The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, the first volume of Nagaru Tanigawa’s Haruhi Suzumiya light novel series was published in Japan in June 2003. A concert, event, and other plans are being organized to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and as part of the celebration, a commemorative model wristwatch in collaboration with SEIKO will be released in September 2024.The limited edition model, priced at 55,000 yen (363 USD), will feature a design motif based on the coloring of the original novel’s illustrations, including a large “H” icon on the dial. Pre-orders will be accepted on KADOKAWA STORE until May 31, and those who pre-order the item by April 30 will also receive a B2-size original tapestry featuring an illustration by the novel’s original illustrator, Noizi Ito.A video showing the specs of the watch is now streamed on KADOKAWA’s official anime YouTube channel.
An actual sample of the watch will be on display for a limited time at the Aki KADO Showcase at JR Akihabara Station in Tokyo.
Source: KADOKAWA press release©Nagaru Tanigawa, Noizi Ito/KADOKAWA
