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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

“Aliens, ESPers, and all of the supernatural!”

Series Overview

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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
Chiba TV
Sun TV
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 28 Episodes

23 min per episode

Air Date Window

2006 – 2009

Premiered: Mon, Apr 3, 2006

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Sep 11, 2009

Season 1, Episode 28: “The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya (5)”

Deciding Yuki needs a familiar for her role, Haruhi picks up a stray cat and names it Shamisen. However, when Haruhi leaves that day, Shamisen starts talking as a result of Haruhi's powers. Itsuki suggests that they need to remind Haruhi her movie is a work of fiction, before reality takes any more damage. The next day at school, Mikuru gives him a coupon for her class's yakisoba café, and gives her views on Haruhi that she couldn't say in front of Itsuki. Kyon later talks with Yuki, who throws up the idea that one of them, including herself, may be lying. As shooting resumes, Haruhi's powers to continue to make Mikuru a deadly weapon. Itsuki calls Kyon out later that night, asking him to find a way to hold back Haruhi's powers. Kyon convinces Haruhi to add a disclaimer at the end, saying the film is a work of fiction, and the rest of the shooting goes without a hitch. Kyon falls asleep whilst editing the movie, only to find it has edited itself overnight. At the very last of this episode, there is a flashback to May that Kyon tries telling Haruhi that Yuki, Mikuru and Itsuki are actually aliens, time travelers and espers, but she doesn't believe him.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Opening 2 | Super Driver - Aya Hirano [Subtitled]

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2023-06-01

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tatsuya Ishihara

Screenplay & Story

Nagaru Tanigawa

Original Score & Music

Satoru Kosaki

Film Editing

Kengo Shigemura

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Nagaru Tanigawa

Department Leadership Roster

Satoru Kosaki

Satoru Kosaki

Original Music Composer

Kengo Shigemura

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

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What is The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya about?

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.

How many seasons does The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya have?

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?

Key cast members in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya include Tomokazu Sugita, Aya Hirano, Minori Chihara, Yuko Goto, Daisuke Ono.

Who created or directed The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya?

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was developed and directed by Tatsuya Ishihara.