SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary Anime Coming to Anime Expo 2024 Ahead of July Broadcast

Fans will get a sneak peek look into the anime series

San Diego, CA (June 8, 2024): TV Asahi, in collaboration with Anime Trending, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated anime adaptation of SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary will be at Anime Expo 2024. Fans will have the unique opportunity to learn about the exciting new series from acclaimed author Honobu Yonezawa, known for the hit series Hyou-ka.

The panel “SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary” ft. Anime Trending Industry Panel will be held on July 4, 2024 at 3:15 PM in Room 511ABC. TV Asahi producer Kazuki Endo will join the event from Japan to provide insights into the production. Attendees will also receive a special freebie item as a token of appreciation.

The anime series is scheduled to broadcast on Saturday, July 6 in Japan. The main key visual and newest PV trailer was recently released.

The Shōshimin Series, published under Tokyo Sogensha's Sougen Suiri Bunko label, had three main volumes released between 2004 to 2009. A short story compilation was released in 2020, and the latest volume, “The Special Bonbon Chocolate Case” was released this year in April.

PV Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/fZN-GS7J2_8

Key Facts:

Production Credits:

Staff
• Director: Mamoru Kanbe
• Series Composer: Toshiya Ohno
• Character Design: Atsushi Saitō
• Music Composer: Takahiro Obata
• Animation Production: Lapin Track

Cast
• Shūichirō Umeda as Jogoro Kobato
• Hina Yomiya as Yuki Osanai
• Makoto Furukawa as Kengo Dojima

For more information, please see below:
Official X (formerly Twitter): @shoshimin_pr (https://Twitter.com/shoshimin_pr)
Official Website: shoshimin-anime.com

Copyright: ©Honobu Yonezawa ・ Tokyo Sogensha Co., Ltd. / SHOSHIMIN Committee

About TV Asahi:
Celebrating its' 65th anniversary this year, TV Asahi Corporation is a national commercial broadcaster in Japan, leading the Japanese content industry and having 24 network affiliate stations covering the nation. TV Asahi delivers top rated drama series, enduring animation programs and high-quality variety shows that target the younger demographic, on top of broadcasting strong sports events and daily news shows.