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According to the latest commercial for anime rag Newtype, which had previously announced its announcement, the new TV series of the Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi will begin airing in April.

Fans are in shock, and are understandably having trouble accepting this news, but it seems genuine enough.



As you can see from the caps shown, the CM, voiced by Aya Hirano herself, introduced numerous images of the issue, showing off Haruhi related interviews and the like.

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What is of interest to us is the cover above, which bears the (small and yellow) text:

4月からTVアニメ放送開始
TV anime broadcasts commence in April

Elsewhere (top), in much bigger lettering, we see more ambiguous wording to the effect that “The Haruhi TV anime is finally underway!”

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This CM has been confirmed by a number of viewers.

Now, Haruhi marketing being what it is there is much scope for scepticism, but it is difficult to interpret such unambiguous wording as anything but a rather anti-climactic revelation regarding the release date for this incredibly highly anticipated title.

We will know more on the magazine’s release, by the 10th of February at the latest, but in the mean time it appears the prayers of Haruhi fans have finally been answered?

Or will KyoAni bring down a torch bearing mob upon itself by revealing it to be airing in April 2012? Or perhaps by announcing a rerun of the original “Haruhi TV Anime”. Surely not? It is for reasons such as these that nobody believes a word they have to say anymore.

One final piece in the puzzle is that Aya Hirano apologised in a recent blog update for not being able to update as she was working so hard on something she couldn’t say anything about, but would love to tell us…



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    125 Comments
    Comment by Essedus
    05:09 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Is this a troll by KyonAni?

    Comment by iragedsohard
    05:26 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    More than likely yes.

    If not
    WHAT THE FUCK!!!???

    Comment by HELL
    06:23 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    For troubled souls with Nico access: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Z1hq_wGbw

    Comment by Anonymous
    05:11 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    IS THIS FOR REAAAAAL????????

    Comment by TRXAcero
    05:18 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'm recruiting people for the mob, any interested just go to KyoAni building and bring your torches and sickles... if this comes to be just more #$%&@ from them.

    Comment by Anonymous
    05:19 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Count me in!

    Comment by Kageryu
    05:39 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'm in.

    Comment by Jarmel
    07:33 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I will bring the dogs.

    Comment by Icy-nee-san
    08:59 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I got a few extra pitch forks and some torches from my last Dungeon Crawl, but I don't think I have enough for everyone...

    Comment by WondrousWizard
    11:01 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I will have the some alcohol bottle with tissu for coktail molotlov. :)

    Comment by Anonymous
    12:29 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'll bring some KKK mask I had from that Harold and Kumar filming and maybe some weed too.

    I don't know if NPH could come though...

    Comment by twin blades
    14:16 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Ill bring the black people thell see the kkk mask and in rage kill any one in site:) And for my self ill bring my flamethrower my rpg and my dessert eagle. Extra fire power to help back up my freind Anonymous:)

    Comment by exia
    12:41 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'll bring some baby powder, So i can bitch slap all those bastards at kyo ani for this cruel April Fools Joke.

    Comment by SabekujiKaneda
    13:39 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'll bring the minigun. Someone else bring the ammo.

    Comment by iragedsohard
    13:47 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Natascha?

    Comment by Zelgadis4tw
    17:41 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Indeed, don't want them running away on us now do we?

    Comment by Anonymous
    14:16 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    i got the potato peelers, lemons, and tar....you don't wanna know the details

    Comment by Svinto
    18:25 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Agreed.
    I've been waiting ages for this. If this is just another lie I'm gonna be mad.

    Comment by t//B
    23:40 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)
    Comment by Anonymous
    01:39 05/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'll bring a pen and a death note, and write down whoever comes out of that KyoAni building. =P

    Comment by Anonymous
    01:41 05/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'll bring a pen and a death note, and write down the names of whoever comes out of that KyoAni building. =P (well, that is if I wished for the shimigami eyes fast enough)

    Comment by Anonymous
    08:50 15/05/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    im in ill bring my guild of about 200 guys and we will tear down the building with molotives and stuff

    Comment by Zwars
    05:19 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    is hard to believe that after the long wait between also I remember the news last month that says even the production didn't started yet, I don't believe this change of events of Kyoani, we just need to wait one month more to know the true behind this

    Comment by Kaisos
    05:22 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    That was the production of the chibi anime.

    Comment by Kaisos
    05:20 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    YES YES YES YES YES.

    THE GOD-EMPRESS HAS RETURNED.

    Comment by Kageryu
    05:40 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    OUR PATIENCE HAS BEEN REWARDED!!

    ALL HAIL THE ONE TRUE GOD, HARUHI!

    Comment by DHYohko
    07:05 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    ALL HAIL HARUHI!!!!

    Comment by Daisuke.exe
    10:35 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    FUCK YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

    Comment by alex1_phang3
    15:54 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Our god has decended upon us once more!!!!!

    Comment by namae
    17:16 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    HIP HIP HURAHI! HIP HIP HURAHI!

    Comment by Junkujanai
    02:39 01/05/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Haruhi with long hair :D

    Comment by Anonymous
    18:15 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    just you wait until this is revealed as yet another troll...

    Comment by Jin Stevens
    05:24 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    It's hard not be cynical about this.

    Comment by Miroku74
    05:27 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'll wait and see if this isn't just an April Fool's joke by KyoAni first before I get excited.

    Comment by OniZai
    08:51 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Damn, now I'm really going to be skeptical of its release.

    Comment by pululon
    05:30 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    the comercial:
    http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm6039019

    Comment by Artefact
    13:51 04/02/2009 # ! Opaque

    Thanks!

    Comment by Vin-nii
    05:37 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    didn't expect it to come out next year

    I mean, they have a lot to live up to. They can have all the time they want.

    Comment by Anonymous
    05:39 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    "SURPRISE! We meant to say Lucky Star season two."

    Comment by HELL
    05:58 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    That would be just as fucking awesome.

    Konachan X Kagamin = Haruhisama in awesomeness

    Comment by Anonymous
    03:37 14/07/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    ... I second that

    Comment by iapfah
    08:45 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I would kill them in the face. Twice.

    Comment by CC
    09:11 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Sounds good to me, I'd much rather have that even...

    Comment by Anonymous
    08:52 15/05/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    do you watch code geass? I love that show, too bad lelouch died.

    Comment by XSportSeeker
    10:16 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Seriously? That's even better... muh huh huh

    Comment by Unsigned
    13:55 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    That would just totally be amazing.

    I'm pretty sure we're all skeptical about this Haurhi2.

    Comment by alex1_phang3
    15:56 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    LS season two!? oh yea

    Comment by Svinto
    18:28 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Not as good, but I would be satisfied.

    Comment by Anonymous
    05:42 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I can see it now, April 1st comes around Haruhi is about to air. Then nothing. April fools!!!! Nice boat all over again.

    Comment by thammuz
    07:30 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    God, I can now picture that happening.

    Comment by Ichigo69
    11:25 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Well, Japan /is/ looking for some way to get all the Hikikimoris out of their rooms... Storming Kyoani headquarters would definitely do the trick ^__^

    Comment by Anonymous
    05:49 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'm not going to get my hopes up until I actually see it aired. After giving up being cock blocked by KyoAni, I have grown to enjoy how Haruhifags rage over being played by them.

    Comment by FallsFromGrace
    05:51 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    maybe they're hoping Haruhi will create a new universe in which the show is finished in time

    Comment by DeGrade
    05:58 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    OH SNAP!

    Comment by Ararara-ra
    06:03 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Wait, I can see it coming....

    Sorry due to production related issues Haruhi season 2 will be indefinitely delayed.

    Comment by Chen
    06:05 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    April Fool? Well, would make sense. The first episode (TV Version) of the first season was after all funny in a similar way. Only that it wasn't funny and I don't like the first season at all, if it wasn't for Haruhi.

    Comment by gonzomehum
    06:11 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    There will be HELL TO PAY if this's a troll, KyoAni! HELL. TO. PAY.

    Comment by Anonymous
    06:13 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    LOL3YEARS. Brace for shitstorm of disappointment.

    Comment by Stin
    06:14 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Oh yes !

    Comment by YOSHI
    06:17 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    YATTA!!!! HARUHI!!!!

    06:19 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    And just when I was worrying that K-On! would be Kyoto Animation's spring project instead of the series everyone was truly waiting for... Of course, knock on wood that they are not refering to April 2010. I guess Haruhi-chan airing in February can be seen as promotion leading up to the real series coming back in April?

    Comment by Fatty
    06:21 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP

    ...and then some more

    Comment by Mikl
    06:25 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I sure hope they know what they're doing, now they have to release it. Personally I don't really care about Haruhi (except for Kyonko), but knowing the fandom if the next thing they say is "LOLOLOL WE TROLL U" they better invest in some security guards for their animation studio. Lots of them.

    Comment by gonzomehum
    06:33 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Security guards, hell. They better hope their company systems have been adequately secured. Torches-and-pitchfork mobs are easy to disperse - a few gunshots into the air takes the wind out of them. A retaliatory attack against the company's infrastructure? Naaasty.

    Comment by Anonymous
    06:55 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Mere security guards cannot hold the power of RAGING OTAKU..

    Comment by Anonymous
    12:35 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Those overweight otakus would run over them in a heartbeat, then the assault team would begin picking off KyoAni staffs one by one, bringing them to a huge bonfire made beforehand.

    Comment by Rawr Fear
    06:37 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I want to believe it... I really do... ='(

    Comment by kenjiharima
    06:38 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Aw! I like the Nagato Yuki cover! <3
    Btw I need to see it AIR first before I believe.

    Comment by Toiski
    06:40 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I think this rush of people to check out this piece of new the whole RSS feed.

    Comment by loplop
    06:40 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'm not going to hold my breath. But I would be very happy if it was true . . . . The return of Mikuru in a bunnysuit . . . .

    Comment by Darkoneko
    07:07 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    the pic with asakura + glass Nagato is definitly a scene from the 4rth volume of the novel, which is supposed to be the main story of S2 ; so I'd tend to believe it.

    Comment by James sh
    07:12 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    FINALLY! Please be true please be true...

    My waifu...

    Comment by Cerenado
    07:26 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    April?!
    I thought it would air in the winter season! xD
    Heh Lucky me... I just had to wait 9 months (watched the first season in August of last year :P).
    Say, if this is really a troll as some of you think, maybe they'll be a vigil at night outside their studio with people protesting while waving fluorescent sticks ^^

    Comment by Jarmel
    07:37 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I swear to God if this is another of KyoAni's trolls then I am calling a full boycott of their crap. I thought it would be July at the earliest but as long as it isn't rushed(which it shouldn't be unless they have been fapping to the money they've been making) then bring it on. I hope it's 26 episodes too which would be even sweeter.

    Comment by neothoron
    07:42 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Trolls made by KyoAni?
    What happened?

    Comment by Lucy_Nyuu
    07:51 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    i knew it!

    damn i´m so fucking happy right now....

    lets also hope for the 10. Volume of the novel series!

    as i said before:

    YES WE CAN!!!

    YES WE FUCKING CAN!!!!!

    Comment by Xavi
    08:33 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Guys, seriously, chill out... I loved the show and it is one of my favorite titles but why are you so hysterical about it?

    Some of you are reacting the same way a stupid teen girl would do for an encounter with her favorite singer. Grow up already.

    (I know many of you will say I am a troll but whatever. Remember, don't feed or follow the hype)

    Comment by Xavi
    08:34 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Oh and I don't want to be a party pooper, great news and I am really looking forward for another awesome Haruhi season.

    Comment by Kaisos
    08:40 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    It's more that, after being trolled for years, something actually concrete is really really nice to have.

    And, besides, ALL HAIL THE GOD-EMPRESS!

    Comment by Kaioshin Sama
    14:44 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'm guessing you weren't around for the first season?

    Comment by clannadfanboy132
    08:42 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    YES THEY CAN!!

    Comment by Tsu
    08:43 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    We'll be getting more of the same doujins. Only this time she has longer hair. I do actually like Kyonko better than the other girls though.

    09:03 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    1st episode of original Haruhi aired in Japan on 2nd of April, 2006.

    The new episodes of 2nd season will start nearly exactly 3 years after that.

    Kyo Ani are a bunch of jokers. They PLANNED all this!

    Comment by Mike
    09:05 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    It being released in April is just too damn fishy.

    Comment by Anonymous
    09:25 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    WTF SERIOUSLY!? Gotta run to the store and load up on lube!

    Comment by metatron
    09:29 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    GODDAMMIT KYOANI!!! ><

    Comment by metatron
    09:31 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    if this is one of trolls again...i'm srsly going to smash your face with a shurvel...THRICE

    Comment by Anonymous
    10:03 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    WTF!! THat's great :D
    but really.. wtf!!

    Comment by Anonymous
    10:06 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I hope this isn't an April fools joke.

    Comment by Youko
    10:44 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    GLEE

    Comment by Anonymous
    10:52 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    WHAT THE FUCK

    Comment by Anonymous
    11:00 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    "April 2012"

    I lol'd

    Comment by Captain Arepa
    11:08 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Well people, don't despair! It won't be in "April 2012"! I just checked Moonphase, and it's on the list of anime to premiere in April. And if it's in Moonphase, then it's going to fucking air in fucking April! (unless some random Korean dude get's it cancelled for no reason =S)

    Comment by Captain Arepa
    11:21 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    My bad, it's on the list, but not in April. I guess they will put it once the Newtype's March Issue comes out. Anyways! Don't despair!

    Comment by Miroku74
    20:25 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    If the Koreans jump into the middle of this and cockblock Haruhi Season 2, the wave of pure unadulterated hatred and bloodshed will make all earlier rage threads seem like harmless daydreams.

    Personally, I don't think they're quite THAT stupid/suicidal.

    (Of course, leave it to some asshole over there to prove me wrong... and someone will)

    Comment by mrmermaid
    12:36 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I feel a disturbance in the Force...

    Comment by Anonymous
    13:55 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Troll. They should've at least released a PV for it by now, it's already February. If by next month KyoAno doesn't release a PV, then all this Haruhi hype is bullshit.

    Comment by Kaisos
    14:12 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Because putting "Haruhi will air in April" on the cover is a troll announcement, yeah.

    They're not that stupid.

    Comment by NitWit005
    14:02 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Duke Nukem Forever is coming out soon? Awesome!

    Comment by Kaisos
    14:12 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    My joke was that the current temperature in Hell was -40 Celsius, but hey.

    Comment by SnooSnoo
    14:17 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    It's time people get over this fanatical business.

    Comment by Techeese
    14:45 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I'm not anticipating this unless i see a actual anime preview of some sort.

    but would be awesome if this was really release and not a April fools thing.

    Comment by HellsShadow
    16:22 14/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    agreed

    Comment by Actar
    14:55 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    YES.

    Comment by Yuuichi Aizawa
    14:58 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    i hope we are not being trolled... i don't know how much longer i can wait for the 2nd season.....
    i really hope this is real...
    I DEMAND MORE HARUHI!
    ALL HAIL HARUHI!!!

    Comment by SiMiK
    15:16 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Wat?....w8...wat?? :D

    I hope its not trolling...

    Comment by alex1_phang3
    16:01 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Well actually, I do hope its K-on airs if this news is fake.

    Comment by clannadfanboy132
    22:31 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    K-On looks awesome. It doesn't matter who animates it.

    Comment by Gantz_Playboy
    16:12 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    HARUHI!!...see this would be the stuff of Legend- if they kept a series this Hot and anticipated under wraps just to 'spring it' on people. It's exactly what Haruhi would've done!

    Or maybe Haruhi missed having an Anime Series...so she simply 'wished for it' and suddenly it appeared...as Koizumi might say. Alas, the return of the Queen MOE! - Haruhi!....when are they gonna make a Live action Movie with Hirano already!

    I'd love to see Haruhi comment on all the Animes that have become popular since her debut.

    Haruhi:"Hey Kyon- watch out or I'll write your name in my notebook as a slacker!"

    Kyon: "Knowing Haruhi that person would would die of a Heart Attack if Haruhi wished it so....wait, what am I saying? those things only happen in Animes right?"

    Nagato: "Not if Haruhi deletes their 'special data; fromt he matter stream with her thoughts".

    GOD Bless Haruhi....or Haruhi bless herself.

    Comment by Tommy
    16:34 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Please don't be a faked news! I want a season 2 really badly

    Comment by Anonymous
    16:44 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    LIESSS~!!! LOL april.. fo sho~ This is an April Fool Joke...

    Comment by Raso
    17:37 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    guess we just got to wait 6 days to find out if this is true or not.

    I can only pray to haruhi that its true.

    Comment by Riot Gear
    17:42 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    the Goddess is back!

    Comment by iamrageing
    18:21 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    a+ troll. Would rage again.

    FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-

    Comment by Tomoya
    20:51 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    it will be the end if it still trolling

    Comment by Lein
    21:04 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Hate Hare Hare Yukai

    Comment by kohaku
    22:30 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    HEY GUESS WHAT PEOPLE ????
    IT WAS A FEINT
    http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-02-04/kadokawa-shoten-reportedly-says-april-haruhi-is-rerun
    I think it's time to burn down newtype and kyoani...

    Comment by Lucy_Nyuu
    22:53 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    lets wait with that untill the 10.feb

    Comment by Malek86
    23:07 04/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Oh man, if I were Kyoani, I would troll Haruhi fans too. I mean, it's so easy.

    (on the other hand, I would also have to get their money once in a while, so a second season would be a good idea by now)

    Comment by Muzaffar
    02:50 05/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Geez, I just started reading the manga yesterday and haven't yet watched the anime yet as of now and the new series is going to start this April.

    How time flies...... xD

    Comment by chibi-okami
    05:36 05/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    *faints*

    Comment by AnimeGirl
    03:47 10/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    OMG I love this anime!!! hope its true about the new season,
    :D

    Comment by Anonymous
    02:07 11/04/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Im in!!!!! Ill bring my m249 SAW, Glock 18, and my AK-47!!!!!

    Comment by Anonymous
    14:10 17/04/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    oh wow we're all so impressed at your non-existent weapon collection.

    Comment by Anonymous
    05:35 12/09/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    no big deal, I will spend 8 months worth of time to charge up my twin satellite cannon with microwave......

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