The General Discussion of Haruhi Suzumiya

[Radiosity]

Hopefully this hasn't been brought up before...

Itsuki mentions on a number of occasions that his 'power' is only useable under certain conditions (ie, closed space). So what happened at the end of the film they made? Those effects when Itsuki defeats Yuki were certainly way higher quality than the rest (Mikuru Beam! lol), yet technically he shouldn't have been able to do that since he wasn't in closed space.

Side question for anyone that might know: Is Shamisen actually Kyon's cat? He seems to be portrayed alongside Kyon's sister in most shots we see him, so it seems likely that he belongs to Kyon (or his family/ sister/ whatever).

[FatPianoBoy]

Originally Posted by Radiosity

Itsuki mentions on a number of occasions that his 'power' is only useable under certain conditions (ie, closed space). So what happened at the end of the film they made? Those effects when Itsuki defeats Yuki were certainly way higher quality than the rest (Mikuru Beam! lol), yet technically he shouldn't have been able to do that since he wasn't in closed space.

I think Haruhi would have made a bit more of a fuss about it if it actually happened on camera. Kyon probably ripped it off if FMP!'s Lambda Driver
Although it does look quite a but like Yuki's powers, too.

[Kazu-kun]

No, that wasn't Yuki's doing or some HQ FX.

Originally Posted by Radiosity

Hopefully this hasn't been brought up before...

Itsuki mentions on a number of occasions that his 'power' is only useable under certain conditions (ie, closed space). So what happened at the end of the film they made? Those effects when Itsuki defeats Yuki were certainly way higher quality than the rest (Mikuru Beam! lol), yet technically he shouldn't have been able to do that since he wasn't in closed space.

Spoiler for volume 2 of the novel:

That was due to Haruhi's power. She wanted the esp-guy to have really awesome powers on camera, thus Itsuki began to glow ^^

Side question for anyone that might know: Is Shamisen actually Kyon's cat? He seems to be portrayed alongside Kyon's sister in most shots we see him, so it seems likely that he belongs to Kyon (or his family/ sister/ whatever).

I'm not really sure, but I think it belongs to Kyon's sister.

[Anime Online]

I guess you could say Shamisen belongs to Kyon.

Spoiler for Novel Spoiler:

Haruhi wanted a sidekick for the evil mahou alien Yuki, so they got a stray cat. Being the menial task guy in the movie production, Kyon was given the responsibility to care for Shamisen.

After the movie production was completed, the cat became a pet in Kyon's family.

[Radiosity]

Thanks for the answers there, makes more sense now

Originally Posted by FatPianoBoy

Kyon probably ripped it off if FMP!'s Lambda Driver

Heh, I noticed the lambda driver reference back in the Mysterique Sign episode when Yuki is fighting the cave cricket (along with the more obvious Fumoffu and TSR references from Itsuki)

[Karasu09]

hey..did you guys noticed in the episode called "Live A Live" is actually a squaresoft game? and also The band name ENOZ is a possible reference to the once popular all-female band ZONE, which is ENOZ in reverse. Interestingly, ZONE also consisted of two guitarists, one bass & one drummer. Also, it mirrors the fact that ZONE disbanded after a majority of their members were about to graduate from High School. The original band members have names that are similar to their real life counterparts; Takako, Mai, Miyuki and Mizuki for the ENOZ, Takayo, Maiko, Miyu and Mizuho for ZONE, and are also playing their counterpart's instrument; Mai(Maiko) - bass, Mizuki(Mizuho) - drums, Miyuki(Miyu) - lead vocal. In all, this would be more of an homage to ZONE.

[Vallen Chaos Valiant]

Originally Posted by Karasu09

hey..did you guys noticed in the episode called "Live A Live" is actually a squaresoft game? and also The band name ENOZ is a possible reference to the once popular all-female band ZONE, which is ENOZ in reverse. Interestingly, ZONE also consisted of two guitarists, one bass & one drummer. Also, it mirrors the fact that ZONE disbanded after a majority of their members were about to graduate from High School. The original band members have names that are similar to their real life counterparts; Takako, Mai, Miyuki and Mizuki for the ENOZ, Takayo, Maiko, Miyu and Mizuho for ZONE, and are also playing their counterpart's instrument; Mai(Maiko) - bass, Mizuki(Mizuho) - drums, Miyuki(Miyu) - lead vocal. In all, this would be more of an homage to ZONE.

Yes, we've noticed... And if you read the relevant episode discussion thread, you will realise we've known that for quite some time.

[Calca]

Animeacademy reviewed the series. You can read it here.

I disagree with his notion that Kyon failed to identify with the common person and being lifeless. I think he had a lot of identifying with the viewer. He pretty much thinks exactly what we would think if faced with an over the top anime in real life.

[Karasu09]

The SOS Creed Enlist with the Brigade:



We are the believers of Haruhi
we are the defender of the one true Brigade;
we seek fun and perfection, and we will destroy those who will stand in our way,
we are ESPers, Aliens and Time Travellers..
our Goddess have made us, as the strongest race that exists,
we have forsaken our mythical religion for the eternal power of Haruhi..
an ordinary magic is nothing but sleight-of-hand and mediocre tricks.
Those who employ it to further their own petty desires
are cowards who must be destroyed at all costs.

I am
Kind;
Only to help the Brigade
and never to spite;

I am
Fair;
Working for Haruhi
and not just my own ends;

I am
Honest;
Never to lie at other Haruhist
or to swindle;

These three things
I am,
Which builds
the ultimate trait;

I am.....The Haruhist

[Shini_GamI]

I've heard a rumor that there will be a 2nd season for this anime, and the title will be called "The Melancholy of Nagato Yuki", and then it follows on to Mikuru etc..... anyone have any idea of this?

[C.A.]

Originally Posted by Shini_GamI

I've heard a rumor that there will be a 2nd season for this anime, and the title will be called "The Melancholy of Nagato Yuki", and then it follows on to Mikuru etc..... anyone have any idea of this?

Nope, its false info, kyoani hasn't said anything about a 2nd season.

kyoani will most probably follow the novels as well if they are going to start a 2nd season and the titles for all novels are Suzumiya Haruhi no <insert emotion>. So Yuki being the title character is not possible.

Everyone is really looking forward to 2nd season lol

[Shini_GamI]

that means there is a chance that the won't start a 2nd season.... *sob*
I'm really looking forward to it, 14 eps arent enough at all. And also, what's with the 1000+ eps in the official website of suzumiya haruhi, some kind of a joke?

[C.A.]

Its not really a joke, it probably has some hidden meaning, what it is, I do not know though. There had been various discussions and theories what those episode numbers mean, but I haven't seen one that makes perfect sense though lol

[Shini_GamI]

At first, I really thought they would make that much episodes, or are they really ^^... i doubt though >3<

[SnakeLegend]

but it'll be good. I have much Melancholy left in me. anyone?

[Skane]

Hmm... after rewatching 'Mysterious Signs', I noticed something. Yuki was using computers in that episode. So how was it that she lost the ability to do so for the LAN match?

[Turambar]

Mmmm, good obs skane, I didn't notice that either, and mysterique sign is before the LAN chronologically....

Perhaps she's always known the basics but didn't discover how to play the game/how to use cmd prompt.

Though I guess the weak point of this is that she's just moving the mouse around in a circle in the air when she first plays the game and even the most clueless newbs with computers know what the mouse is for...

Or perhaps KyoAnim/Tanigawa just screwed up. I've read most of the translated chaps of the novels but the mysterique sign isn't done and I haven't bothered to read up to where it is yet.

[SnakeLegend]

oh ho from what i see i think she knew the basics after reading the manual.
otherwise, how'd she know whats Fog Of War or summut?

[The Sphinx]

Originally Posted by Shini_GamI

that means there is a chance that the won't start a 2nd season.... *sob*
I'm really looking forward to it, 14 eps arent enough at all. And also, what's with the 1000+ eps in the official website of suzumiya haruhi, some kind of a joke?

The episode number on the site (15498) is a reference to events in another storyline from the Haruhi novels. I'll put the actual reference and story in the spoiler box below but I really recommend you don't read it unless you've already been spoilered on or read the novels.

Spoiler:

In Endless Eight the world repeats the same day over and over again, like the movie Groundhog's Day. Each day the world resets and everyone on the planet is unaware that time is stuck in a loop (except Yuki and other artificial human interfaces like her). 15,498 is the number of times that day is repeated before they manage to break the cycle.

[CrowKenobi]

Originally Posted by Shini_GamI

I've heard a rumor that there will be a 2nd season for this anime, and the title will be called "The Melancholy of Nagato Yuki", and then it follows on to Mikuru etc..... anyone have any idea of this?

Originally Posted by C.A.

Nope, its false info, kyoani hasn't said anything about a 2nd season.
kyoani will most probably follow the novels as well if they are going to start a 2nd season and the titles for all novels are Suzumiya Haruhi no <insert emotion>. So Yuki being the title character is not possible.
Everyone is really looking forward to 2nd season lol

I was lurking on the Narutofan forums (hi PhantomX!) reading the Channel 12 topic of MoHS and towards the end a poster said that a friend of his e-mailed Kyoani inquiring about a second season... and got a response! This is unconfirmed because it's not from any official source, but he said that there will be a second season after they are done with the Kannon remake and one other show not mentioned (he said November would be the possible start time). What it will cover is unknown because that, also, wasn't mentioned.

So, you think "same time next year" is possible?