The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
A week before Christmas, Kyon wakes up in a world where the SOS Brigade doesn't exist. Mikuru and Yuki don't recognize him, and Haruhi and Itsuki seem to have vanished.
Release Year
2010
Runtime
162 min
Audience Score
7.9
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Mystery, Drama
Story Snapshot
A week before Christmas, Kyon wakes up in a world where the SOS Brigade doesn't exist. Mikuru and Yuki don't recognize him, and Haruhi and Itsuki seem to have vanished.
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