The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya: A Thorough Analysis of the Moving Story and Profound Themes

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya - The Full Story of the Movie and Its Appeal

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Light novel

■ Release date

February 6, 2010 - January 1, 2000

■Distribution company

Distribution: Kadokawa Shoten, Clockworks (distribution cooperation)

■Frequencies

163 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Tanigawa Ryu

■ Director

・General Director: Tatsuya Ishihara ・Director: Yasuhiro Takemoto

■ Production

・Production cooperation: Animation DO, Studio BLUE
・Animation Production: Kyoto Animation
Produced by: SOS Brigade (Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd., Kadokawa Pictures Co., Ltd., Kyoto Animation Co., Ltd., Lantis Co., Ltd., Clockworks Co., Ltd.)

■Works

©2009 Nagaru Tanigawa, Noizi Ito/SOS Brigade

■ Story

One winter day, Christmas was just around the corner. As Kyon headed to school, he noticed something different from his usual routine. Haruhi was not sitting behind him... Even more surprising, sitting in that seat was Asakura, who was supposed to have been wiped out by Nagato after trying to kill Kyon (in "Melancholy")!

■Explanation

The long-awaited climax of the "Haruhi Suzumiya" series is finally here!

※Quoted from d Anime Store

■Cast

・Haruhi Suzumiya/Hirano Aya・Kyon/Sugita Tomokazu・Nagato Yuki/Chihara Minori・Asahina Mikuru/Goto Yuko・Koizumi Ikki/Ono Daisuke・Asakura Ryoko/Kuwatani Natsuko・Tsuruya-san/Matsuoka Yuki・Taniguchi/Shiraishi Minoru・Kunikida/Matsumoto Megumi・Kyon's younger sister/Aoki Sayaka・Okabe sensei/Yanagisawa Eiji・Arakawa Kennosuke/Higuchi Tomoyuki・Uematsu Masaki/Yanai Jin・Onoki Nanaka/Adachi Tomo・Kenmochi Kotone/Harada Hitomi・Saeki Mizuho/Nagata Yoriko・Sakaki Daichi/Takahashi Kenji・Sakanaka Yoshimi/Aizawa Mai・Toyohara Noboru/Asari Ryota・Hayama Reiko/Obata Noriko・Hinata Sakiha/Sugiura Naoko・Yura Kanae/Tartaeri・Boy/Yoshinaga Takuto・Girl/Iino Mayu

■ Main staff

・Planning: Takeshi Yasuda, Satoshi Arashi, Yoko Hatta, Nobuhiko Sako, Shunji Inoue ・Original story, script cooperation: Nagaru Tanigawa ・Original illustration, original character design: Noizi Ito ・Script: Fumihiko Shimo ・Character design, chief animation director: Akiko Ikeda ・Layout supervision: Masuji Kigami ・Chief animation director: Taishi Nishiya ・Art: Seiki Tamura ・Setting: Hiroyuki Takahashi ・Color design: Naomi Ishida ・Director of photography: Ryuta Nakagami ・Editing: Kengo Shigemura (Studio Gong)
・Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka (Rakuonsha)
・ Storyboards: Tatsuya Ishihara, Yasuhiro Takemoto, and Tomoko Takao ・ Directors: Takamasa Kitanohara, Mitsuyoshi Yoneda, Kazuya Sakamoto, Tomoko Takao, Naoko Yamada, and Hiroko Utsumi ・ Animation directors: Chiyoko Ueno, Saiichi Akitake, Kazumi Ikeda, Mariko Takahashi, Miki Kadowaki, Yukiko Horiguchi, and Hiroyuki Takahashi ・ Key animation: Yoshinori Urata, Taichi Ishidate, Akiyoshi Shido, Masato Fukushima, Hiroshi Karata, Yuichi Ito, Rie Sezaki, Emiko Nakano, Naito Naoto, Natsumi Tada, Kunihiro Hane, Hana Hosoda, Masatoshi Tsuji, Yukako Nakagawa, and Maru Nobuaki Ki, Rika Ohta, Fumie Okano, Sayaka Ikeda, Fumiyasu Kodaka, Taichi Ogawa, Saeko Ofuji, Takamasa Kitanohara, Kazuya Sakamoto, Tomoko Takao, Naoko Yamada, Hiroyuki Takahashi, Chiyoko Ueno, Saiichi Akitake, Yukiko Horiguchi, Masuji Kigami, Animation DO (Masaya Makita, Ryohei Muta, Eisaku Kawanami, Tatsuya Sato, Kayo Hikiyama, Taira Kashiwagi, Midori Nonokami, Takuya Yamamura, Kazuhiko Horikawa, Mitsuyoshi Yoneda, Hiroko Utsumi, Kazumi Ikeda, Mariko Takahashi, Miki Kadowaki), Studio BLUE (Kanashige Shinobu), Ikeda Akiko, Takemoto Yasuhiro, Video inspection, Nakano Emi, Kiyohara Mie, Fujita Naoko, Video, Kuroda Kumi, Sato Aya, Kuroda Hiroko, Murayama Kenji, Hata Yumiko, Nakamine Chitose, Sawa Shinpei, Kashihara Noriko, Egami Miyuki, Tsutsumi Mariko, Nishioka Maiko, Negoro Sayaka, Iwasaki Nami, Teranishi Masaki, Tada Ayaka, Yoshida Kozue, Watanabe Yuichi , Uda Junichi, Machida Naoko, Kurita Tomoyo, Ohashi Yumi, Okawa Yumi, Higaki Akiko, Natsumeda Manami, Nakano Emi, Kiyohara Mie, Fujita Naoko, Animation DO (Furukawa Kaori, Inoue Maki, Kawasaki Yohei, Tanigami Maiko, Usuki Minako, Ota Minoru, Aoki Aika, Ando Kyohei, Fujii Yumi, Matsumura Genki, Kitamura Emi), Studio BLUE (Lee Eun-hee, Kim Young-ju, Kim Ji-hee, Kim Seong-deok, Park Mi-hyun, Lee Woo-han, Park Yu-ri).
・Color design assistant／Nagayasu Mayumi ・Color design／Ishida Naomi, Nagayasu Mayumi, Takagi Rie ・Inspection／Takeda Akiyo, Miyata Kana ・Finishing touches／Imaizumi Hitomi, Shimoura Ayumi, Uno Shizuka, Ito Rina, Yoneda Yuka, Kitao Kana, Kitaoka Nanako, Kawai Yasumi, Hu Emi, Eda Mihoko, Sasaki Sachiko, Yamamori Ayumi, Taguchi Mayumi, Shima Tomoko, Yadoya Yoko, Koura Chiyomi, Takagi Rie, Takeda Akiyo, Miura Rina, Tsuda Yukie, Miyata Kana, Animation DO (Toyosawa Aya, Ishihara Yusuke, Doi Shoko), Studio BLUE (Han Sunjong, Song Unha, Kim Miran, Kim Jong-un, Kim Jin-mi, Wu Ren-hee)
Special effects: Rina Miura, Yukie Tsuda Art director: Seiki Tamura Assistant art director: Naoo Hosokawa Backgrounds: Joji Unokuchi, Mutsuo Shinohara, Ikuko Tamine, Nozomi Oishi, Shingo Kasai, Tomoki Hiraishi, Shuhei Okude, Yukiko Takeuchi, Mikiko Watanabe, Naoo Hosokawa, Anime Studio Basara (Sagako Itakura, Yoshikatsu Matsumoto, Genju Ike, Hiroyuki Tachibana, Reiko Takahashi), Headworks (Yuki Nagayoshi, Kaoru Chiba, Hiroko Murai, Miwa Suzuki, Yasushi Wada, Hiromi Bando, Naoko Osakabe, Yoshinori Hishinuma, Tomoe Okubo), Studio BLUE (Lee Cheon-bok, Yoo Jung-hyun, Shin Jeong-mi, Park Jeong-ah, Lee Mi-jin, Kim Jee-hee)
Assistant Director of Photography: Natsumi Hamada 2D/Composite: Yoshiko Tanaka, Kazuya Takao, Shinya Tomoto, Akihiro Ura 3D/Composite: Lynn Yamamoto, Tetsuro Umezu, Hirotaka Ueda, Yuji Shibata, Norihiro Tomita, Kohei Funamoto Sound Effects: Eiko Morikawa (Chura Sound)
・Sound recording: Satoshi Yano ・Sound recording assistant: Mai Sunaniwa (Studio Gong)
・Sound Production: Yoshimi Sugiyama (Rakuonsha)
・Recording studios: Studio2010:, Studio2001:, Tokyo Television Center ・Optical re-recording: Ueda Futoshi ・Digital optical recording: Nishio Noboru ・DOLBY DIGITAL: Kawahigashi Tsutomu (Dolby Film Consultant), Mori Mikio (Continental Far East Co., Ltd.)
・Sound Production: Gakuonsha ・Music: Akira Kosaki, Ryuichi Takada, Keigo Hoashi, Sho Ishihama, Erik Satie Orchestration: Akifumi Tada (IMAGINE), Hayato Matsuo (IMAGINE), Shiro Hamaguchi (IMAGINE)
・Piano performance: Honda Seiji ・Conductor: Philip Chu
・Performance: Eminence Symphony Orchestra, Eminence Symphony Chorus, O-Sensei Muroya Strings, Shiro Sasaki Group, Yasuteru, Hiroshi Iimuro, Hitoshi Watanabe, Masakuni Takeno, Shigeo Tomita, Makoto Kimura KIMCHI ・Music producer: Shigeru Saito (Lantis)
・Music Production: Lantis Orchestra Coordinator: Yuji Saito (IMAGINE), Masaru (IMAGINE)
・Eminence Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director: Hiroaki Yura ・Sound Mix Engineer: Toshiyuki Yoshida (IMAGINE)
・Recording Engineers: Toshiyuki Yoshida (IMAGINE), Daniel Brown (TSS)
・Assistant Engineer: Craig Beckett (TSS)
・Production Coordinators: Travis McEwen, Jason LE
・Recording studios: Victor Studio, Studio Sound Valley, Sydney Fox Studio EQ, Trackdown Scoring Stage
・Executive Supervisor: Yoshiyuki Ito ・Planning Cooperation: Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko & The Sneaker Editorial Department (Koichi Sakamoto), Shonen Ace Editorial Department (Yoshinori Mino)
・Production cooperation: NEC Personal Products, Ltd., Hayakawa Publishing "Hyperion" (author: Dan Simmons, translator: Akinobu Sakai), Konan Hospital Foundation, Kobe Film Office, Junichi Sakai, Osamu Toda ・Advertising cooperation: Newtype Editorial Department, Comptiq Editorial Department, Voice Newtype Editorial Department, SANKYO, COSPA, SEGA, Movic Co., Ltd., Kadokawa Media House Co., Ltd. ・Typeface cooperation: Fontworks Co., Ltd. ・Theater merchandise sales: Chara-ani Co., Ltd. (Takashi Ishibashi), Kyoto Animation Co., Ltd. KyoAni Shop!, Kadokawa Productions Co., Ltd. (Nobuyuki Sanekawa, Hiroyuki Kuroiwa)
・Official website production: Atsushi Kagono ・Logo design: Naka Design ・Logo design cooperation: Jin Ichikawa (sun graphic)
・Theatrical trailer production: Mermaid Film Co., Ltd. (Zakky @Yamazaki)
・Associate producers: Suzuki Tomoko, Takechi Tsuneo, Numata Tomoki ・Promotion: Nishiyama Yosuke, Ogura Rie ・Distribution sales: Negami Satoshi, Miyazaki Satoshi ・HD editor: Studio Gong ・Online HD editor: Q-TEC ・Editor: Itakura Gen ・Assistant: Arimatsu Masayasu ・Colorist: Shoji Mitsuhiro ・Online editor: Tabata Takayuki ・Film & digital lab: IMAGICA IMAGICA recorder ~realtime~
・Timing / Hirabayashi Hiroaki, Ueno Yoshihiro・HD real-time recording / Atsumi Daisuke・Lab coordinator / Sato Yuriko・Lab managers / Ogawa Akira, Kuge Osamu・Production managers / Hatta Shinichiro, Yokota Keisuke, Kono Sota, Maeda Kunitaka, Ohashi Ikuna, Bunji Koh・Setting manager / Senami Riri・Special cooperation / Kanbara Hiroaki, Kurihara Kazuki, Matsuo Eri, Kurita Tomoyo, Kurisu Takahiro, Itahara Fumitaka, Niimyo Hitomi, Muramoto Katsuhiko, Ohashi Noriko, Deguchi Keiko, Hirota Yusuke, Okumura Tomoeko, Matsumoto Chika・Production producer / Ohashi Nagaharu・Assistant producer / Yamaguchi Mayumi・Production cooperation / Animation DO, Studio BLUE
・Animation Production: Kyoto Animation
・Distribution and Promotion: Kadokawa Shoten ・Distribution Cooperation: Clockworks ・Production: SOS Dan (Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd., Kadokawa Pictures Co., Ltd., Kyoto Animation Co., Ltd., Lantis Co., Ltd., Clockworks Co., Ltd.)
Producers: Atsushi Ito, Hideaki Hatta Director: Yasuhiro Takemoto General Director: Tatsuya Ishihara

■ Main Characters

Haruhi Suzumiya is the leader of the SOS Brigade, a group that pursues "fun things". According to the members of the group, Haruhi has a big secret that she doesn't know about...
Kyon: The narrator of this story and Haruhi's biggest victim. A regular member of the errand boys group who has suddenly started using the phrase "Oh dear!"
Mikuru Asahina The only upperclassman in the SOS Brigade, she was forcibly brought to Haruhi because of her baby-faced, cute personality. She has an innocent personality and is in charge of soothing the group.
Yuki Nagato was originally a member of the Literature Club, but the clubroom was taken over by Haruhi, and she was forced to join. She is silent and expressionless, and spends all her time reading books.
・Itsuki Koizumi He was scouted by Haruhi as the "mysterious transfer student" simply because he transferred to the school in the first semester of his first year of high school. His trademark is his ambiguous smile.
・Asakura Ryoko Taniguchi's top pick, a beautiful girl with an AA rank. She has excellent grades and is popular with both men and women, making her the center of attention in the class. But what is her true nature...?
A classmate of Mikuru Tsuruya, she is an extremely wealthy lady who is considered by Haruhi to be the "honorary advisor" of the SOS Brigade. She is cheerful and has excellent grades.

■ Related works

・The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Season 1 ・The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Season 2 ・The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya-chan ・Nyoron☆Chulya-san ・The Disappearance of Yuki Nagato-chan ・The Disappearance of Yuki Nagato-chan OVA

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
-It's an adventure, right?
Lyrics by Aki Hata, Composition by Akiko Tomita, Arrangement by Junpei Fujita, Singer by Aya Hirano

・ED1
・Gentle Forgetfulness・Original lyrics by Nagaru Tanigawa・Lyrics by Aki Hata・Composition by Masumi Ito・Arrangement by Nijine・Vocals by Minori Chihara

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya - The Full Story of the Movie and Its Appeal

"The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya" is a film adaptation of a particularly important episode from Nagaru Tanigawa's light novel series, "The Haruhi Suzumiya Series," and was released on February 6, 2010. This film was the long-awaited climax for fans of the series, and moved many viewers by depicting the depth of the story and the growth of the characters.

Story Summary

The story begins on a winter day near Christmas. Kyon, the protagonist, goes to school and notices that his usual routine has changed. Haruhi Suzumiya, who is supposed to sit behind him, is gone, and instead he is met with Ryoko Asakura. Asakura is a character who was erased by Yuki Nagato in an attempt to kill Kyon in the early episode of the series, "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya," and her reappearance comes as a great shock to Kyon.

Kyon realizes that reality has changed and seeks help from Yuki Nagato to find out the cause. Nagato confesses that she has altered reality and teaches Kyon how to return to the original world. Kyon embarks on an adventure with the members of the SOS Brigade to restore the original world.

Character Appeal

In "The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya," the charm of each character is brought out to the fullest. In particular, the relationship between Kyon and Yuki Nagato is deeply depicted, and the bond between the two is at the heart of the story. Kyon's growth and determination, and Nagato's quiet strength and dedication capture the hearts of viewers. Haruhi's absence also has a large impact on the story, once again highlighting her presence.

The innocence and cuteness of Mikuru Asahina, the calmness and mysterious atmosphere of Ikki Koizumi, and the dark charm of Ryoko Asakura all play important roles in the film. The individuality of each character stands out, enriching the story as a whole and drawing the viewer in.

Beautiful images and music

"The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya" features beautiful visuals and music from Kyoto Animation. The winter landscapes and school scenes are carefully drawn in detail, and their visual beauty stands out. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, and the beautiful melodies by composers such as Satoru Kanzaki and Ryuichi Takada stir the emotions of viewers. In particular, the scene in which Erik Satie's "Gymnopedie" was used moved many fans.

Director and staff commitment

Director Yasuhiro Takemoto and general director Tatsuya Ishihara faithfully reproduced the essence of the original work while pursuing the unique expression of film. Screenwriter Fumihiko Shimo skillfully adapted the story of the original work to the screen, allowing viewers to empathize with the characters. Character designer and general animation director Akiko Ikeda focused on the characters' expressions and movements to maximize the visual appeal.

Fan reviews

"The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya" has been highly praised by fans, with many fans of the original work saying that it "perfectly recreates the world of the original." The film's story, character portrayal, visual beauty, and music quality were also highly praised, and many viewers were moved to tears.

Connections with related works

"The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya" is an important episode in the "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" series and is deeply connected to other related works. In particular, the first and second seasons of "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" are must-sees to understand the background of the movie. In addition, spin-off works such as "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya-chan", "Nyoron☆Churuya-san" and "The Disappearance of Yuki Nagato-chan" also help you to deeply understand the appeal of the entire series.

Theme song and music appeal

The movie's opening theme, "Boken Desho Desho?" features Hirano Aya's powerful voice and Tomita Akiko's catchy melody. The song symbolizes Haruhi's adventurous spirit and the unity of the SOS Brigade, inspiring the audience. Meanwhile, the ending theme, "Yasashii Oborokyaku," features Chihara Minori's gentle voice and Ito Masumi's beautiful melody, expressing Nagato Yuki's quiet strength and dedication. These songs are important elements that add excitement to the movie's story and deeply move the audience's emotions.

Conclusion

"The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya" is a masterpiece that faithfully reproduces Nagaru Tanigawa's original work while pursuing the unique expression of film. Beautiful images and music, a deep story and the charm of the characters combine to move the viewer. This is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the series, but to everyone who loves anime movies. Please experience the world of "The Haruhi Suzumiya Series" through this movie.