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katakami · 2006-06-21, 20:35

I was surprised at first that Ouran ranked higher than Suzu... I mean sure it's funny but it's not special. I love shoujo but I'm a fan of a lot of other styles, and I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't find Ouran that entertaining, particularly a lot of guys. I think it's way too shoujo to be #1.

After reading most of this thread, depending on how this series ends, it's probably going to bump off one of my favourite 5 anime titles (Includes FLCL, Yakitate!! Japan, Karekano, Honey & Clover, FMA) and it's looking like KyoAni's going to be a new favourite studio over Gainax. ^^;; Now that all you guys mentioned it... I've probably watched the intros and ending sequences three times as much as there are episodes... and I sort of thought Haruhi moves ALOT... this studio... is just... animatically insane. @_@ and inspiring...

I don't want it to end so soon! But at the same time, a second series COULD ruin it... I think if it finishes good... it's just got to stay as 14 episodes... preserving memory, ya know?

haha .. I was watching this episode mith my jaw open most of the time. When it started to rain and Haruhi & Yuki performed... I would have screamed like a die hard fan girl... if it weren't 2am in the morning. ><;; (I just squeeled softly instead)

Major Kerina · 2006-06-21, 20:53

Going by Kyoani's other followups, it could take a year to 18 months for the 2nd season (keep in mind that's just FMP). But I think the website reference to 15,498. And the other little hints and foreshadowing in the show. It wouldn't make sense to include them if they didn't intend to address it, especially considering how good about presenting things they are up to this point. I just do not see how 2nd season can't be doable once they finish their Kanon remake

They could do it like this

Spoiler:

katakami · 2006-06-21, 21:16

Hmmm... well since it isn't chronological it is possible. They could do something like they did with Honey & Clover with "special chapters" but whether it's worth it, I don't know.

Burner of Anime · 2006-06-21, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Kamui4356

Of course it wouldn't be as popular. It didn't star the school idol, Asahina Mikuru. The only reason anyone was actually watching Haruhi's movie was to see Mikuru as a bunny girl and in the "combat waitress" costume. You know, I have to feel sorry for those other clubs. They worked their hardest to make the best movie they could, while Haruhi does random things that make no sense, and ends up with a hit because of her lead actress.

Same reason why the maid cafe had a long waiting line of bespectacled boys with camera phones

They proabably went straight there after the movie.

ECFNW · 2006-06-21, 21:47

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Originally Posted by Kinny Riddle

The wrap up to the episode's end is also very good, this would make a better series finale than Someday in the Rain.

I so agree with that.

Vexx · 2006-06-21, 21:51

It *is* kind of interesting this isn't the finale.... I mean it comes complete with our bickering couple fading off over the next adventure and the camera pull back to the horizon....

arias · 2006-06-21, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Vexx

It *is* kind of interesting this isn't the finale.... I mean it comes complete with our bickering couple fading off over the next adventure and the camera pull back to the horizon....

That's because the actual broadcasted finale will be beyond your wildest dreams..

Anime Online · 2006-06-21, 22:55

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Originally Posted by Major Kerina

I just do not see how 2nd season can't be doable once they finish their Kanon remake.

Is there any announcement or confirmation how many episodes would the Kanon remake have?

Kaioshin Sama · 2006-06-21, 23:23

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Originally Posted by Kamui4356

Except that goes directly against what Yuki said... Meh, whatever.

Of course it wouldn't be as popular. It didn't star the school idol, Asahina Mikuru. The only reason anyone was actually watching Haruhi's movie was to see Mikuru as a bunny girl and in the "combat waitress" costume. You know, I have to feel sorry for those other clubs. They worked their hardest to make the best movie they could, while Haruhi does random things that make no sense, and ends up with a hit because of her lead actress.

I hope everyone else figured this out too, and don't think that the movie was anything other than Sub-Z quality.

Village Idiot · 2006-06-21, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Anime Online

Is there any announcement or confirmation how many episodes would the Kanon remake have?

24 or 26 episodes

Hanatori · 2006-06-21, 23:35

Yes, they make it painstakingly obvious that though the movie was below amateur level... it was popular because of Mikuru. Look at that audience! >_>;;; Obviously they weren't quite submersed in the plot...

The animation for this episode stood out more than others, which is great, leaves a good impression in my mind.

Lxyao · 2006-06-22, 00:20

The commotion in the background caught my attention =D

Ardee · 2006-06-22, 00:26

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Originally Posted by C.A.

I'm afraid, that's the only flaw and a really big one for Fire Bomber.

Hirano Aya is just this impressive, as a singer and a VA. Her real personality and character is so far from Haruhi, when she speaks normally no one can believe she actually voiced Haruhi. Her normal vocie is quite high pitched, her singing voice is a soprano voice, but when she voice acts as Haruhi she's using a deeper tone and when she sings as Haruhi, she's actually singing in alto. That just shows how skilled she is in her singing abilities.

I've always figured that Haruhi's voice (apart from God Knows), and that of many other anime girls, is pitch-shifted. That effect adds a certain warble that sounds different from someone just using a higher voice. When I shift up "God Knows" by 1.5 semitones, it sounds more like Haruhi; when I shift the OP down by about 1.25 semis, it sounds much more like a real person's voice. (I'd call Tsuruya a +3 or so)

Lost · 2006-06-22, 00:33

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Originally Posted by Vexx

It *is* kind of interesting this isn't the finale.... I mean it comes complete with our bickering couple fading off over the next adventure and the camera pull back to the horizon....

NO!! I'd feel so cheated if it ended with this episode as the finale, it'd be an emotional cliffhanger!! Those are the worse kinds of ending, imo.

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2006-06-22, 00:44

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Originally Posted by Vexx

It *is* kind of interesting this isn't the finale.... I mean it comes complete with our bickering couple fading off over the next adventure and the camera pull back to the horizon....

The reason it's like this, is because the source material is made up of short stories. Episode 12 ended as a conlcusion to a novel chapter. There is two to three long arcs, but otherwise there are several "conclusions" to the novel series.

slayer · 2006-06-22, 01:01

I was loading the gun when I heard the ending melody.. then.. the next episode preview came up..

lavarock · 2006-06-22, 01:07

Great episode, the concert really exceeded my expectation:P

Kaioshin Sama · 2006-06-22, 01:12

Hmm interestingly someone removed Haruhi from the list of Tsundere characters on the Wikipedia. In the interests of this particular episode I felt it necessary to re-add her. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a war between me and some guy, because this pretty much the only thing I feel strongly about concerning this series. I know most people don't want to admit it but she fits the bill, it doesn't make her any less of an original character though.

molitar · 2006-06-22, 02:00

Wow! This episode was awesome! So many details and the singing was excellent. I believe this is the first time I ever gave any episode a 10! I'm grabbing some of the singles from this series now especially after this episode.

shaolinx · 2006-06-22, 02:10

this ep was awesome! specially the grass part, hehehe so cute.

does anyone know what part of the novel the anime is on? i would think its book 7, but i would just like to confirm

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2006-06-21, 20:53	Link #302
Major Kerina Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Age: 42	Going by Kyoani's other followups, it could take a year to 18 months for the 2nd season (keep in mind that's just FMP). But I think the website reference to 15,498. And the other little hints and foreshadowing in the show. It wouldn't make sense to include them if they didn't intend to address it, especially considering how good about presenting things they are up to this point. I just do not see how 2nd season can't be doable once they finish their Kanon remake They could do it like this Spoiler: Break up Volume 4 like they did with 1 for the main story and interspace it with - Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody, Endless Eight, Snow Mountain Syndrome, Where Did the Cat Go? and couple of other short stories, maybe even a couple originals. I mean seeing as some of those stories are a bit intricate they could have a season as long as this one right there.

2006-06-21, 21:51	Link #306
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	It is kind of interesting this isn't the finale.... I mean it comes complete with our bickering couple fading off over the next adventure and the camera pull back to the horizon.... __________________ "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!

2006-06-22, 02:10	Link #320
shaolinx Kani Fascination Join Date: Dec 2005	this ep was awesome! specially the grass part, hehehe so cute. does anyone know what part of the novel the anime is on? i would think its book 7, but i would just like to confirm __________________ Android Simplicity: Android How Tos, Android Apps, Android USB drivers All the Android you will never need www.AndroidSim.net

2006-06-21, 20:35	Link #301
katakami another procrastinator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 37	I was surprised at first that Ouran ranked higher than Suzu... I mean sure it's funny but it's not special. I love shoujo but I'm a fan of a lot of other styles, and I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't find Ouran that entertaining, particularly a lot of guys. I think it's way too shoujo to be #1. After reading most of this thread, depending on how this series ends, it's probably going to bump off one of my favourite 5 anime titles (Includes FLCL, Yakitate!! Japan, Karekano, Honey & Clover, FMA) and it's looking like KyoAni's going to be a new favourite studio over Gainax. ^^;; Now that all you guys mentioned it... I've probably watched the intros and ending sequences three times as much as there are episodes... and I sort of thought Haruhi moves ALOT... this studio... is just... animatically insane. @_@ and inspiring... I don't want it to end so soon! But at the same time, a second series COULD ruin it... I think if it finishes good... it's just got to stay as 14 episodes... preserving memory, ya know? haha .. I was watching this episode mith my jaw open most of the time. When it started to rain and Haruhi & Yuki performed... I would have screamed like a die hard fan girl... if it weren't 2am in the morning. ><;; (I just squeeled softly instead)

2006-06-21, 21:16	Link #303
katakami another procrastinator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 37	Hmmm... well since it isn't chronological it is possible. They could do something like they did with Honey & Clover with "special chapters" but whether it's worth it, I don't know.

2006-06-21, 23:35	Link #311
Hanatori Yarr. Join Date: May 2006	Yes, they make it painstakingly obvious that though the movie was below amateur level... it was popular because of Mikuru. Look at that audience! >_>;;; Obviously they weren't quite submersed in the plot... The animation for this episode stood out more than others, which is great, leaves a good impression in my mind.

2006-06-22, 00:20	Link #312
Lxyao X.X Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Singapore Age: 35	The commotion in the background caught my attention =D

2006-06-22, 01:01	Link #316
slayer essense Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto	I was loading the gun when I heard the ending melody.. then.. the next episode preview came up..

2006-06-22, 01:07	Link #317
lavarock Busy wasting my time..:-( Join Date: Nov 2003	Great episode, the concert really exceeded my expectation:P

2006-06-22, 01:12	Link #318
Kaioshin Sama Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Neither Here nor There Age: 39	Hmm interestingly someone removed Haruhi from the list of Tsundere characters on the Wikipedia. In the interests of this particular episode I felt it necessary to re-add her. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a war between me and some guy, because this pretty much the only thing I feel strongly about concerning this series. I know most people don't want to admit it but she fits the bill, it doesn't make her any less of an original character though.

2006-06-22, 02:00	Link #319
molitar Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	Wow! This episode was awesome! So many details and the singing was excellent. I believe this is the first time I ever gave any episode a 10! I'm grabbing some of the singles from this series now especially after this episode.