The second season of Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary is currently airing, and a new promotional video has just been revealed by TV Asahi, highlighting the latest arc, “Tōki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken” (The Case of the Wintertime Limited-Edition Chocolate Bonbons). This arc started airing from May 24th, marking the continuation of Kobato and Osanai’s journey towards an ordinary life, which is constantly disrupted by intriguing mysteries.
What’s New in Season 2?
Season 2 of Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary adapts two new cases from Honobu Yonezawa’s Shōshimin mystery novel series.
Shuki Gentei Kuri Kinton Jiken (The Case of the Autumn-time Limited-Edition Candied Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes): This arc introduces new characters, Takahiko Urino, voiced by Teppei Uenishi, Tokiko Nakamaru, voiced by Yume Miyamoto, and Yūto Hiya, voiced by Seiichirō Yamashita.
Tōki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken (The Case of the Wintertime Limited-Edition Chocolate Bonbons): The recently released promotional video teases this arc, which began airing on May 24th.
Staff and Production
The second season sees the return of key staff members:
- Director: Mamoru Kanbe (Elfen Lied, The Promised Neverland)
- Series Composition: Toshiya Ono (The Promised Neverland, Shadows House, 86)
- Character Design: Atsushi Saitō (Black Fox, Love Live! Superstar!!)
- Music: Takahiro Obata (Cinderella Nine, The Promised Neverland)
- Animation Studio: Lapin Track
Additional staff include:
- Sub-Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Mayu Gushiken
- Color Design: Yuki Akimoto
- Art Director: Akira Itō (Studio ARA)
- Art Setting: Tomoyuki Aoki
- Director of Photography: Tomoyuki Shiokawa (T2 Studio)
- CG Director: Yuushi Koshia
- Editing: Rie Matsubara
- Sound Director: Katsunori Shimizu, Tomohiko Yaginuma
- Sound Effects: Shota Yaso
- Animation Producer: Masakazu Watabe
- Line Producer: Takumi Arao
Theme Songs
The opening and ending themes for Season 2 are:
- Opening: “Kaseijin” (Martian) by yorushika
- Ending: “SugaRiddle” by Nagi Yanagi
Synopsis
Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary follows Jōgorō Kobato and Yuki Osanai, who aim to lead peaceful, ordinary high school lives after difficult experiences. Despite their efforts, they find themselves constantly caught up in mysteries and incidents. The story explores whether they can ever achieve their desired ordinary lives.
Where to Watch
The anime is currently airing on TV Asahi in the NUMAnimation programming block and is also available for streaming on ABEMA. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series.
Cast
The cast includes:
- Shūichirō Umeda as Jōgorō Kobato
- Hina Yomiya as Yuki Osanai
- Teppei Uenishi as Takahiko Urino
- Yume Miyamoto as Tokiko Nakamaru
- Seiichirō Yamashita as Yūto Hiya
- Makoto Furukawa as Kengo Dojima
About the Series
Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary is based on the SHOSHIMIN Series novels by Honobu Yonezawa, also known for Hyouka. The novels are published under Tokyo Sogensha Sougen’s Suiri Bunko label.
The Allure of Ordinary Life
The series explores the challenges of achieving an ordinary life when mysteries keep finding their way to the protagonists. Kobato and Osanai’s quest resonates with viewers who appreciate the blend of everyday life and unexpected intrigue.
