>>2597762>>2597794>Kyon doesn't use sarcasm,Well, you have to remember most of it was aimed at Haruhi. And in his head. So naturally, being more focused on Yuki, we don't see any of it until Haruhi shows up, and then we only see what he lets out.
>art style... Yeah, he's right in that's it's majorly different. I don't mind it, but KyoAni's art is better hands down
>characterizationAgain, yes, although (some of) it's justified.