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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 22 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 3, 2006 – July 3, 2006
- Season
- Spring 2006
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Kyoto Animation
- Director
- Tatsuya Ishihara
- Original creator
- Nagaru Tanigawa
- Music
- Gustav Mahler, Satoru Kousaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
5h 22m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School Club95%Achronological Order92%Urban Fantasy92%School89%Primarily Teen Cast87%Time Manipulation83%Aliens78%Meta77%Philosophy73%Male Protagonist70%
TVFINISHED2006 SPRING7.6 / 10 AniList score
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱• Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
Synopsis
Kyon, your typical high school student, has long given up his belief in the supernatural. However, upon meeting Haruhi Suzumiya, he quickly finds out that it is the supernatural that she is interested in; aliens, time travelers and espers among other things. When Haruhi laments about the lack of intriguing clubs around school, Kyon inspires Haruhi to form her own club. As a result, the SOS Brigade is formed, a club which specializes in all that is the supernatural. Much to his chagrin, Kyon, along with the silent bookworm, Yuki Nagato, the shy and timid Mikuru Asahina, and the perpetually smiling Itsuki Koizumi, are recruited as members. The story follows the crazy adventures that these four endure under their whimsical leader, Haruhi. The story is based on the light novels by Nagaru Tanigawa. Note: This entry is for the original 14-episode 2006 airing. The series was further expanded and reordered into a 28-episode series in 2009.
Trailer
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Should you watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy, mystery and sci-fi, especially stories with school club, achronological order, urban fantasy.
Fans rate it highly: 76/100 on AniList, with 62% of 79.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #15 highest-rated anime of 2006.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.5% of viewers drop it.
At about 5 h 22 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
14 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nagaru Tanigawa
- Director
- Tatsuya Ishihara
- Character design
- Shouko Ikeda
- Music
- Gustav Mahler
- Music
- Satoru Kousaki
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (2010)
- Optional extras: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Koi no Mikuru Densetsu” by Yuuko Gotou · eps 1
- OP2“Bouken Desho Desho?” by Aya Hirano · eps 2-9, 11-14
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hare Hare Yukai” by Aya Hirano & Minori Chihara & Yuuko Gotou · eps 1-13
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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya FAQ
How many episodes does The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya have?
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya has 14 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 5 h 22 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?
About 5 h 22 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya finished?
Yes. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya has finished airing — the final episode aired July 3, 2006.
Is there a season 2 of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?
Yes — the story continues in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (2010).
Where do I start The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?
Start here: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is the first entry, followed by The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Is The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya based on a light novel?
Yes. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya adapts the light novel by Nagaru Tanigawa.
Who animated The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was animated by Kyoto Animation and directed by Tatsuya Ishihara.
Who sings the opening of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?
The opening, "Koi no Mikuru Densetsu", is performed by Yuuko Gotou.
Where can I watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is listed on Netflix, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.