- Format: PAL
- Language English, Japanese
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
- Number of discs: 4
- Classification: 12
- Studio: Beez Entertainment
- DVD Release Date: 24 May 2010
- Run Time: 350 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0038KGM0G
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 40,863 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Kyon thought that when he entered high school, his days of believing in aliens, time travelers and espers were going to be over. That is until SHE introduced herself. Claiming to be interested in only aliens, time travelers, and espers, Haruhi Suzumiya was the strangest girl he has met in a long time. Before Kyon knew what's going on, he has been dragged into her weird club, and it looks like he is not the only one who has been drafted into this SOS Brigade of hers, because there are three other students who don't seem to be so ordinary themselves!
Contains the full first series in one boxed set packed with on-DVD extras!
DVD extras:
• Textless Opening• Textless Ending
• TV Broadcast Previews
• Making of CM Clip
• Nekoman Gallery
• The Adventures of the ASOS Brigade
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
I just ordered my copy and wanted to write the first review since I watched the series three times. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is literally an "anime legend" as the title of this DVD Set implies. The anime is about a girl, (isn't it always?) Haruhi and her set of friends who do their best to prevent Haruhi from getting in a serious depression. If Haruhi is depressed, if she looses her faith in friendship, in a bright future, laughter or the joy of life, the world as we know it will end. Seems serious, right? This plot looks already different, but there is more.
First, the characters are maybe the cutest and funniest (this is definitely the anime that made me laugh the most) good-looking ones you could ever see in an anime. Second, while you do not expect any hellish action scene from the series, well it also presents it, if necessary. Third, the supernatural atmosphere of the anime is very convincing and very smart, perhaps as good as you wouldn't expect from a "cheery" anime. Last but not least, the fact that the anime is capable of making fun of itself and of the anime genre (generally speaking) is exceptional. It makes fun of the genre in a very productive and smart way.
Every character (Haruhi Suzumiya, Mikuru Asahina: the prettiest and cutest lady in anime history, Yuki Nagato, Ryoko Asakura, Kyon and Itsuki Koizumi) is like a vast ocean waiting to be discovered in every scene. It's fair to say that it's possible for every character to have his or her own anime series.
Try to watch the series with subtitles because the Japanese seiyuu (voice actors) are doing a great job here, very hard to imitate. And watch the 14 episodes not in order, but as they are presented in Haruhi's order, which you can find on line... I do not say that after you watched this groundbreaking anime you will be a different person, of course not, but even if you have a slight interest to anime, you should definitely watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. It's different, it's new, it's funny and the joy, the enthusiasm of Haruhi is definitely contagious!
First, the characters are maybe the cutest and funniest (this is definitely the anime that made me laugh the most) good-looking ones you could ever see in an anime. Second, while you do not expect any hellish action scene from the series, well it also presents it, if necessary. Third, the supernatural atmosphere of the anime is very convincing and very smart, perhaps as good as you wouldn't expect from a "cheery" anime. Last but not least, the fact that the anime is capable of making fun of itself and of the anime genre (generally speaking) is exceptional. It makes fun of the genre in a very productive and smart way.
Every character (Haruhi Suzumiya, Mikuru Asahina: the prettiest and cutest lady in anime history, Yuki Nagato, Ryoko Asakura, Kyon and Itsuki Koizumi) is like a vast ocean waiting to be discovered in every scene. It's fair to say that it's possible for every character to have his or her own anime series.
Try to watch the series with subtitles because the Japanese seiyuu (voice actors) are doing a great job here, very hard to imitate. And watch the 14 episodes not in order, but as they are presented in Haruhi's order, which you can find on line... I do not say that after you watched this groundbreaking anime you will be a different person, of course not, but even if you have a slight interest to anime, you should definitely watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. It's different, it's new, it's funny and the joy, the enthusiasm of Haruhi is definitely contagious!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Having been a fan of the Haruhi series for a while now, I have always wanted to add this wonderful anime to my collection but was detered by the price of the individual disks. Luckily Beez Entertainment have addressed that with this wonderful anime legends box set of the complete first series of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
The animation is gorgeous, the characters are lovable and the story has a nice blend of different genres, from sci-fi to comedy. The English dub is very well done, but for the purists the original Japanese track is also an option.
If you're an anime fan who is at all curious about the series, I highly recommended you pick up this box set. Haruhi is certainly worthy to be classed as an anime legend.
The animation is gorgeous, the characters are lovable and the story has a nice blend of different genres, from sci-fi to comedy. The English dub is very well done, but for the purists the original Japanese track is also an option.
If you're an anime fan who is at all curious about the series, I highly recommended you pick up this box set. Haruhi is certainly worthy to be classed as an anime legend.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
If you are a fan of anime or just Haruhi Suzumiya yourself, it is worthwhile getting this DVD. I absolutely loved it in english and Japanese, and I really thought it was worth it for the amount I bought it for. The picture quality was great and I loved how the english voiceovers were almost identical to the japanese ones I originally watched it in. Nothing has changed in translation: it's brilliantly wonderful! Now I'm anticipating season two and the move - The Disappearence of Haruhi Suzumiya. My only hope is that they are released in European DVD format as well as American!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Quirky Anime
I won't go in to the story line, others on here have done that!
I watched this series on the strength of the feature length The Disappearance Of Haruhi Suzumiya which I... Read more
I watched this series on the strength of the feature length The Disappearance Of Haruhi Suzumiya which I... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mr. M. K. Gungaram-smith
give it a chance and you'll be suprised
i got to enjoy japanese animation after such astonishingly original films as akira and grave of the fireflies, etc. Read more
Published 25 days ago by veteran
Quite a surprise!..Go for it!
Okay so after much deliberation, review reading, mixed opinions and looking around I bought The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya Complete - Season 1... Read more
Published 4 months ago by JJM
Awesome Series!
The is an adaptation of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya produced by Kyoto Animation.
It contained 14 episodes which aired in Japan between April 2 and July 2, 2006. Read more
It contained 14 episodes which aired in Japan between April 2 and July 2, 2006. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kevin
Good but could be confusing for some.
I am not the biggest fan of anime and I don't get terribly into a particular series in quite the way some anime fans tend to do (Bit old for cosplay and having all the merch). Read more
Published 7 months ago by Pam
GREAT ANIME
FELLOW OTAKUS!!!
This anime has one of the best reputations for entertainment! If you are wanting a fun and creative storyline then this ones for you! Read more
This anime has one of the best reputations for entertainment! If you are wanting a fun and creative storyline then this ones for you! Read more
Published 8 months ago by xXAnimeGirlXx
I can see why this became a phenomenon
THE MELANCHOLY OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA (2006) may have started as a mere slice-of-life series, but from the moment we learn the other characters and about Haruhi, it got me hooked. Read more
Published 11 months ago by D. W. Bissett
Sweetest melancholy :D
Truely a classic of the genre,and a must buy for any anime collection.
This is the story of a club called "The SOS Brigade. Read more
This is the story of a club called "The SOS Brigade. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Anime fan
Not so usual High School anime
When I was initially watching Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumuya, I honestly didn't expect much. A girl with strange powers? High school? And male protagonist? Read more
Published 13 months ago by TheChaos0
Melancholy of Haruhi
Excellent quality discs. Both English and Japanese tracks are excellent but the box itself is a bit cheap unlike the US-released boxset. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. M. Hooker
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