Lucky Star and Haruhi Suzumiya Hit English Books

On a comment forum in Japan, a topic of great interest among netizens related to an English teaching book has emerged. It has been reported that in a section titled "Introduction & Retelling," the book includes illustrations from the famous anime franchises "Lucky Star" and "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu)."

The curious crossover between these two series powerfully caught the attention of online users. The book's author reportedly suggests that the description of both franchises be read aloud to the group in English, which has sparked a lively debate in the community.

"Lucky Star" is a slice-of-life comedy series that follows the daily lives of a group of high school students, with a particular focus on otaku culture and references to real life and other anime series. On the other hand, "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" is a series that combines elements of comedy, science fiction, and fantasy, focusing on the adventures of a group of students led by the eccentric Haruhi Suzumiya, who unconsciously possesses powers to alter reality.

Both franchises are widely known and have achieved great popularity both in Japan and abroad. "Lucky Star" has been noted for its light humor and endearing characters, while "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" has been praised for its innovative storytelling and impact on popular culture.

The inclusion of these illustrations in an English teaching book has generated surprise and fascination among anime fans, who are eager to discover how these popular series are integrated into an educational context.

• "Suzumiya Haruhi and Lucky Star were released in 2006 and 2007. I can't believe they're still popular more than 17 years later."
• "Many might even say that 'these anime were made before I was born,' which makes me feel very old."
• "I can understand that the theme of the section is the pilgrimage to sacred places, I'm surprised that it was included in the anime."
• "I'm so glad it's in the textbooks, and at the same time I can't help but feel like we've already aged old enough to count Suzumiya Haruhi and Lucky Star as pages in our history."
• "I wonder how many middle and high school students know anime from over a decade ago."
• "I love that 'Lucky Star' and 'Suzumiya Haruhi' appear in textbooks. The words 'holy places' and 'anime pilgrimages' are in the text, so it seems like they are introduced in the context of pilgrimages to holy places!"
• "Times are changing."

Source: Otakomu