others who call SH over-rated, have you EVER done the same with another anime? If you have, your opinion is as valid as a "____tard" (insert anime name there), which is essentially non-existance.
One last thing I really don't understand: Why are the people, in this sub-forum, bashing "anti-SH" people, when non of such post have appeared yet? It just seem to have the same level of maturity as people who continue watching shows that they dont like, and followed by complaining about it in an online forum. Yes, by social standards, you people (who bash bashers) are more "correct" in the sense that you dont do stupid things like making yourselves suffer, but complaining about people who dont even exist yet is bringing down the standard to the same level as the people you are complaining about in the first place.
So please, stop going off-topic by ranting about bashers who have yet to appear in this sub-forum, will you? I dont see any of you going off to the Top 5 most overrated anime? (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=16161) thread to justify your points regarding the mis-use of the word "over-rated". I have a burning sensation (and temptation) to label some of you as hypocrites.
Is it that hard to leave "anime bashers" alone? Must you people stoop down to their level?
That said, Episode 1 of Suzumiya Haruhi was a little underwhelming for me, even though I do "get it". S.H episode 2 ranks, in enjoyability, almost as high as Ouran episode 2. Animation quality is spendid as usual (it IS animated by the renowned Kyo-Ani afterall), pacing was excellent, and the comedy was not out-of-place.
I'll probably give the episode a 8.5.
Kaoru Chujo
2006-04-16, 00:23
....That said, Episode 1 of Suzumiya Haruhi was a little underwhelming for me, even though I do "get it". S.H episode 2 ranks, in enjoyability, almost as high as Ouran episode 2.... Your spoilered post made a lot of sense: beauty is in the eye of the beholder, to at least some extent. In fact you proved your point by placing Ouran ahead of Haruhi, since I consider Ouran enjoyable but quite ordinary, while Haruhi is unique and an instant classic, especially for its fabulous humor, to say nothing of the unexcelled animation, even in ep1. To say episode 1 was "underwhelming" is to me like saying the Grand Canyon is just a big ditch. Every cell in my body was laughing as I watched ep1. Of course, the only thing more beholder-dependent than beauty is humor.
Pakxenon
2006-04-16, 00:30
Somebody voted a "1". :(
Overrated: Quality does not meet popularity expectations.
Suzumiya Haruhi is definately not overrated. Very well underrated, actually, until popularity soars even more (not according to seeds:leechers, though XD).
This is only the second time I think I've ever given a 10 to any anime episode, and I can't remember another recent anime episode that I've watched so many times and still enjoy watching.
Shirobane
2006-04-16, 00:54
Somebody voted a "1". :(
Overrated: Quality does not meet popularity expectations.
Suzumiya Haruhi is definately not overrated. Very well underrated, actually, until popularity soars even more (not according to seeds:leechers, though XD).
*shrugs* so one person voted a 1 in the poll, it's not the end of the world. I think there's too much emphasis on what others like. What's most important is what you, as the viewer like. And if you find someone that mutually enjoys what you like, then there could be some discussion that comes out of it. I'm not really sure if the poll is really necessary for a discussion thread, but it's the will of the mods. Personally, Suzumiya Haruhi and Ouran HS Host Club are in a tight race for the throne for this season with Suzumiya having the slight advantage from its near-perfect presentation, but hey that's my view and not everyone agrees with it.
Now on-topic for a little bit, I can't wait for episode 3 to be subbed, hopefully the rest of the cast will be introduced...or hell I'd settle for Tsuyura-san being introduced :D
That is if I can wait that long for the subs...O.o
Pakxenon
2006-04-16, 01:14
Suzumiya Haruhi > Ouran HSHC = School Rumble SS, after having sat through ep2 of the last two. This season is going to be awesome!
Pellissier
2006-04-16, 02:23
I don't give tens to anime episodes unless they strictly deserve it.
This episode started off very quick and I made up my mind already: "Want to play fast? Then don't dare to show any slowliness!". Yeah, that's what I thought.
Surprisingly enough, the episode kept its fast (somehow even exasperated) pace all the way through, and above kept the substance and the brilliancy. Haruhi candidated as best character of 2006 as for now, Kyon may be the best male lead? Don't really know, but the premises are astonishing.
School Rumble meeting Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou (His and Her Circumstances) ? Who knows.
Meanwhile it's just Suzumiya Haruhi, whereas animations, voice acting, (?) story (?), characters, enjoyment, there's really nothing out of place so far.
10/10
*shrugs* so one person voted a 1 in the poll, it's not the end of the world. ...
Really.. all the polls are good for is to check how people whose judgement you trust voted when checking out a new series. The numbers alone tell me nothing. Even if 99% of the votes said it was garbage... if the 1% who liked it consisted of people who have not led me astray in other recommendations - I'd give it a look.
Certain people I've developed a sense of that if they like something, the odds are pretty good I'm going to like it. Other people I use for contrarian checks --- if they like it, I probably won't.
Haruhi has been interesting because people I otherwise would completely disregard also have expressed a love for the show, so its always a wobbly balance :)
So... when Furudanuki, Pellisier, and a handful of others like something - I tend to listen. Hopefully when a handful of other people hear I like something, they take note.
Onizuka-GTO
2006-04-16, 13:20
Actually the single bad vote is quite a good thing, its way better then anything in between. You either love the show or hate it, no way in between. its better then people waffing and whinging because it's between.
Well, I think the show seems ok, but Haruhi is nuts. I hope they skip the breast fondling next time :p
Don't worry Mikuru, I'll protect you! :D
lavielove
2006-04-16, 13:45
Somebody voted a "1". :(
Overrated: Quality does not meet popularity expectations.
Suzumiya Haruhi is definately not overrated. Very well underrated, actually, until popularity soars even more (not according to seeds:leechers, though XD).
:heh: oh... sorry that could be me ,I think...*wink* *wink*.I don't like this episode compare to the first episode,that's why I gave that vote =D I even voted perfect in episode 1 discussion thread. I just thought the poll would hide the username like in the other series discussion,so my hands went out too fast. I'm not a anti-Haruhi like Kaoru Chujo mentioned either.:heh: have not watch the ep3 yet.I may voted excellent or perfect according to my likeness.
Well, I'll just subtract a point for mistreating poor Mikuru and give it a 9.
Well, I'll just subtract a point for mistreating poor Mikuru and give it a 9.
You might probably end up having to subtract a point from every episode from now on... :heh:
You might probably end up having to subtract a point from every episode from now on... :heh:
Ooh! So you mean that I, instead, need to add one (or more) point for every episode from now on? :D
:p Hm... Depends on the abuse :p Maybe I'll subtract points cumulative for every Mikuru abuse. I'll probably end at about -10 or so at some point :p Poor Mikuru.
Kazu-kun
2006-04-16, 16:35
Mikuru was dragged to the club exacly for that purpose, so she's playing her role quite well ;)
Well, I think the show seems ok, but Haruhi is nuts. I hope they skip the breast fondling next time :p
Don't worry Mikuru, I'll protect you! :D
He did not just say that! No, he did not just say that. He did not say that! I can't hear you. La la la la la la la~!
Kaoru Chujo
2006-04-16, 23:16
For those like me with a strange interest in seeing the actual places on which anime backgrounds are based, there is a page found through 2channel that is posting photos of them episode by episode, along with caps from the anime (the photos are apparently the actual photos used by staff in making the backgrounds):
http://haruhi.sonnabakana.com/file.html
The images for episode 2 are on the following two pages:
http://haruhi.sonnabakana.com/img/Lv.1_up31282.jpg
http://haruhi.sonnabakana.com/img/hikaku2.jpg
I believe all the images are from a city called Nishinomiya, between Osaka and Kobe.
porchoky
2006-04-16, 23:20
Somebody voted a "1". :(
Overrated: Quality does not meet popularity expectations.
Suzumiya Haruhi is definately not overrated. Very well underrated, actually, until popularity soars even more (not according to seeds:leechers, though XD).
if it makes you feel any better the person who gave it a 3 for the first episode gave this one a 9 or 10. gotta love non-secret ballots lol ;)
mr.muffin
2006-04-17, 05:49
For those like me with a strange interest in seeing the actual places on which anime backgrounds are based, there is a page found through 2channel that is posting photos of them episode by episode, along with caps from the anime (the photos are apparently the actual photos used by staff in making the backgrounds):
http://haruhi.sonnabakana.com/file.html
The images for episode 2 are on the following two pages:
http://haruhi.sonnabakana.com/img/Lv.1_up31282.jpg
http://haruhi.sonnabakana.com/img/hikaku2.jpg
I believe all the images are from a city called Nishinomiya, between Osaka and Kobe.
Nice info. Thanks.
Can't seem to access the episode 2 links tho. Keep getting a 403 Forbidden error. :(
Can't seem to access the episode 2 links tho. Keep getting a 403 Forbidden error. :(
The server doesn't seem to like external links. Try to copy&paste the links (and maybe clear your browser cache) instead of clicking them. That worked for me. :)
mr.muffin
2006-04-17, 10:34
The server doesn't seem to like external links. Try to copy&paste the links (and maybe clear your browser cache) instead of clicking them. That worked for me. :)
yay that copying and pasting trick worked! :D
Thanks!
Kaoru Chujo
2006-04-17, 12:19
In future maybe I'll use the 2channel trick of putting links in like this:
ttp://haruhi.sonnabakana.com/file.html
Cropping off the initial "h" so it doesn't turn into a link, but forces you to actually cut and paste, then either add the "h" or just use the address without the "http://" .
DannoHung
2006-04-17, 13:00
Dang, they're really accurate.... kinda creepy.
Shirobane
2006-04-17, 13:12
Dang, they're really accurate.... kinda creepy.
If you've watched KyoAni's other works (Air comes immediately to mind,) you'll find that it's all a part of KyoAni's attention to detail and is nothing too new comming from them. It's pretty awesome in my mind, basically taking a tour of some place in Japan while watching an episode.
Kaoru Chujo
2006-04-17, 13:52
The first time I saw this was with Uta~Kata (which was done by Gotou Keiji with gimik and HAL). Someone posted shots of many of the places in the anime, which were all in Kamakura and Enoshima. Then they actually had videos on the DVD featuring the seiyuus (Honda Youko and Asano Masumi) going to the places their characters went in the anime.
rainnydaiis
2006-04-17, 23:44
I just love this anime.. Its interseting how they made a superstitious girl the main char besides kyon who was the guy ^^.
Also I love the ending.. I actually spent like 25 minutes trying to memorize their dance until I saw myself in the mirror thinking "WTHELL AM I DOING"
Bloodseeker
2006-04-19, 10:30
I can't give this a 10 because its not quiet asskickery on a GTO or Berserk scale, but it deserves a 9.
I can't give this a 10 because its not quiet asskickery on a GTO or Berserk scale, but it deserves a 9.
Look at it this way we get ass kicking in every ep... in a series that isn't based on fights...
ep00 - Yuki Mikuru
ep01 - Haruhi Kyon
ep02 - Haruhi Nerd Captain
something i've found funny in episode 2
http://i3.tinypic.com/w9bq6g.jpg
something i've found funny in episode 2
http://i3.tinypic.com/w9bq6g.jpg
OMG GREAT!!!
iamandragon
2006-05-05, 18:07
Plz delete post wrong topic
Sorry for pushing this topic up...but take this:Whats the purpose of quoting from Yuki here? :confused:
iamandragon
2006-05-05, 19:49
holy...wrong episode it is in...sorry...how do I delete my own pose?
Onizuka-GTO
2006-05-05, 19:59
holy...wrong episode it is in...sorry...how do I delete my own pose?
Deletes iamandragon*
done. :D
iamandragon
2006-05-05, 20:19
Deletes iamandragon*
done. :D
...
That's all I can say.
Yea, this is grand. I'll have to watch more eps; Suzumiya is outrageous.
OP/ED are rad. I seriously cannot believe that the dance for the ED is really online with instructions, fan tanstic!
I don't give tens to anime episodes unless they strictly deserve it.
This episode started off very quick and I made up my mind already: "Want to play fast? Then don't dare to show any slowliness!". Yeah, that's what I thought.
Surprisingly enough, the episode kept its fast (somehow even exasperated) pace all the way through, and above kept the substance and the brilliancy. Haruhi candidated as best character of 2006 as for now, Kyon may be the best male lead? Don't really know, but the premises are astonishing.
School Rumble meeting Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou (His and Her Circumstances) ? Who knows.
Meanwhile it's just Suzumiya Haruhi, whereas animations, voice acting, (?) story (?), characters, enjoyment, there's really nothing out of place so far.
10/10
I just wanted to say I gave 10 too to ep.2, as I've watched until ep.5 so far.
Then that this post is still good as ep.8 was aired a while ago.
Thanks Pellissier, as usual. :cool:
When the series is over, a "what's your favorite episode" thread might come in handy. Don't you think?
I mean giving ten to each one of them doesn't help. :p
I only gave 9 to ep.1 though. :heh:
M.D. Geist
2006-05-28, 14:06
Does anybody know if Kyon means Physic shows or psychic shows in the beginning?
Haruhi's introduction of her random/aggressive personality sold me the first time...
Kyon recieving the brunt end of Haruhi's creativity sold me the second time.
Actually it's more of the interaction between Kyon and Haruhi that won the day :D
Mikuru and the tortured muppet sounds sold me the third time.
Simply could not stop laughing and after reading what Haruhi was saying while harassing Mikuru,
was incapacitated with laughter.
Yes, this quote is a good summary of the strong points of this episode.
I however, don't believe this was a perfect episode, there can always be improvements.
So I gave it a 9. (I probably would have given it 9.25 or so though)
Yes, I believe the next episodes are even better than this episode,
even if this has Haruhi's introduction and odd personality.
This is probably because she doesn't get as bored in this episode.
iamandragon
2006-06-12, 14:43
I'm so sorry to push this topic back to the topic but there is a NEED to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js-d6OxiZ9I
Episode 2 of Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutu re-made
Cast: lots of gundamns(can someone name them? I know none of them...)
ZOMG!
Hats off to that guy.
Although... he does seem to have waaaay too much free time on his hand....
More like infinite free time :p The guy is nuts. He even did the ED sequence with Gundams... For the love of God, find him a girlfriend!
iamandragon
2006-06-12, 15:03
Damn...the link was at the end of the page...
Let me post it again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js-d6OxiZ9I
He even did the OP sequence with Gundamns...I want him to do Koi_no_Mikuru_Densetsu with gundamns too!
Pakxenon
2006-06-12, 17:36
Insane... Can anyone translate the Japanese? The only thing I know is "death", which was on Yuki's book.
iamandragon
2006-06-12, 18:07
Just watch episode 2 subbed. It should be there...
Damn lol I've always wanted to do some kind of video with my mechs, I wonder how this guy can deal with so many pics, he's insanely good lol
If translating Japanese means the Japanese words that appeared in the video:
The piece of paper at the start: Literature club
Yuki's book: Shini no Londo (not sure what it means lol)
DanielSong39
2006-07-18, 13:05
I'm starting to get the feeling that this is a hit-or-miss series. Either you like Suzumi or you don't.
For me, it's a miss - I simply didn't find it funny.
Animexcel
2006-07-18, 13:17
It get's funnier. Oh well, that's up to you.
The series has many aspects that recall works by Douglas Adams, Kurt Vonnegut, or even Monty Python. So.... just like those bits of entertainment and literature, you'll either "get it" or you won't.
I don't even watch the show for its comedy, I watch the show for its deep story, episode 1 and 2 has already presented enough.
If one can't grab both episodes, the problem lies with the person.
DanielSong39
2006-07-18, 20:25
One of these days I'll figure out what's wrong with myself.
Shirobane
2006-07-18, 22:47
I don't think C.A. meant it that harshly. However, as much as I want Haruhiism to spread, if you didn't enjoy/"get" the first two episodes, it might be in your interest to simply stop there.
As for it being a hit/miss series, there are people that have enjoyed the series but not to the level of us hardcore fans. There is a form of complexity within the series that if you can't grasp, you probably wouldn't enjoy it.
DanielSong39
2006-07-19, 02:03
I did make it through episode 2 and the first few minutes of episode 3.
I suppose if I'm not "hooked" by then, chances are pretty good that I won't ever "get it".
Noppapana
2006-08-01, 13:23
sorry for bringing this back up
but does someone know what instrument Haruhi played in the music club ?
Furudanuki
2006-08-01, 18:32
sorry for bringing this back up
but does someone know what instrument Haruhi played in the music club ?
Well, she wasn't in the music club for long, but in this episode there is a scene of her with the music club (I'm assuming it is the music club, anyway) where she is playing a trumpet. This happens around time mark 08:14 for the a.f.k. release. Haruhi also is shown playing a piano in the OP, but I don't remember her doing that anywhere else in the series.
Well, she wasn't in the music club for long, but in this episode there is a scene of her with the music club (I'm assuming it is the music club, anyway) where she is playing a trumpet. This happens around time mark 08:14 for the a.f.k. release. Haruhi also is shown playing a piano in the OP, but I don't remember her doing that anywhere else in the series.
:cool: I never noticed that. Shame on me. :heh:
I was concentrated on the girls from the track and field club trying to talk her in. :p
And yeah, I also think that's a trumpet. I don't know why I missed that. Maybe that's because it's very short. Then, the lighting of the classroom rocks, so I suppose that's what I was watching every time. :D
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