The Q & A of Haruhi Suzumiya

[Magnificate]

"No dating within the Brigade" rule. Fanon or explicitly stated in canon? I can't recall.
Kyon's father. Was he ever mentioned?

[darksassin]

One question. Why did the entire class of 1-9 disappear completely in The Disappearance? Does that mean 1-9 didnt exist in the past or its full of supernatural person, ie. maybe the organisation or Yuki faction?

[ultimatemegax]

Originally Posted by Magnificate

"No dating within the Brigade" rule. Fanon or explicitly stated in canon? I can't recall.

In novel 6, Haruhi states the following "I must be blind as a bat! I can't believe I've actually recruited someone so dumb as to write such a stupid love letter into my brigade! Now that pisses me off! You're to resign immediately! Man, I feel so terrible, it's like sticking a bare foot into a shoe full of cockroaches!"

While it doesn't specifically say no dating within the bridage, it does seem to be that way considering the devotion that was in said letter.

Originally Posted by darksassin

One question. Why did the entire class of 1-9 disappear completely in The Disappearance? Does that mean 1-9 didnt exist in the past or its full of supernatural person, ie. maybe the organisation or Yuki faction?

Since the movie is not available to the rest of the world, I'm still placing this in spoilers to be o the safe side

Spoiler:

Class 1-9 is the "advanced" class that is further along academically and since Kouyouen has the highest acceptance rate into Universities in that area, it would be highly probable that they would choose to attend there instead of North High since the school is now co-ed. Kyon states in novel 8's story "Wandering Shadow" that "Class 1-9 was a class for those interested in the Science and Mathematics Field, so it was naturally comprised of sharp-witted know-it-alls who did nothing but study." As for how the school suddenly shrunk the exact size of a classroom, that would be Yuki's doing.

[edkedkedk]

Originally Posted by ultimatemegax

In novel 6, Haruhi states the following "I must be blind as a bat! I can't believe I've actually recruited someone so dumb as to write such a stupid love letter into my brigade! Now that pisses me off! You're to resign immediately! Man, I feel so terrible, it's like sticking a bare foot into a shoe full of cockroaches!"

While it doesn't specifically say no dating within the bridage, it does seem to be that way considering the devotion that was in said letter.

Or maybe it was just because she couldn't accept the idea of Kyon writing Yuki a love letter and not her

[AmyElizzabeth]

Originally Posted by edkedkedk

Or maybe it was just because she couldn't accept the idea of Kyon writing Yuki a love letter and not her

I don't know if you're joking or not, but that's actually what I thought...


Aaannnnnddddd I has question.
Were any of Haruhi and Kyon's classmates names ever mentioned? Besides Taniguchi, Kunikida and Sakanaka.

[Magnificate]

Originally Posted by AmyElizzabeth

Aaannnnnddddd I has question.
Were any of Haruhi and Kyon's classmates names ever mentioned? Besides Taniguchi, Kunikida and Sakanaka.

Yes. Asakura. Aside from that:

Spoiler for 4th Novel:

I snatched away the notebook that Kunikida took out. I first opened the page of Class 1-5 of the First year, and ran my finger against the list of girl names.
Saeki, Sakanaka, Suzuki, Seno...
Not a single name was between Suzuki and Seno.

My previous questions still stand:
1.Kyon's father. Was he ever mentioned?
2.

Why is it called "Brigade"? It should be "Spreading Excitement All Over the World with Suzumiya Haruhi Association", but since [...] "If that's the case, then let's call it a brigade!" And so the club name was now gloriously born.

What was the word used in place of "Association" in Japanese version?

[ultimatemegax]

Originally Posted by Magnificate

My previous questions still stand:
1.Kyon's father. Was he ever mentioned?
2.
What was the word used in place of "Association" in Japanese version?

Actually, in the first fanbook, there is a picture of all the members in 1-5. I cannot for the life of me find the translated version, but it is out there.

In novel 9, Kyon mentions the reason why his father gave him his name, but here is the exact quote:
"Can you tell me the reason for having such a royal and imposing name?"

And so I told her the reason, which my father told me when I asked him when I was still young, verbatim.

"Great."

Since I do not have a copy of the Japanese books, I cannot answer your second question. I can only offer my sincerest apologies.

[CrowKenobi]

Originally Posted by ultimatemegax

Actually, in the first fanbook, there is a picture of all the members in 1-5. I cannot for the life of me find the translated version, but it is out there.

Well, I'm sure it's in this forum somewhere...

Spoiler for somewhere...:

[ultimatemegax]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Well, I'm sure it's in this forum somewhere...

Spoiler for somewhere...:

Thank you very much for posting that. I spent about half an hour one day looking for that and twenty minutes tonight with no success. I'd been meaning to post a comparison in the general character thread with names and faces from the spoiler video.

[AmyElizzabeth]

I've been trying to analyze Haruhi's name for the hell of it, but I'm having trouble with her last name.
I'm under the impression that 'Suzu' means 'small bell', but I'm not too sure on what 'Miya' means.
Anyone know?

[Kogetsu Shirogane]

涼(suzu) = refreshing, nice and cool
宮(miya) = Shinto shrine, constellations, palace, princess

Haruhi is written out in kana, so it's hard to say what it's supposed to mean, if anything.

[AmyElizzabeth]

Originally Posted by Kogetsu Shirogane

涼(suzu) = refreshing, nice and cool
宮(miya) = Shinto shrine, constellations, palace, princess

Haruhi is written out in kana, so it's hard to say what it's supposed to mean, if anything.

All I know is Haru means spring
I kinda fail.

[mammothb]

well the chinese translation did this to the katakana.
春 haru
日 hi

[ultimatemegax]

Originally Posted by AmyElizzabeth

I've been trying to analyze Haruhi's name for the hell of it, but I'm having trouble with her last name.
I'm under the impression that 'Suzu' means 'small bell', but I'm not too sure on what 'Miya' means.
Anyone know?

Originally Posted by Kogetsu Shirogane

涼(suzu) = refreshing, nice and cool
宮(miya) = Shinto shrine, constellations, palace, princess

Haruhi is written out in kana, so it's hard to say what it's supposed to mean, if anything.

There's a few combination that fit the words in kana though. Amy is right that 春 (haru) is springtime, but the same kana form はる, which Rikaichan gives as "to stretch or strain." Also ル gives a meaning of exile with a kanji character I cannot find currenty. The kana は can be used to contrast, which fits that Haruhi is different that most people. Finally ヒ could be sunshine or day. The person above me used the kanji for spring and day, so it could refer to the time where she and Kyon met. Then again, maybe it's not meant to mean anything like you said.

[AmyElizzabeth]

Originally Posted by ultimatemegax

There's a few combination that fit the words in kana though. Amy is right that 春 (haru) is springtime, but the same kana form はる, which Rikaichan gives as "to stretch or strain." Also ル gives a meaning of exile with a kanji character I cannot find currenty. The kana は can be used to contrast, which fits that Haruhi is different that most people. Finally ヒ could be sunshine or day. The person above me used the kanji for spring and day, so it could refer to the time where she and Kyon met. Then again, maybe it's not meant to mean anything like you said.

Hm...You're good
Thanks.

[Krueger]

I just noticed the names of the brigade members could perhaps have a meaning?

Itsuki - Sounds a bit like "moon"?
Asahina - Something with "morning" or "sunshine"?

Because their respective organizations don't "like" each others opinion of what Haruhi "is"...
Am I totaly wrong here? Sorry if that's the case, 'cause I don't understand japanese.... just a few words and no kanji at all....

[Kogetsu Shirogane]

Itsuki is written as itsu-ki. The similarity to the word for moon is a coincidence.

[Iaevuous]

Originally Posted by Krueger

I just noticed the names of the brigade members could perhaps have a meaning?

Itsuki - Sounds a bit like "moon"?
Asahina - Something with "morning" or "sunshine"?

I don't know about any meanings in "Itsuki Koizumi", but I'm told that "Mikuru" may be derived from an alternate reading of the kanji in mirai (未來, future).

"Asahina" does contain the kanji for "morning".

[bhl88]

I think it's Miku not Mirai

[AmyElizzabeth]

Question...
In the manga, Alt!Haruhi's skirt was, like, red checked or something...
But in fanarts and the movie, It's just black (which I like more)
Why is this?
Just diffrent styles?