It mostly just builds up the sense of suffering of Yuki for later.

^ I think I understand now why Haruhi fans have wanted the story to continue.
While the anime covers a story of how a normal boy and a quirky girl interact with the universe at the risk of going topsy-turvy on a whim, it somewhat feels too open with Haruhi and Kyon's relationship improving even for a bit during Someday in the Rain.

I think I should watch Disappearance pronto.

Who was dreaming about a new season of Haruhi...

Also confirmed Chu2Koi in january 2014

It's not up to Kyoto Animation to decide if a new Haruhi season is going to be made, so there's no point in pointing out every time yet another season goes by and they don't announce more Haruhi. If Kadokawa saw it fit to promote the franchise more, they would do so, but there seems little point while the novels are still indefinitely stalled.

I know, it's all Tanigawa fault, I only was trying to say that the 10th Haruhi aniversary will end without any animation... end of manga, no news about the LN, it's a sad aniversary for fans...

^Simply because Tanigawa is taking too long to write them. Laziness is just too strong a word, but it quite defines it. Perhaps he lost interest in writing but I doubt that since he just released Random Numbers.

Either writer's block or he doesn't care about that franchise at this point.

What does it mean to understand something? Does that mean that it 'makes sense'? And how can something that is not concluded (and in this day and age no art is) make sense?

I can take a stab at what it means... to me. I go on anime binges and then long dry-spells, so I didn't watch Haruhi when it came out. I think I saw it in 2008 and then watched the rest as they were released. Wasn't as impressed with Season 2, but I liked the movie.

Basically, I think a lot of school-based anime centers around school life for exceptional people. I think a lot of the anime audience believes they are (and probably are, mostly) above-average to exceptional. I see all of these characters as gifted kid archetypes.

Haruhi, who basically had an existential depression in 5th grade, occasionally would act out in an attempt to find enjoyment in life, but for the most part she was repressed. That is why despite her 'ability' what she always wants to do seems to be childish. It's like now that she has companions, she wants to relive from that point.

Then, you can look at the non-Kyon characters as ones who excel in one field but have variously glaring weaknesses as well.

I would say Yuki is like an autistic mathwiz. Koizumi is more of science (although you can argue for math/science since they are both closely tied.) Mikuru has two exceptional traits. One being her beauty and the other, I would say is history-related (again, there is science to it, but to fit my all-school-subjects theme, time travel is history.)

Kyon is the most exceptional, even beyond Haruhi, to me, because he is philosophical. He looks at things like a writer, so I assign him to "Language" and he manages to be in a group of exceptionals despite having no outward talent.

So, we have then all of these people and Haruhi. Basically, she wants to be unique and she is (irony.) She feels very bored and that nothing is happening despite the fact that everyone is working furiously behind the scenes to make sure everything comes out perfectly. And, of course, everyone seems to have plans for Haruhi, too, if they could ever manage it, except Kyon who is obviously in love with her.

I think it is mainly the interaction of everyone and the unreliable parts. It is true Haruhi is special, but is she what they think? What is the driving force? I think it could just as easily be Kyon that is controlling everything with his mind. Mikuru acts stupidly and weak, but I don't think she is.

There is a lot going on that isn't really expressed. I don't think this anime is extremely deep, but there is enough to keep you busy. I like it a lot because I can understand the point of view of every character because I have parts of all of them (as most people who have allowed themselves to develop should.)

Also, Kyon seems to be the only one with empathy in the whole show. And Haruhi could verywell be bipolar. Many speculations. Everyone wants to say, "She's a tsundere and God, etc." But I think if you look deeper and are interested in undertones, you will see there is a lot of stuff you can wonder, "Is that true?"

I was wondering , Mikuru is a Time Traveler So shouldn't she know whom Haruhi marries in future ?

"Always in motion is the future".

Also Mikuru is mostly clueless. At least her younger version. Her older version, well....

She might know, but she can't act or even hint because of regulations.

I just realize Haruhi & Kyon's relationship is loosely based upon Sharlock Homes & Waston.
Haruhi process Sharlock's thrust for adventure and his insensitivity toward others.
While Kyon process Waston's common sense and consideration for others.
However , Haruhi doesn't process Sharlocks' detection ability But Kyon process it.
To be more precise , Haruhi is just so hyper active that she doesn't notice the hint.

So it's already 10 years since goddess was animated...
https://twitter.com/k_shoten_anime/s...39639450230785
So they decided to run series marathon in some cinemas or something to celebrate this?

So, what's the appeal, here? I've skimmed some summaries of this series, and I'm aware it's incredibly popular, but I still can't get a grasp on what kind of story this is or what sort of audience it's for.

It defies genres. As for why it's popular? Dialogue, world building, and a fine cast of characters led by arguably the greatest Deadpan Snarker protagonist of all time. Seriously. And he also happens to be the narrator. For the anime, you can add in moe, if that's your thing.

Just read the first novel or watch the first 4 episodes of the series. That will tell you whether you'll like it.

Nothing new, but Funimation is going to release The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya and The Disappearance of Yuki Nagato on blu-ray.

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I'm going for the original series and not the complete set since the other show sucked.

Haruhi Suzumiya commercial aired.

Guess we'll see how this plays out