Tag Archives: Haruhi Suzumiya

Nagato Yuki-Chan OVA

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan OVA episode I Cannot Let the Summer Break End… The view from 5930 miles away: “Kyon-Kun denwa!” I doubt many Haruhi fans would have ever expected to be sitting … Continue reading →

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Nagato 16: Fireworks

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Fireworks… The view from 5930 miles away: “Hey Kyon, your phone’s ringing!” …or for the sub viewers, the absolutely infamous: “Kyon-Kun denwa!” This was a moment to induce … Continue reading →

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The Fanservice Debate: Nagato Ep 15

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Roger Pocock

Can fanservice ever be justified in anime or is it a disturbing and unnecessary aspect of the genre? In this occasional series we look at the rights and wrongs of fanservice and other questionable content in anime. A warning: this … Continue reading →

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Nagato 15: His Uncertainty

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode His Uncertainty… The view from 5930 miles away: I bet you never thought you would be watching the Endless Eight again! Actually, that’s a little unfair, because this … Continue reading →

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Nagato 14: Her Confusion

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Her Confusion… The view from 5930 miles away: One element of this spin-off that has been a whole lot of fun for fans of Haruhi has been watching … Continue reading →

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The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan III

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan III… The view from 5930 miles away: The previous couple of episodes in this arc tried my patience a little on second viewing, … Continue reading →

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The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan II

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan II… The view from 5930 miles away: “Sure is quiet in here.” Wow. He should see our libraries if he thinks that’s quiet. … Continue reading →

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The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan I

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan I… The view from 5930 miles away: This episode starts by replaying the events of the previous one, but from the perspective of … Continue reading →

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Nagato 10: Someday in the Rain

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Someday in the Rain… The view from 5930 miles away: Nagato has been involved in a car accident but has had a lucky escape, at least physically. She … Continue reading →

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Nagato 9: Give Me Your Hand…

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Give Me Your Hand… The view from 5930 miles away: I have been trying to figure out what is missing from this series. It can’t just be the … Continue reading →

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Nagato 8: A Plot by Haruhi Suzumiya

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode A Plot by Haruhi Suzumiya. The view from 5930 miles away: “A nice relaxing bath. There’s nothing like it.” And that was nothing like it. There is little … Continue reading →

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Nagato 7: Wish

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Wish. The view from 5930 miles away: The references to The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya are coming thick and fast now, with the Not-SOS Brigade visiting a very … Continue reading →

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Nagato 6: Over the Obento

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Over the Obento. The view from 5930 miles away: The title of this episode is Over the Obento, and for anyone who doesn’t realise what that means an … Continue reading →

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Nagato 5: Her Melancholy

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Her Melancholy. The view from 5930 miles away: Misunderstandings are the meat and drink of romantic comedies, but it is rare to see one resolved so quickly. It … Continue reading →

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Nagato 4: Be My Valentine

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Be My Valentine. The view from 5930 miles away: Every romantic comedy anime I have ever watched has a Valentine’s Day episode. The tradition in Japan is for … Continue reading →

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Nagato 3: Haruhi Suzumiya!!

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Haruhi Suzumiya!!. The view from 5930 miles away: Well if anyone deserves a double exclamation mark in the episode title it’s Haruhi!! The carefully constructed group dynamic of … Continue reading →

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Nagato 2: Joy to the World

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Joy to the World. The view from 5930 miles away: This week we get to see the opening credits for the first time, which are a lot of … Continue reading →

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Nagato 1: Precious Place

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Roger Pocock

The junkyard presents two articles about the Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan episode Precious Place. The view from 5930 miles away: Anyone coming to the first episode of this new series without having seen The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya will find … Continue reading →

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