The second season of the anime series Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary, adapted from Honobu Yonezawa’s mystery novel series, is scheduled to debut on April 5, 2025. The new season will air on TV Asahi in the NUMAnimation programming block and will also be available for streaming on ABEMA starting the same day.
What to Expect in Season 2
The second season will adapt the Shuki Gentei Kuri Kinton Jiken (The Case of the Autumn-time Limited-Edition Candied Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes) and Tōki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken (The Case of the Wintertime Limited-Edition Chocolate Bonbons) novels.
New Cast Members
Several new cast members will be joining the series for the second season, including:
- Teppei Uenishi as Takahiko Urino
- Yume Miyamoto as Tokiko Nakamaru
- Seiichirō Yamashita as Yūto Hiya
Theme Songs
The opening theme song for the second season will be “Kaseijin” (Martian) performed by yorushika, and the ending theme song will be “SugaRiddle” by Nagi Yanagi.
About Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary
Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary is based on the Shōshimin Series, a Japanese mystery novel series written by Honobu Yonezawa. The series follows Jōgorō Kobato, who desires to live a quiet and ordinary life after a painful experience. He forms a “mutually beneficial relationship” with Yuki Osanai, who shares the same goal. Together, they start high school with the intention of living peaceful days as ordinary people, but they find themselves constantly entangled in mysteries.
First Season Recap
The first season of Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary premiered on July 6, 2024, and adapted the Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken (The Case of the Springtime Limited-Edition Strawberry Tart) and Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken (The Case of the Summertime Limited-Edition Tropical Parfait) novels. Crunchyroll streamed the anime as it aired in Japan.
Production Staff
The staff for the second season includes:
- Director: Mamoru Kanbe
- Series Composer: Toshiya Ono
- Character Designer: Atsushi Saito
- Sub-Character Designer and Chief Animation Director: Mayu Gushiken
- Color Designer: Yuki Akimoto
- Art Director: Akira Ito (Studio ARA)
- Compositing Director: Tomoyuki Shiokawa (T2studio)
- Music Composer: Takahiro Obata
- Animation Production: Lapin Track
Main Characters
The main characters of the series include:
- Jōgorō Kobato: Voiced by Shuichiro Umeda, Kobato is an intelligent student with a knack for detective work. After a bitter experience, he aims to live an ordinary life.
- Yuki Osanai: Voiced by Hina Youmiya, Osanai is Kobato’s classmate who also desires to live an ordinary life. She forms a pact with Kobato to achieve this goal.
Reception
The first season of Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary has been compared to Honobu Yonezawa’s other work, Hyouka, with some noting similarities in tone and atmosphere. Some reviews noted that the first episode may not immediately draw in viewers unfamiliar with the novels, but praised the animation style and character designs.
Where to Watch
The first season of Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The second season will stream on ABEMA in Japan, with details for international streaming to be announced.
Novel Series
The Shōshimin Series is a Japanese mystery novel series written by Honobu Yonezawa. The series began publication in December 2004, and as of April 2024, there are five volumes.
Manga Adaptations
The first two novels in the series have been adapted into manga series:
- Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken: Illustrated by Anko Manjūya, serialized in Monthly GFantasy from April 2007 to December 2008.
- Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken: Illustrated by OmiOmi, serialized in Monthly GFantasy from February 2010 to January 2011.
