No Case Too Small: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

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The case in question is Remote Island Syndrome
Part 1 and 2

narutaki I was a reluctant The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya watcher a bit after the hype had subsided slightly. These two episodes are what made me like the show enough to remember it fondly. These episodes contain classic murder mystery tropes as well as a bit of character growth on the part of Haruhi.

hisuicon It is interesting to look back on the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya if for nothing else to remember what a phenomenon the show was when it came out in 2006. It seemed like Haruhi was everywhere then. You could not go to an anime convention and not see someone doing the Hare Hare Yukai dance all day and it dominated the discussion of anime in general. While Haruhi Suzumiya has hardly disappeared from the otaku consciousness its presence was greatly diminished by the infamous Endless Eight. So it is nice to look back on the mystery in one of the more iconic episodes of the series and recapture a bit of the magic of the first season.

narutaki The gang travel to a mysterious island which they were invited to by a one of Kozumi’s acquaintances. Once there, a storm rolls in cutting them off from the mainland. And there is a locked room murder. Sound familiar? Whether through unlucky circumstance or the wishes of Haruhi for just such an occurrence, they must solve the case.

hisuicon Itsuki and Kyon start the episode being a bit worried that the island they are to is going to be a major problem with an adventure craving unknowing goddess like Haruhi. Since she seems to be in the mood for a mystery a small private island would be the classic place for a closed-circle murder mystery to take place. Sure enough while everything seems to go well eventually a storm conveniently rolls in and the worst case scenario occurs.

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All Points Bulletin: Vikings from Uruguay

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Narutaki’s picks:

  • Educate Yourself About ParaNorman
    The makers at Focus Features have released this free, online making of to help with ParaNorman’s Oscar nomination. I’m pullinh for it as the winner this year!
  • Sherlock and Watson Figures
    These sulpts look really nice. I’m not too familiar with Big Chief Studios but I’m hoping the price point won’t be too high.
  • Sorcerer Tips
    I talked about the new interactive card game Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World a couple of months ago, here are some tips from the makers themselves. It definitely confirms the replay-ability of the game. I’ll be sure play more on my next trip.
  • Anina from Uruguay
    One of the animated films I’m most curious about in 2013 is from South America. It is playing at the Berlin Film Festival and I’m hoping it shows up at the New York International Children’s Film Festival next year.

 

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Type-Moon Weekly News Roundup: At Least Johnny Yong Bosch is Not Kiritsugu

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This Saturday post is the weekly Type-Moon news in addition to the regular APB post on Sunday. If you have any suggestions for what to highlight on the Type-Moon Weekly News Roundup drop me a line via email or Twitter.

  • Dub Mix Zero
    Surprisingly enough Fate/Zero is getting a dub on Neon Alley of all places. While Neon Alley is a bit of an odd place I just hope the dub gets the show a little more exposure.
  • Dinner With the Queen of Zettai Ryouiki
    The Ufotable cafe is celebrating another Type-Moon birthday with a special reservation only Rin Tohsaka event. Now Ufotable needs to do a Tsukihime remake anime so they can do Christmas events for Arcueid’s birthday.
  • Gender Equality for All
    I am amused about complaining that Type-Moon fandom has clearly gone over to the fujoshi because the Fate/Extra opening only had the female protagonist was for nothing. As it turns out there is a separate opening for the male protagonist after all. (Plus as all the female fans told me: All true fujoshi play as the male protagonist and then make him flirt with Archer.)
  • Gilgamesh in a Box
    MarvelousAQL does their own unboxing of the deluxe special edition Virgin White Box of Fate/Extra CCC. Now that they have done that what will all the people who love to do unboxing videos do?
  • I Object Strongly to the Wedding
    You can’t get married to a woman cosplaying Saber as Gilgamesh. That is just sinful on so many levels. Kanako Ohno is weeping tears of shame in response to your cosplay travesty.
  • Waver is Finally the Big Man in the Relationship
    Alter is going unveil its moe moe Waver Velvet figure at this year’s Wonder Festival.