6 posts tagged “the melancholy of haruhi suzumiya”

If you're feeling a bit of a lull in your day~ then these two new songs♪♪～ from the beloved "Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" anime series are sure to energize and invigorate~!

If you've been watching along then you're sure to recognize that oh so distinctly sassy but sweet~♥ rendition that the most adorable Hirano♥Aya instills into her character Haruhi! as it carries over into the two offerings presented on "Haruhi Suzumiya new character songs Vol. 1!" And you just know that these songs are going to really kick~ in concert..well I'm hoping that she'll perform them live soon~ as her debut concert release was so so mesmerizing~! ………(゜∀゜)………。Hirano♥Aya has an uncanny ability to sound as *cute* as a button♥ (I've heard they're cute♥ by maybe I've been misled? (。ーωー。)。。。) an in an instant she can power-off vocals with the best of them~! ＼(^o^)／☆

Both "Punkish regular" and "sono hikuu wa kitto aoi" feature complete lyrics written by the multi multi talented seiyuu, actress, singer, idol herself♥ as has been the case with with much of Hirano♥Aya's latter releases~. Both songs will hit you like a ton of bricks!! っo(*´∀｀)o!。。。with their deeply infused rock~n~roll♪～ adrenalineヽ(。´▽`。)ノ。。！！As these are "character" songs I'm not quite sure how they're being incorporated into the anime itself now in its second season♥....but whether they're alternate opening/ending themes, interludes, or used in singular scenes~ I've already fallen♥ for them completely.....hm then again these could be completely "imaginary" songs ne~...like as in being strictly "character songs" with no actual connection to the anime~…(^q^)!

In any case.....please enjoy♪♪～ the rush~~~! as surely we all need to let loose with a bit of pent up aggression now and then ne~? (*≧m≦)！！！

"The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya New Character Songs Vol.1" can be ordered here at Cdjapan.

If you'd like to hear/see more of Hirano♥Aya...koko ni click~! (please note that Hirano♥Aya's "main" post is at the very beginning of or bottom of this link's results~ and I apologize so much for the YouTube clips now being gone~ but all of the VOX video clips are still available to watch~) ＾　＾



 

I just noticed that they've already begun releasing special editions of "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya"'s second season!! And it's really interesting that even the Japanese releases for this series are including an additional English subtitle track~....and while I'm surely not that familiar with too many anime series I do think that most do no include subtitles outside of Japanese? I'm thinking that the last promotion for the first series that was done here in the U.S. must have surely made a good impression on marketers in Japan, showing just how much support the fans here give to anime and "Haruhi" definitely has a special way of *endearing* you to watch and I think it's even true for the casual anime fan as well here in the U.S.~. While it's so so tempting for sure I do think I'm going to restrain myself and wait for the domestic release still....hoping for an all inclusive single box set and I know I'm much too spoiled to *wish* for such things~ (。ーωー。)

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya "Tomare!" CD single can be ordered here at Cdjapan.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya "Tomare!" CD single can be ordered here at YesAsia.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya "Tomare!" CD single can be ordered here at HMV Japan.

Both tracks here are very *charming* and with the trio of Hirano♥Aya, Chihara Minori & Goto Yuko who do the seiyuu work for their on screen personalities "Haruhi", "Yuki" & "Mikuru" respectfully, all in the mix for both songs♪♪~ it really gives one visions of their anime counterparts performing these in cellullose heaven~. And their voices sound so different while out of character and it's especially notable with Goto Yuko's vocals as her very very cuddly and mouse~y♥ character "Mikuru" is heard here in a very very different light~. ＾　＾

"Tomare!"'s (which serves as the ending theme for the second series...the second series opening theme song can be found here) rockin' composition pays homage to what this series is so much about.....pure energy!! and one most mischievous and aggressive (゜ロ゜ノ)ノ Haruhi! ♥ No matter what the subject matter anime series theme songs seem to always match so well to the feel and transgressions of particular characters....indeed not unlike direct extentions rather than aesthetic wrappings and through watching an entire series and just knowing the opening & closing theme songs so well by series end they can surely trigger memories of particular scenes, characters and plots alike even when listened to aside from watching the series~. So much is the case with drama theme~ songs also I think~.

"Tomare!"'s coupling with track "Senzaiteki taiyou no shoumei" (I hope I read that correctly! :P ) while a much more laid back track is nonetheless *enchanting* in its composition and in particular I really love the solo lines by each seiyuu during its verses which lead up to a chorus is absolutely cheery (^q^) and *cute*~! While most of the song is *bouncy* with a mid tempo feel....I also love so much the little middle break which moves to a jazzy feel which comes complete with a guitar solo very reminiscent of Wes Montgomery or George Benson~.

 

Hirano Aya's latest single release features the new opening theme song♪♪~ for the anime series "The Melancholoy of Haruhi Suzumiya" which Ayachan also acts as the lead seiyuu in voicing the main character Haruhi in the cutest and often edgiest of voices~!

"Super Driver" comes housed in an oh-so-cute slip case allowing for more cute pics of this multi talented seiyuu while her character's image makes an appearance too on the back outer packaging....both tracks are also included in "off vocal" (karaoke versions)~.

A bit more on Hirano Aya's releases can be found here in an earlier post.

Hirano♥Aya's "Super Driver" CD single can be ordered here at Cdjapan.

Hirano♥Aya's CD single "Super Driver" can be ordered here at YesAsia.

Hirano♥Aya's CD single "Super Driver" can be ordered here at HMV Japan.

If you like your music rockin' and upbeat then you're sure to love "Haruhi's" new opening theme!! Both tracks are frenzied rock compositions with the coupling with track "Aishite!" being a bit more on the playful side with a sweet♥ touch of ska stylized horn arrangements providing a profound and most catchy backing!! And anime songs should always be extremely fun or *touching* ne depending on the anime's mood....and like "Haruhi's" first series opening theme "Bouken desho desho?", "Super Driver" hits the spot! ＼(^o^)／☆ Hirano Aya has also long been composing much of her own lyrics as these lyric compositions have appeared as numerous b-sides as well as on her debut album. Here the coupling with track "Aishite!" features all lyrics by Ayachan♥~. As with many seiyuu Hirano Aya also performs numerous of her own theme songs and tie in songs for anime albums which feature character "originals" and her vocals like her speaking voice can go from one spectrum of sound and emotions to the polar opposite and back in an instant with so much in between~..........

..........and speaking of *cute* voices here's a chance to wake up to the very sound of Hirano Aya's ♥voice♥!

In collaboration with the "White Album" project comes a most *adorable* and classically styled alarm clock! Right down to those bells atop and the little feet below this limited edition clock would make a most welcome wake up addition to any bedroom and while the bells atop aren't actually functioning ones you'll find something much much cuter waking you when the second arrives of your set wake up~ alarm time, that being Hirano♥Aya's very own voice! And the alarm is quite loud so it's sure to awake you! =) Four different wake up messages spoken in the "White Album" character of Aya's "Morikawa Yuki" can be chosen and the clock features very simple to use standard controls in one for setting the time...one for setting your alarm....an on and off alarm switch....and a button which plays through the four different wake up~ messages you can choose from~. The limited edition giveaway clock is new and valued at 7140 yen.....although customs was a bit curious as they seemed to have opened both boxes.....but who can resist *cute* ne~?…(^q^)

Entering is easy:

1) First choose 3 drivers for the upcoming race at Michigan International Speedway in which you think will have the best combined average finish~. Post only two of your picks here and send your third *secret* dirver to me in a PM (private message) explained below. The race is on August 16th!!! And all entries need to be posted here in this post on or before the deadline of August 12th in order to be eligible~. It'll be a two race shootout for a so-so-*adorable* alarm clock with the following week's Saturday night race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 22nd deciding the winner! Driver picks for the (2nd) Bristol race will be made available after the results for the Michigan race held on August 16th are posted here. ＾　＾

2) Secondly send me a PM (private message) stating the words spoken in which I not too long ago declared to be...."the most endearing♥ words ever spoken by an artist/actress/idol/seiyuu~!" (it's translated into English) along with your third *secret* driver's name. Regular readers here will know this very easily~. (hint: search tags: "aliens.") ＾　＾
I totally spaced out and forgot to include the current driver standings...gomen ne~ (/∇＼*)

Okay....just added! ＾　＾

RANK	+/-	DRIVER	POINTS	BEHIND	STARTS	POLES	WINS	TOP 5	TOP 10	WINNINGS
1	--	Tony Stewart	3188	Leader	21	0	2	12	17	4,850,180
2	--	Jimmie Johnson	2991	-197	21	0	3	9	14	4,472,040
3	--	Jeff Gordon	2989	-199	21	0	1	10	15	4,178,270
4	--	Kurt Busch	2751	-437	21	0	1	6	11	2,928,560
5	+1	Denny Hamlin	2713	-475	21	0	1	7	9	3,001,390
6	-1	Carl Edwards	2665	-523	21	0	0	5	9	3,519,110
7	+1	Kasey Kahne	2642	-546	21	0	1	4	9	3,495,070
8	+2	Juan Montoya	2631	-557	21	1	0	1	10	3,137,850
9	-2	Ryan Newman	2627	-561	21	1	0	5	9	3,220,820
10	-1	Mark Martin	2622	-566	21	4	4	6	11	3,279,150
11	+1	Matt Kenseth	2564	-624	21	1	2	4	8	4,867,830
12	-1	Greg Biffle	2563	-625	21	0	0	6	9	3,024,880
13	+1	Kyle Busch	2462	-726	21	1	3	4	6	3,889,330
14	+1	Brian Vickers	2459	-729	21	5	0	3	10	2,965,900
15	+1	Clint Bowyer	2448	-740	21	0	0	4	8	2,870,360
16	-3	David Reutimann	2442	-746	21	2	1	4	6	3,178,500
17	--	Jeff Burton	2301	-887	21	0	0	2	6	3,274,770
18	--	Marcos Ambrose	2241	-947	21	0	0	2	5	2,560,790
19	--	Joey Logano*	2165	-1023	21	0	1	1	4	3,351,210
20	--	Jamie McMurray	2163	-1025	21	0	0	0	3	2,487,740
21	--	Casey Mears	2086	-1102	21	0	0	0	2	2,442,160
22	+1	Kevin Harvick	2066	-1122	21	0	0	2	3	3,972,880
23	-1	Dale Earnhardt Jr.	2062	-1126	21	0	0	1	3	2,601,610
24	--	Martin Truex Jr.	2038	-1150	21	1	0	0	3	2,894,730
25	--	Elliott Sadler	2015	-1173	21	0	0	1	3	2,476,610
26	+1	A.J. Allmendinger	1985	-1203	21	0	0	1	3	2,605,980
27	+2	Sam Hornish Jr.	1966	-1222	21	0	0	1	5	2,640,100
28	-2	Reed Sorenson	1941	-1247	21	0	0	0	1	2,895,940
29	-1	Bobby Labonte	1928	-1260	21	0	0	1	1	2,771,110
30	--	David Ragan	1896	-1292	21	0	0	0	1	2,341,810
31	--	David Stremme	1766	-1422	21	0	0	0	0	2,766,920
32	+1	Paul Menard	1723	-1465	21	0	0	0	0	2,706,120
33	-1	Michael Waltrip	1712	-1476	20	0	0	0	1	2,203,440
34	--	Robby Gordon	1672	-1516	21	0	0	1	1	2,490,760
35	--	Scott Speed*	1437	-1751	20	0	0	1	1	2,142,970
36	--	John Andretti	1419	-1769	19	0	0	0	0	1,931,540
37	--	David Gilliland	1187	-2001	20	0	0	0	0	1,656,820
38	--	Regan Smith	989	-2199	11	0	0	0	0	1,188,070
39	+1	Joe Nemechek	798	-2390	17	0	0	0	0	1,416,510
40	-1	Brad Keselowski	787	-2401	7	0	1	1	3	988,784
41	--	Dave Blaney	736	-2452	18	0	0	0	0	1,449,600
42	--	Bill Elliott	622	-2566	7	0	0	0	0	904,740
43	--	Max Papis*	502	-2686	7	0	0	0	0	609,800
44	--	Aric Almirola	451	-2737	7	0	0	0	0	826,313
45	--	Scott Riggs	448	-2740	8	0	0	0	0	830,523
46	--	Tony Raines	389	-2799	9	0	0	0	0	740,575
47	--	Travis Kvapil	292	-2896	4	0	0	0	0	520,708
48	--	Jeremy Mayfield	288	-2900	5	0	0	0	0	568,888
49	+1	Patrick Carpentier	287	-2901	5	0	0	0	0	384,225
50	+1	Sterling Marlin	258	-2930	6	0	0	0	0	424,420
51	-2	Mike Bliss	243	-2945	6	0	0	0	0	469,778
52	--	Terry Labonte	155	-3033	2	0	0	0	0	417,988
53	--	Mike Skinner	126	-3062	3	0	0	0	0	322,833
54	--	Todd Bodine	123	-3065	3	0	0	0	0	264,354
55	--	Boris Said	91	-3097	1	0	0	0	0	97,213
56	--	Ron Fellows	82	-3106	1	0	0	0	0	77,700
57	--	Dexter Bean	55	-3133	1	0	0	0	0	93,425
58	--	Brandon Ash	40	-3148	1	0	0	0	0	72,225
59	+1	Mike Wallace	34	-3154	1	0	0	0	0	114,190
60	-1	P.J. Jones	0	-3188	1	0	0	0	0	72,490
61	--	Derrike Cope	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	48,763
62	--	Michael McDowell	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	0
63	--	J.J. Yeley	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	28,075
64	--	Mike Garvey	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	48,538
65	--	Trevor Boys	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	0
66	--	Eric McClure	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	0
67	--	Tom Hubert	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	0
68	--	Ted Christopher	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	0
69	--	David Starr	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	27,275
70	--	Dennis Setzer	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	0
71	--	Chris Cook	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	0
72	--	Geoffrey Bodine	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	21,138
73	--	Carl Long	-200	-3388	0	0	0	0	0	26,463
74	--	Brian Simo	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	0
75	--	Kirk Shelmerdine	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	48,438
76	--	Kelly Bires	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	21,363
77	--	Norm Benning	0	-3188	0	0	0	0	0	48,41

When it comes to collecting figures I can become sort of obsessed at times when either a game or anime series really *moves* me and while the standard figures are nice what I really ♥ are the pvc statue style figures~. And it's amazing how much detail goes into pvc figures by their scupltures!! While Mikuruchan arrived a few days ago Haruhi was a bit late arriving but she was soooo worth it~! Even her guitars strings are actual individual strings and I just thought her "Gekisou" version matched Mikuruchan's "gothic punk" look quite well although they are of slightly different scale sizes. (。ーωー。)

Both are beautifully crafted with even the tiniest of details being paid attention to with separate clothing layers down to Mikuruchan's chains being "real." A~h and they do have a bit of miniature company surrounding them from Momusu figures to FFVII's Sepiroth who was a bit camera *shy* tonight…(^q^) If you're a fan of the "Melancholy of Haruhi" Series both are highly recommended! ＾　＾...although I know most wouldn't take them out of their packages as I always must do! (￣▽￣) ＊Kawaii ne~＊！

I'm sort of like every collectors nightmare (゜ロ゜ノ)ノ as I open up every figure that I've ever purchased!…(^q^) Long ago I used to keep my FFVII figures carefully preserved in their original packaging..careful not to open or harm or dent them in any way......but then one day I thought hmmmm nande? (・c_・;)？If I never intend to sell them or trade them or part with them then.....why keep them cooped up in their packaging ne~! Σ(￣◇￣*)！！！So I sort of let them out to "play"...or well be out in the open on shelves rather~. =)

So why the "gothic punk version" of Mikuruchan???? and when there were bunny versions or maid versions available????.......I think when Haruhi arrives it'll make much more sense then! ＾ ＾ I kind of wanted them to *match*~.

It seems that Haruhi is still somewhere in transit to here so until then, Miss Mikuru shall remain unreleased~. A~hhhh I know I get so obsessed and go overboard whenever I plunge into something new and *endeared*.....hmm it just can't be helped I guess with my nature~. (。ーωー。)

It's not too often that I see clips like these and if you watch I think you'll be really *moved* by them and their honesty and warmth. ＾＾

Before getting to those aforementioned *words* which I truly have to say....I've never ever imagined hearing from an idol/seiyuu or really any artist for that matter and I mean that so sincerely,.............I just want to say I'm now in total "Haruhi" heaven!!!! ………(゜∀゜)………。Not long ago I wasn't watching really any anime at all but for these past few days (Saturday till early this morning!) I've been totally hooked on Haruhi! After consuming all 350 minutes of the 14 episodes in the complete episode box set I ended up watching not only all of the Japanese extras but also all of the ASOS Brigade episodes, making of and preview clips as well. ＾　＾

I don't think I've ever consumed a box set so completely as I did with this one as not a single link or minute was left unclicked by early morning's end and now I'm left with that oh so empty and sad feeling......like I've somehow lost a very close friend. (*sigh*...) so no more new episodes to watch I thought......why did I have to watch them all so quickly in such a short period of time?!!! (゜ロ゜ノ)ノ ........happily Harimakenji just informed me of a second season now underway in broadcasts in Japan!! Life is *happy* again! (￣▽￣)

"The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" complete collection on DVD can be ordered here at Amazon.com at a really great discount!


As this is a most well known series and I'm so so way behind on discovering it I'll refrain from gushing ヽ(。´▽`。)ノ。。！！too much....so just a little! Things I find so endearing about "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" series......Kyon's narration: there's something so warm and ensuring about his tone, phrasing, pace and Yes~! his sense of reality and relatable perception through it all~....great stories always need great storytellers ne~. =) / The offbeatness of the characters and all of those sly inside jokes and jabs which occur throughout.....some based on popular culture while others maybe just on common mannerisms...beliefs....Santa Claus, aliens, people from the future & psychics..oh! and the logic of physics! XD / Asahina Mikuru......all anime craves the pinnacle of cuteness and she's definitely all of that and beyond~! / Theme songs~...opening, ending and all of those in between...especially those in "Live Alive"..a most wonderful moment in the series and the more you can listen to Hirano Aya sing♪♪!!..or just speak!!..the better!! / Bunny, maid and all other included cosplay outfits! OMG! and there's seifuku too! ♥~♥~♥~! / Which then leads to a great abundance of boob gratuities and how Haruhi seems to love dressing and undressing or was it undressing and then dressing???...well either way it was worthy of a few nosebleeds I'm sure from the male audience! XD / The name or should I say acronym itself: SOS Brigade....brilliant!! / Supernatural baseball! / Supernatural video game battles! / Did I already mention maid outfits and green tea? XD / Snow White?!....yes the *kiss*! / Yuki!....so soft spoken and her much too calm ♥demeanor♥ all hiding what's really inside!.....really one of the best characters ever written!! (dead accurate "fortunes" anyone? :o ) / So let's see........characters, voices, pacing....oh and of course story line!! There's more but I should stop or this could go on for awhile…(^q^)

But what of aliens?? (・c_・;)？I mean...haven't you ever wondered? Do they exist? Do they eat? What do they consume? Would it be awkward meeting one? And what exactly does the director (boss) do all day???.....