One of the most awaited final episodes around. I really didn’t know what to expect, first time watching a series with the episodes out of chronological order. After all. we do know what the finale is. So I didn’t have much expectations, yet at the same time fearful that it will disappoint. But KyoAni delivered. *phew*

Somehow they created a finale from a “middle episode that’s supposed to be the finale”. This episode expressed fully what haruhi can do, and what she craves for. Her full ability to create a new world. And her love for kyon, where she brings only him into a new world.

This contrasts with the chronological finale. (episode 9) Where we have the “more matured” haruhi.

The kiss was disappointing. Not that it was animated disappointly, but I was sad that kyon did it that way! Just to save his the world, he gives such false hopes to haruhi. Totally unforgivable. *grr*

haha. this series was definitly one of those “hey kyoani! there had better be a sequel” type of anime. it’s THAT good. surprisingly.

Oh. You see more of kyon’s sister in this episode. And you get to see how much she looks like mikuru. Are they the same and one? Very similar actions. The nudge on the head. That winking in the same eye. (go compare previous episodes) I doubt so. More likely to be relative i suppose. It’s your guess!