The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱, Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu) is the first Japanese light novel in the Haruhi Suzumiya series written by Japanese author Nagaru Tanigawa and illustrated by Japanese artist Noizi Ito. It was first published on June 6, 2003 (ISBN 4-04-429201-9). This book serves as the basis of the television anime series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.