A bonanza of Haruhi limited-edition goods have been made available at cinemas screening the Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu movie, and one Kyoto theatre has given advance notice by way of a dazzlingly long sales page on its website…
The practice of selling movie-related goods at Japanese theaters was briefly touched upon in our piece on the Nanoha movie premiere, and the selection of Haruhi goods shown below is another good example of this despite being quite a bit larger than what is normally offered for sale at such events:
This top portion reminds us that the movie goods can still be purchased by those without tickets for a given day’s airings of the film, something that should explain the line formed outside of the Kyoto Cinema before daylight even though today’s tickets have been sold out for some time now.
Here are most of the headliner goods, including a ¥1000 (about $11 USD) Nagato pamphlet in the top left, with a pair of cute Haruhi-chan and usagi-mimi Nagato plushies directly underneath.
Especially of note is the ¥3800 (over $40 USD!) B2-sized tapestry of Nagato from the movie’s main promotional poster in the bottom right. There’s also a knapsack version of the serene image of Yuuki available, and even a sensu (folding fan) version…
Most of the other items should be easy to identify besides the odd rectangle listed for ¥1050 – those are “SOS-Dan Book Covers.”
As should be expected for an anime movie, a good selection of the series’ soundtrack CDs makes an appearance here, focusing mainly on newer releases that have come out in the last year.
Some of the goods listed only by text are: Phone straps for each of the leading girls (¥840), the “Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan” manga (¥585), a Nagato & Mikuru cell phone cleaner (¥680), and every single one of the Haruhi light novels released so far.
This bottom part deals with goods that are also available at the KyoAni Shop, which means all of the merchandise here isn’t new, although the Haruhi & Loli-Haruhi mousepad in the very bottom-right is fairly recent.
This last image comes courtesy of a 2-channel otaku’s phone camera…
These posters aren’t listed for sale at Kyoto Cinema’s site, but look likely to be sold at the Osaka Burg 7 theatre where they were spotted overnight in the cinema’s lobby.
As always, these sort of limited edition goodies will either be difficult or expensive to get a hold of for someone not present at the theatres to buy them in person; an auction site such as Yahoo Japan should be the best method of acquiring some of the most notable items – especially the lovely B2 Nagato tapestry!
The Kyoto Cinema’s Haruhi Sales page is viewable here.
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Pity they didn't make Endless Eight 2/3 Episodes long so that this movie would've been part of season 2 :P
Not really, considering we got a 2.5 hour movie.
By what you've said with a shortened E8 the arc would only have been 2 hours at the most and at worst just under 1.4 hours.
It's sad they don't play Japanese anime movies here in the West
Damnit. I wish they bring it over to the movie theaters here in US -a limited showing at least-along with some goodies.
But I hope the stuff aren't sold that those at prices. :/
"There’s also a knapsack version of the serene image of Yuuki available, and even a sensu (folding fan) version…"
Typo: Yuuki -> Yuki
Although I wouldn't mind a pic of smexy genderbent "Yuuki". She's the one character who looks great as both a male and a female.
my grandma try to stop me from watching Haruhi eventhough i'm in japan right nowT_T
Meh. Only good thing here is that insanely cute picture of Nagato.
DAMN!?!?! Somebody's giving everybody a negative thing. Some kind of negative sniper if you will. That can fly......Underwater!!! LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!
Oooh! I want some of that stuff.
Well... okay... the merchandise is all fine and dandy. But what about the movie? Is it any good? Does it actually make up for season 2's Endless Eight crap?
This is what I need to know.
I'll have a second article coming up that touches slightly on that very soon, don't worry.
I'm waiting!!!
Kinda rude...
i'm at Japan right now and i wonder how to get past my grandmother who try to follow me anywhere even when i go to animate h-game section in Akihabara...i manage to add sleeping pill to her drink in order to watch F/S N UBW and Macross Frontier movie in one go...now what should i do to watch this show..???
Kill her?
Not surprise if someone actually flys over to japan just to catch this movie Xp
Hey I wasn't a Haruhi fan back in 06 but you don't need to bash what they like.
there will always be haters, especially after the craze there.
I would never ever even consider buying merchandise. Well, okay, maybe a band t-shirt.
Ichiban!
The Haruhi & Kyon's sister mousepad is in the bottom left, not bottom right.
Don't understand this craze for Haruhi. The books were dull and the anime was confusing
"I understand this so it sucks". So, is that your philosophy?
The books may seem dull to you, but as science fiction they are unique. The narrative is witty. And what do you mean with "the anime was confusing"? You could as well have watched it in chronological order, if that's what you mean. But I watched it in the original order, and it wasn't confusing at all. It consisted of a main story "The melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi" and various filler chapters. When I rewatched the series, I understood that many details were hidden for those who had watched the series once.
It's called "replay value".
Now, is that what you wanted? An explanation? Or you just wanted to troll around? For instance, how can you say that the anime was confusing if you had already read the books?
It's your lack of intellect and worship of the great goddess of the Universe, Suzumiya Haruhi-Sama, that have condemned you into this endless syndrome of this blasphemy.
2242: Very true.
"If you don't like it, fuck off."
Too bad some people like being vocal about their dislikes.
People are different.
Something that's boring to one person may be the best thing ever to another.
I agree with the 2 posts above me, but how can you NOT like the novel? I understand about not getting the anime, though I loved it, but the novel? "Dull"?? How can you not see how genius, rational, and great it is? Anyone who reads would love the Haruhi novels. Well I guess idiots who are only after coolness and action can't comprehend with it.
How can anyone show disrespect for the perfect girlfriend/wife/mistress that is Yuki Nagato!
Hardly ever talks, insanely smart, and willing to do anything for you! just as long as you have the ability to change the world around you :(
Well some of us idiots may prefer a clearer story instead of nonsense-shouting and meaningless time at the beach. Besides, Haruhi is a bit too stupid to be a real God. Go Nagato! :D
"Endless syndrome"
Hm, reminds me of something...
Yeah, shining example why I hate the haruhi fandom.
if you even read the article it says Loli-Haruhi.
That's japan for you... stealing from the otaku's and feeding the industries.
It's not stealing since Haruhi intellectual property rights do not belong to those otakus in the first place.
It's not stealing if you're paying for it willingly.
FAIL.
Must... Buy... all of them...
Gotta catch 'em all!
Must Fap ém all!
ohhhh.....
im so anxious for the movie already..
(readies endless 8 troll shield)
I would definatly... buy that Nagato tapestry... so lovely..
lol Haruhi, season one was mediocre don't know what the fuss has been about at all
I agree..there are definetly more shows out their that I think are much better...
yea...like NARUTO. NARUTO FTW
DATTEBAYO!
Fuck off narutards
How was the actual movie? Now that's what I wanna hear!!!
Haruhi's not wearing pantsu for the rest of the movie, that's whats it's all about.
Nopan Haruhi, moe Yuki...
I'll be endlessly broke if I ever considered getting most of them.
God damn you KyoAni! for your marketing strategy!
God damn you Mr. Wallet! for my cheaponess!
In my opinion, these goods aren't as attention grabbing nor do they fall into the 'must (try to) get' category as the Nanoha Movie Goods did.
They had film cels and Ribbon Replicas for crying out loud.
I dont want to think about how long i will have to wait before i can see this.
On a slightly unrelated note time to go to the auction sites.
Found the tapestry i think,
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Suzumiya-haruhi-no-Shoushitsu-Yuki-Nagato-Tapestry_W0QQitemZ120523757750QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0fc698b6
Currently at 198 $USD, Nothing says limited otaku goods like a 400% markup.
Hopefully more people will get these to sell so the price will come down.
Same here. The waiting is the thing that kills.
Usually have to wait 6 to 8 months for the movies to come out on dvd or blue ray over there.