Category Archives: Anime News

My thoughts on anime news or releases that interest me

The Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya (novels 10-11) spoilers roundup

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Yumeka

FINAL UPDATE: 9/24/11 – Due to Yen Press soliciting an official English release of Surprise, I have removed links to the fan translation Originally scheduled for release in mid-2007, the 10th volume of the Haruhi light novels, The Surprise of … Continue reading →

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Preliminary plans for Anime Expo ’11, and why we go to cons

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Yumeka

Last night I preregistered for Anime Expo 2011 and booked a hotel for my stay there. Even though the con is still months away and hardly anything about its events is known yet, I can’t contain my excitement and am … Continue reading →

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A possible method for combating anime piracy

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Yumeka

As many of us are aware, a couple of incidents involving Funimation and anime piracy have recently come up. The first incident involved the halting of Funimation’s simulcast of Fractale by the anime’s production committee until Funimation put a stop … Continue reading →

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Is anime going to die?

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Yumeka

I’m sure many of you have read a recent editorial posted on Bang Zoom!’s Anime TV web site. The relatively short article (which can be read here) consists of Bang Zoom! president Eric Sherman’s bleak prediction of the future of … Continue reading →

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The Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya (volume 10 is now publishing!)

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Yumeka

Cover of The Sneaker issue containing the first Haruhi chapter in three years After a three year hiatus since the release of volume 9 in mid-2007, the Haruhi novels have finally started publishing again in the latest issue of The … Continue reading →

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The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya is out! (here’s a sneak peek)

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Yumeka

“The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya” (Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu) has now been officially released in Japanese theaters, with the first showing today at 8:00am JST. Current news and fan reviews are coming in via AnimeSuki and other sites. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading →

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Haruhi season 2 (Endless Eight) to have a U.S. release?

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Yumeka

Today (Christmas Day in the U.S.), the “official” Haruhi English web site, ASOS Brigade.com, updated with subtle hints that the new season 2 episodes of the recent rebroadcast will be officially released in the U.S., perhaps with Endless Eights and … Continue reading →

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The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya promo video streamed

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Yumeka

The first trailer with actual animation footage for the upcoming “The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya” (Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu) movie just recently went up on the official haruhi.tv site…

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Thoughts on the recent arrest of anime uploaders

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Yumeka

Recently, around 10 people between the ages of 23 and 57 were arrested in Japan for illegally uploading anime episodes, games, and music via the file-sharing program Share…

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The first 2-D marriage?

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Yumeka

Anyone remember the controversy from a while ago when a petition went out in Japan to legalize 2-D marriage? It was started by a man who wanted to marry Mikuru Asahina, but it didn’t pass. However, a few days ago, … Continue reading →

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