- ‘Shōshimin’ mystery novel series will inspire a television anime adaptation in July 2024.
- The anime will adapt the first and second volumes of the light novel series.
- Volumes 1 and 2 follow the Case of the Springtime Limited and the Case of the Summertime Limited Edition Tropical Parfait, respectively.
One in every five TV series seems to revolve around high school students. In these series, the laws of physics are optional, the hairstyles are gravity-defying, and lunch breaks seem to last longer than entire seasons.
However, the “Shōshimin Series” offers something different. Jogoro Kobato is the teenage detective in this series whose deductive skills are sharper than a freshly sharpened pencil. Alongside him is Yuki Osanai, whose perception skills are so keen that she probably knows what you had for lunch before you do.
The light novel has gained a massive following, and fans have been eagerly waiting for the anime adaptation. Now, their patience has finally paid off with the official release announcement.
It was announced that the ‘Shōshimin’ mystery novel series will inspire a television anime adaptation in July 2024.
The one-minute trailer starts with our main characters, Jōgorō Kobato and Yuki Osanai, portrayed as high school students. Additionally, the trailer highlights both of them delving into unraveling a mystery.
The anime is titled ‘Shōshimin Series’ in Japanese, and the visual features the English title ‘How to Become Ordinary.’ It also showcases the two main characters.
The anime will adapt the first and second volumes of the light novel series. The first volume, Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken (The Case of the Springtime Limited Edition Strawberry Tart), deals with food poisoning during a school festival.
The second volume, Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken (The Case of the Summertime Limited Edition Tropical Parfait), revolves around a case of a missing person that takes place in a tropical island resort.
The leading voice cast has been announced, and here’s the list.
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Jōgorō Kobato | Shūichirō Umeda | Bird Kazami (Beyblade X) |
| Yuki Osanai | Hina Yomiya | Shinju Inui (My Dress-Up Darling) |
Studio Lapin Track will be handling the anime’s production. The following staff members are involved.
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Mamoru Kanbe | The Promised Neverland |
| Script Supervisor | Toshiya Ono | Shadows House |
| Character Design | Atsushi Saitō | Black Fox |
| Music Composer | Takahiro Obata | Cinderella Nine |
The animation perfectly balances smoothness and detail, and the voice actors truly embody the characters. The music is spot-on and memorable, especially the opening and ending tunes. We’re confident the anime will stay true to the light novel’s uniqueness. Stay tuned, as we look forward to seeing more promotional material in the upcoming months.
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About Shōshimin: How to Become Ordinary
‘Shōshimin’ is a Japanese novel series written by Honobu Yonezawa. The series began publication by Tokyo Sogensha in December 2004, with four volumes released as of January 2020. An anime television series adaptation by Lapin Track is set to premiere in July 2024.
The anime series follows the story of Jogoro Kobato, a young man with exceptional deductive skills, and Yuki Osanai, a girl with acute perception who tries to live an everyday life while solving various cases at their high school.
Source: Official Website
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