Shōshimin Series Explained

is a Japanese mystery novel series written by Honobu Yonezawa. The series began publication by Tokyo Sogensha in December 2004, with five volumes being released as of April 2024. A manga adaptation of the first novel was serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy from April 2007 to December 2008. A manga adaptation of the second novel was serialized in Monthly GFantasy from February 2010 to January 2011. An anime television series adaptation of the first and second novel, produced by Lapin Track, aired from July to September 2024. A second season is set to premiere in April 2025.

Characters

A male high school student at Funato High School. He wanted to be a detective since he was young, but his penchant for putting himself into other's matters let to others becoming more distant from him. In the anime, his family runs a sweets shop.

A female high school student at Funato High School, who has been Jōgorō's friend since they were in junior high school. She likes sweets.

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Adaptations

Manga

A manga adaptation of the first novel Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken, illustrated by Anko Manjūya, was serialized in Square Enix's manga magazine Monthly GFantasy from April 18, 2007,^[2] to December 18, 2008,^[3] and was collected in two volumes.

A manga adaptation of the second novel Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken, illustrated by with composition by Fua Yamasaki, was serialized in the same magazine from February 18, 2010,^[4] to January 18, 2011,^[5] and was also collected in two volumes.

Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken

Anime

An anime television series adaptation of Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken and Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken, titled was announced in January 2024. It also adapted one short story from the Pari Makaron no Nazo collection. It is produced by Lapin Track and directed by Mamoru Kanbe, with Toshiya Ono writing series scripts, Atsushi Saitō designing the characters, and Takahiro Obata composing the music. The series aired from July 7 to September 15, 2024, on the programming block on all ANN affiliates, including TV Asahi.^[6] The opening theme song is "Sweet Memory" performed by Eve, while the ending theme song is "Itokenai" performed by Ammo.^[7] Crunchyroll streamed the series worldwide, except East Asia.^[8] Medialink licensed the series in Central Asia, South Asia (except India), Southeast Asia and Oceania (except Australia and New Zealand) for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.^[9]

Following the final episode of the first season, a second season was announced, which will adapt Shūki Gentei Kuri Kinton Jiken and Tōki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken. It is set to premiere in April 2025.^[10]

Episodes

Notes and References

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3. Web site: ja:Ｇファンタジー１月号［付録：黒執事Ｐｏｃｋｅｔｂｏｏｋ２００９］. http://www.jbook.co.jp/p/p.aspx/1901562/s. Jbook. July 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20090221012952/http://www.jbook.co.jp/p/p.aspx/1901562/s. February 21, 2009. ja.
4. Web site: Yonezawa, Honobu. Honobu Yonezawa. ja:『夏期限定トロピカルパフェ事件』コミカライズ詳細決まりました. http://pandreamium.sblo.jp/article/34820781.html. pandreamium.sblo.jp. July 7, 2024. January 18, 2010. December 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231210224439/http://pandreamium.sblo.jp/article/34820781.html. live.
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6. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Honobu Yonezawa's Shōshimin Mystery Novel Series Gets TV Anime in July. Anime News Network. January 12, 2024. January 12, 2024. January 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240120074424/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-12/honobu-yonezawa-shoshimin-mystery-novel-series-gets-tv-anime-in-july/.206390. live.
7. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. How to Become Ordinary Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Main Visual, July 6 Debut, Theme Song Info. Anime News Network. June 7, 2024. June 7, 2024. June 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240607115531/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-07/how-to-become-ordinary-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-main-visual-july-6-debut-theme-song-info/.211649. live.
8. Web site: Tai. Anita. Crunchyroll Confirms Schedule for Summer 2024 Season. Anime News Network. July 7, 2024. June 18, 2024. June 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240619050554/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-18/crunchyroll-confirms-schedule-for-summer-2024-season/.212109. live.
9. Web site: Pineda. Rafael. Ani-One Asia Streams VTuber Legend, Shoshimin, Mayonaka Punch, 3 More Summer Anime. Anime News Network. July 7, 2024. July 1, 2024. July 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240704115952/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-01/ani-one-asia-streams-vtuber-legend-shoshimin-mayonaka-punch-3-more-summer-anime/.212669. live.
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