Idk about the popularity of this anime from back then because I got into anime in 2016 but at least I know about it and respect the what I hear it inspired and affected the anime industry for

I respect you as an anime fan if your respect the influence of Haruhi with Otaku/ anime fans

Also I haven’t seen it yet but do respect it tho

Respect Kyoto Animation as well because some of y’all’s favorite anime are made by them

As well as K on