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Arc Almanac

3 Oct 2026Draft. Not yet checked against the books.

All series / Haruhi Suzumiya / Arc 16

Arc 16 of 16 in Haruhi Suzumiya

Arc 16: The Dissociation and Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya

Arc name chosen by Arc Almanac, because the books don’t name it.

I’ve watched through

2006 original broadcast stops before this arc.

2009 expanded broadcast (28 episodes) stops before this arc.

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya stops before this arc.

What happens

The start of another school year brings new visitors and branching events.

Where it sits

Arc 16 in Haruhi Suzumiya
FormatVolumesUnitsLanguage
Light novelVol 9, 10, 11Volume 9, prologue – volume 11, epilogueJapanese
Light novelVol 9, 10Volume 9, prologue – volume 11, epilogueEnglish

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