[ANIME] Suzumiya Haruhi is BACK!!

While some might say that their God has returned, it doesn't change the fact that seeing a brand new episode after three years absence brings tears of joy to our otaku eyes. What has really surpised many fans was how the supposed new season (that was rumoured and later confirmed many times with viral campaigns and Newtype double spreads) ended up in between the recent re-airing of the acclaimed first season. I was expecting the new season to follow on from the re-airing but if speculation is correct, the new episodes seem to be inserted chronologically with the new broadcast. Given that the first season was an adaptation of the first light novel and bits and pieces from the later ones, it makes for a much accurate representation which should please fans.

Techinically the new episode 8, this episode reminded me of why I went SOS-dan crazy all those years ago. Great seiyuu acting, a fresh story combining slice of life with very clever science fiction with a touch of the new era of KyoAni-isms (you can see it looking more CLANNAD After Story mixed with some Lucky Star). And lets get re-acquainted with Chibi-Haruhi:



Hirano Aya does a top notch job making her sound a little younger but still the demanding version of Haruhi we've come to know and love. I wonder if we'll see more time variants of the Ultra-Director?



Just when I thought I couldn't be smitten for Mikuru even more, she stepped up her kawaii-ness with a secret meeting with Kyon and with Time-Variant Mikuru at the same time? I'm fairly certain my mind melted!

And on that bombshell, I hope to see more Haruhi s2 soon! Enjoy Bank Holiday Monday!