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Haruhi Suzumiya, one of the most iconic female protagonists in anime from the Slice of Life genre, was a huge hit with fans during its debut in 2006. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is known for its obnoxious female lead and humorous Hare Hare Yukai dance number. ..
Kyon, a high school student, is introduced to Haruhi Suzumiya, a female who is not content with the monotony of her life. Kyon and Haruhi form the SOS Brigade in order to bring excitement back into Kyon’s life. The Brigade becomes well-known and Kyon falls in love with Haruhi. ..
- Death Note: The story of a young boy who is given a supernatural power to kill people with a single letter, and the battle between good and evil that follows.
- Naruto: A story of ninja warfare and the battle between good and evil that follows.
- One Piece: A story of pirates, treasure, and adventure that follows one man’s quest to find the most valuable treasure in the world.
- Attack on Titan: A story of war between humans and Titans that follows one family’s fight to survive in an apocalyptic world.
- Fullmetal Alchemist: The story of a young man who is forced to turn into a Alchemist in order to save his family from destruction, and the battle between good and evil that follows. 6. Steins;Gate: The story of a group of friends who are sent back in time to prevent a disaster from happening, and the battle between good and evil that follows. 7. Bakemonogatari: The story of two sisters who are sent back in time to meet their ancestors, and the battle between good and evil that follows. 8. Wolf’s Rain: The story of a young girl who is sent back in time to stop an apocalypse from happening, and the battle between good and evil that follows9 . Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part II - Stardust Crusaders: Part 2: The Story Of Jotaro Kujo And His Friends! 10 . Death Note - Lelouch vi Britannia
Anime are a great way to spend your free time, but which ones are worth your time? We’ve reviewed each one and included links so you can see our full thoughts. ..
- Attack on Titan
- Death Note
- Fullmetal Alchemist
- Naruto
- One Piece
- Sword Art Online
- Fate/Apocrypha
- Psycho-Pass
- Attack on Titan: Junior High
- Death Note: The Last Name ..
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!
Similarities – School Life & Male Protagonist’s POV
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions is a dark and twisted anime that follows a male protagonist who is constantly bombarded with activities by a peculiar female protagonist who believes in the supernatural. The anime is full of humor and has an interesting plot that will keep you entertained for the entire runtime.
Chunibyo offers a clever balance of romance, comedy, and supernatural elements like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. These girls form hybrid clubs, and the male protagonist must uncover the secret truth about the strange female. ..
Fans of Kyon’s perspective will enjoy Togashi Yuuta’s point of view of everything in Chunibyo. Nonetheless, both series will give you insight into the fun aspects of school clubs. The activities both series’ characters partake in feel relatable and will make you laugh. ..
Chunibyo is a new school-themed anime about a supernatural club of misfits. The show is set in a new school and follows the adventures of the students as they try to figure out what’s going on.
Lucky Star
Similarities – Characters & Quirky Humor
Lucky Star is a lighthearted comedy series that doesn’t feature supernatural elements like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. It focuses on the comedic aspects of life and has likable characters who are easy to root for. Lucky Star is a relaxing experience that can be enjoyed by anyone.
Lucky Star is a series that revolves around the everyday lives of its characters. Konata, one of the main characters, is always up for a good time and her friends are just as fun-loving. From studying together to going out for karaoke, Konata and her friends always have something fun planned. So if you’re looking for a series that will make you laugh and smile, look no further than Lucky Star! ..
Konata and her friends from Lucky Star are likely to parody specific scenes and scenarios from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. If you’re looking for an anime to watch for its comedy and likable characters, I’d recommend checking out Lucky Star. ..
Angel Beats
Similarities – Clubs & Characters
Despite its more heartbreaking premise, Angel Beats includes some essence of prosperity, fun, and humor that’s on par with The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya’s content. Angel Beats takes place in a world between life and death, where a boy named Yuzuru Otonashi winds up after dying in a tragic accident.
Otonashi meets a group of students who are considered the Afterlife Battlefront. Despite what he’s heard about Angel from this group’s leader, Yuri Nakamura, Otonashi’s goal is to establish peace between Angel and this supernatural faction.
Angel Beats is a series that leans more into its supernatural aspects than The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. This is because everything in Angel Beats takes place in this fictitious dimension. Like Haruhi and her friends, Angel Beat’s characters may appear brave. However, as the series progresses, you’ll see them crack and undergo pain because they lack fulfillment.
Anime fans who are looking for a work that is similar in quality to The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya should give Angel Beats a try.
Hyouka
Similarities – Characters & Mood
This anime is another intriguing work by Kyoto Animation that follows the story through its male protagonist’s eyes. You’ll see its male character develop a more likable mindset toward the activities that revolve around his group of friends. Hyouka leans heavily into the mystery spectrum than The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Fans of the anime should be prepared for a slow start as the series builds upon its mysteries. The cases Hyouka’s cast indulges in vary in scope and concept, so each one will require some time to get to know the characters and their motivations.
As one can tell, each case brings our characters closer to understanding each other. It’s these moments where Hyouka’s story shines the brightest. Fans searching for another anime that builds upon the relationship of its main cast within a club setting should give Hyouka a try.
Kokoro Connect
Similarities – Comedy & Slice of Life
The club meets once a week to discuss various topics and share experiences. The members of the club are all passionate about their hobbies, and they want to make the most of their time together. They hope that by forming a club, they can build a strong community and support one another through thick and thin.
Two friends find themselves in each other’s bodies and the situation spirals out of control. They must find a solution to their body swap issue, but they must ensure their friendship remains. Kokoro Connect and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya explore the concept of friendship and trust.
Kokoro Connect is a series that will offer viewers a serious story with comedic moments. The cast of the series will engage in activities that are relatable, heartwarming, or downright hilarious. ..
Kokoro Connect is a supernatural anime that explores concepts like maintaining proper relationships. If you’re a fan of Haruhi Suzumiya, you’ll find its content satisfying. ..
Clannad
Similarities – Characters, Comedy, School Life
Both shows follow the story of high school students and their struggles with relationships, school, and life. They also share a similar premise in that the protagonist tries to get a female character to form a club. However, Clannad is more focused on the characters and their relationships, while The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is more comedic. ..
Tomoya and Nagisa are two interesting characters who add a lot of excitement to the story. They are both very friendly and enjoy spending time with others, which makes for an enjoyable read. Their personalities are refreshing and add a lot of life to the story.
Tomoya and Nagisa are two characters who make your life interesting and exciting. However, they also have some flaws that make them more human. This makes their development more interesting and exciting to watch. If you’re looking for an anime with some nice drama, romance, and school-themed activities, then I recommend checking out Clannad.
FLCL
Similarities – Sci-Fi & Comedy
This show is a nonsensical thrill ride that will continuously make you question what on earth you are watching. It also plays more into its sci-fi and comical elements than The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
FLCL’s protagonist, Naota, will engage in multiple activities throughout the series. These activities will range from fighting robots to trying to survive the wacky shenanigans set up by Haruko. The mind-numbing concepts that FLCL presents viewers with will be difficult for viewers to understand during their first watch-through.
Fans of the show will find its nonstop slapstick humor and jokes hilarious. Some jokes may not be as funny as others, but all of them are sure to make you laugh. There is a tiny bit of romance in the show, but it’s never explored as much as its sci-fi and comedy elements. ..
K-On!
Similarities – Slice of Life & Comedy
K-On is a series that follows the “cute girls doing cute things” trope. While this series lacks masculinity, its female characters have wonderful chemistry and personalities.
This show is set to give viewers a positive outlook on life. It tackles similar themes from friendship to family values. The activities the girls partake in are fun and relatable. From playing instruments to hanging out at fun locales, these girls like to spend their lives smiling and having a great time.
K-On is a show that spends a great deal of time fleshing out and developing its characters. This allows the audience to pick apart a favorite from the cast. Despite the show’s emphasis on showcasing its protagonist Yu’s growth as a musician, she doesn’t hog too much of the spotlight for herself. If you’re looking for a show with an relaxing atmosphere, then K-On is worth checking out.
Shakugan No Shana
Similarities – School Life, Comedy, Romance
Shakugan No Shana is a new anime that is on par with FLCL and has more action-centric scenes than The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Fans will adore seeing its protagonist Shana fight off numerous monsters and foes with her trademark flame katana. At the same time, this show isn’t too far off from feeling like Haruhi Suzumiya.
The show spends a lot of time developing the companionship between Shana and Yuuji. While their bond feels forced because it ties into the show’s plot, their relationship blossoms into something magical and heartwarming. The development is organic and believable, making for an enjoyable watch.
Shana and Yuuji take part in various school-related activities on Shakugan No Shana. These events may include fights with the Crimson Denizens, which add some comedy to the show.
While its exciting fights are fun to watch, its slice-of-life moments and relationship-building segments drive fans even closer to adoring shows like Shakugan No Shana. ..
Toradora!
Similarities – Character Dynamics & School Life
The show feels like the sister series of Haruhi Suzumiya, but lacks sci-fi elements. This is a show that showcases the difficulties behind finding love and places our characters in unfavorable circumstances. Ryuuji and Taiga, two characters with clashing personalities, have the same goal; finding love.
The two friends are determined to help their love interest achieve a date with her, but they soon realize that their true love is closer to them than they thought. The show features a lot of comedy, but its overarching plot will keep you invested.
Kyon and Haruhi are two people who have a complicated relationship. Taiga is Ryuuji’s sidekick and he seems like a laid-back individual, while Haruhi is always energetic and rambunctious. However, the comedic situations they get themselves into are relatable and downright hilarious. Romantic comedy fans will find themselves entertained by Toradora’s world, characters, and plot.
- Death Note – A dark and suspenseful anime about a young man who is given a supernatural power to kill people with a note he writes.
- Naruto – A popular anime series that follows the adventures of the ninja village of Konoha and their leader, Naruto.
- Attack on Titan – A popular anime series that follows the battle between humans and Titans.
- One Piece – A popular anime series that follows the adventures of Luffy, a young pirate who travels around the world in search of treasure.
- Fullmetal Alchemist – An anime series that follows the story of two brothers who are forced to turn into alchemists in order to save their family from destruction.
- Sword Art Online – An online manga and anime series that follows the story of a girl named Kirito who is forced to fight in an online game called “Sword Art Online” for survival. 7 . Death Note II – A sequel to the popular manga and anime series Death Note which follows Light Yagami, a new character who has been given a supernatural power to kill people with a note he writes. 8 . One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 – Another popular Anime Series which takes place after Luffy has completed his quest for treasure in One Piece: Grand Line 9 . Attack on Titan Season 2: The Complete Collection - This set includes all six episodes from Season 1 as well as all bonus materials such as deleted scenes, trailers, and more! 10 . Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part III: Stardust Crusaders - This is an action-adventure movie based off of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure which takes place after Jotaro Kujo has defeated Emperor Dio and restored peace to Japan
Our picks for the best summer reads are just the beginning! Let us know in the comments below what books you’re looking forward to reading this season. ..
