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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

2006 – 2009Show1 season28 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic–8.7

An eccentric, nostalgic comedy series about growing up and fantasy, with standout editing and score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

1 season · 28 episodes · best: S1E12 "Live Alive" 8.7

Episodes

7.9
6.9

Story

Aliens, ESPers, and all of the supernatural!

I thought that when I entered high school, my days of believing in aliens, time travelers and ESPers were going to be over. That is, until she introduced herself. Claiming to be interested in only aliens, time travelers, and ESPers, Haruhi Suzumiya was the strangest girl I've met in a long time... Before I knew what's going on, I've been dragged into her weird club, and it looks like I'm not the only one who has been drafted into this "SOS Brigade" of hers, because there are three other students who don't seem to be so ordinary themselves.

Feels like

  • Non-Linear Narrative Structure
  • High School Slice-of-Life Comedy
  • Supernatural Mystery Elements
  • Iconic Opening Dance Sequence
  • Enthusiastic Protagonist Energy
  • Kyoto Animation Aesthetic
  • Meta-Narrative Commentary
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Cult Classic Status

Cast

24 of 54 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tatsuya Ishihara, Noriyuki Kitanohara, Taichi Ishidate
Written by
Nagaru Tanigawa, Yasuhiro Takemoto, Yutaka Yamamoto
Produced by
Atsushi Itou, Hideaki Hatta
Music by
Satoru Kosaki

Everyone

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Facts

April 3, 2006 · September 11, 2009 · Ended

First aired
April 3, 2006
Last aired
September 11, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 28 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Comedy, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

School Uniforms are the New Black, Noodle Incident, Faint in Shock +9

  • School Uniforms are the New Black
  • Noodle Incident
  • Faint in Shock
  • Beach Episode
  • Deep-Immersion Gaming
  • Wham Line
  • Evil Is Hammy
  • Can't Stand Them, Can't Live Without Them
  • Arc Words
  • Newspaper Dating
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Subordinate Excuse

12 of 521 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?"

Questions about The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?

CrunchyrollAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya streams on Crunchyroll, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?

11 h

About 11 hours: 28 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2009.

Will The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.