Hyouka – 20, 21, 22 (END)

/ / (Aki Mashi te Omedeto / Tezukuri Chokoreto Jiken / To Mawari Suru Hina)
"Happy New Opening" / "The Chocolate Files" / "Dolls in the Distance"

After being much delayed due to various circumstances, here it is: the finale post to one of Random Curiosity's most loved series of 2012. Be warned though, this will be a long post.

Hyouka – 18, 19

(Renpou wa Hareteiru ka) & (Kokoroatari no Aru Mono wa)
"Is the Mountain Range Sunny?" & "Anyone Who Knows"

For the inquisitive mind who loves to question the how and why of anything and everything, Hyoukas everyday whodunits can be quite compelling to watch, even if a case is mundane and unimportant.

Hyouka – 17

(Kudoryafuka no Junban)
"The Order of Kudryavka"

Stories focusing on greatness are quite commonplace, but what about the stories of those who must live in the shadow of greatness?

Hyouka – 13

(Yuubeniwa Okuroni)
"Dead at Dusk"

In all honesty, I wouldn't really mind a few more episodes of this mindless but terribly interesting look at the inner-workings of our main cast.

Hyouka – 12

(Kagirinaku Tsumareta Rei no Are)
"Practically Piled to the Ceiling"

But before I go on about how I think an episode focused on Mayaka would be great, I never expected that an episode focused on the characters and not the mystery would end up being so entertaining!

Hyouka – 11

(Gusya no Endo Rooru)
"End Credits of The Fool"

While I may have been partially right about Fuyumi using Houtaro for her own personal gain, I didn't expect the ending that this week's episode had in store for us.

Hyouka – 10

(Banjin no Shikaku)
"What No One Noticed"

What started as a simple mediocre amateur movie project is slowly turning into a path of self-discovery -- and I have no problems with that. What I do want to point out before we dive into this episode is that for anyone whos on the fence about Hyouka should really tune in for this current arc!

Hyouka – 08, 09

! (Shisya Kaini Ikou!)
"Let's Go To the Screening!"

Sometimes, I think that Kyoto Animation has the ability to read our minds. Somehow, someway, they always seem to changes things at just the right moment to keep their shows fun and interesting. And in regards to this episode, I couldnt have asked for a better format change up.

Hyouka – 07

(Syoutai Mitari)
"The Ghost, When Examined"

Sometimes, it feels like Hyouka just can't decide on what kind of show it wants to be. And as negative as that statement sounds, I think that it's one of this show's greatest strengths.