26Jul/103
Review: K-ON!! 16
Posted by Konata
Who wants a sticker?
I've been quite enthusiastic about K-ON!! lately. Every episode since 13 has been good, and I was especially hyped after last week's enjoyable offering. Sadly, this week I was in for a disappointment. While the latest episode wasn't necessarily bad, I didn't enjoy it all that much. Sure, it had some really cute moments in it, but I feel that the plot was far too repetitive. It relied all too much on the cuteness, eschewing any meaningful plot or character development. The end result was an episode that was a bit disappointing. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't exactly bad... but it wasn't very good either.
Read more after the jump.
18Jul/108
Review: K-ON!! 15
Posted by Konata
So thirsty... need milk tea...
After a rather awesome episode of K-ON!! last week, I honestly wasn't sure what to expect this time. Would I be bored out of my skull with some more eye candy filler similar to episode 13, or would this show manage to maintain it's wit and humor? Thankfully, this week's episode wasn't a disappointment; it was just as good--if not better--than last week's. The comedy was entertaining, the story solid and the characters as enjoyable as ever.
Read more after the jump!
6Jun/102
Haruhi’s One Night Stand In LA
Posted by Kagami
One night. One place. 300 people, some of whom WILL be cross dressers. Sound exciting? Yes, our favorite brigade leader will be in Los Angeles on the 24th of June, starring on the big screen for one night only. The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, the recent feature length film from Kyoto-animation and Kadokawa, will be making a short and un-dubbed debut in the Laemmel Sunset 5 cinema in L.A.
Thats fantastic for the people in L.A, but what about the rest of us? Sure there some of us are closer to the west coast then others (*glares* @ Ritsu), but I am in a completely different country, let alone hemisphere. Where is that DVD release, Kadokawa? Hmm?
For those of you who are lucky enough to grab some tickets, be sure to drop us a line or something. It would be interesting to hear what sitting through a movie will be like whilst in the seat next to you there is a 6'5" man dressed as a Japanese school girl.
--Via ANN
26May/101
Bakacast 5 – Project K-ON!
Posted by Stilts
Hey, guess what's back! Ritsu, Shamisen and I finally got enough free time to put together another Bakacast. And...uh...this one is a bit of a doozy.
As always, you can download the episode directly, subscribe to the RSS feed or follow us on iTunes.
We start out easy with a short discussion on the possibility of J-Rock bands making their way to Rock Band before launching into a much more involved (and tangential) look at some recent poll results about Cool Japan. Oh, and I guess there's something about a new Kyoto Animation series.
For the reviews segment, we wonder what the hell is up with Project A-Ko; and if you've read Ritsu's post on the subject, you'll have a good idea of where that conversation goes (he totally stole my Commando comparison). Also, we weigh in on the merits of K-ON!
23May/103
Kyoani’s Next Project is Nichijou
Posted by Ritsu
Kyoto Animation, the masters of all things moe, have announced their next project: an animated adaptation of Keiichi Arawi's gag manga Nichijou.
Cover of Nichijou volume 1
Yeah, I've never heard of it either. Apparently it's something of a mix between Azumanga Diaoh and Cromartie High School, featuring moeblob characters, slapstick comedy and random bouts of deer wrestling. Sounds like this series is right up Kyoani's alley.
The announcement in Shonen Ace.
Could this be the next Lucky Star?
[Via ANN]
27Apr/103
What is your favorite Kyoto Animation series?
Posted by Ritsu
Is there any anime studio more polarizing than Kyoto Animation? Ever since their meteoric rise to fame with the 2006 hit series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, KyoAni has been both adored and reviled by the fandom. Now we want to know what you, dear readers, think about their work. Do you have a favorite KyoAni series, or do you loathe everything they've done? Perhaps you simply don't care?
Let us know by voting in the poll below, then head over to our forums for more detailed discussion!
What is your favorite Kyoto Animation series?
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (44%, 64 Votes)
- Clannad After Story (10%, 15 Votes)
- Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu (8%, 11 Votes)
- Clannad (7%, 10 Votes)
- Full Metal Panic!: The Second Raid (7%, 10 Votes)
- K-ON! (6%, 9 Votes)
- Kanon (5%, 8 Votes)
- Lucky Star (5%, 8 Votes)
- K-ON!! (5%, 8 Votes)
- None of the above! I don't like KyoAni. (1%, 2 Votes)
- Bah, I couldn't care less. (1%, 1 Votes)
- Air (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 146
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9Apr/103
Crunchyroll Licenses EVERY Haruhi Series
Posted by Ritsu
Crunchyroll, the subscription-based anime streaming site, just announced that they've acquired the online streaming and digital distribution rights to all of the Haruhi series. This includes The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya seasons 1 and 2, as well as the webseries Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya and Nyoron Churuya-san. It does NOT, however, include the Disappearance film. These shows will soon be available for free to everybody in America, the British Isles, Scandanavia and the Middle East (but not Australia). However, in order to see the ad-free HD-quality streams, you have to subscribe to their Anime Membership service for $6.95 a month. Personally, I don't think subscribing is worth it. Although I admire what Crunchyroll is trying to do, I'm also frustrated by the crappy quality of their video streams. For example, when I tried to watch Heroman, the HD stream looked so bad that the show was nigh-unwatchable. I think I'll stick with my trusty Haruhi DVDs for the time being.
6Apr/104
K-ON!! OP and ED
Posted by Ritsu
The first episode of K-ON!! just finished airing in Japan. The speedsubs aren't out yet, but fortunately we've got just the thing to take the edge off your moe cravings. Behold, the new K-ON!! opening and ending themes!
GO! GO! MANIAC
Listen!!
The singles of these songs will be released on April 28th by Pony Canyon.
I initially didn't like the "Go! Go! Maniac" very much, but I think it's starting to grow on me. It has a very infectious beat, like that damned Love Hina theme that always gets stuck in your head. As for "Listen!!", I feel it's kinda generic; definitely not as good as "Don't Say Lazy", but not all that bad either. Let's hope the rest of K-ON!!'s music is a bit more memorable.
Anyhoo, the buzz on Twitter seems to indicate the K-ON!! premier was a huge success. This will no doubt come as a relief to many otaku who have been nervous about Kyoani since last year's Endless Eight debacle. Fortunately, it seems disaster has been averted... at least for now...
4Apr/106
Which K-ON! girl is your favorite?
Posted by Ritsu
We've got a new poll! Let us know which K-ON! girl is your favorite by voting below or on our polls page. You can also head to our forums to discuss the series in more detail. Be warned, however... I can't guarantee any of your safety if Ritsu doesn't win.
Heh heh heh, I'm just kidding.... OR AM I!?
Which K-ON!! girl is your favorite?
- Mio Akiyama (25%, 24 Votes)
- Yui Hirasawa (22%, 21 Votes)
- Ritsu Tainaka (18%, 17 Votes)
- Azusa Nakano (13%, 12 Votes)
- Tsumugi Kotobuki (10%, 10 Votes)
- Ui Hirasawa (4%, 4 Votes)
- Sawako Yamanaka (3%, 3 Votes)
- Nodoka Manabe (2%, 2 Votes)
- Megumi Sogabe (2%, 2 Votes)
- Jun Suzuki (1%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 96
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3Apr/104
K-ON!! is coming!
Posted by Ritsu
HOORAY!
The second season of everybody's favorite moeblob slice-of-life anime premiers this week. Since about half of our staff loves K-ON!! and half utterly loath it, I'd say this is going to be an interesting spring season here on Project Haruhi. Personally, I'm looking forward to this show; the first season was a lighthearted and enjoyable (if shallow) offering, and there's no reason to suspect the second season will be any different. How about you, dear readers? Are you excited... or are you planning on hiding in your moe-proof bunkers until this storm blows over?
Incidentally, if you're so inclined, you can follow the REAL Ritsu on Twitter. She'll be keeping us up-to-date on the latest K-ON!! news, merchandise and fanart... provided she remembers tweet regularly. I'll remind Mio to crack the whip on poor Ricchan. Also, a more in-depth discussion of K-ON!! can be found on our forums.
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