The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

... is very odd. And that's about all I can say about it, other than recommending it to anyone who likes non-conventional anime that doesn't rely on any clichés except to mess with them. Of course it also has an insanely bouncy theme tune. It seems to be a rule that all the most enjoyable anime must also have addictive music associated with it. Neon Genesis Evangelion, RE: Cutie Honey, Eureka 7 (with these four sets of themes you are spoiling us, Ambassador), Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (Series 1 - I didn't fall for the second theme nearly as much), Janguru wa Itsumo Hare nochi Gū (three for the price of one), Furi Curi (with three whole CDs of original music, thank you The Pillows), Diebuster, Lucky Star (ok that's not actually enjoyable but it is relentlessly jolly)... I'm concerned by how many of that list are Gainax productions. That is, I think, more than enough anime nerdery for today. I'm going back to Hairspray. Really.