The second season of SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary is currently airing and a new promotional video has been released for the upcoming “Tōki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken” (The Case of the Wintertime Limited-Edition Chocolate Bonbons) arc. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new and exciting for fans of the series.
What’s New in Season 2?
- New Arc: The second season is adapting two new cases from Honobu Yonezawa’s Shoshimin mystery novel series. The first arc adapted was the Shuki Gentei Kuri Kinton Jiken (The Case of the Autumn-time Limited-Edition Candied Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes). The new arc that is being promoted is the “Tōki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken” (The Case of the Wintertime Limited-Edition Chocolate Bonbons) which begins with the 18th episode on May 24.
- New Faces: The new season introduces new characters, including Takahiko Urino, Tokiko Nakamaru, and Yūto Hiya.
- Theme Songs: The opening theme song is “Kaseijin” (Martian) performed by yorushika, and the ending theme song is “SugaRiddle” performed by Nagi Yanagi.
Staff and Production
The anime is directed by Mamoru Kanbe (known for Elfen Lied) at studio Lapin Track. The series composition is by Yoshiya Ono, character designs by Atsushi Saito, and music by Takahiro Obata (The Promised Neverland).
Where to Watch
SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary Season 2 premiered on April 5, 2025, on TV Asahi in the NUMAnimation programming block. It is also available for streaming on ABEMA and Crunchyroll.
Story Overview
SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary follows Jōgorō Kobato, who desires to live a quiet, ordinary life after a difficult experience. He forms a “mutually beneficial relationship” with Yuki Osanai, who shares the same goal. However, their plans for a peaceful high school life are constantly disrupted by various mysteries and disasters.
In the second season, Kobato and Osanai have ended their “mutually beneficial reciprocal relationship” and are going their separate ways. Osanai begins dating first-year newspaper club member Urino, who investigates arson incidents. Meanwhile, Kobato starts a relationship with his classmate, Nakamaru, until he witnesses an arson scene.
