Review of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Before I start off this review, I watched the show in Season 2 Broadcasting order and just stopped at Episode 14. Yes, there are so many chronological orders that this show offered. The first thing I hate about this show is how jumbled their episodes are. Anyways, here is the Season 2 Broadcasting order. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya I The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya II The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya III The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya IV The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya V The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya VI The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya Bamboo Leaf RhapsodyMysterique Sign
Lone Island Syndrome I
Lone Island Syndrome II
Endless Eight
Endless Eight
Endless Eight

I will review the other half at the Season 2 of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya very soon.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is a very unique show. There are a lot of aspects to this show that other anime hasn't show off. However, sometimes, being unique doesn't mean, everyone enjoys the show.

The story is about a time where Haruhi Suzumiya's wishes comes true. She wished for an alien, time-traveler and an esper (Also, obviously, she also wished for Kyon being on her side).

I don't really see any problem with the story although it does leave me with a lot of question. What's the goal of the story? Are they just going to show off Haruhi Suzumiya's imagination?

Since I watched it in Season 2 Broadcasting order, episode 14 left as a cliffhanger so, I scored the Story an 8/10.

Yes, I know, you would speak about the "Endless Eight" but, that arc shows on how unique the show is and it made sense.

You have to give props to KyoAni for once again, they were able to show off on how much budget they have. The powers between Espers and Aliens were really executed well. Also, speaking of the "Endless Eight," I am surprised how they really have the budget to repeat each episode. Oh, it's not even a literal replay. It shows off the same dialogue and action but with different angles and a little difference of clothing, actions, etc. depending on the time loop.

The soundtrack is also great. It really pulls off well with the comic-reliefs and the mystery parts of the show. The first opening was incredibly catchy although, the second opening was not that bad but, not that great. It was decent.

The characters of this show are indeed enjoyable. All of them gives you a light feeling while watching this show. Kyon is just living in a normal high-school life, Suzumiya being such an exciting girl. Nagato being so quiet and doesn't speak unless you talk to her (And give her orders), Koizumi being a guy who just smiles and does whatever he wants. I gave it an 8 though because these characters can be boring and frustrating at times and it is noticeable a lot in the Endless Eight.

EDIT: Nope. 9/10. I actually enjoyed the characters...

Despite the unique aspects of the show, I fairly enjoyed it. Everything was actually great but the Endless Eight killed the enjoyment. I don't appreciate all unique aspects because being unique doesn't mean it's really good. The only thing I enjoyed about the show is it's comedy and how it was story-driven... until the Endless Eight came.

EDIT: No. Actually, the second time I watch this show, I enjoyed it.... Wow... Of course, I still hate the Endless Eight.

It is safe to watch this show but, the build up of the story and the Endless Eight might (Or will) bore you. If you have reached to the Endless Eight and you don't like repetitive parts, just watch Part 1 then skip to Part 8. However, in my part, I want to watch it and I don't want to skip any parts. Maybe to get some character development. Hopefully, those character development won't go to waste by the time I finish the show.

Score: 8/10