In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Hyouka”, also known by the following titles:
- 氷菓
- Hyou-ka
- Hyouka: You cant escape
- Hyou-ka: You cant escape
- Hyoka
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Hyouka is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Koten-bu Series ↗ ↖
Hyouka
Summary
Houtarou Oreki is a high school student who lives his life conserving as much energy as possible, only delving into matters that feel absolutely necessary to him. So when his older sister forces him to join the Classics Club to keep it from disbanding, he finds himself terribly inconvenienced.To his surprise, Oreki finds that the Classics Club already has a single member: the inquisitive Eru Chitanda. Not long after, Oreki’s friends—the knowledgeable Satoshi Fukube and the headstrong Mayaka Ibara—also join. Although the club does not have any set activities, Chitanda’s constant curiosity soon begins to drag the members into all sorts of mystery-solving escapades.
Koten-bu Series revolves around the members of the Classics Club as their eccentric day-to-day activities slowly begin to brighten up Oreki’s drab way of life.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Hyouka ↗ ↖
Hyoka
Summary
The world of Kamiyama High School is full of colorful and mysterious events, but 15-year-old Houtarou Oreki cannot be bothered to pay much attention to it. Choosing to live his life by conserving energy whenever possible, he is content with acknowledging the bare minimum to get him through each day.However, he finds his lifestyle threatened by his sister’s request for him to join the Classics Club. Wishing to avoid any repercussions, Houtarou reluctantly agrees and visits the club room, where he meets the ladylike yet passionate Eru Chitanda. Joined by cheerful longtime friend Satoshi Fukube and former classmate Mayaka Ibara, the four members of the illustrious Classics Club delve into the enigmas of ordinary life on an idyllic journey of exploration.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Following the 12th volume, the manga began a new sequel series starting in the August 2019 issue of Shounen Ace. It focuses on the four club members in their second year of high school.
Hyouka ↗ ↖
Hyou-ka
Summary
High school freshman Houtarou Oreki has but one goal: to lead a gray life while conserving as much energy as he can. Unfortunately, his peaceful days come to an end when his older sister, Tomoe, forces him to save the memberless Classics Club from disbandment.Luckily, Oreki’s predicament seems to be over when he heads to the clubroom and discovers that his fellow first-year, Eru Chitanda, has already become a member. However, despite his obligation being fulfilled, Oreki finds himself entangled by Chitanda’s curious and bubbly personality, soon joining the club of his own volition.
Soon enough, the club’s membership grows to four, as Oreki’s friends Satoshi Fukube and Mayaka Ibara join. Driven by Chitanda’s insatiable curiosity, the members of the Classics Club solve the trivial yet intriguing mysteries that permeate their daily lives.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Hyouka: Motsubeki Mono wa ↗ ↖
氷菓 持つべきものは
Summary
It's another regular day, with Houtarou Oreki sitting at home as usual; that is until his sister Tomoe ropes him into working as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool. Upon reaching the pool, Oreki coincidentally meets the other members of the Classics Club. Eru Chitanda notices that a white object that was on a woman's ear a while ago suddenly disappeared, which leaves her curious about the mystery behind it.Hyouka: Motsubeki Mono wa features Oreki and the rest of the Classics Club as they have fun at the pool and solve the mystery that has piqued Chitanda’s curiosity.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]