The mystery anime Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary is back with its highly anticipated second season. The season will premiere on April 5, 2025, on TV Asahi in the NUMAnimation programming block, and will also stream on ABEMA. With a fresh new cast and exciting musical themes, the show promises more thrilling mysteries and stories. Fans can expect a deep the ongoing adventures of Jōgorō Kobato and Yuki Osanai.
Based on Honobu Yonezawa’s popular mystery novel series, Shoshimin centers around the duo’s quest for an ordinary life, but they continuously find themselves embroiled in mysterious events. The second season adapts the intriguing Shuki Gentei Kuri Kinton Jiken and Tōki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken novels, further expanding the series’ engaging plotline. The premiere will be accompanied by exciting new musical themes and visuals, keeping fans excited for what’s to come.
New Themes and Cast for the 2nd Season
The second season of Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary introduces new music by popular artists. The opening theme song will be “Kaseijin” (Martian) performed by yorushika, while the ending theme song, titled “SugaRiddle,” will be performed by Nagi Yanagi. A new promotional video was released to showcase these themes, giving fans a preview of the exciting music that will set the tone for the upcoming season.
In addition to the new theme songs, there will be new cast members joining the series. Teppei Uenishi will voice Takahiko Urino, Yume Miyamoto will play Tokiko Nakamaru, and Seiichirō Yamashita will portray Yūto Hiya. Their characters are expected to bring new dynamics and depth to the ongoing story, enhancing the already rich narrative.
The second season will adapt two new cases from Yonezawa’s Shōshimin mystery novels. These are the Shuki Gentei Kuri Kinton Jiken (The Case of the Autumn-time Limited-Edition Candied Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes) and Tōki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken (The Case of the Wintertime Limited-Edition Chocolate Bonbons). These cases continue the intriguing tradition of combining ordinary life with extraordinary mysteries that define the series.
The first season of Shoshimin premiered in July 2024 and was well-received by viewers. It adapted the Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken and Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken novels, keeping fans engaged with its unique blend of mystery and slice-of-life elements. The anime’s ability to keep its audience guessing while developing its characters is a central appeal.
With a new season comes new challenges, and Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary promises to deliver exactly that. Jōgorō Kobato and Yuki Osanai’s journey for a peaceful, ordinary life continues to reveal as they are drawn into a web of mysteries that disrupt their quiet existence. The addition of fresh characters and new musical elements ensures that the second season will keep fans on the edge of their seats.
