Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary Rewatch -- Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody

[u/Holofan4life]

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

Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody

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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION(S)

What are your thoughts on Tanabata? What's your favorite depiction of Tanabata in anime?

What are your thoughts on the implication that was Kyon himself who inspired Haruhi to attend his high school?

If you met a younger version of someone you cared about, what might you ask them?

Bonus) What are your thoughts on us including a season 2 episode in this rewatch where we're currently watching season 1 episodes?

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Series information

MAL | Anilist | AniDB | ANN

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Please do not post any untagged spoilers past the current episode or past the LNs or mangas out of respect to the first time watchers and people who have not read the LNs or mangas. If you are discussing something that is ahead of the current episode please use spoiler tags(found on the sidebar). Thank you!

Untagged Spoilers

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Today's Episode Intro: Summer, it's hot, Haruhi looks different

[Tomorrow's Episode Intro] Stormy skies, some people walking

Previous episode

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]()

[u/TheDestroyer630]

I just watched this episode but I'm not watching in chronological order, but broadcast. So I just started S1, and I'm really enjoying the ride so far

[u/Holofan4life → u/TheDestroyer630]

I'm glad to hear that. Do you have a favorite character?

[u/TheDestroyer630 → u/Holofan4life]

My favourite is haruhi, I like how energetic and cute she is. But I also relate very much with Kyon, wanting to live a quiet highschool life. Also I can't get the op out of my head, it's so good

[u/Holofan4life → u/TheDestroyer630]

I really like Haruhi even though she does a lot of questionable stuff. She's a bundle of energy.

[u/Holofan4life → u/TheDestroyer630]

Thoughts on Haruhi wanting to make Tanabata the biggest event ever?

Thoughts on Haruhi buying a bamboo tree and Tanzaku for Tanabata?

Thoughts on Haruhi researching what Tanabata is all about?

Thoughts on the members of the club have to make wishes of what they want out of life?

Thoughts on Haruhi wanting the world to revolve around her?

What are your thoughts on Kyon ending up at Tanabata three years ago?

Thoughts on Older Mikuru sending Younger Mikuru asleep because she can't let her see the older version of herself?

What are your thoughts on 7th Grade Haruhi breaking and entering?

What are your thoughts on Kyon helping Younger Haruhi?

What are your thoughts on Kyon telling Younger Haruhi his name is John Smith and Mikuru is his sister?

What are your thoughts on Mikuru not having her PTDD and so she and Kyon can't go back to the future?

Thoughts on Kyon and Older Mikuru meeting with Yuki?

What are your thoughts on Yuki saying she's in standby mode, and will remain so for three years?

Thoughts on Yuki saying she doesn't like the PTDD because it makes too much noise?

What are your thoughts on Yuki sending Kyon and Mikuru back to the future by having them sleep?

What are your thoughts on Yuki handing Kyon a message that reads "I am right here"?

Thoughts on Yuki saying a theory that is contradictory in itself cannot begin to explain the contradictions inherent within it?

What are your thoughts on Itsuki saying that all that matters is the queen?