Review of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
I'm being serious when I say this is the best anime ever. Everybody hates on this show, but they don't know how great it is. I'm here to praise Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu to its fullest. Story- It's very unique and intriguing. What's not awesome about a high school student who has god-like powers and she doesn't know this at all? [Rate-10]Characters-
This show has a wonderful cast of characters.
Kyon is a wonderful male lead.
He's snarky, sarcastic and gives great narrations.
Haruhi is crazy and a whole lot of fun!
She's also selfish, arrogant, and does what she wants.
I've always loved Haruhi because of her eccentric personality.
Mikuru is a moe blob time traveler who does a great job of parodying her stereotype.
I really like Mikuru but I wish she developed more in character.
Yuki is a kuudere alien who is very important to the story.
She has great character development in the movie with Kyon, but not in the show.
Itsuki is a bishounen esper who is important to the story as well.
He explains to Kyon everything that's happening around him.
I really love how Itsuki always agrees with everything Haruhi does.
I wish he developed more in character like Mikuru.
Ryoko Asakura should've appeared more because she is a great side character.
Tsuruya was so much fun and I wish she appeared more as well!
Taniguchi was hysterical because WA-WA-WA-WASUREMONO.
[Rate-9.5]
Animation-
Flawless. Outstanding for 2006 standards.
[Rate-10]
Sound-
The English dub is superb.
Crispin Freeman and Wendell Lee for the win!
The Japanese dub is wonderful as well.
The soundtrack should be in a museum.
It's so happy, upbeat, and memorable.
I'll never forget God Knows or Hare Hare Yukai ever.
[Rate-10]
Enjoyment-
I've watched this entire series
7 times in a row and never got bored of it EVER.
It's a lot of fun and always made me laugh.
It's the only show I've ever watched
where I have a smile on the entire time watching it.
[Rate-10]
Pros-
-unique story
-great characters
-outstanding animation
-dub/sub is superb
-soundtrack is memorable
-a lot of fun to watch
-many comedic moments
Cons-
-lack of character development for Mikuru/Itsuki/Yuki
-side characters need more screen time
Overall-
Best show I've ever seen.
You must watch it.
It's masterful.
Overall Grade- 9.9/10