Shoushimin’s eccentric main characters begin their stories seeking normalcy. The contrast between their wishes and nature matches the way that the show’s framing, hellbent on appearing neutral, becomes unnerving even before it occasionally unleashes some outlandish stylization. A fascinating approach, best appreciated alongside its sibling series Hyouka. Shoushimin is a mystery series featuring high schoolers, built around a guy with astonishing deductive skills and a quirky girl with whom he’s entangled. Right at the beginning of the story, their relationship... Read More Read More
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