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kj1980 · 2006-04-24, 13:34

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Originally Posted by iamandragon

I really like her character in the book, but the voice in the anime just doesn't suit me(to put it that way...I don't like any lolita voice...)

But, Asahina-san wouldn't sound the same without a loli moe~ voice.

iamandragon · 2006-04-24, 13:51

The problem is, the voice is TOO young for her looks! I don't mind if she looks lolita AND have that voice, that way I'll hate her; Or remain who she looks like AND have a more mature voice, that way I will love her. Either of them but not in the middle. Now I'm torn apart to love her looks but hate her voice. After all, they're in high school, and should have reached puberty alreadys. Even in the light novels they only mention she got a cute look not a lolita VOICE!

Vexx · 2006-04-24, 15:19

Good lord... I've lost count of the women I've met that sound like that ... ya know... grown women? in their 30s and 40s grown? (yes, most of them were asian). Its the size of the pipes... small women just tend to have higher-pitched voices on average.

Ah well.. more for me and less for you then

Xellos-_^ · 2006-04-24, 15:34

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Originally Posted by Vexx

Good lord... I've lost count of the women I've met that sound like that ... ya know... grown women? in their 30s and 40s grown? (yes, most of them were asian). Its the size of the pipes... small women just tend to have higher-pitched voices on average.

Ah well.. more for me and less for you then

you mean "moe for me and less for you"

Onizuka-GTO · 2006-04-24, 16:09

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Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

you mean "moe for me and less for you"

sigh...

*Does a Kyon head-in-hand shake*

Prodigious · 2006-04-24, 16:59

Well it's true, age doesn't really have an absolute corrolation with a woman's voice, especially Asian women. I don't know if it is a physical trait, or just has to do with vocal characteristics from Eastern languages, but when they scream or moan it tends to be higher pitched than you'd expect.

I personally find Mikuru to be adorable. Her character just wouldn't be the same without that voice. Her combination of looks, voice and personality, make the situations she gets into simultaneously sad hilarious and... hot.

techiet · 2006-04-24, 17:21

I'm really getting into the story now, and I can't wait for the next episode.
I'm realling getting curious about the relationship between Kyon and Haruhi.

Spoiler:

Anh_Minh · 2006-04-24, 17:28

Mikuru's voice is "too much" for me. It blows right through "cute", doesn't even slow down for "vulnerable", and goes square into "stupid" territory.

mp3chan · 2006-04-24, 18:38

I love this episode. It made me laugh so hard the whole episode especially when Yuki's in action. The animation quality is superb like usual. I think the the story is well developed. Eventhough it jumps from novel point of view, it doesn't give me weird feeling. 10/10 definitely ^^

Edit: I can't wait for the next episode. I'm so curious about the tootpick XD

Onizuka-GTO · 2006-04-24, 18:44

not all the animation was good. they really messed up thr hand signalling animation. it looked absolutely awful

stupid animation loop. that was the only bad point. everything else was fantastic

Onizuka-GTO · 2006-04-24, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by techiet

I'm really getting into the story now, and I can't wait for the next episode.
I'm realling getting curious about the relationship between Kyon and Haruhi.

Spoiler:

well you see, about Kyon & Haruhi.....

Spoiler:

kidding? perhaps. Well that's what I think anyway, but there is something that smells like what i mentioned from reading the novel so far.

Adigard · 2006-04-25, 13:38

That one group has released a fansub for ep4.

I anticipate a flood of new interest in this topic as people start watching the translated version ^^

Onizuka-GTO · 2006-04-25, 13:47

yup yup. downloading it now

can't wait to find out what they all yabbing about, oh chapter 05 of the novel been updated. Now i understand the Yuki standing infront of kyon in the weird swirling light room scene in this episode!

panzerfan · 2006-04-25, 14:02

(Cries as there's no way for me to d/l the sub for another 7hrs.)

I had a hard time trying to get onto the forum earlier on today for some reason... anyways.

Yuki really did steal the show in ep4 as previously mentioned. Alot of people have been relating Shinjin to the giants in Naushiica, EVA and whatnot on top of our not-to-distant talk w. crossovers. Hehe...

Onizuka-GTO · 2006-04-25, 14:37

yeah, i think the server had a little hiccup before,
(an explosion of information perhaps?

)

ah. one more hour until i get the subs. woohoo.

Shirobane · 2006-04-25, 15:08

Got the subs already

Great episode! As I've stated before, the two cutscenes in the middle added to the sci-fi mystery aspect that was introduced last week. Also the banter between Itsuki and Kyon about the batting signals were great! Definately complimented Haruhi's monkey-dancing well

I wonder how long it'll take before Haruhi catches onto Mikuru's slipups

Kamui4356 · 2006-04-25, 15:23

This epsiode was almost as good as the first.

I could see how people not at least somewhat familiar with the story could be a bit lost at first though. Once I get all the episodes, I'll try rewatching in the order Haruhi recommends in the next episode previews.

This series gained a few points, and is now in 5th place on my favorites list. (Making two of the top 5 KyoAni series.)

While I agree Yuki was great in this episode, the interaction between Mikuru, Haruhi, and kyon was what did it for me. Not to mention the extreme levels of moe Mikuru generated while attempting to play baseball.

Overall it gets a 9 from me.

Mentar · 2006-04-25, 16:02

*lol*

Now with the subs filling in the gaps left by the raw-watching, I'd like to upgrade my verdict from 8 to 9 (and I tend to give very careful ratings)

What a great, great show.

Calca · 2006-04-25, 16:15

So next episode should go back to where episode 3 left off.

Episode 2 and 3 were named "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya I and II."

Episode 4 was named "The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya"

Episode 5 is named "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya III"

So those who think they jumped into the future shouldn't worry, it looks like some holes will be filled

tritoch · 2006-04-25, 16:37

im seeding it now while watching the show and i had to run up here in the forums since i have no haruhi resources other than the anime series and it got me confused but oh well.. cheers for a very good show. =)

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2006-04-24, 15:19	Link #63
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Good lord... I've lost count of the women I've met that sound like that ... ya know... grown women? in their 30s and 40s grown? (yes, most of them were asian). Its the size of the pipes... small women just tend to have higher-pitched voices on average. Ah well.. more for me and less for you then __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2006-04-24, 17:21	Link #67
techiet Shiori~ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN	I'm really getting into the story now, and I can't wait for the next episode. I'm realling getting curious about the relationship between Kyon and Haruhi. Spoiler: Like, what makes Kyon so important to Haruhi. Also, I'm kind of curious if they actually did meet before. The bike-riding scene in OP also makes me wonder. If one of the novel translators could explain to me if the novels explain some of this, I'd appreciate it. Don't need to go into full detail (like it better if you did though), but just want some confirmation. __________________ Sig made by Klashikari

2006-04-24, 18:44	Link #70
Onizuka-GTO Holy Beast ~Wuff!~ Scanlator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, UK Age: 41	not all the animation was good. they really messed up thr hand signalling animation. it looked absolutely awful stupid animation loop. that was the only bad point. everything else was fantastic __________________

2006-04-25, 13:47	Link #73
Onizuka-GTO Holy Beast ~Wuff!~ Scanlator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, UK Age: 41	yup yup. downloading it now can't wait to find out what they all yabbing about, oh chapter 05 of the novel been updated. Now i understand the Yuki standing infront of kyon in the weird swirling light room scene in this episode! __________________

2006-04-24, 13:51	Link #62
iamandragon Martian diplomat Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mars	The problem is, the voice is TOO young for her looks! I don't mind if she looks lolita AND have that voice, that way I'll hate her; Or remain who she looks like AND have a more mature voice, that way I will love her. Either of them but not in the middle. Now I'm torn apart to love her looks but hate her voice. After all, they're in high school, and should have reached puberty alreadys. Even in the light novels they only mention she got a cute look not a lolita VOICE!

2006-04-24, 16:59	Link #66
Prodigious Level 5 Haruhiist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: PA Age: 36	Well it's true, age doesn't really have an absolute corrolation with a woman's voice, especially Asian women. I don't know if it is a physical trait, or just has to do with vocal characteristics from Eastern languages, but when they scream or moan it tends to be higher pitched than you'd expect. I personally find Mikuru to be adorable. Her character just wouldn't be the same without that voice. Her combination of looks, voice and personality, make the situations she gets into simultaneously sad hilarious and... hot.

2006-04-24, 17:28	Link #68
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	Mikuru's voice is "too much" for me. It blows right through "cute", doesn't even slow down for "vulnerable", and goes square into "stupid" territory.

2006-04-24, 18:38	Link #69
mp3chan Junior, I guess Join Date: Apr 2006	I love this episode. It made me laugh so hard the whole episode especially when Yuki's in action. The animation quality is superb like usual. I think the the story is well developed. Eventhough it jumps from novel point of view, it doesn't give me weird feeling. 10/10 definitely ^^ Edit: I can't wait for the next episode. I'm so curious about the tootpick XD

2006-04-25, 13:38	Link #72
Adigard Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006	That one group has released a fansub for ep4. I anticipate a flood of new interest in this topic as people start watching the translated version ^^

2006-04-25, 14:02	Link #74
panzerfan Name means little... Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2004	(Cries as there's no way for me to d/l the sub for another 7hrs.) I had a hard time trying to get onto the forum earlier on today for some reason... anyways. Yuki really did steal the show in ep4 as previously mentioned. Alot of people have been relating Shinjin to the giants in Naushiica, EVA and whatnot on top of our not-to-distant talk w. crossovers. Hehe... __________________ It would be enough for the depressing things in life to only exist in reality. It is because that I think the birth of a story... is from people dreaming of a happy ending. ~Misaka Shiori

2006-04-25, 14:37	Link #75
Onizuka-GTO Holy Beast ~Wuff!~ Scanlator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, UK Age: 41	yeah, i think the server had a little hiccup before, (an explosion of information perhaps? ) ah. one more hour until i get the subs. woohoo. __________________

2006-04-25, 15:08	Link #76
Shirobane Haruhiism Worshipper Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 39	Got the subs already Great episode! As I've stated before, the two cutscenes in the middle added to the sci-fi mystery aspect that was introduced last week. Also the banter between Itsuki and Kyon about the batting signals were great! Definately complimented Haruhi's monkey-dancing well I wonder how long it'll take before Haruhi catches onto Mikuru's slipups

2006-04-25, 15:23	Link #77
Kamui4356 Aria Company Join Date: Nov 2003	This epsiode was almost as good as the first. I could see how people not at least somewhat familiar with the story could be a bit lost at first though. Once I get all the episodes, I'll try rewatching in the order Haruhi recommends in the next episode previews. This series gained a few points, and is now in 5th place on my favorites list. (Making two of the top 5 KyoAni series.) While I agree Yuki was great in this episode, the interaction between Mikuru, Haruhi, and kyon was what did it for me. Not to mention the extreme levels of moe Mikuru generated while attempting to play baseball. Overall it gets a 9 from me. __________________

2006-04-25, 16:02	Link #78
Mentar Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hamburg Age: 54	lol Now with the subs filling in the gaps left by the raw-watching, I'd like to upgrade my verdict from 8 to 9 (and I tend to give very careful ratings) What a great, great show.

2006-04-25, 16:15	Link #79
Calca Expressionless Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Walking on the path known as life	So next episode should go back to where episode 3 left off. Episode 2 and 3 were named "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya I and II." Episode 4 was named "The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya" Episode 5 is named "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya III" So those who think they jumped into the future shouldn't worry, it looks like some holes will be filled

2006-04-25, 16:37	Link #80
tritoch 神 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-town	im seeding it now while watching the show and i had to run up here in the forums since i have no haruhi resources other than the anime series and it got me confused but oh well.. cheers for a very good show. =)