Hyouka English Sub & Dub

About Hyouka

If you are hunting for a new mystery series, Hyouka (氷菓) deserves a look (2012). The setup goes like this. The premise: Energy-conservative high school learner Houtarou Oreki ends up with more than he bargained for when he signs up for the Classic Literature Club at his sister's behest—especially when he realizes how deep-rooted the club's history. Begrudgingly, Oreki is dragged into an investigation concerning the 45-year-old mystery that surrounds the club room.

Beyond that: Accompanied by his fellow club members, the knowledgeable Satoshi Fukube, the stern but benign Mayaka Ibara, and the ever-curious Eru Chitanda. Based on the award-winning Koten-bu light novel series, and directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto of Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu, Hyouka shows that normal life can be full of small mysteries, be it family history, a student film.

With mystery at the core, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. Houtarou Oreki (Yuuichi Nakamura) and Eru Chitanda (Satomi Satou) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like piecing together a puzzle. The run is 22 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Kyoto Animation and Animation Do, which means the visual identity of Hyouka follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on mystery, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. A 7.8/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Yuuichi Nakamura as Houtarou Oreki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.