Shōshimin Series
is a mystery novel series from Japan, authored by Honobu Yonezawa. Since its debut in December 2004 under Tokyo Sogensha, the collection has expanded to six volumes as of April 2024.
The initial novel was transformed into a manga by Square Enix, serialized in their Monthly GFantasy shōnen magazine between April 2007 and December 2008. A subsequent manga adaptation of the second novel appeared in the same publication from February 2010 through January 2011.
An anime television adaptation produced by Lapin Track aired from July to September 2024, adapting content from the first two novels. The series continued with a second season from April to June 2025, covering the third and fifth novels.
Characters
- A male student attending Funato High School with ambitions of becoming a detective. His habit of meddling in others' matters often isolates him socially. In the anime, his family operates a confectionery shop.
- A female high school student and longtime companion of Jōgorō who has a fondness for sweets.
Manga
The first novel, Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken, was adapted into a manga illustrated by Anko Manjūya and serialized in Square Enix's Monthly GFantasy from April 18, 2007, until December 18, 2008. This adaptation was compiled into two volumes.
The second novel, Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken, received a manga version illustrated by with story composition by Fua Yamasaki. It ran in the same magazine from February 18, 2010, to January 18, 2011, and was also collected into two volumes.
A new manga adaptation of the first novel, titled , illustrated by Anri Sagawa, began serialization on May 2, 2025, in Kodansha's web publication Magazine Pocket.
Anime
In January 2024, an anime television series adapting Shunki Gentei Ichigo Tart Jiken and Kaki Gentei Tropical Parfait Jiken was announced under the title . The adaptation also included a short story from the Pari Makaron no Nazo anthology. Produced by Lapin Track, directed by Mamoru Kanbe, scripted by Toshiya Ono, with character designs by Atsushi Saitō and music composed by Takahiro Obata, it broadcast from July 7 to September 15, 2024. The show aired during the programming block on ANN affiliates such as TV Asahi. The opening theme is performed by Eve, while Ammo provided the ending theme. Distribution rights were held by Crunchyroll globally except East Asia, with Medialink licensing it for Central, South, Southeast Asia and Oceania (excluding Australia/New Zealand) via Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel.
After concluding the initial season, a second season was confirmed to adapt Shūki Gentei Kuri Kinton Jiken and Tōki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken. This season aired from April 6 to June 22, 2025, on the same programming block. The opening theme is performed by Yorushika, and the ending theme "SugaRiddle" is sung by Nagi Yanagi.