Worldwide Release of Haruhi Novel Volume 10 Announced

by dtshyk
Dec 23, 2010 9:32 PM | 31 Comments

According to The Sneaker Magazine, the tenth volume of Suzumiya Haruhi Series, "The Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya" will be released in two-volume set on May 25th 2011. Translated versions will also be published in thirteen countries on the same day. It was planned to be released within this year. The chief editor of The Sneaker apologized to the readers for the long delay.

The previous volume "The Dissociation of Haruhi Suzumiya" was released in April 2007. "The Surprise..." was initially announced to be released on June 1st 2007, but postponed for an indefinite period in May 2007. The notice of the delay with Haruhi Suzumiya saying "Gomenne! (I'm sorry!)" surprised the fans.

"Gomenne!" notice by Haruhi (2007)

Source: Scan of Sneaker
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Np Haruhi, if it's you I can forgive anything.

Jan 27, 2011 7:29 AM by Yanoflies

I don't mind it taking foreve as long as it is quality

Jan 27, 2011 7:23 AM by Brace625

dtshyk said:
If this is postponed again, we'll see Haruhi apologizing in thirteen languages.

Eeeh?! When has Haruhi ever apologized for anything she's done? What was the author thinking!

If anything, it should be Asahina. Preferably in a bunny outfit... or a Santa outfit... or... or...

Dec 25, 2010 4:10 AM by bdxcr

dtshyk said:
If this is postponed again, we'll see Haruhi apologizing in thirteen languages.

Hahaha XDDD I didn't start reading the novels yet, but I think that'd be overdoing it even for the real loyal fans XD

Dec 24, 2010 1:43 PM by Face_Faith

Well, at list we have the date now.

Dec 24, 2010 6:40 AM by DuroDeMatar

600 PAGES. I guess that would take a while...

Dec 24, 2010 6:17 AM by AzureHakua

dtshyk said:
If this is postponed again, we'll see Haruhi apologizing in thirteen languages.

haha !

i would like to see haruhi apologizing in more languages xD

Dec 24, 2010 5:49 AM by Eternal_Shield

Ehh, not gonna be in Taiwan or Japan when it comes out. No hurry at all.

Dec 24, 2010 4:42 AM by BasakaNZ

OOOOOOOKAAAAAAYYYY!!!

MORE HARUHI MORE FUN!

Dec 24, 2010 4:34 AM by Yorozuya-GIN

Goosey said:
Damn.

Well that's plenty of time nevertheless. I have all the novels but I've only read two of them so far... At least I can take my time.

I only have the first four...so that means I need to get the rest and read them fast.

Dec 24, 2010 4:25 AM by Dodecahedron-O24

But you know, when it's all said and done, it makes me wonder. Why would Nagaru Tanigawa, the author, put off his most successful franchise and work on relatively lower grade manga? I mean it makes no sense. Just after the Disappaerance movie was a smash hit and the Blu-rays are selling like hot cakes, now would be the perfect time to release the novel(s). Releasing it 4 months from now is not really a good business decision, in my opinion.

And what's with the two-volume set? Everything sounds a bit... off to me.

If it's postponed again, I swear to god, then imma turn Haruhi on Nagaru :

Pfft...I'm re-reading the first 9 novels to refresh my memory. If you want 'em, check here

Dec 24, 2010 3:51 AM by trzr23

Lol.
The tenth volume out in 13 differents countries ...
But the 13 differents countries have the first nine volumes ? XD

Dec 24, 2010 2:01 AM by ShiroiRyu

If this is postponed again, we'll see Haruhi apologizing in thirteen languages.

Dec 24, 2010 1:54 AM by dtshyk

Arrnea said:

zansabarshadow said:
i would see it if i were you. it is amazing, definitely worth the watch.

Oh god yes it is amazing.

Also, Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya will be Endless Eight, over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over.

Allow me to summarize. We are stuck in an infinite time loop. We are stuck in an infinite time loop. We are stuck in an inf—

Wait. They're releasing Surprise in 13 countries, but the US barely has what, four novels out? I realize the world doesn't revolve around us, but man, are the US license holders ever going to get around to translating the rest over here? I'd just import them, but... ugh... so many kanji, even knowing Mandarin, it just makes it harder. >.<

Edit: Yes, this post is whiny. Yes, I know I should be happy anyone is even bothering to release them over here. No, I realize they don't do this for free, nor am I somehow "entitled" to these books. No, I don't feel like being flamed for expressing my thoughts on this matter.

Edit^2: Oh, I forgot to say: I think it's awesome it'll be released translated in 13 other countries! Ah.. I hope the US is one of them, it would mean I could actually be caught up, albeit missing half the story. \o/

Dec 24, 2010 1:47 AM by bdxcr

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ow...someone already beat me up to it...

Dec 24, 2010 12:38 AM by Cashdax

zansabarshadow said:
i would see it if i were you. it is amazing, definitely worth the watch.

Dec 24, 2010 12:36 AM by Shoujo_Q

disappointing but not surprising

Dec 24, 2010 12:25 AM by co_flame

Better later than never ,and don't forget it's two volumes. A lot of good read.

Dec 23, 2010 11:59 PM by Rychulubicz

Neverarine said:
the surprise? lol makes me wonder what its about...

Shiro_Yami said:
More Sasaki~

Dec 23, 2010 10:52 PM by Alipio