[Anime] The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Haruhi is in limbo because of some disputes between the original author of the novels, the publisher of said novels, and of course probably the animations studio themselves got wrapped around it. They obviously cannot air or do anything about Season 2 untill the publisher/author allows them to.

They annouced Tonari no 801-chan because no way can they wait around forever, twirl their thumbs and HOPE the disputes end soon and they can air Haruhi 2. They gotta keep producing SOMETHING. I'm just surprised they didn't go for Little Busters next, since that is the next game Key created after Clannad.

I wonder how much animation for Haruhi 2 was done before the publishers and author started their dispute. I would hate to be one of the animators sitting there, wondering when their hard work is ever gonna air.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Looks to me like we finally have a response. And that means sitting through a few more weeks of Munto and Clannad ~AS~, but hey, it's nice to have some sort of confirmation.

Source: Haruhi Suzumiya TV Anime Reportedly to Relaunch in April (Updated) - Anime News Network

Of course, I'm going to hold back my enthusiasm in the event of production delays, but unless that happens, looks like we'll be having an excellent Spring 2009 season indeed.

EDIT: HARR!!! Rumor smashed!

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Ya'll some fags. Haruhi-chan and Churuya-san have been airing for a few weeks, but Kadokawa is constantly removing the episodes from Youtube after a week or so.

Thankfully these guys have been preserving them. Go watch!

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Gah! Have Shamisen stopped the Haruhi-chan subs or something? They released episode 14 qui~te a while ago...and nothing since.

But so far it rocks!

Spoiler:

The return of Asakura was hilarious! Being stuck in Yuki's apartment has never been so funny.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Tails

Thankfully these guys have been preserving them. Go watch!

Hooray!

..




::disappointed balloon::

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

q fails it

FELIPE NO

IT'S RIGHT THERE WHY ARE YOU ACTING LIKE ELIXIR

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Yeah really, way to quote a post from two months ago, buddy.

Anyway not sure about Shaimasen but we've been keeping the weekly Youtube links updated over at ADTRW. Haven't been crossposting them here since there seems to be no interest (insert comment about Animespot being dead here) and all. I could gladly do so if you'd like though.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Look it was just a reaction to the way it looks.

"luckily someone's been saving them!"
"oh whew!"

::page disappeared::

::kadokawa airstrike'd??::

don't be so defensive, bro


EDIT:
Why are you propping acer. I'm linking to the fixed site RIGHT THERE

There's nowhere I can't reach.

either way it wasn't funny so

How ya doing, buddy?

lol q i swear i didn't see that link in ur post earlier

i'm calling shenanigans

on u


also i like how tails is all yeah me and my brahs over at adtrw know what's what shaa

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

o hay season 2 is airing

cool beans i guess

kyoani is such a cocktease

How ya doing, buddy?

You mean Kadokawa. I don't think any company has treated their fans worse than they have. Nice boat youtube clip saying that it was a Haruhi-chan episode has got to take the cake. =)

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Yeah, great shit. Catching the live stream and the /a/ shitstorm that ensued was awesome.

I am just about ready to forgive KyoAni for everything bad they've ever done, including K-ON and Munto. I AM A HUGE TOOL BUT WHO CARES MORE HARUHI YEEEAHHHH

[12:05] <~Tails> Anonymous 05/21/09(Thu)12:02 No.21432662
[12:05] <~Tails> MY DICK IS SO HARD RIGHT NOW

FELIPE NO

So what is even the story behind this? Did the author finally make another book or give everybody the okay that was holding this shit back? I remember there being all this stupid red tape preventing this.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Hopefully this airing meanings they've all worked out something. Can't believe they just aired a new episode with practically zero buzz.

Coal Guys, who are doing the K-ON sub, has stated they will also do Haruhi, I like what they did with K-on so far, so I am gonna watch their subs.

Also, because this is broadcast in CHRONOLOGICAL order now, do not expect a new episode untill June 18th. The Mysterique Sign and the Lone Island Syndrome episodes are the next ones.

If you 'insert' this new episode before The Mysterique Sign, Kyon's opening line in The Mysterique Sign now makes sense, since he mentioned the Tanabata Festival and some crazy thing that happened that night...

Jam it back in, in the dark.

O yeah! Gonna go find me some subs!!

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Well, color me impressed. After all these years of waiting and still, the people behind it still managed to capture the essence of Haruhi really well. The magic is still there and needless to say, this makes for an excellent start.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Do my eyes deceive me? I was going over the new releases over at baka-updates and now see that a.f.k. have released their subs of episode 1 as well. Weren't they like, gone? Is this for real?! I guess there's just one way to find out.....better download this rightaway!

Oh, thanks Kairi, I had already downloaded CoalGuys and gg Fansubs' episode 1v2 a couple of days ago.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by hikarub

Do my eyes deceive me? I was going over the new releases over at baka-updates and now see that a.f.k. have released their subs of episode 1 as well. Weren't they like, gone? Is this for real?! I guess there's just one way to find out.....better download this rightaway!

Holy SHIT a.f.k is back!?

YESSS! I love Strato's translations, they are the best!

First Haruhi is finally back, now this?! I somehow feel like I should be checking outside for meteors or some big apocalypse.

EDIT: Just watched their subs, the translation is still excellant. The great thing about Strato is that not only is he good at the translation itself, but he also has better English comphrension then most other fansubs, and a moreextensive vocabulary. I find his work much better than the official Bandai DVD subs.

Seriously, which sounds better, time travellers, or "future men" from Bandai? There are times for literal translations, but this isn't one of them.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Kairi Li

EDIT: Just watched their subs, the translation is still excellant. The great thing about Strato is that not only is he good at the translation itself, but he also has better English comphrension then most other fansubs, and a moreextensive vocabulary. I find his work much better than the official Bandai DVD subs.

Seriously, which sounds better, time travellers, or "future men" from Bandai? There are times for literal translations, but this isn't one of them.

So he's the Ted Woolsey of fansubs then?

Also, I liked a.f.k's work, not sure why they has stopped, but I suppose there's one reason or another, glad to see them back in business; and sorry for asking, but can someone link me a spot for reliable torrents of the new season?
I'd prefer HDTV feeds but if its in 4:3 then no big deal.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

New episode aired! Endless Eight!

New Opening: Suzumiya Haruhi 2009 - Super Driver (New OP) | Random Curiosity

Since it just aired, subs are not out yet, I will be waiting for a.f.k 's subs.

In case people wanna see Season 1 and 2 in the right chronological order, this link would help. My husband and I are caught up chronologically for Endless Eight.

Novels timeline: Suzumiya Haruhi:Timeline - Baka-Tsuki

That list above also includes the anime exclusive episode "Someday in the Rain", since it was also written by the novel's author and has a place in the timeline.

EDIT: Actually, checking the spoilers, turns out Endless Eight is a 2 parter. I guess Sighs comes the week after next.

FELIPE NO

Downloading a.f.k.'s episode 2 right now, can't wait to see it!!!

Get it here:

a.f.k.'s Episode 2 - Suzumiya Haruhi Season 2

Always wanted to see how "Endless Eight" translates to anime. I wonder if we'll see the frog suit?


EDIT:

Well, not bad. It did turn out a little differently from what I remember when reading the light novel chapter...

Warning: differences in anime and light novel ahead. And probably spoilers to next week's episode too....

Spoiler:

...before Haruhi calls him the first time, Kyon actually was about to reach out and pull his cell phone towards him. He then wonders if a) someone installed cameras in his house and were watching him, and b) if he was suddenly psychic.

They skipped the riding the bicycle parts. I guess it wasn't really necessary to keep them, but I would've liked to have seen Kyon silently complain about how Koizumi gets to leisurely carry Mikuru while he has to slave to transport Haruhi and Yuki (though he suspects Yuki has probably somehow turned her full body weight to zero to help him). And with his luck he had to carry Haruhi and Yuki both to and from the pool.

They actually manage to get through the whole 2 weeks without any problems! In the novel they only get half-way before something happens and they (everyone except Haruhi) realize that something's seriously messed up. In the anime, it looks like we'll only see that event in next week's episode.

All throughout the activities, both Kyon and Koizumi get weird bouts of deja vu, or just strange feelings that something is amiss, but the thought disappears as quickly as it comes. Also, Kyon gets the feeling that Yuki is not acting like herself, or that she displays looks that only he notices.

No biggie really.

One thing I miss from the first season is the next episode previews. I guess they're not needed any more since there's no differing episode order, but Kyon's correcting Haruhi and hearing other characters talk was just plain funny.

And a.f.k.'s subs still rock!


Next episode:

Kyon: 15,498?!

heh, I can't wait...

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

The things you mention in the spoiler tag may be used in the following episode.

Spoiler:

This episode may be the very first time the 2 weeks occurred.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Yeah, I was kinda' thinking that as well....but then I started wondering how they would fit all that other stuff into just one more episode? Unless Endless Eight is actually a 3-parter?! Or maybe I'm just thinking too much and expecting a lot of crazy stuff getting packed in there...

Well, guess we gotta wait and see.

There's nowhere I can't reach.