TV Asahi’s press release dropped a bombshell for anime aficionados: Honobu Yonezawa’s “How to Become Ordinary (Shoushimin)” series is set to hit screens in the Summer-2024 (July-September) anime lineup in Japan. Notably, Yonezawa is the mastermind behind the acclaimed “Hyouka” series.
The upcoming anime will breathe life into “The Case of the Springtime Limited-Edition Strawberry Tart (Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken)” and “The Case of the Summertime Limited-Edition Tropical Parfait (Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken)”.
Yonezawa kicked off the novel series with Tokyo Sogensha back in December 2004, starting with “The Case of the Springtime Limited-Edition Strawberry Tart”. The saga continued with “The Case of the Summertime Limited-Edition Tropical Parfait” in April 2006, followed by autumn and Paris-themed mysteries. The fifth volume, “The Case of the Wintertime Limited-Edition Chocolate Bonbons”, is set to tantalize readers in April 2024.
Cast of Characters
- Shuuichirou Umeda lending his voice to the astute Jogoro Kobato.
- Hina Yomiya voicing the ambitious Yuki Osanai.
Production Squad
- Mamoru Kanbe, the visionary behind hits like Yakusoku no Neverland, takes the helm at Lapin Track.
- Toshiya Oono, known for scripting sagas like 86: Eighty Six, oversees the screenplay.
- Atsushi Saitou brings characters to life with his distinctive design and animation direction.
- Takahiro Obata sets the tone with his musical compositions, enhancing the anime’s atmosphere.
Synopsis of How to Become Ordinary
“Let’s help each other become the epitome of average citizens.” After a sour stint with deduction work, Kobato yearns for a humble life. He and his classmate Osanai, sharing this dream, aim to blend into high school as ordinary citizens. Yet, their quest for normalcy is plagued by a string of enigmatic incidents. Will Kobato and Osanai ever find the tranquility they seek as ordinary citizens?
Source: Comic Natalie
(c) Honobu Yonezawa, Tokyo Sogensha / Shoushimin Series Production Committee – 米澤穂信・東京創元社/小市民シリーズ製作委員会
