Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuuutsu

The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya / 涼宮ハルヒちゃんの憂鬱 / Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuutsu
Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuuutsu
Genres: Comedy, Parody
Themes: Parody
Studios: Kyoto Animation
Producers: Kadokawa Shoten
Licensors: Bandai Entertainment, Funimation
Rating: 7.45 / 10
Rank: #2229
Popularity: #2282
Users Listed: 100,785
Users Scored: 51,160
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/13/2022
Aired: February 14, 2009 – May 8, 2009 (Winter)
Type: ona
Source: 4 Koma Manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 25

Synopsis:

This series reimagines the familiar world of *The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya* with a playful twist. The core group finds themselves navigating altered circumstances, resulting in heightened versions of their established personalities. Yuki's detached demeanor manifests in an unexpected interest in adult-oriented games, while Haruhi’s already boundless energy escalates into even more disruptive behavior. Mikuru's anxieties are amplified, and Koizumi’s affections for Kyon become a more pronounced element of the narrative. Kyon remains the steadfast observer, reacting to these eccentric shifts with his characteristic weariness. The series explores the dynamics of these altered interactions, offering a humorous commentary on familiar character archetypes within a subtly unsettling environment. It presents a gentle deconstruction of the original premise through comedic exaggeration and relatable interpersonal moments.

Characters:

  • Asahina, Mikuru (Main) - Voice Actors: Gotou, Yuuko, Sheh, Stephanie
  • Koizumi, Itsuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Bosch, Johnny Yong, Ono, Daisuke
  • Kyon (Main) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu, Freeman, Crispin
  • Nagato, Yuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Chihara, Minori, Ruff, Michelle
  • Suzumiya, Haruhi (Main) - Voice Actors: Hirano, Aya, Lee, Wendee
  • Arakawa, Hajime (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Akio
  • Asakura, Ryouko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuwatani, Natsuko, Hoffman, Bridget
  • Computer Research Society President (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wittenberg, Dave, Kobushi, Nobuyuki
  • Kimidori-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Minoru, Riegel, Sam
  • Kyon's Sister (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aoki, Sayaka, Wahlgren, Kari
  • Mori, Sonou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Omae, Akane
  • Taniguchi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Minoru, Riegel, Sam
  • Tsuruya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuoka, Yuki, Wahlgren, Kari

Staff:

  • Sgroi, Victor (Assistant Producer)
  • Takemoto, Yasuhiro (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Tsuruoka, Youta (Sound Director)
  • Chihara, Minori (Theme Song Performance)
  • Gotou, Yuuko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Hata, Aki (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Hirano, Aya (Theme Song Performance)
  • Kousaki, Satoru (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition, Music)
  • Ono, Daisuke (Theme Song Performance)
  • Sugita, Tomokazu (Theme Song Performance)
  • Yamamoto, Yutaka (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • David, Alex Von (ADR Director)
  • Itou, Noizi (Original Character Design)
  • Morikawa, Eiko (Sound Effects)
  • Nakagami, Ryuuta (Director of Photography)
  • Nishiya, Futoshi (Character Design)
  • Puyo (Original Creator)
  • Shigemura, Kengo (Editing)
  • Tanigawa, Nagaru (Original Creator)
  • Yasuda, Takeshi (Chief Producer)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuuutsu (manga - Adaptation)
  • Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu (anime - Spin-Off)