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Srin Tuar · 2006-10-05, 21:49

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Originally Posted by Cloudnine

This reminds much of how Lamune was presented (which I am not really fond of...)

Yes! I got the exact same lamune feeling.
Lamune was slow, but it was never boring.

This series seems nice and cute and well worth watching.

I'm wondering the the male protagonist has some secret magic powers or something.
(I was half expecting him to use them at any point)

It seems he's either lost his powers or else is being secretive about them.

Interesting

Sailor Enlil · 2006-10-06, 03:05

Hmm, so now there's yet another very significant Haruhi in anime (ie lead female).

First there was

Then there was

And now we have

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Originally Posted by Cloudnine

Such a sweet and carefree smile^^ *melts*

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Originally Posted by ayyo

My thoughts :d

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Next episode… The Melancholy of Kamisaka Haruhi I?

LOL! Nice one!

panzerfan · 2006-10-06, 04:07

2006 is the year of Haruhi, in some ways. Memories of Suzumiya still runs deep and Fujioka has just finished her run, and now Kamisaka will complete the last months of 2k6.

Kaoru Chujo · 2006-10-06, 13:52

Made me feel, well, happy. The characters. The pacing. The gentle relationship. The fact that her hesitation didn't last that long. The nice, rather standard, character design. As a fan of Mahoraba, I liked seeing the word "heartful" in the subtitle.

And some lovely voices, even if they aren't big names, at least in anime. Sakakibara Yui, who plays Haruhi, has done scads of games, shows, insert songs, etc., etc. She's having a live concert for her birthday on Sunday in Yokohama. And I look forward to hearing Koyuki, who is played by Hinata Yura, the seiyuu who did such a great job with Kareha (Shuffle).

If this can be as satisfying as Lamune, I'll be delighted. The way they smiled at each other at the end.... Mmmmm. Lovely. And I particularly liked the background music, myself. The animation was less starry than I've come to expect from Artland, but it felt right, and the magic circles and fire were good. I'm coming to the conclusion that Artland actually has good instincts for real art, understated but artistic. (Correction: I just watched their Gin-iro no Olynssis. Not good.)

DoReMiFaSo · 2006-10-06, 14:47

I watched the first episode without knowing much background info on the game. At first, I thought it'd only be a cliche harem show. Boy, was I wrong.

It was nice, cute, and fun to watch. Maybe it's the "shoujo" vibes that makes it not your typical harem show. I am already taken a liking to Haruhi. But I don't really have any special feelings for Jun. She's just a typical bishoujo, other than the fact that she is a...

Spoiler:

NeoSam · 2006-10-06, 16:39

The folllowing site has lots of images from Happiness! (Warning: do not use the site unless you are 18+)

http://akibakko.net/posts/tags/happiness

After looking at some of these pictures, I really have to check the first episode as soon as possible

Cloudnine · 2006-10-06, 16:52

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Originally Posted by DoReMiFaSo

She's just a typical bishoujo, other than the fact that she is a...

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unnnn... 'typical' would be the last adjective I would use to describe Jun ^^;; If anything, Jun is the most eccentric character out of the entire cast. Hopefully, they'll give Jun more airtime than the first episode~ *prays*

Maids! Maids! Maids! · 2006-10-06, 21:04

kct · 2006-10-06, 21:10

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Originally Posted by Cloudnine

unnnn... 'typical' would be the last adjective I would use to describe Jun ^^;; If anything, Jun is the most eccentric character out of the entire cast. Hopefully, they'll give Jun more airtime than the first episode~ *prays*

I look at Jun as more as a source of comedy, given how he is 'just like any other guy except for the fact that he wears female clothing'. Especially the way he fit into Yuma's (sp) gang.

Furudanuki · 2006-10-06, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Srin Tuar

Yes! I got the exact same lamune feeling.
Lamune was slow, but it was never boring.

Like a moth to a floodlight... If there is a chance that this show will be anything like Lamune, then I will be watching.

Maids! Maids! Maids! · 2006-10-07, 18:46

Spoiler for ecchi content. All Jun. Naughty bits covered:

Cloudnine · 2006-10-07, 23:11

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Originally Posted by Maids! Maids! Maids!

*melts* It's so hard to find Ibuki artwork (Jun is a fan favorite everywhere) This one is really good, especially with the moe~ caption. （´∀｀∩）

If you find more Ibuki, please post them!

Cloudnine · 2006-10-08, 01:16

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Originally Posted by kct

I look at Jun as more as a source of comedy, given how he is 'just like any other guy except for the fact that he wears female clothing'. Especially the way he fit into Yuma's (sp) gang.

Yes, Jun is a guy, but that's not what makes him such a unique character. unnnn... It's difficult to put it into words, but Jun is just.... Jun ^^;; His character and personality just doesn't fit easily into standard character types you see often in anime or gaming~~

I would recommend saving your judgement till after one or two more episodes ^^

Kaioshin Sama · 2006-10-08, 02:23

Now all they need is someone to post the CG set from the game........... Oh, wait right!

Deathkillz · 2006-10-08, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Cloudnine

Yes, Jun is a guy, but that's not what makes him such a unique character. unnnn... It's difficult to put it into words, but Jun is just.... Jun ^^;; His character and personality just doesn't fit easily into standard character types you see often in anime or gaming~~

I would recommend saving your judgement till after one or two more episodes ^^

now that is shocking...just watched ep 1 and i thought that jun was pretty lively and cute...but now ya tell me that she is actually a he...*i blame myself for not knowing jap*
so whts should my reaction be if i see sexy pics of him...like the ones maidsx3 posted

anyway i dnt mind cause hes a girl at heart ^_^
well the first ep was not amazing but not unwatchable...i found it quite slow paced which is something im not particularly fond off...i hope it picks up later

Newprimus · 2006-10-08, 22:53

I have a game-related question for those who've played the game,

Spoiler for game:

Cloudnine · 2006-10-09, 01:54

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Originally Posted by Shinova

I have a game-related question for those who've played the game,

Spoiler for game:

Spoiler:

***relentlessflame*** · 2006-10-12, 15:45

The way they keep telling this story from two perspectives is interesting for the genre because Haruhi's personality and insecurity is mostly out in the open, and it's Yuuma (the "male lead") who's hiding all the mysteries.

Spoiler for Episode 2:

All in all, the second episode carries on like the first, and continues to move things forward. Good stuff.

Spuffy · 2006-10-12, 16:01

Some slight changes with the story itself compared to the game but nothing that I really mind except for:

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And I did hope, against logic I guess, that Miru would use her overcute voice for Ibuki as she did in Re:Lucks. But I didn't expect that to begin with, so there wasn't really any loss there.
Overall a nice episode.

Cloudnine · 2006-10-12, 21:32

ah~ah... I can't believe Koyuki didn't whip out her four dimensional apron. I was totally looking forward to seeing more of her quirky (i.e. scheming) nature...

Σ(ﾟДﾟ)/ (Koyuki fan outrage!)

Still, I can't complain much since I actually liked this episode. Artland's animation style for Happiness! is really starting to grow on to me, especially after watching the HD version of the first episode (The animation really shines~)

Spoiler for Episode 2 highlights:

2006-10-06, 04:07	Link #63
panzerfan Name means little... Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2004	2006 is the year of Haruhi, in some ways. Memories of Suzumiya still runs deep and Fujioka has just finished her run, and now Kamisaka will complete the last months of 2k6. __________________ 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

2006-10-06, 13:52	Link #64
Kaoru Chujo Yuuki Aoi Join Date: Jul 2004	Made me feel, well, happy. The characters. The pacing. The gentle relationship. The fact that her hesitation didn't last that long. The nice, rather standard, character design. As a fan of Mahoraba, I liked seeing the word "heartful" in the subtitle. And some lovely voices, even if they aren't big names, at least in anime. Sakakibara Yui, who plays Haruhi, has done scads of games, shows, insert songs, etc., etc. She's having a live concert for her birthday on Sunday in Yokohama. And I look forward to hearing Koyuki, who is played by Hinata Yura, the seiyuu who did such a great job with Kareha (Shuffle). If this can be as satisfying as Lamune, I'll be delighted. The way they smiled at each other at the end.... Mmmmm. Lovely. And I particularly liked the background music, myself. The animation was less starry than I've come to expect from Artland, but it felt right, and the magic circles and fire were good. I'm coming to the conclusion that Artland actually has good instincts for real art, understated but artistic. (Correction: I just watched their Gin-iro no Olynssis. Not good.) __________________ YUUKI Aoi 悠木碧. b92.03.27 (age 29). 2008 Kurenai (Murasaki). 2009 Yumeiro Pâtissière (Ichigo), Kiruminzuu (Riko), Yutori-chan (Yutori-chan). 2010 Vampire Bund (Mina Tepeş), Shiki (Sunako), Samurai Girls (Juubee), Pokémon: Black and White (Iris). 2011 Madoka Magica (Madoka), Gosick (Victorique), A-Channel (Tooru). 2012 Symphogear (Hibiki). 2014 Pilot's Love Song (Claire/Nina), Nanatsu no Taizai (Diane). 2015 Owari no Seraph (Krul Tepes), Rokka no Yuusha (Fremy). 2016 Boku no Hero Academia (Tsuyu, Froppy). 2017 Kino no Tabi (Kino). 2021 Kumo desu ga (watashi), Kaizoku Oujo (Karin), Heike Monogatari (Biwa), etc., etc. Total of 513 roles in anime and games. Last edited by Kaoru Chujo; 2006-10-06 at 15:41.

2006-10-06, 14:47	Link #65
DoReMiFaSo Samba!! Join Date: Apr 2006	I watched the first episode without knowing much background info on the game. At first, I thought it'd only be a cliche harem show. Boy, was I wrong. It was nice, cute, and fun to watch. Maybe it's the "shoujo" vibes that makes it not your typical harem show. I am already taken a liking to Haruhi. But I don't really have any special feelings for Jun. She's just a typical bishoujo, other than the fact that she is a... Spoiler: he

2006-10-06, 16:39	Link #66
NeoSam Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 43	The folllowing site has lots of images from Happiness! (Warning: do not use the site unless you are 18+) http://akibakko.net/posts/tags/happiness After looking at some of these pictures, I really have to check the first episode as soon as possible __________________

2006-10-08, 22:53	Link #76
Newprimus NO ESCAPE FROM NYAAA Artist Join Date: Jan 2004	I have a game-related question for those who've played the game, Spoiler for game: Exactly when and how did Yuma meet Koyuki? How long have they known each other? At the start of the game they seem familiar with each other to call each other by their first names (with -san at the end). __________________ NYAA-CEPTION

2006-10-06, 21:04	Link #68
Maids! Maids! Maids! Tsuruya Cultist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA

2006-10-07, 18:46	Link #71
Maids! Maids! Maids! Tsuruya Cultist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA	Spoiler for ecchi content. All Jun. Naughty bits covered:

2006-10-08, 02:23	Link #74
Kaioshin Sama Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Neither Here nor There Age: 39	Now all they need is someone to post the CG set from the game........... Oh, wait right!

2006-10-12, 15:45	Link #78
*relentlessflame* 　 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 41	The way they keep telling this story from two perspectives is interesting for the genre because Haruhi's personality and insecurity is mostly out in the open, and it's Yuuma (the "male lead") who's hiding all the mysteries. Spoiler for Episode 2: Haruhi's insecurity and lack of self-confidence is pretty endearing, and I guess it isn't entirely unwarranted, as Yuuma definitely seems the "keep things to himself" type. It's sort of a funny romance in that way; he's obviously taken a liking to her, but is pretty stoic and cool when he's around her. I don't know if he's keen enough to notice her advances (beyond the fact that he's noticing her more in general), but that hang-up about the past and magic definitely seems like the main hurdle they have to overcome. Interesting that Sumomo and Haruhi know each other from their childhood too... it all adds up to there being more to tell. They continue to play Anri is a walking magical disaster, and Koyuki as "just a little bit off the wall", but I wonder what role they're going to play in the plot going forward? Should be interesting, though. All in all, the second episode carries on like the first, and continues to move things forward. Good stuff.

2006-10-12, 16:01	Link #79
Spuffy オウカ~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 44	Some slight changes with the story itself compared to the game but nothing that I really mind except for: Spoiler: Why couldn't they have Koyuki keep her awesome apron?!? And I did hope, against logic I guess, that Miru would use her overcute voice for Ibuki as she did in Re:Lucks. But I didn't expect that to begin with, so there wasn't really any loss there. Overall a nice episode.

2006-10-12, 21:32	Link #80
Cloudnine ロリ is life~ Join Date: Dec 2005	ah~ah... I can't believe Koyuki didn't whip out her four dimensional apron. I was totally looking forward to seeing more of her quirky (i.e. scheming) nature... Σ(ﾟДﾟ)/ (Koyuki fan outrage!) Still, I can't complain much since I actually liked this episode. Artland's animation style for Happiness! is really starting to grow on to me, especially after watching the HD version of the first episode (The animation really shines~) Spoiler for Episode 2 highlights: Haruhi's expression when she finds out Jun is a guy. She can be so cute when flustered~ ^^ Ibuki speaks for the first time. I agree with Spuffy about the voicing, hearing her moe version in Re:lucks will make anyone melt in seconds. Though I really doubt they'll use it though, especially since the focus is all on Haruhi (no Ibuki character development ;_; ) Maybe Sumomo can do something about it... Sumomo and Haruhi meets for the first time? Sumomo calls Haruhi 'Hime-chan' which suggests some sort of childhood relationship between the two. Koyuki is as beautiful as always ^^ Apparently, she casted a magical barrier around the sakura tree to prevent others from entering. Yet, Yuma able to enter. Mystery... Tama-chan now plays the role of the apron. When you think about it, it may be a good idea not to have the other heroines stand out too much and take the spotlight away from Haruhi. A bit dissapointing nonetheless. The animation and athmosphere of the last scene left a strong impression, especially with Haruhi's last narration. "Kohinata-kun, I believe magic is to create happiness for others." ah~ good stuff indeed! （´∀｀）