Crispin Freeman vs Crispin Freeman - Kyon's Epiphany (English Blu-Ray)

[@ClassicalCentral]

For a drama class I took in college, I recited this scene up to the point of Kyon actually answering the question as my monologue final exam. The professor was floored and asked me where I found the text. Once I sent him the link to this scene, he replied with a hearty thank you :)

[@No-Name0087]

That's pretty neat, how long did it take to recite it.

[@subarus6316]

Did you alter the script? Provide any context for this scene

[@bookplate]

@Lucky Ted i mean, my drama class in high school did monologues as our final exams. i did the breencasts from half-life 2 every year for mine, so i believe it.

[@dragonlight1399]

MysticDestroyer13 Really? You did that too? I did something similar for my Theater class’s semester exam, except it was a confrontation from Final Fantasy XIII-2. I wonder how you played the two different perspectives? I didn’t do too well representing the character I wasn’t playing in my performance. I still got a top score though. I’ll never forget about it.

[@couchpotato2222]

Wish I could do that. But noooooooo, professor made us use published plays only cause that's what casting directors use. So lucky you

[@goodmorningcptn]

I don't get to watch English Dubs a lot these days but Crispin Freeman is the fucking man. I watched this whole series again in English just for him

[@Andyscottmc]

"Ask me as many times as you want and my answer won't change. Of course I do." I really do love the way this scene shows how much Haruhi and all her craziness mean to Kyon despite his constant snarking. It's a bit that still causes me to tear up. I see his choice of Haruhi over a normal life with AltNagato as the final confirmation that Kyon does love Haruhi overall

[@kyonlamb]

Lord Vectorum nope I don't love no one bro. No idea who dat is

[@Commenter839]

Lord Vectorum It wasn't necessarily Haruhi per say that he chose. It was Haruhi's world that he picked over Nagato's world, and he chose it because, despite his snarking, he enjoys all the supernatural craziness that came with the SOS Brigade. He also preferred alien Nagato over human Nagato.

[@farhanatashiga3721]

@@Commenter839 100% agree

[@Noryouma]

Wasn't haruhi what he choosed, he truly loves the danger and the emotion of special situations

[@SkyKushryd]

I love the insinuation in the last line. "Of course I do" while Haruhi is reflected in his eye. I love it so much.

[@ritsukaseriyko1491]

I always had a image that in the future, Kyon proposes to Haruhi which makes her ask him if he really is having a fun life with her and if he actually loves her. Which he then responds with 5:04

[@aaron9127]

This is a goddamn MASTERPIECE

[@4195phoenix]

Absolute masterpiece

[@cristianflores1588]

Best anime movie of all time and will be forever.

[@theannualantagonist5930]

No doubt about it

[@AnimeRunna]

This movie is simply amazing... I was not a big fan of the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. I thought it was ok, but I didn't think of it as anything special. But then one fateful rainy day, I was stuck inside my house over Winter break and decided to watch this movie. And I was absolutely stunned. It turned me into a Haruhi fan, made me make my second ever anime buy, and forever cemented a place as one of my all time favorites. And what made this even better? A spectacular English dub that I liked equally as much if not more than the Japanese dub.

[@adzeevaarders784]

Mike The Anime Runner That sounds great man, I feel so too.

[@Jepze158]

+Mike The Anime Runner Only good thing about this dub was Kyons voice in english but others doesnt beat japanese ones.

[@AnimeRunna]

JepzePelaa The entire cast gave solid performances. I think I prefer Aya Hirano's Haruhi, but Wendee Lee wasn't that far behind. And Michelle Ruff did a great job personifying Nagato's new sense of emotions in the movie.

[@Jepze158]

Mike The Anime Runner Yeah but i still perfer japanese woman VA because when there cute scene japan can just do it better.

[@kenny1138]

I agree the dub was spot on this dub pretty much got me into dubs I tried watching the spin off series about Nagato in sub but I just couldn't watch it that's y I waited for the dub honestly with this dub the whole cast was perfect Wendy Lee was the best Hurhi, Stephanie Sheh (fav anime Voice actress) did a bang on job as Aushina, Michelle Ruff did a perfect Nagato, Jonny Young Bosch did the best Kozime (however u spell his name) and ofc the King of anime Voice actors Crispin Freeman this scene right here puts life into Kyon Crispin Freeman like Sean Shemmel to Goku IS Kyon but hey this is just how I view it

[@JaKTheatre]

Without a doubt, my favourite movie of all time. This series has such a special place in my heart.

[@royaldance26]

*agrees* *now I shall go into a corner and cry because of feels*

[@JaKTheatre]

*joins in corner to cry*

[@rachelmcquade8910]

Shizuo Heiwajima Joins in

[@JaKTheatre]

Now it's a party

[@osamamansoor927]

It's been 2 years but can I still join ;-;

[@kap1618]

Kyon sparked a slew of snarky, jaded light novel MC clones, but he's the only one that feels real.

[@Powerfulllestkid]

Title correction (to be more technical) John Smith vs. Kyon

[@gildedphoenix]

Powerfulllestkid they are same!

[@hectorcortes1404]

EXACTLY he was fighting himself for the answer

[@KyonSOSBrigad3]

who is who?

[@SoloWing88]

All the Comments from people who have not seen dubs ever or in a long time surprised at how good a dub actor is. Ahh what a time to be alive

[@SoloWing88]

***** We are no longer in the days of US Manga corp and Central Park Media

[@kenny1138]

+SoloWing88 I'm sorry but I'm a dub lover don't get me wrong I much prefer them over sub but Akame Ga Kill dub is the worst dub I've ever heard no offence to the VA

[@kenny1138]

***** reallu dude I have seen so many dubs it's not funny most of the anime I watch dubbed. So don't go saying that crap feel free to ask me which dubs I've seen but Akame Ga Kill is the worst dub I've ever heard

[@الطالبعمار-ص1ذ]

@@SoloWing88 Both were mostly pretty good and had some a lot of amazing dubs (the good beats the bad) so f off

[@kittysweetensen3889]

Most powerful scene in anime history, which moves me every time. My older brother is like Kyon. Complaining all day long, making fun of everything, but deep down always glad that he's with us :-)

[@catsukisubaru3715]

for some reason, i feel like your brother and me would be great friends.

[@kittysweetensen3889]

hehe :-)

[@RickSimulations]

@@catsukisubaru3715 not gonna lie i feel the same

[@ConfusedRicky]

This is one of my favourite scenes from any movie ever.

[@TheMattman1313]

Crispin Freeman's voice is so good, that he might just be tge next Freeman in line to succeed Morgan Freeman.

[@jeramahia123]

Yo.

[@maxgodard3319]

What about god of voices Gordon Freeman?

[@s-094cam5]

What about James Earl Jones?

[@farhanatashiga3721]

@@s-094cam5 he's not a Freeman

[@kimoota-kun]

"Of course I do." I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. XD

[@Jug_or_not]

Crispen Freeman is just such an amazing voice actor and this is one of my favorite movies of all time ^^

[@kenny1138]

Ikr he's my fav English VA

[@AlieaChoudhary]

He is!😊😊😊😊

[@Jug_or_not]

@@AlieaChoudhary always cool to unexpectedly be brought back to such old comments by new replies :D

[@falseheronoel2627]

This is probably the best scene in the movie, at least to me. Showing one's inner conflict with a perfect mix of doubt and resolve made it just perfect for me.

[@zlizgirl]

And the animation is On Point!

[@falseheronoel2627]

Wow this is an old comment. That said, you're right. It's even more impressive when you remember it's 11 years old.

[@AceHalberjt]

My favorite scene from anything ever.

[@kenny1138]

Ahhhh I can't stop watching this Crispin Freeman a fucking legend the emotion he puts into Kyon I've heard both and ofc Crispin wins

[@Kirbyterasu]

I could listen to Crispin Freeman argue with Crispin Freeman all day This is the greatest scene in anime history

[@odinzan]

I want to make an anime with every character cast as Crispin Freeman. He won't have a script, he just says what he thinks the characters would say. It will be called Crispin Freeman: The Freemaning

[@skrubbed]

such an amazing idea. id watch

[@MikeAbundo1]

This is the choice everyone faces: between living an ordinary life and an extraordinary life.

[@damoji5332]

I wish I faced this choice

[@MarioLover76]

This scene is just so powerful.

[@KevinxManningx]

The moment when Kyon admits to himself that he loved all the things he experienced involving Haruhi is such a powerful scene. Crispin Freeman is a magnificent actor, and his portrayal of Kyon is genius. It is a crime that there hasn't been a third season after all this time yet.

[@ZealotZeke]

How can I ever forget him? Freeman is my favorite actor in the anime business, if not of all time. He did an outstanding job in this role, as he does with all his other roles.

[@Stiglitz51]

Crispin Freeman is one of the coolest voice actors ever.

[@godspeedredeicieli4384]

"Yea of course it was fun I loved every minute of it don't go askin me questions when it's so OBVIOUS!!!!- John Smith/Kyon

[@Yankeesfan4ever100]

+chinedum nwanna Dude, I just imagined Crispin Freeman saying these exact words to himself whenever he wonders why he's a voice actor.

[@adlibbed2138]

that quote alone just sums up just about anything I've enjoyed in my life, especially this movie in it's glory on dub

[@adlibbed2138]

4:07 that moment alone sums up how much I've enjoyed the movie, especially the dub version

[@KytheYT]

This is probably one of my favorite scenes in all of the animated world. Not only is the animation perfect, the writing along with the music and the sheer brilliance of Crispin Freemans delivery makes this absolutely perfect.

[@Bread_LM]

My favorite movie of all time. Probably one of the greatest moments in anime.

[@JaKTheatre]

I strongly agree on both points.

[@akjdslaks]

I think the greatest moment in anime should be the Endless Eight

[@AngryDemonBowser]

His role as Kyon was probably one of the best dubs of any Japanese anime ever...his cynicism was spot on to how he should be. And it is probably the first reason why i like watching this show and movie with the dubs instead of the subs (while the original seiyuu is doing a convincing job too!)

[@geminijoule5522]

Honest to god this is one of my favorite films, and this is the greatest acted scene Ive ever watched in a dub. Crispin is amazing, and this anime and film are wonderful.

[@lucaslucas2933]

I’ve seen three versions of this monologue: the movie, the manga, and light novel. Out of the three, I have to say the movie surpasses even the light novel, particularly because the presentation. The movie is the best at showing the conflict being a fight with his true feelings and him coming to terms with them. And it even shows that it wasn’t an easy decision either, as he gave up an ideal, peaceful life. Though the light novel’s version still pretty good.

[@byronmak7943]

Both Kyon's seiyuu and VA have very similar voices. ... I love this anime so much.

[@LesterRamos]

+Byron Mak There is some slight distinctions that made me favor one over the other. Crispin Freeman is a natural at playing the straight man with a cynical side.

[@kenny1138]

3:36 and onward always fucking gets me the feels Kyon finally realising he misses Hauhi best BLIMING scene ever Crispin Freeman played this perfect

[@godspeedredeicieli4384]

Same the biggest battle is against ur self

[@kenny1138]

chinedum nwanna Yep

[@Mona-573]

This scene was done so much better than in the sub. There's actual emotion being put into his voice here, rather than in the sub where it sounds more like he's having a friendly discussion.

[@PRISM_Prince]

"Everything she wants to do, SUCKS" omg that entire scene i loved. Mr.Freeman...hnnngg

[@kenny1138]

Same lol Crispin is the King

[@MrNightcrawler26]

He's one of the best English anime voice actors, one that truly does a fantastic job and every character he voices.

[@madkoala2130]

And now he ends up in secondary roles, after Durarara, he never took any main role in anime dubbing. I dont know way? He is still kicking in his roles where ever is worked currently in last 5 years.

[@Ping653]

This scene was so masterfully executed! One of my favourite moments in this movie and also overall in any anime as well.

[@OnlyTheCloud]

Don't forget an amazing voice actor, one so good that you can close your eyes and draw the character he plays in your mind from his tones alone.

[@mamamurphy3860]

Honestly one of the best movies (animated or not) I've ever seen

[@turnoffthenight]

I watched this series in the english dub instead of the sub because I knew Crispin Freemen and Johnny Yong Bosch where in it. Good thing the rest of the character's voices where really good as well.

[@JaxemsR]

This is my absolute favorite scene out of all anime and anime movies. And I've watched quite a fair bit. This gives me chills every single time.

[@HellJumper99]

No wonder this was rated higher than the first 2 seasons in Mal. Glad Kyon manage to fix the timeline and admitted he enjoys being with Haruhi and sos.

[@FerZAlv]

After +10years, this still is my favorite anime movie

[@thesummonskull]

This scene gets me teary eyed, it's so fucking amazing.

[@nunka34ify]

This film was amazing! How could we not get a season 3 after this? The Haruhi fanbase had to be sky high after this. WE NEED SEASON 3!!!!

[@mysticyau7525]

There will be one soon, someone will make S3 just not now or in 5 years but soon.

[@Superman-wt7bg]

​@@mysticyau7525it's nevEr sad

[@LoDDestroyer]

I love how every one of the flashback images of Haruhi are focused on her chest, except when she isn't able to see where Kyon's looking.

[@UBvtuber]

"The best way to a woman's heart, is through her chest" -Master Kyonway

[@juanperezwar8748]

This right here. Its how you know Kyon is god in this series.

[@LadyFan05]

That's the best video title I've ever seen and it happens to be for my favorite scene from the movie! Thank you forever!❤

[@ZwalistyDrwal]

Poor Kyoto Animation ;-; director of this great show and many others didn't make it, let's show them so support.

[@sharkafrank7545]

Don't forget futoshi nishiya the character designer of haruhi, a silent voice, Liz and the blue bird , and free he passed away too😖

[@FizzyArtCola]

HOLY CRAP!! the 2nd Kyon makes sense...

[@Rs2006REMAKEVids]

I never noticed that Crispin Freeman played Kyon. His voice was familiar, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Now I see it. Yep, I knew there was a reason his voice sounded awesome. That alone gives a reason to watch this anime. Getting to listen to Crispin Freeman say the same thing in slightly different variants for 8 episodes is proof of a life well spent.

[@maxyaedo1267]

Alucard talking to himself lol

[@inuyashasmells]

Crispin Freeman you have absolutely so idea what your voice does to me

[@BrandonTheKralik]

Best voice actor there ever was, actually.

[@jaku9329]

The extended scene on this adds Alucard and Winston talking to both Kyons.

[@ZealotZeke]

This was my favorite scene in the entire movie. Amazing music, amazing cuts, amazing animation..... This is my favorite anime movie of all time.....

[@ShotgunMcgee666]

He said Alucard is his favourite character I think because he enjoys playing characters that are a bit insane. That said, him as Jeremiah Gottwald from Code Geass was fucking amazing.

[@BreXIzaya]

i love cripsin in all his works as any anime guy...hes such an amazing actor and i love him!!! :)

[@unapersonamas5941]

This and Rem's speech from ReZero are the greatest drama scenes I can think of. Of all time.

[@lanthelancer]

This was, without question, my favorite scene in anime history.

[@Cassie596]

HOORAY FOR CRISPIN'S ANGRY VOICE!!!!!

[@dbfbwarriorx4731]

Thank you mike nakahara. 1. I was not being sarcastic, I watched the movie and then two days ago I started watching the show and had no clue who crispin freeman was when watching this video( THIS IS MY FAVORITE SCENE FROM THE MOVIE!!! ). 2. I was under stress during my question, mostly because college is stressful!!!

[@Chuck_Shurley]

That scene makes me think more that Kyon is actually the God and this is his God-self talking to his human-self. But he and we only see it as a stream of thoughts

[@BenTennison16]

favourite anime movie - and one of my favourite scenes. Great voice acting, animation, sounds, symbolism - everything just works so well. PLEASE SUPPORT THE OFFICIAL RELEASE EVERYBODY !!!

[@WierdEnuf4Ya]

I wax browsing through Crispin Freeman videos and found this. And as much I tried I couldn't get the image of Shizuo out of my head while watching this. But I still enjoyed this.

[@traceyxia6015]

I really cant go a day with out watching something haruhi *_*

[@DigimonVids]

Seek medical assistance

[@MarioLover76]

Don't worry, I'm like that too XD

[@DigimonVids]

+MarioLover76 Also seek medical assistance

[@traceyxia6015]

its to late for that

[@TanayEvans49]

I thought I was the only one.

[@patrickbergen9398]

Crispin Freeman is a national treasure!

[@TheBlueFangirl]

Crispin Freeman is amazing. I may only know him as Kyon (even if I know of other roles he played) but damn if Crispin didn't do one of the most amazing acting voices I've ever heard.

[@BlackKnightsCommander]

Only one reason as to why the supernatural world sucks more. Endless Eight.

[@Riverclemens0995]

Hey, at least Yuki was the only one who got ultimately fed up by it, although it goes without saying that I'd probably just kill myself if I knew I'd be stuck in a time loop for 595 years.

[@KingHalbatorix]

+Mago Della Luna *KYON KUN, DENWAAAAA* x 15,000

[@pierce7993]

Paolo Del Rosario You do realize that you would just be brought back to life at the beginning of the next loop, right?

[@sirlezard670]

Paolo Del Rosario 596. And you'd probably revive at the new loop like spaulding said. Or Haruhi would revive you on the spot inconsciously.

[@ARZ_201]

To understand this movie you have to understand the pain yuki went through to change the world. It’s why endless eight is actually good. It was only bad for the people watching it on TV, they had to wait a week just to see an episode only for it come out as basically the same but now we can watch it online without having to wait

[@glitch5595]

My favorite scene

[@OmaChief]

absolutely love this scene

[@ocsartobi6844]

While this is amazing it's also heart breaking. It's the moment he chooses Haruhi over Yuki.

[@rona1068]

I loved this scene! 😌

[@123thof]

If Kyon doesn't want Nagato, I'll take her. She's the sweetest data construct in the universe. But really, how could he leave her? I wouldn't even think of leaving her.

[@k8kandh8k]

try read a spin-off manga called "Nagato Yuki chan no Shoushitsu"

[@Blondesmartarse]

***** you sure about that?? cuz it's getting its own anime lol

[@yogurtretzel8865]

Blondesmartarse How does it getting an anime disprove his point?

[@Blondesmartarse]

YogurtRetzel I thought he meant the manga hasn't gone anywhere. As in, it isn't successful in sales. If he meant the romantic plot not going anywhere then that is an entirely different answer I would reply with

[@JaKTheatre]

Personally, I think it's great. I find it pretty faithful to the everyday life that is focused on in the original series (in that it isn't pretentious or gimmicky), and I appreciate that sort of thing. As far as the romantic plot goes, it certainly has progressed, especially in the sixth book. The pace, yeah, is slow, but for these characters I definitely see that as a good thing.

[@Frolaire]

By far my favorite movie I've ever seen.

[@JoshhhyyxD]

Gotta feel bad for Yuki though. Getting told the emotions she's been feeling are wrong and just 'bugs' and then creating the world that Kyon wanted only to be rejected and forced back into a life/world of not feeling anything.

[@madkoala2130]

I dont think she felt nothing at the end, she felt less robotic to me on that last conversation with Kyon on the roof. So maybe it wasn't all for nothing, she did get some development, it's not like she needed up into default.

[@thelegendmaster3935]

"Demand for PMC's is about to skyrocket. Like the good ol' days after 9/11!"

[@AnimeGirl4891]

Oh My God. I've got to get this movie. Crispin Freeman you are just awsome.

[@adlibbed2138]

KyoAni, forgive me if I didn't understand your show, but I'll give you my utmost respect on it's due when you encompassed my childhood with shows like this and Chuunibyou Take on Me

[@Sam_SE3]

my favorite scene in any source of media ever

[@ilikerice5208]

Although I love the light, and the film follows it pretty much beat by beat,Mitch an amazing dub, awe enspirering soundtrack, and stunning visuals, the movie by far preceded it.

[@n543576]

Every human....no every sane human being has to do this to themselves to put in perspective what is important and what is relevant in life and this did a damn good job on the thoughts and the resolution of what happens when someone does just that.

[@CursedHatter]

he voices Red rrow in young justice loved the chesire scene Red Arrow "should i be concerned in the obvious delight our daughter takes in ultra violence (a baby they have with them on a fight) Chesire "It's genetic" Red Arrow"Greaaaat"

[@monkeytreasure]

God, I love this scene so damn much.

[@regularbricksstudios1109]

Best scene that I have ever seen with my own eye

[@stormcutter59]

I always wondered about all the times we didnt see Yuki in her most potentially agonizing moments. You have to remember she is forced by the Data Integration entity to CONSTANTLY survey Haruhi at every turn so her every move outside of that purpose must have been inexplicably horrific. Was she ever punished during those brief instances of independence? Did her face ever contort in a way that would have been shocking for us when Kyon sees her change the world? Did she look sad or depressed beyond recognition? Did she cry at home when she didnt come to school the day after Endless Eight? I think their are serious implications of Yuki's emotional state in those scenes cause they always make it a point to never SHOW what shes thinking or going through. Its merely implied. Which makes me think she really did show genuine moments of suffering that went against her programming. It must have been horribly painful for her

[@JessFromMead]

Best "Get off your ass!" speech ever!

[@ribbreaker-4066]

all these feels

[@captaincaesar1605]

I love the music

[@WolfHunner]

Damn I just took a nostalgia trip back to 2010. Remembered when this first came out looking at a thread on 4chan with a guide on how to pirate the MP4 file some transcript with the subtitles on it and download caption software. Loved the series and I loved this film.

[@thechosenone8332]

This is one of the best directed scenes in anime.

[@Anime-vs-Reality]

I love this series so much

[@calliejmd]

omg i want to get ALL of the music from this movie! I love it i have it and i cant wait for their next book

[@Lionbossgoku]

Even the English dub gives me chills

[@Jakomelo]

Chills every single time at that last part though.

[@pikespendragon67]

That would be the most magical thing I would ever see

[@ryannsmall]

My favorite scene in any anime, or in anything for that matter

[@Zinx10]

I get chills too.

[@ktsjr15]

This is probably one of the more deep scenes I have watched in anime.