TMoHS is a strange piece of work, unique in style, direction and plot, this anime delivers a unique sense of self-awareness in anime, its certainly different, its certainly absorbing but why is it so loved by everyone?
First off, the main draw appeal (for me) is Ito's character design (previous work on Shana) on the nice variety of characters here, from the energetic Haruhi to the silent character of Yuki. Each design emcompassing their personality right down to their tip, they act just as well how they look like. Dusting that off, the entertainment factor of the anime is a big plus, though somewhat confusing what with the mixed up episodes here and there, theres a sense of stability still and though purposefully done to confuse (or annoy) viewers, its done in a sense that it hopes to acheive uniqueness and its done that right as part of its entertainment factor. What is also entertainign are the short stories throughout, though no real story is given through the episodes, its plot is downright solid with Haruhi becoming a 'god' almost and hilarity ensues from that aspect.
Though the story isn't it strongest aspect , i can suspect a lot of people will find the story appealing mainly because it does question existence of life though to a very broad sense. But for me, TMoHS biggest draw from this philosophical aspect of the story is Haruhi's determination to find something fun in life. of course, many of us will feel that way and this anime represents it very well, who wouldn't want to find life more itneresting, i've wished for something special to happen form time to time, and though Haruhi's character makes her into a God, it makes a nice little thinker for me to ponder on the aspect of finding something special/entertaining in life.
Ok, to close this off, TMoHS is an acheivement, despite the dodgy first episode and other episodes which were downright boring, TMoHS somehow manages to acheive cult status with its nice uniqueness to it. Despite confusion, this anime pulls it off well with great characters and entertainment and a second season is definetly welcome with huge rapturous applause from the anime community. Over-rated/hyped a bit slightly but it definetely delivered.
Overall: 8.5/10
Grade: A-
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