The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Episode 13 Discussion / Poll [2009 added ep. 3]

[GuidoHunter_Toki]

While I think its an interesting way to approach this story arc and I did enjoy the episode, I find it a little excessive to be making this a three parter.

[Arrnea]

Originally Posted by Peanutbutter003

I thought I did hear her say fifteen thousand something...

And that's a very strong hint for things to come.

Well, given that there is one more loop, and that this episode ended about 10-15 minutes before that allotted time, it's fairly easy to guess that there will be only one more Endless Eight episode.
Of course, it will be titled 'Endless Eight' again, with the katakana arrayed in some random fashion when the episode title is displayed.

[Game8910]

i dont know about you guys, but this episode was just fantastic....I dont often give 10/10 for episode scores but this one deserves it

[Peanutbutter]

Good things I have for this episode:

Spoiler:

i) Haruhi fanservice - I'm always more of a top-guy rather than a bottoms-guy, this is my cup of tea.

ii) The Kyon/Koizumi deja-vus. Damn, they were done so well, it freaked me out.

iii) The whole new animation/camera angles/different costumes. I was expecting some minor subtle differences but hey, this shows they have the budget for new things.

iv) The entire "park" scene. Once again, it freaked me out. Possibly the only Haruhi episode to do that.

v) The dramatic "cafe scene. Along with the SOS-dan members "we're defeated" behaviour. I'm speechless.

Well-done Kyoani.

[relentlessflame]

Can't resist one more good 2ch-ism to pass on regarding this episode, with some good bishoujo-game humour (don't know if it'll translate well):

Spoiler:

>BADENDというよりはNORMALENDかな
NEVERENDだろ

Rough translation:
- Rather than a "bad end", I guess it's more of a "normal end"?
- More like a "never end".

Gotta keep a good sense of humour.

[quigonkenny]

Mikuru in the park scene was every bit as epic as I expected from the novel:

*sob* blah blah kinsoku jikou blah blah *sob* kinsoku jikou blah blah *sob* blah blah kinsoku jikou *sob* *sob* blah blah kinsoku jikou blah blah *sob* kinsoku jikou...

LOL...

[Arrnea]

Originally Posted by relentlessflame

Can't resist one more good 2ch-ism to pass on regarding this episode, with some good bishoujo-game humour (don't know if it'll translate well):

Spoiler:

>BADENDというよりはNORMALENDかな
NEVERENDだろ

Rough translation:
- Rather than a "bad end", I guess it's more of a "normal end"?
- More like a "never end".

Gotta keep a good sense of humour.

Haha, I love it. Go 2ch!

Originally Posted by quigonkenny

Mikuru in the park scene was every bit as epic as I expected from the novel:

*sob* blah blah kinsoku jikou blah blah *sob* kinsoku jikou blah blah *sob* blah blah kinsoku jikou *sob* *sob* blah blah kinsoku jikou blah blah *sob* kinsoku jikou...

LOL...

Yes, that was epic indeed. I was looking forward to that 'censorship'.

Also, it was a little difficult to tell from here, but did the animation quality look better than the other S2 episodes to any of you?

[baltakatei]

Originally Posted by Solachinx

So, how'd it end? I'm not lucky enough to see a raw and I heard it's depressing.

Spoiler for Endless Eight - Attempt #15498:

Haruhi: Never mind. We've done enough this summer. We've been to all sorts of places, worn yukata, and caught a good share of cicadas.
Kyon: ...


Haruhi: As for today, it ends now. Leave tomorrow free; it doesn't matter if you want to stay at home and rest. Let us meet in the clubroom in two days.
Kyon: ...


We couldn't let Haruhi go home like this. There had to be a conclusion for once. If not, then the two week span discovered by Koizumi and guaranteed by Nagato would get to its fifteen thousand four hundred and ninety-ninth round.

But, what to do?

Haruhi's form receded from me in slow motion.

This garbled feeling of "where have I seen this?" returned. This wave today came with spells of dizziness that were of an unimaginable magnitude compared to the last few times. It was a sense of déjà vu unlike any other. I knew what this was because I had lived through it thousands of times. August the thirtieth. One day left.




Stall for time and shout at Haruhi?: (Y/N): N

Endless Eight - Attempt #15498
Result: BAD END.

[Solachinx]

Originally Posted by baltakatei

Spoiler for Endless Eight - Attempt #15497:

Haruhi: Never mind. We've done enough this summer. We've been to all sorts of places, worn yukata, and caught a good share of cicadas.
Kyon: ...


Haruhi: As for today, it ends now. Leave tomorrow free; it doesn't matter if you want to stay at home and rest. Let us meet in the clubroom in two days.
Kyon: ...


We couldn't let Haruhi go home like this. There had to be a conclusion for once. If not, then the two week span discovered by Koizumi and guaranteed by Nagato would get to its fifteen thousand four hundred and ninety-eighth round.

But, what to do?

Haruhi's form receded from me in slow motion.

This garbled feeling of "where have I seen this?" returned. This wave today came with spells of dizziness that were of an unimaginable magnitude compared to the last few times. It was a sense of déjà vu unlike any other. I knew what this was because I had lived through it thousands of times. August the thirtieth. One day left.




Stall for time and shout at Haruhi?: (Y/N): N

Endless Eight - Attempt #15497
Result: BAD END.

That's epic! Can't wait for subs.

[Arrnea]

Originally Posted by baltakatei

Spoiler for Endless Eight - Attempt #15497:

Haruhi: Never mind. We've done enough this summer. We've been to all sorts of places, worn yukata, and caught a good share of cicadas.
Kyon: ...


Haruhi: As for today, it ends now. Leave tomorrow free; it doesn't matter if you want to stay at home and rest. Let us meet in the clubroom in two days.
Kyon: ...


We couldn't let Haruhi go home like this. There had to be a conclusion for once. If not, then the two week span discovered by Koizumi and guaranteed by Nagato would get to its fifteen thousand four hundred and ninety-eighth round.

But, what to do?

Haruhi's form receded from me in slow motion.

This garbled feeling of "where have I seen this?" returned. This wave today came with spells of dizziness that were of an unimaginable magnitude compared to the last few times. It was a sense of déjà vu unlike any other. I knew what this was because I had lived through it thousands of times. August the thirtieth. One day left.




Stall for time and shout at Haruhi?: (Y/N): N

Endless Eight - Attempt #15497
Result: BAD END.

Holy crap! Nice one, baltakatei!

[Jiggy]

I haven't watched the episode to know about execution, but from reading through here and clicking every spoiler tag (already read the novel anyway) I think I'm happy they're handling it the way they are. It's not something I would have wanted, asked for, or predicted beforehand, but now knowing that they decided to go through with it, I love the pure idea.

I hope it goes well.

[typhonsentra]

I'm surprised I can't find this online. It usually is available within minutes of ending.

[topboy]

Disappointed for some reason. RAW from sos-dan out faster than last week but i will wait for [a.f.k]

I was translated Endless eight to my native language for first half (from novel) it fit with first episode but for second half take more than 1 episode, this make me disappoint.

I will come back rate this episode after i watched it but for sure it would "not" be 10/10.

[Tyabann]

Okay, this is cool while it's lasting but if they do this AGAIN they're going to lose all credibility.

[Game8910]

i dont really mind actually

1st ep - never end
2nd ep - bad end
3rd ep - good end

[Toonleap]

My usual 2-cents

Spoiler for Endless Spoiler:

http://www.cartoonleap.com/2009/06/2...ght-continues/

Thank goodness Kyoani didnt recycled any animation frames as this was...you know...

[baltakatei]

I just relistened to Nagato's explanation. She distinctly says 15,498 in japanese. What we just watched was actually attempt number 15,498, not 15,497.

We're outside of canon it seems.

Curioser and curioser...

[ReneeBurossamu]

WHAT? ANOTHER EPISODE ON THIS?
I'm enraged. We could've started "The Sighs" by next week already.

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by baltakatei

I just relistened to Nagato's explanation. She distinctly says 15,498 in japanese. What we just watched was actually attempt number 15,498, not 15,497.

We're outside of canon it seems.

Curioser and curioser...

Wow.

Okay, nevermind, the whole season is gonna be Endless Eight now.

I give up, I'm done, that's it, I quit, fuck it.

[Ottocycle]

I think I see the rationale for a three-parter(or more) with regards to this story. These days, we see lots of two-parter-story arcs in anime. And since the goal of the show was to make it ''Endless", the producers will certainly endeavour to make us, the audience who are so used to two-parters feel the same. If a certain number of episodes are enough to make us feel the uneasiness(and boredom, for Nagato) that Kyon and the rest feels, it will definitely be enough for their aims. The problem is figuring out that number, and my answer is 3.

Well, save those who watch primetime shounen series, that is.