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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱

manga
Finished
2003
Comedy
Psychological
Sci-Fi

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Is there an anime?

Yes. Watch the adaptation The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 14 episodes · on 2 platforms

Yes. Watch the adaptation The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009) 28 episodes · on 2 platforms

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The facts

Status: Finished
Chapters: 9
Volumes: 1
First released: 2003
Country: Japan
Format: manga
Author: Nagaru Tanigawa
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What it is about

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. Note: Includes a prologue and epilogue.