The Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

[Lord Il]

So where's the first place you're gonna wear the armband to?

That's a very good question.

Wearing it at Anime North next year would be a given. But that's long ways off.

I suppose... hmmm... If I were to wear it to work this Monday morning and bellow out, "I have no interest in ordinary humans. If there are any aliens, time travelers, sliders, or ESPers here...... come join me. That is all!", do you think it might get me fired on the spot?  :icon_lol:


When I pick up my copy of vol. 2 tomorrow I'll be sure to get my pre-order made for vol. 3.. I've heard there's going to be a custom pillow case included with it. heh.. Hopefully it's nothing too dorky.

@Foggle: That site really does carry a lot of titles. Makes me wonder if they experienced any trouble obtaining copies as well.

[Foggle]

@Foggle: That site really does carry a lot of titles. Makes me wonder if they experienced any trouble obtaining copies as well.

I got most of the Excel Saga manga volumes there, since my local comic shop doesn't carry any of the ones before volume 12.

[Soske]

Worldwide Haruhi-ism

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8dL7zB3I0

[Lord Il]

Worldwide Haruhi-ism

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8dL7zB3I0

Awesome.

And when you think about it, just a mere 14 episode anime series did it all.

The unbridled power of anime.

[Lord Il]

Picked up my copy of the vol.3 limited edition today.

So... wow.... what to do with the included pillowcase. O.o
hmm... I may just hang it on the wall as a mini wall scroll. Not sure yet.

[Foggle]

So... wow.... what to do with the included pillowcase. O.o

Put it on your pillow?

[Lord Il]

^That would seem the logical thing to do, wouldn't it?

But no, I'd feel too weirded-out to use it. It is cute though. It features Nagato, Suzumiya, and Asahina.

[Foggle]

I've never actually seen this show, but I want to.  I've heard the episodes were shown out of order or something (like what happened with Firefly), so I have a question:

What order should I watch the episodes in?

Also, which is better, the dub or the subbed version?  I normally prefer dubs, just to let you know.

Thank you.

[Lord Il]

Personally, I've never first watched the series out of order as they aired it in Japan. Watching it out of order will feel similar to something like the way Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni was made (if you've seen it); Basically a lot will be in different story arcs in which you'll tie everything together later on.

Only my opinion, but I'd say to watch it in order. For continuity's sake.

If you do prefer dubs then give this a shot. For the most part, I'd say they did a reasonably good job on this one.
Crispin Freeman still continues to bug me as the voice of Kyon... but heck, could've been a far worse choice made.

[Foggle]

Are the episodes in the correct order on the DVDs?

[Lord Il]

In chronological order, yep.

If you decide on getting the limited editions, they'll include an extra disc with the original TV broadcast order (subbed only).


'ere's my pillow case included in vol.3. Maybe you'll know why I'm reluctant to use it. :icon_lol:

[Foggle]

Yep, I do now.

[Soske]

Actually, I think watching the show in aired order the first time is better (better ending that way).

[Foggle]

I'll give it a go both ways as to get the full effect, then.

[ElricJC]

I just recently heard that, in the grand tradition of the Japanese porn industry, that a live action porno called "Suzumiya Hahiru no yuuutsu" has been made.  Google it and you'll see some of the commentary made by fans.  Christ, and apparently the company that made this also made one called Faith/Stay Night (yup, a porn parody of Fate/Stay Night as well).

So to those who made this film a possibility, I give them this