The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Kyon, your typical high school student, has long given up his belief in the supernatural. However, upon meeting Haruhi Suzumiya, he quickly finds out that it is the supernatural that she is interested in; aliens, time travelers and espers among other things. When Haruhi laments about the lack of intriguing clubs around school, Kyon inspires Haruhi to form her own club. As a result, the SOS Brigade is formed, a club which specializes in all that is the supernatural.
Much to his chagrin, Kyon, along with the silent bookworm, Yuki Nagato, the shy and timid Mikuru Asahina, and the perpetually smiling Itsuki Koizumi, are recruited as members. The story follows the crazy adventures that these four endure under their whimsical leader, Haruhi. The story is based on the light novels by Nagaru Tanigawa.
Note: This entry is for the original 14-episode 2006 airing. The series was further expanded and reordered into a 28-episode series in 2009.

Episode List (14)

Franchise & Related Anime (3)

School Club 95% Urban Fantasy 92% Achronological Order 92% Gods 90% School 89% Primarily Teen Cast 87% Time Manipulation 83% Aliens 78% Alternate Universe 77% Meta 77% Philosophy 73% Parody 70% Male Protagonist 70% Magic 65% Female Protagonist 61% Otaku Culture 60% Tsundere 60% Kuudere 56% Episodic 55% Kaiju 53% Filmmaking 52% Ensemble Cast 51% Maids 34% Baseball 32% Unrequited Love 30%