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Endless Eight and the DVDs of Despair

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The eighth episode of the new Haruhi ‘season’ has aired, and (suprise) it’s another repetition of Endless Eight. The common wisdom now is that next week’s episode with be the last E8 loop. We can only hope.

Meanwhile, in even more depressing news, the DVD release details for Endless Eight have been revealed. It seems that E8 will be released across 4 DVDS, with two episodes per DVD. Each release will retail for ¥6,930 (approximately $72 USD).

Yes, you read that right. That’s seventy-two dollars for two episodes. That means buying the entirety of E8 on DVD will cost $288.

I think I’ll wait for the box set.

–Via Random Curiosity and Sankaku Complex (NSFW)

Kotobukiya Haruhi Figure Review

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My personal world of figurine worship has just become a whole lot more awesome with the arrival of the Kotobukiya figurine of Haruhi Suzumiya. I have had my eyes on this figurine ever since she was released to the drooling market in October of 2008, and indeed my initial thoughts are “She is awesome”.

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Endless Eight Is Endless… And Probably Eight

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Today sees the seventh episode of Haruhi’s second season newest series. It also marks the sixth episode of the Endless Eight arc, with no ending in sight. It seems the rumor that it was going to end with the sixth repetition was, in fact, nothing more than a rumor. The arc is set to continue above and beyond six episodes… the likeliest result being eight. While it has been speculated for some time, many of us have been been hoping otherwise.

Originally discovered via 2chan, confirmed at Random Curiosity.

25th Single Release for Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu

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A new milestone for our favorite anime series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was reached after the release of Aya Hirano’s new single Super Driver on Wednesday. Since the release of the first single Bouken de-show de-show? in 2006 the franchise has officially sold over 1 million CD’s across 25 releases. This includes the most popular release of the lot, Suzumiya Haruhi no Tsumeawase, which to date has sold over 200,000 copies and includes personal favorites such as Aya’s God Knows! and Lost My Music.

The latest offering, Super Driver, is certainly catchy in OP form but until I hear it in full length without an animated sequence I cannot judge. This CD should also contain the full length version of Tomare!, the theme to the ED containing the voices of  Minori Chihara and Yuko Goto alongside Aya.

–From ANN

Kyoani Responds to Yamakan

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Yutaka Yamamoto’s thoughts on Endless Eight, which found there way onto Youtube last weekend, have elicited a response from Kyoto Animation. Essentially, they deny that Yamakan ever had anything to do with Endless Eight. Their attitude can best be summed up in this quote.

This person has absolutely nothing to do with our company.

Kyoani is also claiming that Kadokawa is the primary influence behind the current E8 arc. I’m guessing this is just the beginning of the finger pointing…

Originally posted on J-CAST via Sankaku Complex (NSFW)

Suzumiya Haruhi Endless Summer MAD

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If you are frustrated with the multiple repetitions of the ‘Endless Eight’ arc then this is the MAD for you, created by nikoltxxx. Relieves the tension in the shoulders with a nice soundtrack and a well stitched overview of the arc so far. Go watch! Music is ‘Secret Base’ by Zone.
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DVD One “Sasa no Ha Rhapsody” Due in September

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The first DVD release for the current season of Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu has been announced for release in September.  Titled ‘Sasa no Ha Rhapsody’ it will comprise of one episode and plenty of special features, totaling a run time of 43 minutes.  This DVD package will contain some goodies as well, namely a postcard, coaster and bookmark. Special features on the DVD include  TV spots, Aya Hirano music videos, and the first song album.

‘Sasa no Ha Rhapsody’, or ‘Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody’ in English, was our first taste of a new season of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and it was a sight for sore eyes. A DVD release of this episode is welcomed, however this begs to question how the ‘Endless Eight’ arc that is airing currently will be released on DVD.

–From CDJapan

Endless Eight Still Endless (UPDATED)

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The chatter on 4chan and AnimeSuki seems to indicate that this weeks episode provides no conclusion to the Endless Eight arc. We’ll wait for official conformation from more reliable sources, and report it when it comes. Stay tuned!

UPDATE: Random Curiosity now confirms it. With its fifth episode, Endless Eight remains endless. Cue fan outrage in three, two, one…

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