The Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

[HA1L ILPALLAZZO]

I would buy the DVD's as well it would be a complete set then wouldn't it

[exckilla]

I would buy the series, but I mustadmit that endless eight stuff seemed a waste of time

[ElricJC]

I would buy the DVD's as well it would be a complete set then wouldn't it

Does it matter if it's a complete set when the second season stinks so bad? I never got the whole lust for "completing" an entire series when it basically died halfway through. I only buy things if I like them, not just to fill a gap that could be filled by something better.

[Lord Il]

Only my opinion.

Endless Eight was one of the worst disasters I can recall happening to an anime series in recent memory.

And from a marketing standpoint, my god, what was Kyoto Animation thinking?? Surely they considered the negative implications of doing something like this? O_o With close to nine identical episodes making for a long and monotonous mess, this could rival Amy Winehouse's self-destructive music career. (Sorry, I can't compare it to anything else atm.  )

Comparing with the first season, I'm thinking season 2 is going to be a hard sell when it hits store shelves in Japan. And when it becomes licensed for release here, you know that Bandai Entertainment is going to be nervous and will need to be creative on how they market it (Limited editions including good quality gashapon figures, decals, t-shirts, and other swag might do the trick if they're lucky).

I'm going to see how the rest of season 2 plays out, but I'm already more than disappointed. Have to wonder if Endless Eight has damaged season 2 beyond repair.


Also..



 

[HA1L ILPALLAZZO]

O_O HOLY F***ING SH*T THAT SCARED ME Don't do that 

[Dechan]

Sighs(current one) isn't so bad, explains how they make the movie(and why the cat can talk etc.) but I seriously would've preferred Disapearance. Guess you won't get what you want with this lot.

At least it gives some hope for the DVDs(I mean Endless Eight repeats will have either a disc of it's own or be completely left out) I guess.

[Lan]

Episode 1 of The Sigh aired this week! I guess KyoAni are going to make the rest of the series be about the SOS brigade making the short film. Thats ok by me. I always wanted to see the 'behinds the scenes footage' if you like.

and why the cat can talk etc.

They didnt explain that in this episode, but im hoping they do either next week or the week after.

[Dechan]

Well Sighs is an entire book to itself, so it should be 4-5 episodes long. Although it could be "crushed" for the sake of all them goddamn Endless Eights.

[Randamo]

i loved reading that chapter. It had one of the powerful moments in the series for me, when i think 'this book is so great'.
Spoiler: It was when Haruhi remarked during the day that she wished the pigeons in the scene were white (a reference to a director, i think it was wantanabe soichiro? Correct me if im wrong)and Koizumi decides to take Kyon on one of those nighttime car rides (like Akio Ohtori) where he talks on and on about something profound(Koizumi is the only guy i ever got annoyed at for talking and thinking too much. I generally encourage thinking among teenagers), and he takes Kyon back to the set and finds the pigeon are now white. It had a real impact when i read that.

[Lord Il]

O_O HOLY F***ING SH*T THAT SCARED ME Don't do that 

Bwahahaha...!
Posting unflattering Haruhi pics in protest of the (so far) crappy quality of season 2 makes me feel just a wee bit better. What can I say?

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Decided to watch episode 10 today. It felt kind of dragged-on but interesting to see how that short film came to be which they made. Haruhi has mad negotiation skillz when it came to getting a camera and props!

Also I thought Haruhi's hot tea idea was just downright, effed-up evil. 

[Lord Il]

[Pamplemousse]

That is so adorably trippy. Love it!

[Lan]

Haruhi is a right bitch in these episodes. What is it about this series and the uninteresting characters (kyon), pointless characters (whatshisface who i cant be bothered to remember his name), annoying characters (Haruhi) and the fact nothing world shakingly epic happens. thats all im watching this series for after all. oh i forgot the dullard characters (everyone else apart from Mikuru and Nagato at times)

oh well, im sure it will get good at some point. *speaks spongebob narrator voice* "50 years latair"

[Lord Il]

That is so adorably trippy. Love it!

As you can probably tell, my disgust for season 2 still lingers like the afterbite of a deer fly.


And poor Yuki has resorted to binge drinking.... *tsk-tsk*
Look what you've done, Kadokawa/Kyo-Ani..
You really did it. You blew it all up!

[Lan]

This list is the correct episode order. The best way to think of it is that series 1 and 2 merged into one. I hope the DVD sets at least state this episode order. They may not, so that's why this list is important.

01) The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya I
02) The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya II
03) The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya III
04) The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya IV
05) The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya V
06) The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya VI
07) The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya
08) Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody
09) Mysterique Sign
10) Remote Island Syndrome (Part 1)
11) Remote Island Syndrome (Part 2)
12) Endless Eight (Part 1)
13) Endless Eight (Part 2)
14) Endless Eight (Part 3)
15) Endless Eight (Part 4)
16) Endless Eight (Part 5)
17) Endless Eight (Part 6)
18) Endless Eight (Part 7)
19) Endless Eight (Part 8)
20) The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya I
21) The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya II
22) The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya III
24) The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya IV
25) The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya V
25) Mikuru Asahina's Adventure
26) Live Alive
27) The Day Of Sagittarius
28) Someday In The Rain
29) The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (movie)