In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu”, also known by the following titles:
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
- 涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱
- La Mélancolie de Haruhi Suzumiya
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Suzumiya Haruhi Series ↗ ↖
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
Summary
As the students of Class 1-5 introduce themselves at the beginning of their high school careers, the cynical but otherwise fairly ordinary boy known as Kyon sits down, having just finished his piece. However, when the girl sitting behind him stands up to give her speech, the words she utters dumbfound the entire class. Proclaiming that she has no interest in ordinary humans and is in search of the supernatural, Haruhi Suzumiya makes her unforgettable debut.Doubting Haruhi’s sincerity, Kyon lets his curiosity get the better of him and attempts to befriend her in spite of his classmates’ warnings. Unfortunately, as the eccentric girl slowly opens up to him, Kyon realizes she is dead serious. Moreover, a conversation between the two sparks a dangerous idea in Haruhi’s mind: since she is bored with the mundanity of the school’s clubs, she should just create her own. With this, the SOS Brigade is born, and Kyon is quickly dragged into a life of absurdity.
Taking over the Literary Club’s room, Haruhi soon enlists three new members into her organization: the stoic Yuki Nagato, the timid Mikuru Asahina, and the supposedly mysterious transfer student Itsuki Koizumi. Having thrown together this group of students, Haruhi drags the squad around on adventures in search of the exciting and supernatural, much to Kyon’s chagrin. However, he soon discovers that there is more to the new recruits than meets the eye, and that which Haruhi wishes for may be much closer than she realizes.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Suzumiya Haruhi Series ranked first in the 2005 Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! for the Light Novels division. As of 2017, the series has sold over 20 million copies. The series has been published in English by Little, Brown and Company and Yen Press since April 1, 2009. Yen Press has rereleased the volumes under the Yen On imprint since September 4, 2012. It has also been released in Spanish by Editorial Ivrea since April 2010.
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu ↗ ↖
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Summary
Kyon is an ordinary freshman high school student who, self-admittedly, has given up his fantasies of ESPers, time travelers, and aliens as he left middle school. However, sitting behind him is the beautiful, intelligent, and eccentric girl Haruhi Suzumiya, who in her class introduction blatantly states her singular desire in meeting aliens, time travelers, sliders, or ESPers. Interested, Kyon starts trying to make small talk with her before class, eventually leading to normal conversations with Haruhi. One day, after making a comment about Haruhi's displeasure with the available school clubs, he finds himself dragged into membership of the newly formed Spreading Excitement All Over the World with the Haruhi Suzumiya (or SOS) Brigade.(Source: Wikipedia)
Background
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu is the first of two manga adaptations of the light novel series. Both manga adaptations were published in Shounen Ace, but the earlier one was canceled after the first volume. (Source: Wikipedia)
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu ↗ ↖
涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱
Summary
Kyon is your ordinary high school freshman who has long given up on his childhood dreams of encountering the fantastic and supernatural…or so he thought. From the very first day of school, his classmate–the beautiful but eccentric Haruhi Suzumiya–makes it very clear that her only desire is to meet aliens, time travelers, and psychics! A chance conversation between the two inspires Haruhi to form the SOS Brigade, a school club created for the sole purpose of getting these supernatural beings together. The initial members consist of the mute bookworm Yuki Nagato, the timid but voluptuous Mikuru Asahina, and the polite and ever-smiling Itsuki Koizumi. By the end of this first volume, Kyon quickly finds out that these seemingly "helpless victims" of Haruhi's are actually members of secret organizations–both futuristic and alien–keeping watch over Haruhi as she is the pinnacle of some major calamity on the horizon…(Source: Yen Press)
Background
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu was published in English as The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya by Yen Press from October 28, 2008 to November 18, 2014.
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu ↗ ↖
涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱
Summary
If a survey were conducted to see if people believed in aliens, time travelers, or maybe espers, most would say they do not; average high school student Kyon considers himself among the non-believers. However, on his first day of school, he meets a girl who soon turns his world upside down.During class introductions, the beautiful Haruhi Suzumiya boldly announces her boredom with “normal” people and her intention of meeting supernatural beings. Dumbfounded, Kyon learns of her frustration with the lack of paranormal-focused clubs at their school and unwittingly inspires her to start her own club. She creates the Spreading Fun all Over the World with Haruhi Suzumiya Brigade, otherwise known as the SOS Brigade.
Following the SOS Brigade’s founding, Haruhi manages to recruit Kyon and three other members: quiet bookworm Yuki Nagato, shy upperclassman Mikuru Asahina, and perpetually positive Itsuki Koizumi. Despite their normal appearance, the new members of the SOS Brigade each carry their own secrets related to Haruhi. Caught up in the mystery surrounding the eccentric club leader, Kyon is whisked away on a series of misadventures by Haruhi and the SOS Brigade, each one bringing him closer to the truth about who and what she is.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu aired in a nonlinear order. During the episode previews, Haruhi announces the chronological position of the next episode, while Kyon announces its position in the broadcast order. See for chronological versus broadcast order.
Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuuutsu ↗ ↖
涼宮ハルヒちゃんの憂鬱
Summary
If you thought the SOS Brigade's adventures couldn't get any more outrageous...you've never met Haruhi-chan! Nagato has gone otaku! Asakura is her pint-size prisoner/plaything! Mikuru's so cute she turns into a sheep!You’ll find plenty of gags and guffaws as Haruhi dives into the world of four-panel and short comics.
(Source: Yen Press)
Background
Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuuutsu was published in English as The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan: The Untold Adventures of the SOS Brigade by Yen Press from October 26, 2010 to May 26, 2020.
Nyoro-n Churuya-san ↗ ↖
にょろーん☆ちゅるやさん
Summary
An anime adaptation of the 4-panel strip manga release: Nyoron Churuya-san. Based on Suzumiya Haruhi's energetic and 'always up to go' character, Tsuruya.Churuya is a girl with a strong passion for smoked cheese. But Kyon and the rest of the crew know this, and they make use of the weakness. They make her do all kinds of things with smoked cheese as a possible reward. But Churuya isn’t aware of this evil plot, thus she maintains the effort for the sake of cheese. Each day is a struggle to get the beloved smoked cheese, but it’s much harder than she could ever imagine!
Background
This spin-off won the Network Award at the 14th Animation Kobe Awards, along with Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuuutsu.
Suzumiya Haruhi-chan no Yuuutsu ↗ ↖
涼宮ハルヒちゃんの憂鬱
Summary
A parody series featuring the entire cast of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya in a smaller form factor. Among the changes are: Yuki plays eroge, Haruhi is even more obnoxiuous and loud, Mikuru is even more emotional and Koizumi harbors a deep love for Kyon. Kyon, on the other hand, is generally the same as ever.Background
This spin-off won the Network Award at the 14th Animation Kobe Awards, along with Nyoro-n Churuya-san.
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu (2009) ↗ ↖
涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱
Summary
Kyon has found himself dragged through many adventures as of late—all because of the SOS Brigade club and its excitable leader, Haruhi Suzumiya. He has stopped believing in the supernatural long ago, but after being forced to join this club based solely on that, he has seen things that cannot be explained logically.Joining Kyon on his various misadventures is the shy and soft-spoken Mikuru Asahina, the bookish Yuki Nagato, and the ever-cheerful Itsuki Koizumi. Whether it is summer vacation or a school festival, things involving their club and Haruhi herself always end up becoming strange.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu ↗ ↖
長門有希ちゃんの消失
Summary
Yuki Nagato, the shy president of the literature club, has never been very sure of herself around other people. But around Kyon, the only boy in the tiny, three-person club, Yuki finds herself faltering even more than usual. For Kyon, and for her precious club, Yuki must find her confidence and let her true personality shine! Enjoy taking a fresh look at your favorite characters in this brand-new story set in the world of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya!(Source: Yen Press)
Background
Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu was published in English as The Disappearance Of Nagato Yuki-chan by Yen Press from July 24, 2012 to October 31, 2017.
Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu ↗ ↖
涼宮ハルヒの消失
Summary
On a cold December day, Kyon arrives at school prepared for another outing with his fellow SOS Brigade members. However, much to his surprise, he discovers that almost everything has changed completely: Haruhi Suzumiya and Itsuki Koizumi are nowhere to be found; Mikuru Asahina does not recognize him at all; Yuki Nagato is a regular human; and Ryouko Asakura has mysteriously returned. Although he is no stranger to the supernatural, Kyon is disturbed by this odd turn of events and decides to investigate on his own.Finding himself to be the only person that is aware of the previous reality, Kyon is now faced with a difficult choice: to finally live the normal life he has always wanted, or uncover a way to turn back the hands of time and restore his chaotic yet familiar world.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu won the Theatrical Film Award at the Animation Kobe Awards in 2010. The film earned an estimated 200 million yen in its first week of release in Japan; it also placed in the top 10 for Japanese box office sales in its first weekend. The film was released on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan on December 18, 2010. The movie was released on the same formats in North America by Bandai Entertainment as The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya on September 20, 2011. It was later republished by Funimation Entertainment on May 30, 2017.
Suzumiya Haruhi no Hiwa: Rainy Day ↗ ↖
Summary
A short story included in a special booklet bundled with the limited edition of volumes 10 and 11 (Suzumiya Haruhi no Kyougaku). It takes place in Kyon's third year of middle school.
Suzumiya Haruhi Series: Atezuppo Numbers ↗ ↖
Suzumiya Haruhi Series: Random Numbers
Summary
Random Numbers is a short story featuring the SOS Brigade.Itsuki Koizumi and Kyon were walking together to a shrine on January 3rd, when Koizumi muttered the number 775,249. Koizumi said that the number had… just popped into his head…
(Source: Haruhi Wikia)
Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu ↗ ↖
長門有希ちゃんの消失
Summary
In a familiar yet different universe, shy bookworm and gamer Yuki Nagato is the president of North High School's Literary Club. Her friends, the overly-cautious Ryouko Asakura and completely average Kyon, are the only other members of the club. Nevertheless, Yuki enjoys the peace and quiet she shares with them, especially when she is with Kyon, whom she has a crush on. Added to the mix are Tsuruya and Mikuru Asahina, two friends with opposite personalities who frequently stop by the Literary Club.While walking back to her apartment on a cold December day, Yuki is coerced into drawing strange symbols on the ground by a girl supposedly attempting to capture Santa Claus. The girl introduces herself as Haruhi Suzumiya, an eccentric student from the prestigious Kouyouen Academy who is on the hunt for aliens, time travelers, and espers. When Haruhi and her friend Itsuki Koizumi make a sudden appearance in the clubroom, they declare themselves as official members of the Literary Club, with Haruhi taking up residence as the executive president.
With the tranquil days of the Literary Club now behind them, Yuki and her friends get caught up in a series of misadventures under Haruhi’s leadership—with each incident bringing Yuki and Kyon closer than ever before.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]