Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu

[Buffalobiian]

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7213/9537jy4.jpg

Alternative title:
Haruka Nogizaka's Secret
乃木坂春香の秘密 (Japanese)

Genres: comedy, romance

Plot Summary: Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu centers around Yūto Ayase and Haruka Nogizaka. Yūto is seemingly ordinary, but Haruka is attractive, intelligent, and rich, which prompts other students to idolize her and even give her French nicknames like "Nuit Étoile" (The Silver Star of the Night) and "Lumière du Clavier" (The Shining Princess on the Piano). One day, Yūto wanders into the school library in order to return a book and accidentally stumbles upon Haruka's deepest, darkest secret: she is a diehard fan of anime and manga, in other words, a regular otaku. Promising Haruka to keep this a secret, Yūto becomes her advisor and confidente of some sort and hangs out with her more, though earning some viciously envious glares from his fellow schoolmates. -ANN-

ANN Encyclopedia (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=9012), AnimeNfo (http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,4193,vijpby,nogizaka_haruka.html), AniDB (http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=5581), syoboi (http://cal.syoboi.jp/tid/1423/time?Filter=ChUser&Filter2=All)

Only Xvid out for now:

[Moetaku] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - 01 - It's All Over... [XViD-MP3][EDA990FC].avi (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=9866)

[David75]

Nuit Etoilée?
Humm nice but very uncomon for a nickname, it's a first for me even (and I like to give my wife nicks...)
Lumière du Clavier? what the heck :eek: in French it's really incredibly odd.

Well, I'll wait for some comments from my fellow gootwooters before I decide if I should go for it.

Seems like the Japanese are back to liking French culture... I don't know if I should be happy about it :p

[BioAlien]

Well, it does make sense.. in a way...
Since this is the clavier of a Piano.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Klavier_Tastatur.jpg/180px-Klavier_Tastatur.jpg

The translations are a bit off...(French/English), but I guess it's fine.. Since in a way, it means the same thing. (In a very strange way though)

I know it may have just been a typo, but it says "Nuit Étoile", not "Nuit Étoilée".
Which basically just means, "Night Star".(In bad French)


And so, basically, this anime is about a lucky guy who ends up acquainted with the school idol, who also happen to be an otaku... I will download this later on.

[Kraco]

I'll make the sacrifice and have a look at it. The h264 version, anyway (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=9824).

[animus]

What an odd script. They seriously translated "neko-mimi musume" as cat-eared daughter which is totally out of context....

[shinta|hikari]

It is not even about context. Musume in such a phrase simply means girl in all cases.

[Kraco]

Yeah. I was wondering about the same thing. It looked odd, for sure.

A pretty generic looking series altogether. I was expecting it to be a bit more... outrageous or exaggerated but it was, aside from the dude's room mates (or whatever relationship they have), somewhat plain. Also I think Mamiko Noto fit a bit too well into the role of a rich yet gentle and composed high-school idol girl. Some other voice actress could have spiced up the role more.

[David75]

Yeah. I was wondering about the same thing. It looked odd, for sure.

A pretty generic looking series altogether. I was expecting it to be a bit more... outrageous or exaggerated but it was, aside from the dude's room mates (or whatever relationship they have), somewhat plain. Also I think Mamiko Noto fit a bit too well into the role of a rich yet gentle and composed high-school idol girl. Some other voice actress could have spiced up the role more.

It sure was a shock, right after I finished Monster...

And yes, I did give it a try and am too a bit unsure what to think of such a start. Everything is pretty average, I smiled 3 times, which is maybe not that bad...
I hope it gets better in the eps to come.

[Buffalobiian]

I'll make the sacrifice and have a look at it. The h264 version, anyway (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=9824).

It was weird. I posted the Xvid version, but for some reason saved the H264 torrent, thinking it didn't exist.

Anyway, I was wondering how these guys could resist a show of this genre, and as you can see, they can't:

[BakaWolf-m.3.3.w] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 01 (XviD) [B3CCC0BD].avi (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=10148)
[BakaWolf-m.3.3.w] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 01 (H.264) [F538AC33].mkv (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=10147)

m.3.3.w, aka Bakawolf, has been quite reliable in the past, and if they catch up, they'd be the group to go for.

And strange as it may be, here's a PRERELEASE ep2 by Moetaku:

[Moe-Nigga] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - 02 - [My First Time...][PRE-Release][XVID-MP3][3D27B8D0].avi (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=10138)

[Buffalobiian]

OP/ED Themes are out!

[Nipponsei] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu OP Single - Tomadoi Bitter Tune [Himemiya Milan & Chocolate Rockers].zip (http://tracker.minglong.org/torrents/%5BNipponsei%5D%20Nogizaka%20Haruka%20no%20Himitsu %20OP%20Single%20-%20Tomadoi%20Bitter%20Tune%20%5BHimemiya%20Milan%2 0%26%20Chocolate%20Rockers%5D.zip.torrent)
[Nipponsei] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu ED Single - Hitosashiyubi Quiet! [Various].zip (http://tracker.minglong.org/torrents/%5BNipponsei%5D%20Nogizaka%20Haruka%20no%20Himitsu %20ED%20Single%20-%20Hitosashiyubi%20Quiet!%20%5BVarious%5D.zip.torr ent)

[Buffalobiian]

Dropped by Moetaku, but picked up by these guys. Episode 2:

[BakaWolf-m.3.3.w] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 02 (XviD) [07EEC4CA].avi (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=10442)
[BakaWolf-m.3.3.w] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 02 (H.264) [AE033BE2].mkv (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=10441)

[DDBen]

episode 3
X264
http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=10781
Xvid
http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=10782

I have to say I've been enjoying this series quite a bit. Its fair to say in some ways its generic the setup certainly is but they are also moving the plot along much faster then they usually would in a series like this. Nonsensical pitfalls that are often done are completely ignored and instead we get solid character advancement and plot. Heck Episode 3 alone is probably half a series but instead of wasting so much time they not only resolved it in one episode but went well beyond that in furthering the characters.

I'll definitely continue watching this for now and I'd recommend at least trying a few episodes to anyone who likes a good comedy/romance.

[Buffalobiian]

I thought that was fast too. I mean, they almost kissed after like 3 episodes. Pat on the back for Haruka's courage, I have to say. She completely judo-threw the guy flying, and broke her secret out to everyone. It's kind of predictable now that the school will slowly start to accept her, as well as her relationship with Yuto. Her father would be a harder nut to crack, but that won't come till later.

I'm just waiting for the swimsuit scenes the OP keeps teasing us with.

[staffcc]

I watched the first episode, but it was not as interesting as I thought... It's like the usual shounen harem anime, which I do not really like much...

[DDBen]

I watched the first episode, but it was not as interesting as I thought... It's like the usual shounen harem anime, which I do not really like much...

Except at least 3 episodes in its shown zero signs of being a harem anime. Its ended up much more like a ah my goddess anime with a main couple who encounter some issues instead of a guy with 5-6 girls fawning over him for absolutely no reason.

Its entirely possible that there will be some harem aspects at a later point but when 3 episodes in they make zero attempt to introduce a second love interest I find that a bit hard to believe. Also in Harem the opening/ending usually have the guy being pulled in several directions by all the girls of all shapes and sizes. This it pretty clearly shows him only with the main girl with the other females on the sides in different groups.

I'm just saying I'd give it a couple more episodes if your main complaint is this is in anyway harem.

[staffcc]

I see. I will try and watch the other two episodes before deciding, if you say that much. :)

[Yukimura]

This seems more like a romance then a harem, I think it will focus on Haruka and Yuto's relationship developing, but with humourous side plots abounding, like Ah My Goddess or Seto no Hanayome (but less funny).

[oyabun]

Like Ah my Goddess huh? The reviews doesn't seem good.. I like the art though. So I'm still gonna wait for the next episode.

[Ryllharu]

I tried to get through the third episode of this series. But I am so sick of the wimpy, weepy, yet occasionally-sparkily-bright character type that Mamiko Noto plays. This is easily the 30th time she's played a character like this. I can't take it anymore.

That aside, the series is just another rehash of the same stupid plots. They crank these out with the lead characters essentially a paper doll with a different set of clothes (circumstances) on. Oh, no, it's the closet otaku. Otaku are disgusting! But she's so strong willed after she gets a pep talk...

It really doesn't help that half of these characters truly are in fact voiced by Mamiko Noto.



I tried....but this show just isn't doing it for me.

[Buffalobiian]

Nogizaka 04 (XviD) (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=11030)
Nogizaka 04 (h264) (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=11029)

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Firstly, I loved the Shana reference, they even played the OP with it, bless those jolly writers.

/seinen fanman

That aside, I didn't mind this episode as a bit of a day-out/backstory episode. It wasn't much that we didn't get from the previous eps, given our assumption of master/servant relationships. Even so, it was nice to see them flesh out the side characters. It's about all they could do as they advance Yuuto and Haruka's relationship.

About side characters, I'll be looking forward to a more active role for Shiina. As she says, it's note mere coincidence, and her straight forward and strong personality would be a good contrast, and potential love rival of Haruka.

Top that off with a decent share of fanservice (and a loli talking dirty), and we get Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu.

[DDBen]

I laughed a lot at this episode its nice to see that while they do have fanservice in this that they actually put the plot first. All of the fanservice has furthered the plot to some decree. I really don't get whats not to like about this series though its not nearly as generic as some claim and its a lot more fast paced then a show of this type usually is dancing around many of the annoying pitfalls of a romantic comedy with ease.

[Kraco]

After four eps I'm liking this a lot more than I anticipated after the very generic feeling first episode. But indeed, like has been said, this is moving surprisingly fast and it's almost conceivable some romance might happen instead of only comedy. The not so subtle Shana reference was great as well.

I'm looking forward to seeing the supposedly uber strict father.

[Buffalobiian]

It would be hilarious if her father was also a closet otaku.

[Kraco]

Coincidences overruling fate:

Episode 5 h264 - m.3.3.w (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=28536)
Episode 5 xvid - m.3.3.w (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=28537)

[Buffalobiian]

Jealousy showing in the goddess? Blasphemy!

Yuuto really does know when to do and say things though. I'm actually qutie glad they took the friends, but rivals approach rather than the lover-nemesis one. Sure, you get a lot of spark out of those, but boring and redone ones. I hope this means we'll see more slice-of-life, but some more meaningful character developments, especially when both girls come to realise they like Yuuto, but so does the other.

World-class piano player by sheer talent? I wish I could share some of that. My own skills have declined rapidly from my lack of regular practice.

[Kraco]

I have a feeling the coincidence girl must already be noticing something but Haruka is so out of everything that she's going to take a longer time, no doubt. It's prettty sweet, though, that she's already feeling something even if she's not consciously realising what she's feeling.

But I'm still waiting most to see Haruka's father of Prussian discipline. It'll of course be even more interesting if he comes back to find not only her daughter even more engrossed in anime and manga but also seeing a commoner.

[Kraco]

A lot of spark:

Episode 6 h264 - m.3.3.w (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=12112)
Episode 6 xvid - m.3.3.w (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=12113)

[Buffalobiian]

Episode 7 h264 - m.3.3.w (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=12557)
Episode 7 xvid - m.3.3.w (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=12558)

[Kraco]

The dad was badass - or was until the mom appeared. Kind of an overused theme but it worked well enough for this story and setting. Still, it was all resolved in just one episode, which surprised me somewhat. I was expecting the prussian dad issue to take at least a couple of episodes, considering how it was foreshadowed.

Still, can't complain if the story is moving forward. It certainly has more in this series than in most romance-comedies.

[Buffalobiian]

Ha, Private Army FTW.

Does that mean Haruka's living with Yuuto for now? This would turn interesting, as well as all the rumours that will spread.

Perhaps something will happen, (parents moving out for work), and the red haired girl (forgot her name, but she needs more screen time) may move in with them, making the house a complete harem (if it's not already).

I agree, the Dad rocks, and he'll need to stick around.

[Kraco]

It would be kind of strange if Haruka stays there in Yuuto's house. I mean, logically it makes no sense but would be dubious otherwise. She only ran away from home because the ass kicking dad obliterated her hobby. But now that the mom intervened, that shouldn't be a problem anymore. And is it, Yuuto and Haruka aren't yet officially even dating, and even if they were, there's absolutely no reason for her to stay. I expect she only was left behind now to sort out any unresolved issues before she goes back home.

At least I hope this doesn't turn into a mindless harem anime.

[Buffalobiian]

[m.3.3.w] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 08 (XviD) [B1A799A0].avi (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=13361)
[m.3.3.w] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 08 (H.264) [325A49B0].mkv (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=13360)

[Buffalobiian]

Nogizaka Haruka 09 (XviD) - [Bittorrent (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=13788)]
Nogizaka Haruka 09 (h264) - [Bittorrent (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=13787)]

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What was he talking about? There was heaps of space in that changeroom, but no, it was really cramped. That ero Yuuto :D

Mother was also win. Countless FBI agents have failed to master the Sleep Hold Left Hook.

Development has taken itself at an easy pace so far, but guess the couldn't put this off any longer. This is probably the first time Haruka's tasted jealousy, and it'll hurt.

I'm interested in knowing that excuse Yuuto used to get himself into that position. He's not as innocent as he seems ;)

[tystic]

(m.3.3.w) Haruka 10 (xvid) torrent (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=14185)
(m.3.3.w) Haruka 10 (h264) torrent (http://tracker.anirena.com/download.php?id=14184)

[Yukimura]

Girls are stupid, Haruka is a girl, therefore, Haruka is stupid.

It's too bad Yuuto actually has the hots for her, Shiina seems like she'd be much less retarded about encountering him in a compromising situation. This is not to say poor innocent maiden Haruka is wrong for her understandable reactions, however I've lost my patience for the poor innocent maiden schtick.

[Kraco]

What I find funny is that Yuuto never explained her what happened.

Haruka's reaction made sense in an exaggerated way keeping in mind she hadn't realised she loves Yuuto. So, she didn't really know why she was so shocked and thus doubled the effect for herself (I guess that works in fiction, sounds like bs otherwise...).

[Yukimura]

Agreed Kraco, fiction is what saves the situation from inducing hate for me. I think all poor innocent maidens have to go through this.

And yeah I did find that kind of funny, all he really said was "it's not like you think". However since she wants to be with him anyway I don't think that she actually cares what actually happened, only that he wasn't trying to make out with Shiina (unfortunately).

[Buffalobiian]

Shiina, on the other hand, looks like she won't mind a little private session with Yuuto. Maybe not right away, but she definitely likes him. And though Yuuto isn't really thinking about a relationship with Shiina, his good nature is what will stop him from drawing the line.

Also, in certain shots, it looks like Haruka has proportionally thick legs.

[Kraco]

Thick legs or a thick head?

Episode 11 h264 - m.3.3.w (http://forum.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=download&id=14404)
Episode 11 xvid - m.3.3.w (http://forum.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=download&id=14405)



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Edit: Fanservice... Not bad. Other than that I think at this point Yuuto should be more sure of himself than what this episode makes him look like. Sure, he might feel insufficient in some ways seeing the extravagance of the island, and he might feel ashamed to give such a present in such a company, but at least he should know the very receiver of the gift will welcome it very warmly.

I guess the geezer was Haruka's grandfather or something. Seems like an agreeable fellow.

[tystic]

I can't believe there's only one more episode. That's depressing.

There's always someone who has no chance at all that gums up the works.

[Buffalobiian]

I guess the geezer was Haruka's grandfather or something. Seems like an agreeable fellow.

I was thinking that myself. One of those slightly crazy people with a good eye. It did seem out of character for Yuuto to be like this. Then again, it's the first time he's been matched up with Haruka's peers, and I myself would be self conscious too, no matter how much I believed in myself before.

Being the second last episode already does seem a bit sad. Though there's been development, I hoped to see more of how their relationship will go, as well as how other obstacles present themselves.

Nevertheless, the next ep sounds like a rather warming conclusion. (and satisfying, if those rich guys get a nice slap in the face.)

[Kraco]

Clumsy Girl Haruka-chan's last pose:

Episode 12 Final h264 - m.3.3.w (http://forum.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=download&id=14630)
Episode 12 Final xvid - m.3.3.w (http://forum.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=download&id=14631)

[Buffalobiian]

[Nipponsei] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Original Soundtrack.zip (http://tracker.minglong.org/torrents/%5BNipponsei%5D%20Nogizaka%20Haruka%20no%20Himitsu %20Original%20Soundtrack.zip.torrent)

[narutosharingan]

I wouldn't mind seeing another season of this, unlikely as it is

[Buffalobiian]

Well, as expected, the ending couldn't do much wrong. Yuuto dispaired, then showed up to show the poofy guy down. It surprised me greatly that they were hitting it on, pantsu shots and all. Then I expected the girls to rush in. Then the eels got in the way, and I thought, wow, they're going all the way :D.

When they really dropped in, it was I should have known better :(.

All in all, a nice little series. Nothing much really happened these 12 episodes. No real love rival, no in-laws-to-be that couldn't be taken care of, and none of that memory loss plot that seems to surface one form or another in these too-good-to-be-true romance series. Still, they fleshed out the different, and mostly comedic characters at a leisurely pace, and events flowed well from start to finish.

I found that it was pretty much a short series that served to introduce anime-watchers to the Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu manga, and it does a very good job of it.

[Kraco]

I have never liked triangles so I was perfectly happy Shiina took the hint and stayed out of picture. Maybe it's less excitement but I didn't mind. This last episode had too much hesitation for Yuuto to be believable in my opinion, considering how steady his deep friendship with Haruka already is, but it was conquered in good order fortunately. The potential for ecchi surprised me at the end but naturally it was disrupted. A nice ending nonetheless.

[Marik]

[HorribleSubs] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 2 - Purezza - 01v2 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=89339) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=89338)

[Kraco]

I'll be waiting for a real subber. For a while. I refuse to believe the whole future of anime is something called "HorribleSubs". I guess m.3.3.w is as dead as a nine times died cat but maybe someone else...

[Buffalobiian]

m.3.3.w says they're willing to pick up shows, but they're currently not looking at ones that are crunchyroll-subbed.

That is, like half the season.

[Marik]

[Mamiko]​ Nogizaka​ Haruka​ no​ Himitsu!​ Purezza​ 1​ [1280x720​] - Torrent (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=89587) | MegaUpload (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SZL91MFH)

[Buffalobiian]

I watched Mamiko subs. They were decent enough, but the font was ugly.

Aside from that, I wasn't impressed with this new episode. The characters had a lot more charm back in the old series, but since the first run all but completed the protagonist's little romance, that left this new episode sitting without much of a plot.

[Marik]

I watched Mamiko subs. They were decent enough, but the font was ugly.
Yeah, they were pretty hideous. The subs were better than the ones that CR used though.

I enjoyed the first episode and thought it was a good start to the new series. It seems like they're going to focus on Shiina trying to get closer to Yuuto, which is something I wanted to happen in the first series. Haruka pretty much had Yuuto all to herself last time and Shiina was left out, so I'm hoping for more of a triangle this season with Yuuto having to choose one or the other.

[shinta|hikari]

I really dislike Haruka (and all characters that fall in the same category). I would like to root for Shiina, but since the title is what it is, she basically has no chance making it pointless for me to do so.

[Kraco]

I watched Mamiko subs. They were decent enough, but the font was ugly.

I went throught the trouble of replacing the font in Mamiko's release and remuxing only to encounter the horrible censoring that rendered the episode unwatchable. There's something wrong with the censor's head when he/she thinks it's okay to cover the screen so extensively you have no idea who the characters even are behind all the whiteness. Like hell I'm going to watch something like that.

How was the Horriblesubs release?

[Marik]

How was the Horriblesubs release?
Subs were bad. Oni-chan was translated as cute boy, Haruna the lacrosse girl was called Haruka a couple of times, Mika called Haruka "big sis" and then "sister Haruka", and some names were spelled wrong.

HS version had all that steam censoring as well.

[Buffalobiian]

What's makes it worse (or better?) is that despite the heavy censoring, the steam doesn't remove the image out completely, but makes all the scenes whiter. I spent half the time watching that episode at an angle of depression of 45 degrees so I can get some enjoyment out of this.

Unless the story picks up a bit more and a group picks up the uncensored raws, I'm considering dropping this at least temporarily.

[Kraco]

Seeing the second ep releases reminded me that

S2 Episode 1 - Shinji-w.0.0.f (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=89991)

is a version even I could watch due to a significant reduction in the amount of stupid censoring. In fact, it was decently uncensored (revealing the fact there shouldn't have been censoring in the first place because nothing absolutely explicit was shown).

Not such a strong episode otherwise and I hate the little maid girl. Why is she even employed? Surely Japan has some child labor laws as well. And just why does a show like this need a little girl with super powers, eh?

Anyway, from now on I'll watch only Shinji-w.0.0.f releases. If I want to stare at smooth whiteness, I can stare at my fridge door or something whenever I want.

[David75]

It was a lot better.
The only remaining white fog was Haruka entering water. I guess it was considered too much.

Even if it is not a great show, butchering it with censorship only worsen things.

[Buffalobiian]

Shinji w.0.0.f - Episode 02 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91186)

[narutosharingan]

Does anyone know what Doki fansubs are like? Which one is the way to go?

[Yukimura]

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - Purezza - 03 (720p h264) - [Doki] (http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=download&id=29074)
Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - Purezza - 03 (XviD) - [Doki] (http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=download&id=29086)
Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 2 - Purezza - 03 (720p) - [HorribleSubs] (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91779)
Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 2 - Purezza - 03 (480p) - [HorribleSubs] (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91780)

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
It's like you can't more than 2 steps in any modern anime without running into a tsundere and you can't take 5 without running into the especially potent Kugimiya strain.

This episode was basically just a rip off of Hayate the Combat Butler (minus the combat), with elements of Zero no Tsukaima, Toradora, and Shakugan no Shana thrown in. The only part I truly found entertaining was near the end when the sister and teacher came looking for their Yuuto and wouldn't let silly things like barred gates or security guards get in their way. Someone remarked on a blog I read that the only way to sell DVD's these days may be to cater to either the tsundere fanboys or the moe fanboys (or both) and I'm thinking they are on to something. This episode seems to fly in the face of the theme of the rest of the show as the scent of tsundere was refreshingly absent from the cast during season 1 where all the female characters were pleasant even if they were confused about their feelings.

[Marik]

[Nipponsei] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu ~Purezza~ OP Single - Chouhatsu Cherry Heart [Himemiya Milan and Chocolate Rockers].zip (http://tracker.minglong.org/torrents/%5BNipponsei%5D%20Nogizaka%20Haruka%20no%20Himitsu %20%7EPurezza%7E%20OP%20Single%20-%20Chouhatsu%20Cherry%20Heart%20%5BHimemiya%20Mila n%20and%20Chocolate%20Rockers%5D.zip.torrent)

[Nipponsei] Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu ~Purezza~ ED Single - Himitsu Suishou! Uruto LOVE [N's].zip (http://tracker.minglong.org/torrents/%5BNipponsei%5D%20Nogizaka%20Haruka%20no%20Himitsu %20%7EPurezza%7E%20ED%20Single%20-%20Himitsu%20Suishou%21%20Uruto%20LOVE%20%5BN%27s% 5D.zip.torrent)

[Marik]

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Light Novels Get More Anime
Yūsaku Igarashi's romantic comedy light novel series approaching it's ending


An ad for the Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu light novels has announced that another anime adaptation is in the works. The new anime will adapt the story leading up to the final arc of the series. The 14th volume of Yūsaku Igarashi's light novel series is shipping this month, and the ad indicates that this volume is just before the final installment of the series.

Source: ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-07-07/nogizaka-haruka-no-himitsu-light-novels-get-more-anime)

[Buffalobiian]

I never could get into the second season of this show, but if it's nearing its end.. I don't know. It's curiosity driving me more than anything, but I really can't envision anything really happening with the two either, other than what already happened back in S1.

Basically they got closer, and closer, and closer.. and they married, and lived happily ever after.

I just don't think the pair had enough of a distinct character and the resultant chemistry to make this romance interesting. Do tell if I'm wrong and S2 turned up with something good.

[Kraco]

Something is seriously wrong with the world (or the entertainment industry of Japan, to be specific) when a show like this gets more seasons instead of series like FMP, for example. I think I finished the second season but I remember anything from it so poorly that I might as well have not. Assuming there was anything worth remembering in the first place, which I doubt.

[shinta|hikari]

That has been my complaint since forever. There are other better works out there that they can adapt (Sword Art Online, Utsuro no Hako Zero no Maria) or sequels they could produce (Baccano, Durarara), but I guess the problem with better works is that that they are written by better people who would not sell out their creations if it is going to get adulterated in the anime version.

[Buffalobiian]

if this is getting an S3, does that mean S2 BD/DVDs sold well? That can't be true.. Unless there was bonus fanservice.. Which I think the TV version censored. :(

Sucks that fanservice is the main drive..

[shinta|hikari]

I think even without fanservice a lot of otaku (who actually pay for DVDs) gobble up this kind of crap.

[Marik]

The previously announced (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-07-07/nogizaka-haruka-no-himitsu-light-novels-get-more-anime) new anime adaptation of the Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu light novel series will be a 4-part original video animation (OVA) project. Volumes of Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu: Finale, which will cover the story leading to the novels' final arc, will be released at a pace of one a month for four months.

New Nogizaka Haruka Anime to be 4-Part Video Finale (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-04-10/new-nogizaka-haruka-anime-to-be-4-part-video-finale)

[Buffalobiian]

Can anyone recommend watching S2 just to see this all end?