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Disappearance of Haruhi character sketches revealed!


8:00 PM on 12.01.2009
Disappearance of Haruhi character sketches revealed! photo



With the Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya film just over two months away, fans are on the prowl for any related news or announcements. Unfortunately, there's still no word on a full-length trailer. However, as a consolation prize, character design sketches have surfaced which show the SOS Brigade clad in winter gear. They can be viewed in the gallery below.

The definite highlight here (for me, at least) is the return of Ryoko Asakura, my favorite character from the original series. Her stylish overcoat and scarf ensemble easily melts my heart, especially since her psychotic knife-wielding tendencies no longer threaten to stab it. Also of interest is Haruhi sporting long hair, and Mikuru dressed in a very moe miniskirt Santa costume. Even Kyon gets a costume change, bundled up in a heavy coat and scarf. However, Yuki and Itsuki are just as monotonous and boring as ever. Oh well... at least Yuki has her glasses again.

I'm fairly impressed by these character designs. Hopefully, they are an indication that KyoAni is moving away from the K-On! art style that plagued the second season. Bring on the trailer, Kadokawa!

[Via Cartoon Leap]

Disappearance of Haruhi character sketches revealed! photo
Disappearance of Haruhi character sketches revealed! photo
Disappearance of Haruhi character sketches revealed! photo
Disappearance of Haruhi character sketches revealed! photo
Disappearance of Haruhi character sketches revealed! photo
Disappearance of Haruhi character sketches revealed! photo
Disappearance of Haruhi character sketches revealed! photo





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How dare you say that about Yuki!
When a character is so emotionally bereft that there's an entire subculture revolving around her first BLUSH, then you know she is a boring character.
I only watched two episodes of the second season of Haruhi but ended up reading both Melancholy and Sigh which got me into a Haruhi kick. The reason I'm excited about Disappearance (hope the book makes it Stateside sooner rather than later) is the whole premise of the story. As for the sketches themselves they look pretty nice.

While I can't say I liked Ryoko as much as you Jon I do admit I found her to be an interesting character. I'm looking forward to seeing how she handles situations this time around.
@Jon Snyder: how dare you speak such blasphemy!!!
no moe haruhi so far.
My OMGEXCITED!!1-ometer just notched one tick further to from "cautious optimisim" to "DO WANT".
My long haired Haruhi is back. Also, Ryoko is mine, but only when she isn't psychotic. When she goes crazy, you can have her Jon.
That's fine, I like 'em crazy.
@Jon: you forgot to mention "and fat" :3
@lyfeforce: Haha, those were some funny pictures. If only you could do a fat anime girls thing again but with them in Santa outfits.
I think I've pretty much exhausted the Internet's supply of fat anime girls. It's not exactly a popular fetish.
Good riddance to the moe animation style.

And to put your reasoning of being boring into perspective:
Mikuru - Excellent use of vocal and breast physics, but emotionally unreliable and inept.

Haruhi - Impressive use of vocal and physical acrobatics, but emotionally unstable and prone to aggressive behavior.

Ryoko - Sudden impulse to change the status quo through violence due to impatience.

Itsuki - Always the pleasant gentleman who never tires of reasoning things out and patiently tolerating Haruhi's insane behaviour.

Yuki - Quietly fixes everything behinds every one's back while remaining emotionally stable and reliable.

Go ahead. Choose.
I was examining Yuki in the context of the overall Haruhi narrative. Sure, she has a few crowning moments of awesome... but the rest of the time, she's basically scenery. Even when fighting in epic reality-manipulation battles, Yuki is utterly dispassionate. For me, that makes her an incredibly boring character to watch.
Indeed Ryoko is my favourite of those sketches. She looks extremely trendy there. I also agree that this art style hopefully heralds a return to the original style and NOT K-ON!-esque bleh
@Jon

Yuki is described as a piece of furniture for a reason.
Also, returning glasses is major win.
http://www.japanator.com/the-best-thing-ever-meganekko-12391.phtml

PS: We need Bcode help.
@Jon
I agree. I know people love these soulless chicks, but Jesus - could you imagine how boring it would be to be around them?

There's this thing about Haruhi, Mikuru, Tsuruya and the rest of the cast - you do something with them, and they'll react. They may not react in a way that you enjoy, but at least they do something. You do something with Yuki, and she just sits there and continues to read her book.

She might be able to bend spoons and do kung fu, but that doesn't give her an interesting personality. Or any personality at all.
I used to be really excited about this.

Now I'm not.

I wonder what happened.
Wait, so this will be in animation form?

I would watch it if it was a live action starring Hirano Aya...
Yeah, it's animated. Live-action Haruhi comes only in the form of porn.
Ah well. I suppose I fall into the minority of people who actually prefers to be with a thoughtful, quiet, furniture.
Love long haired Haruhi! I'm getting excited for this. I also hope KyoAni pulls out all the stops on the animation.
Rewarp, keep in mind that my opinions are subjective. Just because I don't like Yuki doesn't mean she is without merit.
This is supremely awesome. I need to see this as soon as possible.

As for a trailer, I doubt you'll get one. The Kadotroll won't let you.

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