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Orion159
Melfina

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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:19 pm Post subject:

Damn that bites. I'd still send through a complaint though ... I mean that box has been really hammered. I mean, it's not as though they can take what you've already receoved away from you ... at worst it might just be an opportunity to vent and nothing comes of it, but at best you might actually get at least some refund...

klown911_2002
BT

Joined: 15 Nov 2004
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Location: Murarrie / BBHC

Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:35 am Post subject:

Yeah I really wouldn't accept that from such a high profile store. I'd definitely be insisting upon an undamaged replacement. _________________ Information Is Absolute Power, Absolute Power Is An Illusion. Jin-Roh

Sypher
Doraemon

Joined: 06 May 2007
Posts: 40
Location: Alstonville, NSW

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:47 pm Post subject:

I just noticed, but Volume 2 is up for preorder on the MM site. Time to get the ol' bank account active again.

klown911_2002
BT

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Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:30 am Post subject:

Sypher wrote:

I just noticed, but Volume 2 is up for preorder on the MM site. Time to get the ol' bank account active again.

Thanks for the head's up. Smile

EDIT (8-minutes later): Ordered Very Happy

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DaCyclops
Doraemon

Joined: 20 Jun 2007
Posts: 39

Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:21 am Post subject:

I actually held off pre-ordering Volume 2 incase there was some sort of special in the next newsletter... a few hours and one newsletter later, I have my pre-order. _________________ For my birthday, Madman cut all prices by 50%....

Takkun
Minawa Andou

Joined: 24 Dec 2006
Posts: 538

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:08 pm Post subject:

Question time: In episode 3 "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Part 2", Haruhi introduces Mikuru (in the dubbed version) as hanging out in the junior area (or w/e) and then Kyon replies somthing like "So she's a junior." In the sub version however the first part is the same but Kyon says "so she's an upperclassman." Also wikipedia says she's a 2nd grader (senior school). Unless my memory last 5 minutes Im pretty sure they all kinda contradict each other. So.. which grade is Mikuru in?

DaCyclops
Doraemon

Joined: 20 Jun 2007
Posts: 39

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject:

Well, she is officially a 2nd year. If someone has their DVD on hand, they can check the dub for that. If thats the case, its time to boo and hiss Bandai for letting that through. _________________ For my birthday, Madman cut all prices by 50%....

HimuraBattousai
Kagami Yagami

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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject:

Nope, still makes sense to the Americans. See, the following is how Americans typically refer to year levels in schools: 1st year = freshman 2nd year = sophomore 3rd year = junior 4th year = senior Now as Japanese high schools consist of three years, sophomore is omitted and 2nd year gets referred to as junior, with 3rd year as senior. Therefore, it is still consistent; Mikuru is Haruhi and Kyon's upperclassman, as well as being in her junior year. Yeah, the American way is a bit dumb and if I were doing things, I'd just say 2nd year... but meh. I've got more important things to worry about. _________________ Funya \| Opinionated Anime Reviews

madmangohan
Noooooooooooooooo

Joined: 19 Apr 2002
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Location: In a crate somewhere in Brisbane, Qld

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject:

It's not like the worlds gonna freeze over. So far it doesn't seem to make any difference. Hell, it probbably will never get brought up again. _________________ Densha Otoko Is My Hero!!! Sly's Kamehameha Teh r0x0r!! Anime News Network Australia

Shai'tan
Minawa Andou

Joined: 15 Sep 2006
Posts: 588
Location: Gensokyo.

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:47 pm Post subject:

oh god oh god oh god I just cracked open the DVD case and watched Episode 00, the fan film thingy. That was just too hilarious for words. _________________ Do you love?

DaCyclops
Doraemon

Joined: 20 Jun 2007
Posts: 39

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:11 pm Post subject:

Shai'tan wrote:

oh god

oh god

oh god

I just cracked open the DVD case and watched Episode 00, the fan film thingy.

Laughing

That was just too hilarious for words.

Laughing

you know... it may be more effective just to open it instead of brutally breaking it.... Razz

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klown911_2002
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:23 am Post subject:

haha lol _________________ Information Is Absolute Power, Absolute Power Is An Illusion. Jin-Roh

Mog
Doraemon

Joined: 24 Aug 2007
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Location: QLD, Aus

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:55 pm Post subject:

Is it wrong to have had Hare Hare Yukai stuck in your head all day?

Sypher
Doraemon

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Location: Alstonville, NSW

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject:

Definitely not! I was humming it all through my Sports Studies yearly exam today.

psychiclord
Doraemon

Joined: 06 Jul 2005
Posts: 38

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject:

Mog wrote:

Is it wrong to have had Hare Hare Yukai stuck in your head all day? Razz

If that's wrong, then having the dance movements stuck in your head is criminal Razz

Darth Tallis
Van Fanel

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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject:

Here are the goodies that will be coming with Volume 4 Limited Edition in the US. _________________ PSN: Dartal1138 Xbox Live: Darth Tallis

psychiclord
Doraemon

Joined: 06 Jul 2005
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject:

Ooooh, the Geki Chuu Kashuu single! /me drools

madmangohan
Noooooooooooooooo

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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject:

Another pillow case? Here I was hoping for something better. Oh well, at least the CD still makes it reasonable enough I guess. _________________ Densha Otoko Is My Hero!!! Sly's Kamehameha Teh r0x0r!! Anime News Network Australia

Sloppy Sailor
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:34 pm Post subject:

ues Last edited by Sloppy Sailor on Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:45 pm; edited 1 time in total

psychiclord
Doraemon

Joined: 06 Jul 2005
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject:

LOL, the DVD must come in a magic box that can fit pillows inside <_<

reen
Doraemon

Joined: 25 May 2003
Posts: 44

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:31 pm Post subject:

Darth Tallis wrote:

Here are the goodies that will be coming with Volume 4 Limited Edition in the US.

Bah, that pic almost makes me regret picking up the madman limited box. Confused

klown911_2002
BT

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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:52 pm Post subject:

Makes me wish I had money to import something so awesome.. _________________ Information Is Absolute Power, Absolute Power Is An Illusion. Jin-Roh

DaCyclops
Doraemon

Joined: 20 Jun 2007
Posts: 39

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:17 am Post subject:

Makes me glad im getting both versions..... Doesnt make my wallet glad. Its crying right now. _________________ For my birthday, Madman cut all prices by 50%....

Darth Tallis
Van Fanel

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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject:

DVD Pacific didn't waste any time shipping Volume 3. Although, it's still a week or so wait, given I picked Airmail. _________________ PSN: Dartal1138 Xbox Live: Darth Tallis

Mattos
Spaurh Aron Sekpadao Letopanyu Peneju

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Location: Brisbane

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:28 pm Post subject:

Darth Tallis wrote:

DVD Pacific didn't waste any time shipping Volume 3. Although, it's still a week or so wait, given I picked Airmail.

True that. Im looking forward to seeing that Pillow Case. I had a look at Volume 4 and it looks like it comes with another pillow case too.

Earlier this week i showed a few friends all of Haruhi and now I have convinced two of them to get the Limited Edition dvds. It also reminded me of how awesome this series is and how much more i like the Tv Broadcast order over the Chronological Order. The Chronological Order's last episode is easily the most boring episode of the series and it doesnt really feel like a last episode, while the TV Broadcast Order last episode has a conclusion that makes it feel like a final episode, not to mention its the only episode where Kyon ends up not having to buy the food
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DaCyclops
Doraemon

Joined: 20 Jun 2007
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 4:05 pm Post subject:

And, I just got my third volume Limited Edition... 2-DVD case with both DVD's, Haruhi character CD (to go along with the Yuki and Mikuru ones I got at Manifest), another Pencil Board, another Iron-on Transfer, and a Pillow Case. Pillow Case features this image http://sos-dan.com/img/src/1171722899362.jpg There may be pictures at a later time... And this box didnt come in horribly mangled thanks to a bad decision by the seller... EDIT: Gha! Wrong One... damn them having an edited picture right near the real one! _________________ For my birthday, Madman cut all prices by 50%....

Darth Tallis
Van Fanel

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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 6:06 am Post subject:

DVD Pacific wasted no time shipping Volume 4. _________________ PSN: Dartal1138 Xbox Live: Darth Tallis

Knight of L-sama
Tina Foster

Joined: 09 Mar 2002
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Location: Ipswich, QLD, Australia

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 9:06 am Post subject:

Darth Tallis wrote:

DVD Pacific wasted no time shipping Volume 4. Smile

I know. And my two favourite episodes are now inbound. Day of Saggitarius III and Live Alive.
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DaCyclops
Doraemon

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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject:

Amazon are a pain, and wont ship untill the day of the release. Which means it wont be shipped untill Melbourne Cup day. Ok... When I finally get R1 Volume 4 LE and Madman Volume 2, I am taking a picture of my Suzumiya shelves.... _________________ For my birthday, Madman cut all prices by 50%....

Fred Ni Narumon
Hajime Saitou

Joined: 10 Jul 2003
Posts: 178
Location: Hobart

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject:

Just got the 4th Volume - and Something is decidely wrong They dubbed the Songs!! The actually Dubbed the Songs!! I have no problem with Dubs - But the Songs!!! Is nothing sacred!! Sorry - I need to lie down

HimuraBattousai
Kagami Yagami

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject:

Fred Ni Narumon wrote:

They dubbed the Songs!! The actually Dubbed the Songs!! I have no problem with Dubs - But the Songs!!! Is nothing sacred!!

The practice may have been uncommon in the last few years, but dubbing songs in anime is hardly new.
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Knight of L-sama
Tina Foster

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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:23 am Post subject:

HimuraBattousai wrote:

The practice may have been uncommon in the last few years, but dubbing songs in anime is hardly new.

Yeah but Geneon back when they were Pioneer were generally the only ones who could pull it off.
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DaCyclops
Doraemon

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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:01 am Post subject:

Ok. do me a favour, and dont tell me how they came out. I already knew they dubbed the songs, and that is the single thing I am looking forward to... I need to know if I have to avoid the english track forever-more... _________________ For my birthday, Madman cut all prices by 50%....

Knight of L-sama
Tina Foster

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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:00 pm Post subject:

If anyone wants to get a preview of the dubbed songs (or at least God Knows) head over to www.asosbrigade.com It should still be up on the front page and you can judge for yourself if it's safe to watch episode 12 in English. _________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own!

Darth Tallis
Van Fanel

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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:37 pm Post subject:

I thought they did a good job on the songs. _________________ PSN: Dartal1138 Xbox Live: Darth Tallis

Sylontack
Belldandy

Joined: 06 Apr 2007
Posts: 3222
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:57 pm Post subject:

Great prediction Elric of Grans (i think i spelled it wrong) but unfortunately up to ep 14 (i've seen,) thats wrong and i don't think kyon's the real god and there is 14 eps of season 1!

SS3Raditz
Doraemon

Joined: 09 Feb 2007
Posts: 33
Location: Cammeray, Sydney, Australia.

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:42 am Post subject:

Hurrah, volume 2 and 3 are out!

Darth Tallis
Van Fanel

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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject:

LOL Even God gets miffed when she puts on a bit. _________________ PSN: Dartal1138 Xbox Live: Darth Tallis

Takkun
Minawa Andou

Joined: 24 Dec 2006
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:57 pm Post subject:

haha, made me laugh. Where does one find things is this sort?

Phoenix85
Ryuk

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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject:

With Tallis, it's better not to ask. _________________ Want a FREE TICKET? Click here!! "To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the optimist, the glass is half full. I say: It's beer, just down it!" -Anon

Haruhi Suzumiya
Hajime Saitou

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Posts: 175
Location: Australia

Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject:

@ Darth Tallis: Completely unrelated to this thread I have like so bought with a bunch of those miniature sprite MOHS figures. I couldn't resist, they are just so cute! Anyways BOT (Back On Topic) - This has to be the funnest, most absorbing & definitely interesting, anime series I have ever had the pleasure and honor of viewing for myself. Its a definite number 1 in my eyes people!

JESTER
Ruri Hoshino

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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:47 pm Post subject:

I bought and watched the boxset of this series and found it pretty average, truth to tell. I'm currently deciding on whether I should keep the boxset or offload it to my sister as an xmas present. I didn't mind the fanservice, but I have plenty of those and that was all that I really liked. The characters tended to be either boring or annoying and because of that, I'll most likely never watch it again. No doubt many will want to sharpen their knives because of what I've said above, but I never had high expectations for this series when I bought it because of the intense hype. Just as well for me that I didn't have high expectations for if I did, I would've been feeling greatly disappointed and angry. As it is, I just feel relief that I got thru it all, instead of falling asleep. _________________ Motorcycling - You don't need an excuse to ride, but you need an excuse not to ride. When travelling, set no limits. Just experience it, live the moment and enjoy the ride.

Haruhi Suzumiya
Hajime Saitou

Joined: 07 Nov 2008
Posts: 175
Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject:

JESTER wrote:

I bought and watched the boxset of this series and found it pretty average, truth to tell.

I'm currently deciding on whether I should keep the boxset or offload it to my sister as an xmas present. I didn't mind the fanservice, but I have plenty of those and that was all that I really liked. The characters tended to be either boring or annoying and because of that, I'll most likely never watch it again.

No doubt many will want to sharpen their knives because of what I've said above, but I never had high expectations for this series when I bought it because of the intense hype. Just as well for me that I didn't have high expectations for if I did, I would've been feeling greatly disappointed and angry. As it is, I just feel relief that I got thru it all, instead of falling asleep.

You Lie! Nah that's cool man. I like totally loved it as much as I love my music. So I was totally infatuated with TMOHS

If you don't like it, that's like totally cool, you can't love every anime out there, and if you do THEN YOU TOTALLY ROCK!

I just loved the humor and the characters. Also I was like totally, like Haruhi Suzumiya, except the only minor difference is that I am a guy.

But yeah as soon as I saw her, we bumped heads like totally!

Just to widen the "I didn't think TMOHS was that flash" bubble.

I told my brother about it, and he thought it was completely stupid.
So your not alone in not liking it.

Even though he was just guessing that he would hate it, after I told him the story. I will convert him to Haruhism, just you wait and see!

Laughing

JESTER
Ruri Hoshino

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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject:

At least I watched it all. I returned the boxset to JB-Hifi to get a replacement box, only to find out they did have any. So I got a JB-Hifi cash card with the boxset value to use up. I'll most likely use it on the Shark boxset due out next month. _________________ Motorcycling - You don't need an excuse to ride, but you need an excuse not to ride. When travelling, set no limits. Just experience it, live the moment and enjoy the ride.

Haruhi Suzumiya
Hajime Saitou

Joined: 07 Nov 2008
Posts: 175
Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject:

JESTER wrote:

At least I watched it all.

But saying how much you didn't like it, why would you even consider watching it all? Unless you just wanted to see how it ended.

Darth Tallis
Van Fanel

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Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject:

You should have watched it in Broadcast order. It's quite a trip. _________________ PSN: Dartal1138 Xbox Live: Darth Tallis

JESTER
Ruri Hoshino

Joined: 08 Feb 2002
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Location: Sydney Suzuki GSX1250FA Rider

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject:

Haruhi Suzumiya wrote:

[..]

But saying how much you didn't like it, why would you even consider watching it all? Unless you just wanted to see how it ended.

If I can handle watching the first ep, then I'll continue watching it until it's either finished or I get bored. Since I got the boxset due to it supposedly being in limited numbers and I thought f*ck it and just bought it.

I always ask myself during any series, if I'll watch it again and there was maybe 2 eps out of the 14 that I could see myself rewatching. The rest I couldn't see myself watching again. The fact that it had a non ending was the final nail in the series.

I just found it boring and annoying. Haruhi annoyed me after a while with her attitude and the big breasted girl being scared all the time despite being a time traveller got annoying as well. No real character growth at all except for Kyon didn't help matters.

I also watched the rest of the eps to see which others were dodgy as well.
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Lin Minmay

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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject:

Darth Tallis wrote:

You should have watched it in Broadcast order. It's quite a trip.

I agree, the pacing is all off in the chronological/DVD order. I mean the story kinda ends halfway through and the rest of the series is just basically random sidestories lol

Broadcast order is the way to go for a first time viewing of Haruhi imo.

JESTER
Ruri Hoshino

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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject:

brocko wrote:

[..]

I agree, the pacing is all off in the chronological/DVD order. I mean the story kinda ends halfway through and the rest of the series is just basically random sidestories lol

Broadcast order is the way to go for a first time viewing of Haruhi imo.

I hate it when things are out of order. If I watched it like that, I'd have given up on the tv series straight off. Pure chaos, time wise is a real turn off.
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Akiha Tohno

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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:31 am Post subject:

Except Haruhi manages to avoid that and is one of the very rare examples of a series that works well even though it is very Tarantino in its order. The broadcast order for me is the correct order and the chronological is the chaotic mixed up one. The reveals of the supernatural elements are paced much better as is the reveal of the world according to Haurhi in general. _________________ "That wasn't a battle, it was assisted suicide!" - Zephyr (Resonance of Fate)

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