The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Postby **Linksquest** » Thu May 18, 2006 12:11 pm

Joshua Christopher wrote:If you say that, you can technically argue that if one character throws a punch at another, it's still just as bad as gallons of blood.

NO... that's not what I was saying at all. I said, when compared to something worse, of course it seems better because it IS less severe. It's not JUST AS BAD, but that doesn't make it good.

Mr. SmartyPants wrote:Nevertheless. you make it sound worse than it really is.

Like I said before, I am more sensitive to fanservice because I haven't come across much of it in my anime watching history. You, who have come across more of it, are less sensitive to it, as are other anime watchers.

Joshua Christopher wrote:Within the context of TMoHS, I think it is necessary to advance at least the characters, to be honest.

If fanservice ever becomes necessary to a plot... then that plot shouldn't exist in the first place. I don't think it's necessary in TMoHS

Postby **Mangafanatic** » Thu May 18, 2006 12:40 pm

Again, guys, how much fan service a person watches in ENTIRELY upto them and the Holy Spirit. Some people who have certain recurring struggles with sexual temptations may need to stay away from even the most minimal fanservice, while other people have less of a struggle with sins of this nature might be able to watch an anime with more fan service without being tempted to sin. The line which defines too much fan service is not one which is set in concrete, nor is it a relative line which is drawn based on the level of fanservice in other shows. It is draw by each individual after careful examination of their own spirit. To say that anyone is over reacting to fan service is to question the Spirit of God's conviction in their lives. As the old adage says "Different strokes for different folks."

With that said, Gents, I think this subject has probably gone far enough. All future discussion of the appropriateness or inappropriateness of Ms. Suzumiya can be taken to PM. Any discussion of the plot or any other related chit-chat may now continue.

Postby **Radical Dreamer** » Thu May 18, 2006 12:44 pm

Either way you throw it, you've got to remember that some people are offended more easily than others, or are offended by different things. If Linksquest doesn't want to watch Haruhi because he's offended by the fanservice, then don't try to tell him he's wrong for not watching it. It's just a show, after all, it's not like his watching this show will dramatically affect any of your lives. If he doesn't want to watch it, fine, that's his choice, just like it's your choices to watch it. I vote we just drop the subject, anyhow...I think the issue of Haruhi and fanservice has already been discussed, anyways (by most of the same members, I might add).

Anyways, I've still got to get the time to watch this show. XD I may torrent some eps once I clear away some of my older Utawarerumono episodes.

EDIT: Whoops, sorry, I must have posted this message while Osaka was posting hers. :sweat:

Disregard it if it's considered further discussion.

Postby **LorentzForce** » Fri May 19, 2006 4:47 am

One thing for sure, the ending theme's dance routine is mesmerizing.

Postby **Mangafanatic** » Fri May 19, 2006 9:23 am

LorentzForce wrote:One thing for sure, the ending theme's dance routine is mesmerizing.

Oh, true dat! I've never watched another show in which I felt so compelled to watch the end theme. I wish I could dance like that. XD

Postby **TriezGamer** » Fri May 19, 2006 10:16 am

Mangafanatic wrote:Oh, true dat! I've never watched another show in which I felt so compelled to watch the end theme. I wish I could dance like that. XD

@_@ Can't stop watching ... hehehe

Postby **Linksquest** » Fri May 19, 2006 10:18 am

LorentzForce wrote:One thing for sure, the ending theme's dance routine is mesmerizing.

I think it's hilarious that the guys are doing the choreography as well. Their expressions are priceless! :lol:

Postby **mitsuki lover** » Sat May 20, 2006 11:59 am

Is it avaible on DVD?

Postby **Linksquest** » Sat May 20, 2006 12:02 pm

mitsuki lover wrote:Is it avaible on DVD?

I think it's just now coming out in Japan... so... I don't believe so... <_<

Postby **mitsuki lover** » Sun May 21, 2006 1:25 pm

Ok,so will have to put that on the list of things to look into when it becomes avaible.

Postby **Linksquest** » Fri May 26, 2006 7:17 pm

I watched eps. 4-8 today and I must say events that have unfolded have made this series far more interesting!

Postby **Yahshua** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:35 am

Eh watched all the way to episode 12 still confusing as ever.

Postby **mitsuki lover** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:04 pm

Will this ever be licensed in North America?

Postby **Ingemar** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:11 pm

I WILL NOT SUCCUMB TO HARUHIISM!

....Yet.

Postby **Yahshua** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:41 pm

Eh I don't know this anime eh well after viewing about 13 episodes I don't know I still confusing as ever.

Postby **Linksquest** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:40 am

mitsuki lover wrote:Will this ever be licensed in North America?

Probably.. eventually <_<

Yahshua wrote:Eh I don't know this anime eh well after viewing about 13 episodes I don't know I still confusing as ever.

Well... they DO skip around a lot which can get confusing. I think I know what May be going on though... the main plot is what keeps me watching... the fan service grosses me out still though

Postby **Yahshua** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:51 am

Why yes the story is not in a fashion where the beginning is the beginning and the ending isn't the ending.

Postby **mitsuki lover** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:19 pm

I can see this becoming the next big anime whenever it gets licensed,hopefully not by 4kids.

Postby **Radical Dreamer** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:38 pm

Well, I haven't actually taken the time to sit down and watch this anime yet, but I must say, I found the ending video on youtube, and I am mesmerized by that dance. XD I think that, even after I start watching it, that'll stay my favorite part. :lol:

It's just so cool lookin'! XD

Postby **mitsuki lover** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:16 pm

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya seems to have already picked up a large fan following in NA.

Postby **Kumagoro** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 3:59 pm

Well, I haven't actually taken the time to sit down and watch this anime yet, but I must say, I found the ending video on youtube, and I am mesmerized by that dance. XD I think that, even after I start watching it, that'll stay my favorite part. It's just so cool lookin'! XD

There's all kinds of Haruhi dances on youtube. I've seen ones with hand-made cartoons, clay catpeople figures, Gundam action figures, Japanese boys who think they're FBI agents, cosplayers of all sorts, and male playboy bunnies. Oh, and this really cute Harehareyukai Girl's High AMV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvvjpex96V0

(I like the girl playing air guitar!)

Postby **mitsuki lover** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 4:20 pm

Did you know that someone did a mock up of Rolling Stone featuring each of the girls from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya playing her instrument on the cover?
I saw it when I was at the Abh Nation forum today.Pretty cool.

Postby **Linksquest** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:14 pm

mitsuki lover wrote:Did you know that someone did a mock up of Rolling Stone featuring each of the girls from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya playing her instrument on the cover?
I saw it when I was at the Abh Nation forum today.Pretty cool.

That part of the series was really good... the music was incredible!

Well I finished the series today... I'll be the first to admit I was wrong... It really was only 14 eps. long. :sweat:

A very interesting anime to say the least. A little too fanservicey still, but it makes you think.

Postby **Denimcat** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:28 pm

I watched the first episode on youtube yesterday.

First 1.5 minutes: "Mikuru fails at singing."
Next 19.5 minutes: "........The freck?"
Last 2 minutes: "Ohhhh."

I'll keep watching, but I can't say I'm impressed.

Postby **Kumagoro** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 6:51 pm

I just finished episode eleven. It doesn't live up to all the hype and buzz (what does, really?) but it's enjoyable. I especially liked the fight in episode ten; the animation was amazing!

Postby **mitsuki lover** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:55 pm

One of the characters in ep.12 also is played by the same seiyuu who plays
Chika Koizumi in Today In Class 5-2.

Postby **Linksquest** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:04 pm

mitsuki lover wrote:One of the characters in ep.12 also is played by the same seiyuu who plays
Chika Koizumi in Today In Class 5-2.

Whoa! Cameo much?! hehe

Postby **mitsuki lover** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:39 pm

Check out the cast list for Today In Class 5-2 at ANN.

Postby **Sephiroth** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 2:16 pm

i was bored and decided to give haruhi a watch since theres alot of ppl talking about it right now. Its interesting, weird & kinda crazy, i'm enjoying it quite a bit, i didn't feel the fanservice was that bad, so far i'm just over halfway through the series. i liked the whole island trip episodes, and i'm wondering what other zaniness is gonna be going on before i finish teh series.

Postby **Mangafanatic** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:31 pm

Just a random fun fact for all the other Honey and Clover fans who are also fans of this show-- did anybody realize that Kyon's seiyuu is also Mayama fromm H&C? I didn't figure it out until later when I read it in an article. I couldn't believe I didn't make such an obvious connection. Personally, I think Kyon's narration in this show made it what it was, so, mad props to the Seiyuu.

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