The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Episode 1: The Adventures of Mikuru Asahina Episode 00

Manga volume 1-1

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.0

7 Fans

5star
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3star
2star
1star
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← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Episode 1: The Adventures of Mikuru Asahina Episode 00

Manga volume 1-1

Canon/MED
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

OSHIMETER

9.0

7 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 16 scenes • 4 min read

EPISODE REVIEWS

b4kasamaaaaa's avatar
b4kasamaaaaa
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That club name is too wild lmao! And the abduction scene was totally unexpected but hilarious??? What a start!

uncultured_bovine's avatar
uncultured_bovine
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Didn't expect an old anime's visuals and animation quality to be this decent, especially the opening and closing sequences. The voice acting is on point too!

hellozaworldo's avatar
hellozaworldo
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I like how the introduction episode is engaging all throughout. Haruhi's uniqueness really shines 🤩 will definitely keep watching


surgezx's avatar
surgezx
At first, I didn’t really understand this episode. All I saw was the story of a high schooler who caught Suzumiya’s attention. This pilot episode feels kind of chaotic since the characters all have different interests, but it still becomes interesting by the end.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
They really started the whole show with a student film. haruhi's directing is INSANE, the shaky-cam effect was a nice touch. mikuru's helplessness was so over the top it was hilarious. the film grain filter really sells the amateur vibe. peak and chaoticccccc. 🎥
turtlerunstudios's avatar
turtlerunstudios
I love the dichotomy between these two. Haruhi represents everything Kyon denounced. I just love it when hijinks ensues! I remember watching this, and I’m happy I get to review this classic. The animation was great for its time, though the art looks like blobs at times, and the eye spacing is ridiculous, it’s not too distracting compared to some anime of the same era though still noticeable.
liyan_adriano's avatar
liyan_adriano
It’s messy, confusing, and clearly rushed, but that’s the point. Through Kyon’s narration, the episode introduces the SOS Brigade’s chaos and humor.

EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of fourteen episodes, this serves as an intentionally unconventional entry point, you're seeing the SOS Brigade's dynamic before you understand who any of them actually are. The next episode, 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Part One,' rewinds to properly introduce the cast and the formation of the brigade, giving essential context that reframes everything shown here. This opening gambit establishes the series' signature approach: chronological subversion and tonal unpredictability.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of fourteen episodes, this serves as an intentionally unconventional entry point, you're seeing the SOS Brigade's dynamic before you understand who any of them actually are. The next episode, 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Part One,' rewinds to properly introduce the cast and the formation of the brigade, giving essential context that reframes everything shown here. This opening gambit establishes the series' signature approach: chronological subversion and tonal unpredictability.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 16 scenes • 4 min read

EPISODE REVIEWS

b4kasamaaaaa's avatar
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedVerified

That club name is too wild lmao! And the abduction scene was totally unexpected but hilarious??? What a start!

uncultured_bovine's avatar
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedVerified

Didn't expect an old anime's visuals and animation quality to be this decent, especially the opening and closing sequences. The voice acting is on point too!

hellozaworldo's avatar
hellozaworldo
VerifiedVerified

I like how the introduction episode is engaging all throughout. Haruhi's uniqueness really shines 🤩 will definitely keep watching


surgezx's avatar
surgezx
At first, I didn’t really understand this episode. All I saw was the story of a high schooler who caught Suzumiya’s attention. This pilot episode feels kind of chaotic since the characters all have different interests, but it still becomes interesting by the end.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
They really started the whole show with a student film. haruhi's directing is INSANE, the shaky-cam effect was a nice touch. mikuru's helplessness was so over the top it was hilarious. the film grain filter really sells the amateur vibe. peak and chaoticccccc. 🎥
turtlerunstudios's avatar
turtlerunstudios
I love the dichotomy between these two. Haruhi represents everything Kyon denounced. I just love it when hijinks ensues! I remember watching this, and I’m happy I get to review this classic. The animation was great for its time, though the art looks like blobs at times, and the eye spacing is ridiculous, it’s not too distracting compared to some anime of the same era though still noticeable.
liyan_adriano's avatar
liyan_adriano
It’s messy, confusing, and clearly rushed, but that’s the point. Through Kyon’s narration, the episode introduces the SOS Brigade’s chaos and humor.

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com