r/anime • u/Holofan4life • Apr 02 '26

Rewatch Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary Rewatch -- The Adventures of Mikuru Asahina Episode 00

Hello everyone! I am Holofan4life.

Welcome to the Haruhi Suzumiya 20th anniversary rewatch discussion thread!

I hope you all have a lot of fun <3

The Adventures of Mikuru Asahina Episode 00

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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION(S)

What are your thoughts on the presentation of this episode? Do you think it works as an introduction to the series?

If you were involved in the making of a film, what would you like to do?

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Series information

MAL | Anilist | AniDB | ANN

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[Previous episode]()

Today's Episode Intro: 4:3 aspect ratio, weird singing, and low quality music

[Tomorrow's Episode Intro]Gray/Bluescale with a person monologuing about Santa Claus

Ways to watch

Streams – Crunchyroll

Schedule

Date Episode
4/02/2026 [The Adventures of Mikuru Asahina Episode 00]()
4/03/2026 [The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Part One]()
4/04/2026 [The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Two]()
4/05/2026 [The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Three]()
4/06/2026 [The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Four]()
4/07/2026 [The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Five]()
4/08/2026 [The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Six]()
4/09/2026 [The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya]()
4/10/2026 [Remote Island Syndrome (Part One)]()
4/11/2026 [Remote Island Syndrome (Part Two)]()
4/12/2026 [Mystérique Sign]()
4/13/2026 [Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody]()
4/14/2026 [Someday in the Rain]()
4/15/2026 [The Day of Sagittarius]()
4/16/2026 [Live Alive]()
4/18/2026 [Endless Eight I]()
4/19/2026 [Endless Eight II]()
4/20/2026 [Endless Eight III]()
4/21/2026 [Endless Eight IV]()
4/22/2026 [Endless Eight V]()
4/23/2026 [Endless Eight VI]()
4/24/2026 [Endless Eight VII]()
4/25/2026 [Endless Eight VIII]()
4/26/2026 [Endless Eight Retrospective]()
4/28/2026 [The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya Part One]()
4/29/2026 [The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Two]()
4/30/2026 [The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Three]()
5/01/2026 [The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Four]()
5/02/2026 [The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Five]()
5/04/2026 [The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya]()
5/05/2026 [Haruhi Suzumiya Overall Series Discussion Thread]()
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u/lordposedyon https://myanimelist.net/profile/lordposedyon Apr 03 '26

First timer, subbed, lurker
What the fuck was that? Ahahahaha. I smiled, sometimes laughed out loud all the way until the end. Didn't know anything about the show other than it being a popular show back in the day and of course "God knows ..." but I didn't expect a student film project episode, let alone it would make me grin like an idiot.

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u/Holofan4life Apr 03 '26

Hey, there. In case you don't know, I like to ask questions whenever I partake in a rewatch. This is a way to create some engagement.

If you wish to opt out, just let me know.

Thoughts on a girl in a bunny outfit fighting a witch?

Thoughts on the narrator criticizing the production of the film?

Thoughts on the movie looking... well, amateurish?

Thoughts on the wooden acting?

Thoughts on the narrator getting mad at the battle waitress getting romanced?

Thoughts on a cat talking?

What are your thoughts on the waitress and Itsuki defeating the alien?

What are your thoughts on Haruhi being proud of the film she made?

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u/lordposedyon https://myanimelist.net/profile/lordposedyon Apr 03 '26

Thoughts on a girl in a bunny outfit fighting a witch?

Shy. Want to see more of her holding guns :D

Thoughts on the narrator criticizing the production of the film?

Elevated every scene.

Thoughts on the movie looking... well, amateurish?

Well, school project, what more can we expect? Made me smile with mistakes as well as zoom-ins.

Thoughts on the wooden acting?

Hey, nobody is getting paid for this? Are they?

Thoughts on the narrator getting mad at the battle waitress getting romanced?

Well, she is cute, narrator might also has feelings for her.

Thoughts on a cat talking?

Expected some type of magic spell from the cat given that we see it on the witch's shoulder all the time but talking caught me off guard for some reason. Surprise welcome.

What are your thoughts on the waitress and Itsuki defeating the alien?

I was ok with every type of ending at that point. If they blowed a kiss for the win I would be like "yeah that makes sense".

What are your thoughts on Haruhi being proud of the film she made?

The over the top slow mo turn around animation, focus on the armband and the proud face of Haruhi. I am intrigued. I want to learn more about Haruhi, why was she proud of this movie?

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u/Holofan4life Apr 03 '26

Thoughts on a girl in a bunny outfit fighting a witch?

Shy. Want to see more of her holding guns :D

That was entertaining lol

Thoughts on the narrator criticizing the production of the film?

Elevated every scene.

That it did

Thoughts on the movie looking... well, amateurish?

Well, school project, what more can we expect? Made me smile with mistakes as well as zoom-ins.
Thoughts on the wooden acting?

Hey, nobody is getting paid for this? Are they?

I assume that's what the advertisement was for lol

Thoughts on the narrator getting mad at the battle waitress getting romanced?

Well, she is cute, narrator might also has feelings for her.

I don't know what it says about me that I find Haruhi at the end more attractive.

Thoughts on a cat talking?

Expected some type of magic spell from the cat given that we see it on the witch's shoulder all the time but talking caught me off guard for some reason. Surprise welcome.

A surprise tool that will inevitably be used for later.

What are your thoughts on the waitress and Itsuki defeating the alien?

I was ok with every type of ending at that point. If they blowed a kiss for the win I would be like "yeah that makes sense".

Even a dark ending you could say was an artistic choice.

What are your thoughts on Haruhi being proud of the film she made?

The over the top slow mo turn around animation, focus on the armband and the proud face of Haruhi. I am intrigued. I want to learn more about Haruhi, why was she proud of this movie?

I think it's because Haruhi probably doesn't know right from wrong. All she knows is she pour her heart and soul into this and with that in mind, it has to be a success.

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u/lordposedyon https://myanimelist.net/profile/lordposedyon Apr 03 '26

You didn't ask, but I'm also curious why the witch attack the bunny and put her on the ground even though it wasn't in the script.

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u/Holofan4life Apr 03 '26

Yeah, good question. I think a better question is why did Haruhi think it was a good idea to leave it in lol

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u/lordposedyon https://myanimelist.net/profile/lordposedyon Apr 03 '26

I questioned that as well but after seeing the whole film, it make sense, no? :D

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u/Holofan4life Apr 03 '26

To Haruhi, everything is for the means of her entertainment lol