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Shadow Kira01 · 2008-09-23, 21:05

Watching Episode 0 made me wanted to stop watching midway. However, the series was actually pretty good.

ZephyrLeanne · 2008-11-22, 10:26

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Originally Posted by Dxon

Has anyone actually ANY idea why they have different orders?????

That's how Haruhi milks the cash cow. Broadcast it once and make it random. Then get people to buy the discs to rewatch the series in proper order.

Roger Rambo · 2008-11-22, 10:36

I wish the DVD's showed it in the original broadcast order.

Chronologically, the pacings all off.

ZephyrLeanne · 2008-11-22, 10:39

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Originally Posted by Roger Rambo

I wish the DVD's showed it in the original broadcast order.

Chronologically, the pacings all off.

Aha. Haruhi does this for you to go crack your brain. Though there's the Net.

Tyabann · 2008-11-22, 14:56

The special edition DVDs had it in original broadcast order.

Too bad both the dub and the subtitles suck.

Roger Rambo · 2008-11-29, 12:50

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Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

The special edition DVDs had it in original broadcast order.

Too bad both the dub and the subtitles suck.

I didn't find the subtitles that bad, and some of the Dub work was actually pretty good.

I do think they should have gotten someone else for Haruhi though.

Tyabann · 2008-11-29, 15:22

"Future men"...?

Especially when the dub correctly used "time travelers"?

Yeah no.

Saki_chan · 2008-11-30, 03:00

I have mixed feelings about the ordering of Haruhi. On the one hand, watching it in broadcast order is just flat-out confusing. On the other, watching it chronologically takes out a lot of the interest and makes it completely anticlimactic. Seriously, I could barely bring myself to watch all of the last chronological episode. But either way, I think Episode 0 should be aired first, because it's what first got me interested in the show, and it's still my favorite episode.

kyon.haruhi.suzumiya · 2008-11-30, 08:01

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Originally Posted by C.A.

lol before the thread is deleted:

The Airing order is actually much more interesting, in many ways better than the chronological order, especially for us who watched it every week.

This creates a suspense and longing to look forward to the future episodes. It batters us with questions from the start and then solves them all at once, giving us a huge sense of satisfaction.

This is the power of the random episode order.

It was a great experience and those who got it couldn't agree more that it was genius for kyoani to do this.

Agreed. Haruhi wants you to watch it that way. Just follow law (of Haruhi).

Thomasunde · 2009-01-06, 16:24

I seriously loved the show after the first tv aired show. I mean, I thought it was clever how they made it look like a totally random show for about 20 minutes and then.... The aspect ratio changed and I was like :O
What's happened? :P
Pretty cool stuff.

Appurukami · 2009-01-08, 10:18

I watched episode 0 and then the rest chronologically.
Probably not the best idea, as episode 0 can really throw you off if you dont know what its all about.

C.A. · 2009-01-08, 10:21

Well, the best is to watch both the airing and chronological orders.

Watching the show once is not enough to get one to understand it well.

But its a little pity if one didn't watch their first view through in the airing order.

Roger Rambo · 2009-01-08, 10:40

I watched it's original order on youtube. I found it superior to the chronological order.

C.A. · 2009-01-08, 10:57

Its also a pity to not watch in higher resolution because you'll miss out subtle awesome details in the foreground and background. And stuff like Yuki tilting her head or eyes moving by a few pixels for approval.

Roger Rambo · 2009-01-08, 13:52

That's why I got the DVD's.

To bad those come in chronological order.

KimmyChan · 2009-03-27, 07:28

I'd say that this series should be watched "Ep 0" first, then Chronological order

Solachinx · 2009-03-27, 21:11

First time: Broadcast Order
Second time: Chronological Order
Subsequent Sittings: Point and Shoot

Solafighter · 2009-04-02, 02:03

I was always wondering. Why did they air in this weird order?

Because Haruhi wanted it that way?

C.A. · 2009-04-02, 02:36

It aired that what because it creates a spectacular outcome. It was unique and clever, it creates a real climax towards the end. If it aired chronologically, the climax will be at episode 6 and everything else afterwards would have no relevance or build up.

Kogetsu Shirogane · 2009-04-02, 16:18

Plus it's a unique way of doing things.

On an unrelated note, does anyone else think that "The Order of Haruhi Suzumiya" sounds like the name of a cult?

View Poll Results: Which order do you think is the best way to watch?
As aired on T.V.	254	53.93%
Chronological order	139	29.51%
"Ep 0" first, then Chronological order	58	12.31%
Random Order	12	2.55%
Some different order (please specify)	8	1.70%
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C.A. Absolute Haruhist! Artist Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 36	Its also a pity to not watch in higher resolution because you'll miss out subtle awesome details in the foreground and background. And stuff like Yuki tilting her head or eyes moving by a few pixels for approval. __________________ No longer a NEET so I'll not be online as often. Ignore gender and kick sexuality to the curb! I'm a big mecha fan, who keeps playing the SRW series. When I say 'My god...', god refers to Haruhi-sama. My art album updated 11th May 2013, Science. Deviant Art: http://ca0001.deviantart.com/

2008-09-23, 21:05	Link #141
Shadow Kira01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PMB Headquarters	Watching Episode 0 made me wanted to stop watching midway. However, the series was actually pretty good.

2008-11-22, 14:56	Link #145
Tyabann Homo Ludens Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Age: 34	The special edition DVDs had it in original broadcast order. Too bad both the dub and the subtitles suck.

2008-11-29, 15:22	Link #147
Tyabann Homo Ludens Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Age: 34	"Future men"...? Especially when the dub correctly used "time travelers"? Yeah no.

2008-11-30, 03:00	Link #148
Saki_chan Member Join Date: Oct 2008	I have mixed feelings about the ordering of Haruhi. On the one hand, watching it in broadcast order is just flat-out confusing. On the other, watching it chronologically takes out a lot of the interest and makes it completely anticlimactic. Seriously, I could barely bring myself to watch all of the last chronological episode. But either way, I think Episode 0 should be aired first, because it's what first got me interested in the show, and it's still my favorite episode.

2009-01-06, 16:24	Link #150
Thomasunde Total idiot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Age: 31	I seriously loved the show after the first tv aired show. I mean, I thought it was clever how they made it look like a totally random show for about 20 minutes and then.... The aspect ratio changed and I was like :O What's happened? :P Pretty cool stuff.

2009-01-08, 10:18	Link #151
Appurukami Member Join Date: Jan 2009	I watched episode 0 and then the rest chronologically. Probably not the best idea, as episode 0 can really throw you off if you dont know what its all about.

2009-01-08, 13:52	Link #155
Roger Rambo Sensei, aishite imasu Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hong Kong Shatterdome	That's why I got the DVD's. To bad those come in chronological order. __________________ DEEP WITHIN A PARALLEL UNIVERSE WHERE GENESTEALERS ARE MADE OF F***ING RUBBER!

2009-03-27, 07:28	Link #156
KimmyChan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	I'd say that this series should be watched "Ep 0" first, then Chronological order

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Solachinx is a myth Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Age: 29	First time: Broadcast Order Second time: Chronological Order Subsequent Sittings: Point and Shoot __________________ Trambampoline!

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Solafighter Hige Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: God only knows	I was always wondering. Why did they air in this weird order? Because Haruhi wanted it that way? __________________

2009-04-02, 02:36	Link #159
C.A. Absolute Haruhist! Artist Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 36	It aired that what because it creates a spectacular outcome. It was unique and clever, it creates a real climax towards the end. If it aired chronologically, the climax will be at episode 6 and everything else afterwards would have no relevance or build up. __________________ No longer a NEET so I'll not be online as often. Ignore gender and kick sexuality to the curb! I'm a big mecha fan, who keeps playing the SRW series. When I say 'My god...', god refers to Haruhi-sama. My art album updated 11th May 2013, Science. Deviant Art: http://ca0001.deviantart.com/

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