Comments on: Lucky Star Imitates Art, Part 15

By: xXMikotoNakadaiXx

xXMikotoNakadaiXx — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:38:00 +0000

Well, since you didn’t catch it, it’s when Konata’s dad does the “henshin” pose. Such an obvious parody but very amusing since it makes you realize that Lucky Star’s references caters not only to anime fans but also fans of live action stuff and Japanese media in general.

By: CCYoshi

CCYoshi — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:55:00 +0000

hidoshi: Well, I guess my gripe is more that the Haruhi references come off to me as more...product placement than self-reference. Stuff like Dramatic Anime Store's "Haruhi DVD #5's in stock!!" or Random Haruhi Truck at Comiket.

But then again, valid points have been raised that if not Haruhi, what else?

avid elite: Yeah, but the WaWaWa song was better. :P

anonymous: I guess what I was trying to get across was that since the character had a Yuki-type personality, and Yuki's voices with almost the same sound, it was really difficult for me not to picture her as Yuki, which annoyed me because Minami is decidedly different from Yuki.

Good to know she's the same as in the manga though. Wasn't sure how much liberty they were taking, especially with the "she likes books" line.

Mikoto: I guess so, because I didn't catch that reference. XD

But in the end, I think KyoAni is making fun of me, as Haruhi has a crucial part in Episode 16 (Konata's Cosplay Cafe), according to early raw screencaps, and it doesn't look too bad after all...

By: xXMikotoNakadaiXx

xXMikotoNakadaiXx — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:13:00 +0000

I guess the recent Kamen Rider reference would fit in to the “amusing” category.

TBH, I don’t really mind the Haruhi references. I mean, self-reference isn’t even big compared to the outside-references the series makes.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:51:00 +0000

Minami, the “Yuki clone” as you’ve said was not a homage to Yuki Nagato considering that’s they way she acted in the manga. She just fills the archetype of a silent protoganist. It just happens she was voiced by same VA as Yuki which is probably as a jab in humor by Kyoani.

By: Lana

Lana — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 22:43:00 +0000

Speaking of references: I don’t know if this is a coincident or not, but that shot of evil Miyuki you’ve got at the top of the entry actually looks identical to a scene from Ghost Hunt where Masako gets possessed.
And as for Haruhi references – well if this in some form or another contributes to the second season being made, or getting a bigger budget, I suppose I won’t complain … too much.

By: Avid Elite

Avid Elite — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:54:00 +0000

The Haruhi references were funny to start, but they are getting old. I like the cross-references to other shows like (as you said) Initial D and Da Capo, and that’s what it should be: all over the board if you’re doing a parody show. When I learned how many connections LS had to Haruhi it graduated in my mind from homage to annoying, and I would like to see the Haruhi references toned down a bit. I didn’t think of it as advertising, but I’m starting to agree.

However, Minoru Shiraishi singing Hare Hare Yukai is classic no matter what else was going on.

By: Hidoshi

Hidoshi — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:26:00 +0000

I like Tsukasaaaa! ;_;

No burny plz.

Anyhow, I agree with this assessment. The Haruhi references do make me laugh though, only because I imagine KyoAni is actually aware of how obnoxious it is. They aren't advertising for Haruhi -- it's already ridiculously popular, but they are advertising for themselves. After all, if your product was as successful as Haruhi, wouldn't you want the kudos?

But beyond that, it may just be that Haruhi is treated as the beloved daughter, and so they want to lend it more appreciation than ever. Some creators are like that.