The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 2006
“Aliens, ESPers, and all of the supernatural!”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 3, 2006
- Last Aired
- September 11, 2009
- Format
- 1 season · 28 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~10.7 hours (23 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E14 "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya VI" (★ 8.5/10)
- Networks
- Chiba TV, Sun TV
- Where to Stream
- Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
What is The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is a Japanese animated television series created by Nagaru Tanigawa. The story follows a high school student who encounters Haruhi Suzumiya, a charismatic girl obsessed with supernatural phenomena such as aliens, time travelers, and ESPers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 28
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 3, 2006
- Last aired
- Sep 11, 2009
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Chiba TV, Sun TV
- Genres
- Comedy, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 302 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 28 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~23 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- Chiba TV, Sun TV
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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is a Japanese animated television series created by Nagaru Tanigawa. The story follows a high school student who encounters Haruhi Suzumiya, a charismatic girl obsessed with supernatural phenomena such as aliens, time travelers, and ESPers. Haruhi forms the SOS Brigade, a club dedicated to finding these extraordinary beings, and recruits several students who join her in various unusual adventures. The series explores themes of belief, identity, and the nature of reality through its blend of comedy, drama, and science fiction elements. Produced by Kyoto Animation and directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, the show is based on Tanigawa's light novel series and features a cast including Tomokazu Sugita, Yûko Gotô, Daisuke Ono, and Aya Hirano. The title references both the emotional tone of the series and Haruhi's intense personality, which drives the narrative forward. The anime originally aired between 2006 and 2009.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student is dragged into a mysterious club by an eccentric classmate seeking the supernatural.”
- engaging premise
- intriguing character dynamics
- unconventional club activities
Watch it if you enjoy stories about high school students encountering the unexplained.
The series features themes involving supernatural interests and school life.
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Season 1 · 28 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Adventures of Mikuru Asahina Episode 00 Mytharc Apr 3, 2006
- E2 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya I Core Apr 10, 2006
- E3 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya II Core Apr 17, 2006
- E4 The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya Core Apr 24, 2006
- E5 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya III Mytharc May 1, 2006
- E6 Remote Island Syndrome (1) Core May 8, 2006
- E7 Mysterique Sign Core May 15, 2006
- E8 Remote Island Syndrome (2) Core May 22, 2006
- E9 Someday in the Rain Core May 29, 2006
- E10 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya IV Mytharc Jun 5, 2006
- E11 The Day of Sagittarius Core Jun 12, 2006
- E12 Live Alive Core Jun 19, 2006
- E13 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya V Core Jun 26, 2006
- E14 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya VI Core Jul 3, 2006
- E15 Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody Core May 22, 2009
- E16 Endless Eight (1) Core Jun 19, 2009
- E17 Endless Eight (2) Core Jun 26, 2009
- E18 Endless Eight (3) Core Jul 3, 2009
- E19 Endless Eight (4) Core Jul 10, 2009
- E20 Endless Eight (5) Core Jul 17, 2009
- E21 Endless Eight (6) Core Jul 24, 2009
- E22 Endless Eight (7) Core Jul 31, 2009
- E23 Endless Eight (8) Core Aug 7, 2009
- E24 The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya (1) Core Aug 14, 2009
- E25 The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya (2) Core Aug 21, 2009
- E26 The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya (3) Core Aug 28, 2009
- E27 The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya (4) Mytharc Sep 4, 2009
- E28 The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya (5) Mytharc Sep 11, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the SOS Brigade?
It is a club formed by Haruhi Suzumiya that focuses on aliens, time travelers, and ESPers.
Who is the protagonist?
The story is told from the perspective of a high school student who is drafted into Haruhi's club.
Are the club members ordinary?
The protagonist notes that three other students in the club do not seem to be ordinary.
What is Haruhi Suzumiya interested in?
She claims to be interested in aliens, time travelers, and ESPers.
What is the setting?
The series takes place within a high school environment.
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