The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱

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Anime start Vol 1, Chap 1 (S1) Anime stop Vol 6, Chap 2 (S2 + Movie) Out of order, Skips Vol 5 Chap 3

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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.

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Genres
Comedy Drama Psychological Romance Sci-Fi Slice of Life Supernatural
Audience Demographics
Male Oriented Shounen
Character Archetype
Chuunibyou Otaku
Dere Types
Kuudere Tsundere
Narrative Tropes
Memory Manipulation
Plot Structure
Achronological Order Time Manipulation Time Manipulation Time Travel
Themes
Philosophy Conspiracy Slice of Life School Life Super Powers Godly Powers
Comedy
Parody Surreal Comedy
Locations
School School School Clubs
Settings
Alternate Universe Fantasy Urban Fantasy Sci-Fi Aliens
Character Types
Female Lead Male Lead Cast Primarily Teen Cast
Occupations
Maids
Species & Creatures > Divine Beings
Gods Gods Goddess