The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan

The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan

Cover art for the first volume of the series, featuring Yuki Nagato.
長門有希ちゃんの消失
(Nagato Yuki-chan no Shōshitsu)
Genre Romantic comedy
Manga
Illustrated by Puyo
Published by Kadokawa Shoten
English publisher
Demographic Seinen
Magazine Young Ace
Original run July 4, 2009 – ongoing
Volumes 8
Anime television series
Directed by Jun'ichi Wada
Written by Touko Machida
Music by Tatsuya Kato
Studio Satelight
Licensed by
Network Tokyo MX, CTC, tvk, TVS, SUN, TVQ, GBS, MTV, SBC, BS11, AT-X
English network
Original run April 3, 2015 – ongoing
Episodes 16
Original video animation
Directed by Jun'ichi Wada
Studio Satelight
Licensed by
Released October 26, 2015
Runtime 25 minutes

The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan (長門有希ちゃんの消失 Nagato Yuki-chan no Shōshitsu), also known as The Vanishing of Nagato Yuki-chan, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Puyo. The series is a spinoff of Nagaru Tanigawa's Haruhi Suzumiya light novel series, and is based on the alternate universe originally featured in the series' fourth volume and feature film, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya. The series began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Young Ace magazine from July 2009 and is licensed by Yen Press. An anime television series adaptation by Satelight began airing on April 3, 2015.

Plot

The setting is based on the alternate universe depicted in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, in which Haruhi Suzumiya never formed the SOS Brigade. The series follows Yuki Nagato, who in this world is not a stoic alien but rather a shy and tentative girl, as she develops feelings for her fellow literature club member, Kyon.

Media

Manga

The original manga by Puyo began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Young Ace magazine from July 4, 2009, and has been compiled into eight tankōbon volumes as of March 26, 2015.[1] The series is licensed in North America by Yen Press, who began releasing the series from July 24, 2012.[2][3]

Anime

On December 18, 2013, which refers to a pivotal date depicted in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, the official website for the Haruhi Suzumiya series "vanished" and was replaced by a fake error page containing a hidden link revealing that an anime adaptation of The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan was in production. A year later, on December 18, 2014, the site revealed the staff and cast for the series. The series is being produced by Satelight with direction by Jun'ichi Wada, series composition by Tōko Machida, and character design by Ikuko Ito. Additionally, the cast of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya anime series reprise their roles as the main cast.[4] The series began airing in Japan from April 3, 2015.[5] An original video animation will be bundled with the manga's ninth volume on October 26, 2015.[6][7] The series has been licensed for streaming in North America by Funimation.[8] The opening theme is "Furefure Mirai" (フレ降レミライ) by Hokkō Bungei-bu Onagokai (Minori Chihara, Natsuko Kuwatani, Yūko Gotō, Yuki Matsuoka, and Aya Hirano), and the ending theme is "Arigatō, Daisuki" (ありがとう、だいすき Thank You, I Love You) by Minori Chihara.

Episode list

No. Title Original air date
1 "Precious Place"
"Taisetsu na Basho" (大切な場所) 		April 3, 2015
Yuki Nagato is a shy young girl who spends her time in North High School's Literature Club along with Ryoko Asakura, her best friend, and Kyon, who she has a crush on. As Christmas approaches, Nagato feels determined to have a party in her clubroom to celebrate the others joining and keeping the club going. The next day, whilst shopping for turkey for the party, the trio run into Mikuru Asahina and Tsuruya, the latter of which puts Nagato in a contest against Mikuru for one of her own turkeys, which just ends up being between Ryoko and Tsuruya. Afterwards, as Asakura manages to get permission to use the clubroom for a party, Nagato recalls the time when Kyon helped her get a library card. 
2 "Joy to the World"
"Morobito Kozorite" (もろびとこぞりて) 		April 10, 2015
As the Christmas party gets underway, Nagato recalls earlier in the year when the Literature Club was in danger of bring shut down due to a lack of members. Whilst figuring out what to do, Nagato encountered a mysterious girl from Kouyouen Academy who dragged her into writing an alien message to Santa in the playground. Finding confidence in the girl's positive attitude, Nagato was able to ask Ryoko and Kyon to join the club. Back at the party, just as Nagato tries to work up the courage to confess to Kyon, but is interrupted at the last minute. The next day, Nagato and Kyon are surprised when the mysterious girl from before suddenly lands in front of them. 
3 "Haruhi Suzumiya!!"
"Suzumiya Haruhi!!" (涼宮ハルヒ!!) 		April 17, 2015
Nagato and Kyon help out the girl, Haruhi Suzumiya, who claims she was spending the previous night attempting to capture Santa and expresses her dream to meet aliens, time travellers, and espers. Later, at the start of the New Year, Haruhi shows up at the Literature Club with her classmate Itsuki Koizumi, deciding to make themselves members, making the once quiet Literature Club more lively. 
4 "Be My Valentine"
(Be My Valentine) 		April 24, 2015
On the day before Valentine's Day, Ryoko helps Nagato make some Valentine chocolates while Haruhi drags Kyon around town in search of mysteries. The next day, Nagato has lunch with Mikuru and Tsuruya, who give her some encouragement. Later, Nagato's follows Ryoko's plan in the hopes of getting some time alone with Kyon, but when she gets to the clubroom, she is shocked to see Haruhi giving Kyon a Chocolate. 
5 "Her Melancholy"
"Kanojo no Yūutsu" (彼女の憂鬱) 		May 1, 2015
After learning that the chocolate Haruhi gave Kyon was just courtesy chocolate, Ryoko lashes out at Haruhi for not reading the mood, as well as blaming herself for her own failings. Ryoko and Haruhi soon catch up to Nagato, who states she still intends to give Kyon her chocolates and had only run away to respect Haruhi's privacy. Afterwards, Nagato finally gets the chance to give her chocolates to Kyon, who gladly accepts and enjoys them, though an opportunity to confess is thwarted by Tsuruya. Spectating from afar, Haruhi recalls her encounter with a boy named John Smith three years ago. Later, on White Day, Kyon gets Nagato and Haruhi some return gifts, with Nagato grateful for her gift while the others lament that he got Nagato and Haruhi the same thing. 
6 "Over the Obento"
(Over the Obento) 

References

  1. ↑ 長門有希ちゃんの消失 (8) (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  2. ↑ "THE DISAPPEARANCE OF NAGATO YUKI-CHAN story by Nagaru Tanigawa, art by PUYO, characters by Noizi Ito | Yen Press". Yen Press. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  3. ↑ "The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan, Vol. 1". Amazon.com. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  4. ↑ "The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan Anime's Cast, Staff Unveiled". Anime News Network. December 17, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Aya Hirano: Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan Slated for Spring". Anime News Network. December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  6. ↑ "The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan Gets Original Video Anime, Episode Count". Anime News Network. March 19, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  7. ↑ "The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan Original Video Anime Bundled With Manga". Anime News Network. March 27, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Funimation Licenses The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan, Show By Rock!! Anime". Anime News Network. March 28, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2015.

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