Hyouka 2012
What is Hyouka?
Hyouka is a Japanese anime television series based on the Classic Literature Club novel series written by Honobu Yonezawa. The show, which consists of 22 episodes, was produced by Kyoto Animation and directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 26 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 23, 2012
- Last aired
- Sep 17, 2012
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Chiba TV
- Genres
- Animation, Mystery, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Hyouka is a Japanese anime television series based on the Classic Literature Club novel series written by Honobu Yonezawa. The show, which consists of 22 episodes, was produced by Kyoto Animation and directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto. The narrative follows Houtarou Oreki, a minimalistic high school freshman who prefers to lead a gray life while conserving his energy. At the request of his elder sister, he joins the school's Classic Literature Club. There, he encounters three other students: Chitanda Eru, Fukube Satoshi, and Ibara Mayaka. While Chitanda is typically calm, she becomes highly curious when faced with a mystery. Fukube possesses a fantastic memory and identifies as a database, while Ibara is known for being strict with herself and others. Together, the group begins to investigate various mysteries, including a case that occurred 45 years ago. Clues regarding this long-standing mystery are buried within an old collection of works created by the former members of the club. The series title is derived from the first volume of the original source material.
Should you watch it?
“A quiet high schooler joins a literature club and uncovers old mysteries.”
- Intriguing mystery-of-the-week format with layered storytelling
- Well-developed characters with distinct personalities and growth
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Limited action; focuses heavily on dialogue and deduction
You enjoy character-driven mysteries with a calm but curious atmosphere.
Suitable for teens and up; mild drama and intellectual themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Revival of the Time-Honored Classic Lit Club Apr 23, 2012
- E2 The Prestigious Classic Lit Club's Activities Apr 30, 2012
- E3 The Circumstances of the Classic Lit Club's Scion May 7, 2012
- E4 The Classic Lit Club's Glorious Days of Yore May 14, 2012
- E5 The Truth About the Historic Classic Lit Club May 21, 2012
- E6 Committing a Cardinal Sin May 28, 2012
- E7 Upon Seeing the True Nature Jun 4, 2012
- E8 Let's Go to the Screening! Jun 11, 2012
- E9 The Case of the Furuoka Deserted Village Murder Jun 18, 2012
- E10 Blind Spot to All Jun 25, 2012
- E11 Credit Roll of Fools Jul 2, 2012
- E12 Those Things Piled Up Endlessly Jul 9, 2012
- E13 A Corpse by Evening Jul 16, 2012
- E14 Wild Fire Jul 23, 2012
- E15 The Jumonji Affair Jul 30, 2012
- E16 The Final Target Aug 6, 2012
- E17 The Kudryavka Sequence Aug 13, 2012
- E18 Is the Mountain Range Clear? Aug 20, 2012
- E19 Does Anyone Have Any Idea? Aug 27, 2012
- E20 Mishap-py New Year Sep 3, 2012
- E21 The Case of the Homemade Chocolates Sep 10, 2012
- E22 The Doll That Took the Long Way Around Sep 17, 2012
Frequently asked questions
Is Hyouka based on a manga or light novel?
It's based on the Classic Literature Club light novel series by Honobu Yonezawa.
How many episodes does Hyouka have?
The series consists of 22 episodes in total.
What studio produced Hyouka?
It was produced by Kyoto Animation.
Is there a sequel or second season?
Yes, a second season titled 'Hyouka: The Morning Mist' was released later.
What genre is Hyouka?
It blends mystery, school life, and slice-of-life elements.