To mark the 20th anniversary of the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, a "20th Anniversary Trading Card Wafer" snack is coming to Animate stores nationwide on October 18, 2026.
Pre-orders open ahead of the release on August 21, 2026, at Animate stores and through the Animate online shop.
Product Details
Product name: TV Anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary Trading Card Wafer
Suggested retail price: ¥290 (tax included)
Contents:
- Vanilla-flavored wafer x 1
- Trading card x 1 (one of 24 designs, randomly included)
Card Specifications
24 card designs in total:
- Visual cards (12 designs), featuring carefully selected licensed illustrations
- Clear card versions: 7 designs
- Standard card versions: 5 designs
- Story cards (12 designs), standard card versions featuring memorable scenes from the series
Some of the visual cards use a clear card format, adding to the collectibility of the set.
- Card size: 59 x 86 mm
- Card material: paper, PET
Notes
- Card designs cannot be chosen individually.
- Purchasing a full box does not guarantee a complete set of all card designs.
- Images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
- The release date and specifications are subject to change, delay, or cancellation.
- Store away from direct sunlight and high humidity, at room temperature.
- The wafers are made in a factory that also processes egg-containing products.
- Consume the product promptly after opening, regardless of the best-by date.
- Wafers are fragile and may break or chip.
- Color unevenness on the wafer surface is a natural result of the baking process and does not affect quality.
Box Purchase Bonus
Customers who purchase a full box (1 BOX) at Animate stores or through the Animate online shop will receive an original can badge as a bonus, with one of 7 designs given at random.
Where to Buy
Animate online shop: https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/pn/pd/3556509/
About The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
The Haruhi Suzumiya series is a science-fiction-flavored school story following the exploits of the unofficial school club "SOS Brigade," led by Haruhi Suzumiya. It is based on the light novel series written by Nagaru Tanigawa with illustrations by Noizi Ito, published by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko.
The 2006 TV anime adaptation, known for its shuffled, non-chronological storytelling and the viral popularity of the ending theme "Hare Hare Yukai" dance, became a social phenomenon. A second season aired in 2009, adding new episodes and reorganizing the story in chronological order. In 2010, the film The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya was released, becoming an unusually large hit for a title originating from late-night TV anime and earning high critical acclaim.
Now in 2026, the TV anime celebrates its 20th anniversary, and the 涼宮ハルヒの御礼 project is underway in appreciation of fans who have supported the series over the years.
