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Episodes (22)
EP 1Houtarou joins the Classic Literature Club to prevent its dissolution
Apr 23, 2012Houtarou Oreki joins the Classic Literature Club to stop its abolition at his sister's request. He meets Eru Chitanda, who enters without a key he secured earlier. Satoshi Fukube interrupts their conversation about the locked room. Houtarou explains that a cleaner used spare keys, demonstrating logical deduction. The following day, he distracts Eru with a fabricated mystery to avoid the distant Music Room and conserve energy. He later explains this avoidance to Satoshi while walking home.
EP 2Classic Lit Club Activities and the Mystery of the Borrowed Book
Apr 30, 2012Mayaka Ibara is introduced while Houtarou investigates a book frequently borrowed from the library for short periods, discovering it is used by the Art Club for drawings. The Classic Literature Club cannot locate past anthologies in the library, disappointing Eru who wishes to create one for the upcoming Culture Festival. The following day, Houtarou is awakened by a phone call from Eru. They meet at a café where she admits she has a confession to make regarding the club's activities and the missing materials.
EP 3Houtarou blackmails the News Club president to retrieve missing Classic Literature Club anthologies for Eru.
May 7, 2012Chitanda Eru seeks to uncover the mystery surrounding her uncle, whose words caused her distress in her youth. She desires to recall his exact statements and understand his fate. Houtarou agrees to assist her investigation. Following mid-term exams, Houtarou receives a letter from his older sister that reveals the location of past Classic Literature Club anthologies stored in the Biology Room, which is currently occupied by the News Club. He deduces that the News Club president smokes tobacco and uses this information to blackmail him into surrendering the archives. Although Eru remains confident that the anthologies will help solve her uncle's mystery, she is shocked to discover that the very first edition of the anthology is missing.
EP 4The Classic Lit Club discusses the mystery surrounding Eru's uncle's expulsion
May 14, 2012The club gathers at Eru's home to analyze the mystery of her uncle. Members Eru, Houtarou, Satoshi, and Mayaka present their individual research findings and theories. Houtarou delays his presentation by requesting a bathroom break, using the time to synthesize the group's insights. He proposes that Eru's uncle and fellow students struck a deal with teachers to preserve the Culture Festival duration, in exchange for the uncle's expulsion. After the mystery is resolved and the others depart, Eru remains puzzled by her own emotional reaction to her uncle's past words.
EP 5Houtarou confronts the librarian about Eru's uncle's forced expulsion and the true meaning of Hyouka.
May 21, 2012Following a discussion with his sister, Houtarou identifies gaps in his previous theories and questions school librarian Youko Kouriyama regarding the incident involving Eru's uncle. She clarifies that the uncle was coerced into accepting blame for a student strike that shortened the Culture Festival, leading to his unjust expulsion. Before leaving, he requests that the Classic Literature Club name their anthology "Hyouka," a pun on "I scream" intended to encourage future members to remain strong. Eru is moved to tears upon realizing this message answers her earlier question about the term's significance. The following day, the club commences planning for their anthology publication.
EP 6Houtarou investigates a classroom disturbance and Eru's unexpected anger with the club.
May 28, 2012During a school day, a loud disturbance interrupts Houtarou’s class, prompting him to investigate later. After school, he joins the Classic Literature Club, where Mayaka confronts Satoshi for missing a date. The members engage in a philosophical debate regarding anger and the Seven Deadly Sins. Houtarou recalls hearing Eru’s voice during the earlier commotion and questions her about the incident. While he deduces that the disruption stemmed from a teacher’s misunderstanding, he remains unable to determine why Eru reacted with anger during the event, leaving the cause of her emotional response unexplained.
EP 7The Classic Club visits a family inn for a hot spring trip and investigates a ghost rumor.
Jun 4, 2012Four Classic Club members, including Eru who planned the trip, stay at an inn owned by Mayaka's relatives. They are greeted by Mayaka's cousins, Rie and Kayo, and their family. Eru expresses a desire for a sibling. After bathing, Houtarou feels dizzy and is assisted back to the inn by Satoshi. The group, excluding the ill Houtarou, shares ghost stories, with Rie recounting a tale about a spirit in their lodging. The following morning, Mayaka and Eru report seeing the ghost. Houtarou and Eru investigate the cause, discovering it involves a yukata. Houtarou explains to Eru that Kayo secretly wore Rie's yukata to a summer festival. Because the garment got wet in the rain, Kayo hung it to dry in the room associated with the ghost rumor to hide it from her family. Eru feels sad that Rie is possessive of her belongings, but her mood lifts when she sees Rie carrying an injured Kayo on her back.
EP 8The Classic Literature Club attends a mystery play by Class 2-F
Jun 11, 2012Chitanda converses with an upperclassman, leading to an invitation for the Classic Literature Club to view a mystery production by Class 2-F. The scriptwriter fell seriously ill before completing the story, leaving the identity of the murderer unknown. Houtarou is reluctant to engage in detective work but eventually agrees to participate as observers. The group plans to listen to the three amateur detectives from Class 2-F and subsequently provide their opinions on the performance. This arrangement allows the club members to witness the unfolding mystery without directly solving it themselves.
EP 9Classic Literature Club Members Discuss Theories on the Unfinished Film's Ending
Jun 18, 2012Houtarou Oreki and the Classic Literature Club members gather to hear theories regarding the ending of an unfinished film produced by Fuyumi Irisu's class. Because the scriptwriter fell ill before filming concluded, the project remains incomplete. To facilitate the discussion, Kurako Eba, a classmate involved in the production, invites the club members one by one for interviews. During these sessions, each participant presents their theory and reasoning for how the story should conclude. Following each presentation, Houtarou, Satoshi, Mayaka, and Eru provide their individual responses, offering either agreement or objection to the proposed endings. This structured approach allows the group to analyze the various potential conclusions suggested by the film's cast and crew.
EP 10Houtarou solves the mystery for the Empress but misses a rope detail
Jun 25, 2012Following the dismissal of amateur detective theories, Empress Fuyumi Irisu tasks Houtarou with resolving the mystery to ensure success. He surprises his peers by attending school during the holidays and eventually presents a solution that satisfies most, except the prop master. After a test screening, Mayaka’s question prompts Houtarou to realize he overlooked a specific role for a rope. The prop master had noted that the script writer requested this item, but it remains unused in the unfinished film. This oversight reveals a gap in his deduction despite the otherwise successful resolution of the case.
EP 11Houtarou reevaluates the script after Satoshi and Eru critique the ending
Jul 2, 2012Following critiques from Satoshi and Eru regarding the ending crafted by Houtarou, the original script writer Hongou initiates a new round of analysis. He reexamines the facts from a broader perspective than the initial video used for his first conclusion. This process reveals that the Empress manipulated events from the background, using everyone to serve her own purposes and making Houtarou feel foolish. Irritated by this realization, he eventually shares his revised interpretation with Chitanda. She expresses satisfaction with this solution, noting that both she and Hongou dislike narratives involving character deaths. This final discussion resolves the creative conflict by aligning with their shared preference for non-lethal story conclusions.
EP 12Classic Literature Club Members Lose Sleep Before Kan'ya Festival
Jul 9, 2012Anticipation for the upcoming Kan'ya Festival keeps the four Classic Literature Club members awake. Houtarou receives a broken fountain pen from his sister, who notes the club always faces trouble during this event. Before the ceremony, the group addresses a printing error where Mayaka ordered 30 anthology copies but received 200. To resolve this surplus, they devise a plan to persuade the Student Council to relocate their inconveniently situated club stall. Additionally, they intend to promote the club by participating in various contests under its name. This strategy aims to manage the excess materials while raising the club's profile amidst the festival preparations.
EP 13Satoshi competes in a quiz contest during the Kan'ya Festival while thefts occur.
Jul 16, 2012During the Kan'ya Festival, Satoshi enters a quiz contest to promote Hyouka. He reaches the final four and meets Tani, an acquaintance from the Go Club, who reports stolen Go stones. Simultaneously, multiple clubs report missing small items. Each crime scene contains a note signed by the culprit, known as "Juumonji." The events unfold as Satoshi continues his participation in the contest amidst these mysterious thefts.
EP 14The Classic Literature Club enters a cooking contest while Mayaka handles Manga Research Club duties.
Jul 23, 2012Satoshi, Eru, and Mayaka aim to promote the Classic Literature Club by participating in a cooking contest. Mayaka must first complete advertising tasks for the Manga Research Club, leaving Satoshi and Eru to handle the initial competition phases. While Satoshi performs adequately, Eru excels but accidentally consumes most of the provided ingredients. Upon her late arrival, Mayaka lacks sufficient components to prepare a dish. Fortunately, Houtarou provides a bag of flour obtained from an anthology trade, which is permitted under the rules. This final ingredient enables Mayaka to cook just in time. During the process, she discovers a missing ladle. Although the Cooking Club supplies a replacement, Eru later finds a note at the station, indicating that the mysterious thief has struck again.
EP 15The Classic Literature Club attempts to catch the Juumonji thief using Houtarou's skills.
Jul 30, 2012The Classic Literature Club plans to catch the "Juumonji" thief by leveraging Houtarou's abilities to increase their visibility. Houtarou deduces that the thefts target clubs in alphabetical order and suspects the stolen items follow the same pattern. He then instructs the group to stop reading the kanji "十文字" as the surname "Juumonji." Instead, they should interpret it as "ten letters" or "juu moji." This new interpretation reveals a sequence that indicates the Classic Literature Club is likely the final target of the thief's activities. The group must now act quickly to prevent the theft from occurring within their own club.
EP 16The Final Target involves the Light Music Club and a stolen manga
Aug 6, 2012Detectives gather at the Global Acting Club as thefts follow the gojuuon order, yet the Quiz Research Society is overlooked because its event has ended. The culprit skips "ku" to target the Light Music Club, whose name begins with "ke." Houtarou’s sister visits the Cultural Festival on its final day, swapping Mayaka’s mirror for the manga A Corpse by Evening, which Mayaka had unsuccessfully sought at home. Surprisingly, Houtarou becomes engrossed in the book, finding it difficult to stop reading. The story provides hints regarding the Juumoji mystery, though the solution remains unclear. He seeks assistance from Satoshi but still has unresolved issues to address. Meanwhile, Eru secures five minutes of airtime on the school radio broadcast.
EP 17Eru questions her actions as the Classics Club fails to protect the Hyouka manuscript from Juumoji.
Aug 13, 2012Eru finishes her school radio broadcast but doubts her actions. After Fuyumi offers similar advice, she confesses to the Empress that she refuses to manipulate people like her mentor. Despite this, Eru’s radio segment triggers a surge of students to the Classics Club, hoping to stop Juumoji’s final strike. Sales of Hyouka volumes rise rapidly. However, the group fails to safeguard the Hyouka manuscript, which is destroyed by fire. A note from Juumoji is discovered inside a printed copy of the work. Mayaka suspects foul play after noticing water on the table where the manuscript rested. She also observes that Satoshi is unusually quiet and irritated by the situation. It is revealed that Houtarou has been involved in the investigation beyond his usual role.
EP 18Houtarou investigates his teacher's survival of lightning strikes and helicopter concerns.
Aug 20, 2012The Classic Literature Club is surprised when Houtarou becomes interested in his former teacher's changed attitude toward helicopters and his survival of three lightning strikes. Eru joins him to research the matter at the city library. Houtarou recalls his sister's comment about mountain weather differing from the city, making the story plausible. Newspaper articles confirm his teacher often climbed mountains and was present during a storm where rescue helicopters could not reach him. Houtarou deduces the teacher feared the weather might prevent helicopters from reaching him, noting that people should be considerate of such concerns. Eru is stunned by this insight but cannot articulate her feelings. After solving the mystery, Eru returns home. Houtarou reflects on her voluntary help and feels he owes her.
EP 19Houtarou solves a fabricated mystery regarding counterfeit currency to prove his theoretical point.
Aug 27, 2012Houtarou challenges Eru to create a random mystery to demonstrate that theories can arise from anything. Eru selects a case where students visiting a local stationary store are summoned to the staff room. She takes the exercise seriously, growing dissatisfied with Houtarou’s initial attempts. He recalls a news flyer on a school bulletin board and deduces that the students are assisting authorities in identifying the source of a counterfeit 10,000 yen bill received by the store clerks. Eru is impressed by this logical conclusion, though both forget the original purpose of their game. The following morning, a newspaper confirms that the counterfeiters have been arrested, validating the accuracy of Houtarou’s improvised theory.
EP 20Eru and Houtarou get locked in a shed while visiting Arekusu Shrine for New Year's Eve
Sep 3, 2012Eru invites Houtarou to Arekusu Shrine for New Year's Eve to display her kimono, noting that Satoshi and Mayaka will attend. Upon arrival, Mayaka, who works at the lost and found, provides fortunes and mentions Satoshi left to watch a period drama. Eru and Houtarou attempt to retrieve sake lees from the shrine warehouse but accidentally enter a shed and become locked inside. Eru forbids Houtarou from calling for help to avoid misunderstandings, as she represents her father. Houtarou throws Eru's handkerchief out to alert Mayaka, but she is distracted by Satoshi's return. Remembering the drama Houtarou watched earlier, he throws her purse, which features a string signal indicating trapped contents. Satoshi recognizes the signal and rushes to rescue the pair from the cold shed.
EP 21Mayaka seeks Eru's help to improve her Valentine's chocolate while Houtarou investigates its disappearance
Sep 10, 2012During their final year of junior high, Mayaka fails to win Satoshi's affection with homemade chocolates, a rejection he blames on the quality. Determined to succeed, she enlists Eru's assistance to create a superior batch. Concurrently, Houtarou observes Satoshi at an arcade, noting a decline in his usual competitive drive. After Mayaka leaves her new chocolate in the clubroom, it vanishes. Houtarou deduces the culprit and confronts Satoshi, who admits to taking it to avoid becoming obsessed with Mayaka, despite his feelings. Mayaka later confesses to Eru that she suspected Satoshi's involvement and recognized his fear of commitment. Eru thanks Houtarou for his assistance, and Satoshi contacts Mayaka to discuss their relationship.
EP 22Eru and Houtarou investigate a bridge construction disruption during the Hina Doll Festival procession.
Sep 17, 2012Eru requests Houtarou’s assistance as an umbrella carrier for the Hina Doll Festival. Their route is blocked by construction on a small bridge, though a worker permits passage. Upon learning the main bridge is under construction, the staff becomes distressed, but a brown-haired young man suggests an alternative route. Fuyumi Irisu appears as the Emperor, with Eru beside her in full ceremonial garb. Houtarou is distracted by her appearance, wondering if he can see her face again. Later, they deduce the brown-haired man, who enjoys photography, likely caused the delay to capture better angles. Eru reveals her decision to study science to improve crop efficiency, noting limited local potential but a commitment to return. She expresses a desire for Houtarou to witness this side of her as spring arrives amidst cherry blossoms.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Hyouka have?
- Hyouka has 22 episodes.
- When did Hyouka come out?
- Hyouka came out in 2012.
- Which studio made Hyouka?
- Hyouka was produced by Kyoto Animation.
- Who directed Hyouka?
- Hyouka was directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto.
- Is Hyouka finished?
- Current status of Hyouka: Finished.