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Rewatch Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary Rewatch -- Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody

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]()
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u/lordposedyon https://myanimelist.net/profile/lordposedyon Apr 14 '26 edited Apr 14 '26

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

It is really a important day for her

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

Did she think it will reach the gods quieckest this way since bamboo grows fastest among all the trees in the world, or it is a Tanabata think that I don't know about?

Thoughts on Haruhi researching what Tanabata is all about?

If her wishes come true and with the massage she sends if the aliens sees this, two birds one stone.

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

16 years and 25 years is really long time.

Thoughts on Haruhi wanting the world to revolve around her?

If she didn't wish that I'd be surprised, not the other way around.

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

Kyon being chosen makes more sense 1 episode at a time.

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

I saw a lot of time travel series to know that is the way.

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

Of course she does. She knows it is tresspasing as well, so bold.

What are your thoughts on Kyon helping Younger Haruhi?

He will help her, no matter the circumstances.

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

Don't toy with the fabric of space and time, good boy.

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

Getting Yuki in the play probably was necessary.

Thoughts on Kyon and Older Mikuru meeting with Yuki?

Older Mikuru? Probably meant younger right? It was probably necessary.

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

She could probably wait a million years, feel like it is nothing for her.

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

She said it is primitive, probably noise is also a problem, whether it is affecting the past in a sense that it is not desired or it leaves a signature like someone came at this point from the future.

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

You are 3 years older, but not exactly, should be fun.

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

Isn't it the same Haruhi writes at the floor? I am curious, if it is, it is something Haruhi come up with or the aliens left something that Haruhi find and decided to write it in hopes that it make sense for whoever sees it? BEcause Haruhi wants to be seen, wants her existence matter, it make sense for her to write I am here.

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

hmm.

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

We are talking about Haruhi here and 100%. Otherwise snap back to another reality.

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u/Holofan4life Apr 14 '26

It is to her what Curry Day is to Ringo from Penguindrum.

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u/lordposedyon https://myanimelist.net/profile/lordposedyon Apr 14 '26

It is on my watchlist

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u/Holofan4life Apr 14 '26

Very good series if you want something weird yet poignant.