The viral anime sensation that helped bring back the anime industry after the mid-2000s and made Kyoto Animation a household name, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya , turns 20 years old next year, and to celebrate, Kadokawa is launching “The Gratitude of Haruhi Suzumiya” 20th anniversary project. “The Gratitude of Haruhi Suzumiya” launch comes with the announcement of the first two projects: a new scale Haruhi figure from KDcolle based on her Season 2 design and a revival screening of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya film in 32 theaters across Japan – three more than the original run 16 years ago! An updated trailer for The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya was released, along with an updated key visual. The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya 2026 Revival Screening Trailer The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya originally opened in Japan on February 6, 2010, in 29 theaters to critical and commercial acclaim. The revival screening begins on February 6, 2026, for a limited two-week run in 32 theaters. RELATED: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Crowdfunding Project Reveals Third Music Video The first season of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya aired from April 2006 to July 2006. A second season from April 2009 to October 2009, and included the first season episodes in chronological order. Tatsuya Ishihara directed both seasons, while the late Yasuhiro Takemoto directed the film at Kyoto Animation. Crunchyroll streams The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya anime film in dub and sub formats, describing it as such: Kyon wakes up on December 18th, and he finds everything a bit…off. Like the strange fact that Haruhi is absent. Except she's not just missing school, she's missing entirely, and no one seems to remember her! Source: The Gratitude of Haruhi Suzumiya official website
