Shoshimin: Dive Into the Ordinary Anime as Season 2 Premieres April 5
Dive into the captivating world of Yorushika and Nagi Yanagi as they unveil stunning themes for the 2nd season—music that resonates!
Yorushika and Nagi Yanagi to Perform Themes for Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary Season 2
Key Details Revealed
TV Asahi unveiled a promotional video on Thursday for the second season of Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary, the television anime adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa’s mystery novel series. The video reveals exciting updates for fans:
- Yorushika will perform the opening theme song, "Kaseijin" (Martian).
- Nagi Yanagi will perform the ending theme song, "SugaRiddle."
The promotional video below previews Yorushika’s opening theme:
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The anime is set to premiere on TV Asahi in the NUMAnimation programming block on April 5, 2024. It will also stream on ABEMA starting the same day.
New Visual Released
The staff unveiled a new key visual for the upcoming season:
Image via Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary anime's website
Adaptation Details
The second season will adapt the following novels from Yonezawa's series:
- Shuki Gentei Kuri Kinton Jiken (The Case of the Autumn-time Limited-Edition Candied Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes)
- Tōki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken (The Case of the Wintertime Limited-Edition Chocolate Bonbons)
New Cast Members
The upcoming season introduces new characters voiced by:
- Teppei Uenishi as Takahiko Urino
- Yume Miyamoto as Tokiko Nakamaru
- Seiichirō Yamashita as Yūto Hiya
Recap: First Season
The first season premiered on July 6, 2024, in the NUMAnimation programming block on TV Asahi and its affiliates. It was also streamed by Crunchyroll, allowing international audiences to enjoy the series as it aired in Japan.
Season one adapted:
- Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken (The Case of the Springtime Limited-Edition Strawberry Tart)
- Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken (The Case of the Summertime Limited-Edition Tropical Parfait)
Story Overview
The series follows Jōgorō Kobato, who dreams of living a quiet, ordinary life after a painful past experience. Alongside Yuki Osanai, who shares the same desire, they form a "mutually beneficial relationship" to navigate their high school days peacefully. However, their plans are constantly interrupted as mysteries and unexpected disasters keep pulling them into action.
Manga Adaptations
The Shoshimin novel series inspired several manga adaptations:
- Anko Manjūya’s Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken ran from 2008 to 2009 and spans two volumes.
- Omiomi illustrated a two-volume adaptation of Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken between 2010 and 2011.