Where can I watch Hyouka?

Hyouka is on Crunchyroll. The service carries the complete TV run in both subtitled and dubbed versions.

How many episodes is Hyouka?

Hyouka has 22 TV episodes, each with a runtime of 26 minutes. A bonus OVA exists separately, but the main series stands on its own.

Is Hyouka a romance or a mystery?

Hyouka belongs to both genres. Everyday mysteries shape its individual arcs, while the romance builds quietly through the characters' changing relationship.

Does Hyouka have an English dub?

Yes, Crunchyroll offers a dubbed version of Hyouka. Viewers who prefer the original audio can choose the subtitled version there as well.

Is Hyouka finished, and where should I start?

Hyouka is a finished TV series, so start with the first episode and continue in release order. The bonus OVA is optional and is not required to understand the complete main run.

Hyouka

7.9TV · 22 eps · 2012

Hyouka finds suspense in the tiny questions most school stories would pass over. Crunchyroll carries the complete TV series with both subtitled and dubbed options. This 2012 Kyoto Animation production follows a student determined to spend as little energy as possible, until the Classics Club and an intensely curious classmate keep handing him puzzles he cannot quite ignore. Its mysteries are intimate rather than dangerous, and the pleasure comes from watching careful observation expose the feelings behind ordinary events. Across 22 episodes, the restrained romance develops alongside that shift in outlook. Choose Hyouka if you enjoy patient character writing, expressive animation and mysteries built around people rather than crime.

Rating

★ 7.9 /10

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#410

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Popularity

#101

About

Houtarou Oreki prefers a quiet school life that asks almost nothing of him. After joining the struggling Classics Club at his sister's request, he meets Eru Chitanda, whose curiosity turns minor oddities into questions that demand an answer. Club activities soon involve forgotten school history and other puzzles hiding inside everyday routines. Houtarou has an instinct for assembling scattered clues, even when he would rather conserve the effort. Each solution reveals something about the person behind the mystery, while his growing connection with Chitanda gradually challenges his detached way of living. The stakes stay grounded, giving the Slice of Life side as much weight as the detective work and romance.

Information

Japanese: 氷菓
Premiered: April 23, 2012
Episodes: 22
Duration: 26 min per ep.
Status: Finished Airing
Studio: Kyoto Animation
Source: Light Novel
Themes: primarily teen cast, drama, japanese production, present, slice of life, comedy

Seasons & Watch Order

Begin with episode one of the Hyouka TV series and follow the episodes in their regular order. The main run tells a complete story, so the bonus OVA can be treated as optional viewing afterward.