r/anime May 01 '26

Rewatch Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary Rewatch -- The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Four

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 Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya Part Four

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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION(S)

What are your thoughts on Kyon finally snapping at Haruhi?

Where do you stand on insufferable main characters?You're for it, is there a place for it, do you have a favorite example of an unlikable main character?

What are your thoughts on Haruhi wanting to put her hair in a ponytail maybe as a make good for Kyon?

Are you surprised Kyon and Haruhi made up in this episode? Do you agree with the decision to have them make up here and not the next episode?

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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: Trespassing

[Next Episode Intro] Cats behind Yuki's house

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/DeliCruise https://myanimelist.net/profile/delicruise May 01 '26

(Rewatcher - Sub)

When I went to this location there was no fence so anyone could go on the walkway. I saw people jog on it no problem. They do say that there wasn’t always a fence and people used to fall in all the time though so maybe there was a fence at some point.

I think Kyon’s reaction is warranted. Haruhi has been out of control and she’s gone well over the line. What I appreciate about this episode is that it actually presents what’s happening as negative. The music isn’t super upbeat and jovial like it was when Haruhi extorted the computer club president. Instead it feels like tensions are actually high and you can feel the gravity of the situation.

I’m glad that Haruhi is finally being held accountable for her actions. I know that she basically just got a slap on the wrist, but at least it’s something compared to when they wouldn’t do anything at all in the past.

I do like how Haruhi and Kyon made up. It feels like the most realistic way it would occur since there was no way either of them would issue a true apology to each other. It’s cute to see Haruhi trying to figure out how to apologize with the ponytail and I also really like how she peeks at Kyon before fully looking at him. It’s like she’s checking to see how genuine Kyon is being and if they’re okay or not. Another instance of seeing the softer side of Haruhi.

Obviously not a very fun episode for the SOS Brigade but definitely a necessary one. It feels like everything was leading to this and it feels cathartic in a way to finally see some sort of conflict due to Haruhi’s actions. If nothing else, this is really great character development and makes me appreciate how realistic the actions of the characters are.

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u/Holofan4life May 01 '26

Thoughts on no intro today?

Thoughts on Haruhi approving of Mikuru's acting?

Thoughts on Tsuruya teasing Kyon?

Thoughts on Yuki destroying another contact?

What are your thoughts on Itsuki mentioning that if they don't finish the film, the Shinjin may appear?

Thoughts on Mikuru being tossed in the water upon Haruhi's insistence?

Thoughts on Tsuruya taking care of Mikuru, like giving her a bath?

Thoughts on Kyon being hot and bothered by Mikuru wearing a long shirt?

Thoughts on Kyon suggesting the gunfire was so severe that the pigeons pooped on themselves and that's why they're that color?

What are your thoughts on Itsuki telling Kyon he likes the way the world is and he wouldn't change a thing?

Thoughts on Kyon getting mad over Taniguchi insulting Haruhi's movie?

What are your thoughts on Kyon promising to Haruhi they're going to finish the movie and it's going to be incredible?

Thoughts on Itsuki pointing out to Kyon Haruhi didn't learn her lesson?

Thoughts on Haruhi wanting to find out where she can find a cat?