New and current FS anime Topic

[Wild_Cat]

Yeah, I have no idea either. My work schedule was hectic for most of '06, though, this could be the explanation.

Anyway, thanks for the links, Tobal, I'll be sure to read the novels once I'm done with the series, which so far (just watched ep. 6) is not only really funny, but also remarkably clever -- a rare feat for a comedy show.

I keep spotting subtle references -- e.g. the book Yuki lends to Kyon is (a Japanese edition of) Dan Simmons's "Hyperion". There couldn't be a more appropriate choice than a multiple-timeline novel where people experience paranormal events and face god-like entities with no clear purpose . Also, the fact that both Haruhi and Kyon are correct when announcing the next episode's number (Kyon gives the broadcasting order, whereas Haruhi gives the chronological order) is praise-worthy.

[Zapp$ter]

Ah man... Just reading your impressions again makes me grin like a loon as I recall my thoughts on the show . Wish I could experience it again like with my first time.

[stainboy]

Did you all start with the home movie episode as episode 1? It took me a while to figure out what was going on, I couldn't believe what I was seeing at first!

[Tobal]

Did you all start with the home movie episode as episode 1? It took me a while to figure out what was going on, I couldn't believe what I was seeing at first!

Yep, when the real animation turns up with Kyon looking horrified really made it for me. And after reading the novels(noval2?) background to how the home made film was made, made rewatching it even funnier as you can spot all the crazy events that happened. I really hoping the new season entails the events of the how the movie was made and the disappearance of Suzumiya Haruhi .

[importaku]

Just watched the 29-30 Naruto shippuuden special.

Wow, so action packed, so emotional.

& now i have so many questions

->Open Spoiler<-

Just at the end when granny chiyo, sacrifices her life to use the resurrection jutsu on gaara. Im guessing he's coming back but what happens to his powers as the shukaku jinchuuriki was already extracted & that was the source of his ability to control sand (or was it)

[gingerj]

and for those who haven't read the manga, go do so.

I've read that there's English translations of the manga do you know where I can purchase them and will they continue to produce them in English when the Manga starts again in November?

[Tobal]

As far as i know there is no official translation and surprisingly nobody has the rights to the show in the west yet either.

[Zapp$ter]

It does have an official translated version which is being released by Viz. I believe they'v released up to volume 9 so far. As such you'll probably be able to find them for purchase in most big online retailers that do a whole range of stuff. I use amazon for most of my manga purchasing for example. I'm sure there'll be some available there and also might be worth searching on play.com as well.

[Vince]

Did you all start with the home movie episode as episode 1? It took me a while to figure out what was going on, I couldn't believe what I was seeing at first!

I remember when i first started watching that and had to turn it off after 10 minutes, thinking it was the worst anime i had ever seen. Then after constantly reading how good Haruhi was i started with episide 2 which i really liked and i was then hooked every week after that.

[Wild_Cat]

Holy crap! There's even a Phoenix Wright reference!

[Mr.Jeff]

Really looking forward to the next couple of weeks; first the saddening yet satisfying conclusion of Gurren Lagann, Heroic Age and Darker than Black and then I have the excitement of the new season featuring Clannad, Gundam 00, Genshiken 2 and Shakugan no Shana 2nd series as well as all the other new series that I don't enough about yet.

[Tobal]

Gundam 00 new IP or based on past Gundam series like Seed?

[Zapp$ter]

It's a new one. It's basically set on Earth 300 years in the future in our timeline, which I think makes it a new timeline for the gundam series rather than the UC, CE plus whatever other timelines they had. Should be good for a laugh I think. I quite enjoyed following Seed and Seed Destiny towards the end. Hoping for a similar thing here. A nice enjoyable eaction show with a low bull**** count, would do me fine.

[Wild_Cat]

Dammit, that reminds me I forgot to download and watch Darker Than Black after Shinsen dropped it. Which subs should I get?

[Fuddle]

most of mine are 'syndicate' which seem good.

the last couple i got are 'BSS' which are alright too, except they always call hei's sister "bai', when it seems to me everyone is clearly saying "pai". although according to wikipedia that might just be an alternate spelling? just seems a bit weird to me. not too anoying, anyway i guess everyone will be used to seeing loads of weird spellings for names by now.