Sepia-chan 495 July 18, 2012 Share July 18, 2012 I watched 5 episodes in one sitting, and I can officially say it's one of my favorite animes. It's about a teenager named Kyon who meets a girl at his school named Haruhi, the title character. For the first few episodes, it's just slice of life hijinks with the SOS Brigade, the club Haruhi made, then part 4 of the first episode arch comes along. Then shit gets real. If you're planning on watching this anime, I'd recommend looking at a chronological episode list, since they were aired out of chronological order. All the episodes can be streamed on CrunchyRoll for free. So, what is you guy's opinions on this show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,284 July 18, 2012 Share July 18, 2012 (edited) Just wait until you get into the surprise twist. DO not look at this picture unless you have seen the series completely. Edited July 18, 2012 by Crona The Critic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abaddon 95 July 18, 2012 Share July 18, 2012 (edited) I'll have to check the show out, is crunchyroll any good I've heard of it but never tried it out . I'm trying to get back into anime again (haven't watched it since college 5+ years ago) so that I can get lost in new worlds that are better than this one. (on a seperate note does anyone know of a good site for reading manga online?) Edited July 18, 2012 by Abaddon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia-chan 495 July 18, 2012 Author Share July 18, 2012 I'll have to check the show out, is crunchyroll any good I've heard of it but never tried it out . I'm trying to get back into anime again (haven't watched it since college 5+ years ago) so that I can get lost in new worlds that are better than this one. (on a seperate note does anyone know of a good site for reading manga online?) Crunchy Roll is very good for anime watching. You're tempting me, Crona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuteycindyhoney 13,284 July 18, 2012 Share July 18, 2012 I watched 5 episodes in one sitting, and I can officially say it's one of my favorite animes. It's about a teenager named Kyon who meets a girl at his school named Haruhi, the title character. For the first few episodes, it's just slice of life hijinks with the SOS Brigade, the club Haruhi made, then part 4 of the first episode arch comes along. Then shit gets real. If you're planning on watching this anime, I'd recommend looking at a chronological episode list, since they were aired out of chronological order. All the episodes can be streamed on CrunchyRoll for free. So, what is you guy's opinions on this show? Technically, they weren't aired out of chronological order. When they decided to make a second season, they went back and made more episodes to fit into the first season structure too. I never heard of an animation studio doing that before! This is related. It's one of my very favorite AMVs! Some would tell you it's also my theme song! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYqJSBQKkIw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neikos 968 July 18, 2012 Share July 18, 2012 I got the manga, but I also watched all the eps available I think it was last summer or the one before that. The novel is also genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia-chan 495 July 18, 2012 Author Share July 18, 2012 Just watched the final episode of the Melancholy episode arch. Honestly, they could've left the series at that and it would still be my favorite anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrFrog 926 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 Once I got into the Endless Eight, that's were things start to get interesting to say the least. It's just that you really need to be dedicated to get through that point in the series. The pay-off, however? so totally worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostwanderer 366 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 Man i love this anime, i recomend you read the novels aswell, the're very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Awesome One 1,314 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 On another forum I am a member of, one of the admins is batshit crazy about this show. Every day I come on that forum, I see at least one Haruhi related picture or quote. I haven't watched it but I'll take that admin's word that this is a good anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteshade 1,426 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 Once I got into the Endless Eight, that's were things start to get interesting to say the least. It's just that you really need to be dedicated to get through that point in the series. The pay-off, however? so totally worth it. I'll be honest, at the third episode I started skipping scenes, so I ran each one (excluding the final) for only about 3 minutes total each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrooveBroove 680 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 Looks like i'll be needing to take a gander at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyvangelist 732 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 Personally, I'm a Kyonist, but Haruhi is awesome -- if a bit psychotic. Kyonists theorize that it's actually Kyon who is the one with godlike powers, but he expresses them through Haruhi. There are actually several hints in both the novels and the anime that support this notion, though nothing conclusive -- as one would expect from this excellent series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discordian 6,013 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 I've only seen the first season so far. I love it. I've heard of those eight episodes in the second season though and Imma watch it eventually. When I watch anime I usually watch in places like animefreak or watchcartoonsonline and such though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky 3 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 (edited) For anyone that hasn't seen the series and is at least remotely interested in it, I highly recommend checking it out. It remains one of my favorites, to the tune of having spent over $200 on getting the special edition releases of each DVD as it came out. You don't even want to know how many Haruhi & cast figures we have between my wife and I. For example, we've got a full set of the figmas that I'll arrange as dioramas going across the fireplace mantle - the current lineup features such highlights as elk-headed Kyon terrorizing Mikuru, and Tsuruya gleefully giving a too-cheerful Itsuki a Thousand Years of Pain. Yeah... we're a bit weird. Edited July 19, 2012 by Spooky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discordian 6,013 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 For anyone that hasn't seen the series and is at least remotely interested in it, I highly recommend checking it out. It remains one of my favorites, to the tune of having spent over $200 on getting the special edition releases of each DVD as it came out. You don't even want to know how many Haruhi & cast figures we have between my wife and I. For example, we've got a full set of the figmas that I'll arrange as dioramas going across the fireplace mantle - the current lineup features such highlights as elk-headed Kyon terrorizing Mikuru, and Tsuruya gleefully giving a too-cheerful Itsuki a Thousand Years of Pain. Yeah... we're a bit weird. I have the special edition of the first volume but it was entirely by accident. I thought it was a box set for the whole first season and then when I got home and opened it up it was just one. I spent like 20-30 bucks on it I think. Oh well, I kept it and I have no regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankveld 4,946 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 I actually really disliked this anime :/ I found is really boring and painful to watch. ~ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUINJALE 120 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is one of the only anime shows that I have dropped. I couldn't make it through the first season. From what I'm seeing, I may need to try watching it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky 3 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is one of the only anime shows that I have dropped. I couldn't make it through the first season. From what I'm seeing, I may need to try watching it again. It really depends on why you dropped the show - what didn't you like about it? Knowing that would help in making a recommendation of something you might enjoy more. Even though I love the show, I will admit that it just isn't for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyvangelist 732 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 I couldn't make it through the first season. If you think that was hard, try making it through "Endless 8" in the second season. But I wouldn't want that to discourage you from completing the first season, because it's truly an excellent series, and a high point of the art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUINJALE 120 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 It really depends on why you dropped the show - what didn't you like about it? Knowing that would help in making a recommendation of something you might enjoy more. Even though I love the show, I will admit that it just isn't for everyone. It was a mix of things. The characters were unlikable, the fight scenes were unnecessary and boring, the music was annoying, and the art style was generally off-putting. I guess it's not the kind of show for me, since I'm usually more invested in a series with a lot of world building, but I really think it could have been made better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky 3 July 19, 2012 Share July 19, 2012 It was a mix of things. The characters were unlikable, the fight scenes were unnecessary and boring, the music was annoying, and the art style was generally off-putting. I guess it's not the kind of show for me, since I'm usually more invested in a series with a lot of world building, but I really think it could have been made better. It sounds like you had enough problems with it that I wouldn't recommend trying to pick it back up. If you're looking for something that's got more emphasis on building out a more involved story with something that is very different in tone and style than Haruhi, perhaps try checking out Durarara or Baccano? That's the first recommendation that comes to mind for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundermiffly 27 July 20, 2012 Share July 20, 2012 Oh my God...I used to LOVE this show. I actually had the dance memorized at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolius rpi 117 July 20, 2012 Share July 20, 2012 This show effectively got me into anime. So yeah, Id say its good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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