Hyouka (2012)
Kernel Score: 87% · 355 ratings
Genres: Animation, Mystery, Comedy
First aired: 2012-04-23
Seasons: 1 · 22 episodes
Where to watch Hyouka
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Oreki Houtarou is a minimalistic high school boy. One day, he joins the Classic Literature Club at his elder sister's request. There he meets Chitanda Eru, Fukube Satoshi, and Ibara Mayaka. Chitanda is a calm beautiful girl but she turns into an embodiment of curiosity once she says, "I'm curious." Fukube is a smiling boy with a fantastic memory who calls himself a database. Ibara is a short girl and is strict with others and herself. They begin to investigate a case that occurred 45 years ago. Hints of the mystery are buried in an old collection of works of the former members of Classics Club. The collection is titled "Hyouka."
Hyouka parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Hyouka is a TV-14 mystery slice-of-life anime following high schoolers solving a decades-old case.
- Violence & scariness: None — No violence indicated; the show centers on gentle mystery-solving in a school club setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Yuichi Nakamura as Hōtarō Oreki (voice)
- Satomi Sato as Eru Chitanda (voice)
- Daisuke Sakaguchi as Satoshi Fukube (voice)
- Ai Kayano as Mayaka Ibara (voice)
Hyouka FAQ
Is Hyouka good?
Hyouka has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 355 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hyouka?
In the US you can buy it from Apple TV.
Is Hyouka OK for kids?
Hyouka is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Hyouka is a TV-14 mystery slice-of-life anime following high schoolers solving a decades-old case.
What shows are like Hyouka?
If you liked Hyouka, try The Dangers in My Heart, O Maidens in Your Savage Season, Slam Dunk and Real Girl.