Hyouka: My Ultimate Slice of Life Anime

[@ReplayValue]

It's simply one of the greatest anime of all time.

[@justmyopinion79]

The man himself!

[@skrillz_14th]

Yessir straight facts

[@KevinLambertperfected]

I immediately came here to tag replay value after I started watching it but you were already here lol. (Your vids got me to watch hyouka, Alec's got me to watch hxh)

[@lan77997]

TRUE

[@gonehollow99]

Replay Value seal of approval

[@justmyopinion79]

Hyouka is the most low-key masterpiece ever.

[@YUhave2Bawsome]

A shame what happened to the animation studio

[@adudewithquestionabletaste4851]

@@YUhave2Bawsome what happened to Kyoto animation?

[@YUhave2Bawsome]

@@adudewithquestionabletaste4851 Arson attack of Kyoto Animation Studio, on 2019

[@adudewithquestionabletaste4851]

@@YUhave2Bawsome holy shit just finished reading about that incident on wiki I have nothing left to say

[@seda_11]

Wouldnt call it a masterpiece but it’s a decent show that is slept on a bit.

[@SleeplessBrazilLimbo]

hyouka is one of those animes that got stuck with me, but its strange since i dont remember a lot of the details, but it has a very impactful message that comes across the beautiful direction this anime has

[@therandomthoughtsofaninsig5492]

Hyouka feels like 2 pm on a Sunday.

[@thechosenone8332]

I feel like this show deserves a rewatch. It left an impression on me that has yet to be replicated by any other anime.

[@TheSqueakerNerd]

It definitely does. Though I personally re watch it quite often.

[@saberbestgirl20]

rewatch makes me confident that this show is a 10

[@cakeboss16]

I have rewatched it 6 times already. It got better with each re-watch. I think the characters and tone are key as once I re-watch it feels like I am meeting up with friends I have not seen in a while

[@thegreathunter9626]

Besides Hyouka, one of my favourite slice of life anime would honestly go to March Comes in Like a Lion. The atmosphere and character-wise execution in this anime already deserve a special mention.

[@firelily0529]

YES! One of my favorite stories ever!

[@leakypeach6250]

Need to watch Hyouka, but March Comes in Like a Lion is pretty underwatched from what I've seen. Though, those who watch it tend to rate it very highly.

[@leakypeach6250]

@Mana I already watched it lol. I haven't watched Hyouka

[@leakypeach6250]

@Mana Oh lol. I can see why you thought that from my original comment.

[@hearthwithin]

sangatsu is truly a masterpiece.

[@shinreimyu]

I love the school festival arc where Oreki tries to stay out of it but ends up a central role in everything and helping create a memorable school memory

[@bia5141]

I love Hyouka so much as it has one of the most complex and intriguing mysteries whilts still being kind of slice of life growing up high school story. There are not many anime me which make me want to rewatch it again and again thanks for covering it

[@rahuln1998]

I know that's the best part of this anime. Its mysteries are tight and interesting but they are not heavy that you feel like you cannot watch if you want something light hearted. Best anime for me. 10/10. Never seen any other anime like this

[@inspirashamul]

There's so much subtlety in the way of Oreki and Chitanda's relationship that I only picked up after my rewatch recently. You captured what makes the series so great wonderfully.

[@musix3197]

*Aleckzandxr reviews Hyouka* Me : Time to watch Hyouka before watching.

[@harisha4688]

Lol same bro !

[@Toonwoons]

My exact response too

[@rsarin18]

Just finished it lmao

[@harisha4688]

how was it , i dropped it , so is it worth going back to ?

[@rsarin18]

@@harisha4688 I think so, it can be kinda hard to get into because it seems there is almost no point to anything that happens, but after watching the video you see that kinda is the point lol. It's not too long also, so even if you aren't the biggest fan it isn't hard to get through.

[@sikbicz8035]

Man, thank you It's my favourite anime. Your take on it is genius

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re very welcome and thanks for the kind words!

[@deathtopiavirtuososuicide-8736]

@@Aleczandxr Alexander please read Monogatari Off Season! It expands a whole lot more on Kiss-shot's character and recontextualizes a lot more in regards to her past and origins (everything from Koyomi Vamp to Shinobu Time to Shinobu Mail)

[@Lyfe]

I still think about Hyouka to this day. Truly an amazing piece of work.

[@picnicbros]

This anime is a masterpiece, from animation to story. It's been 9 years but still unrivaled imo.

[@Yoannan_I]

I think the cinematography probably intrigued me as much as the story of this anime, every shot looks beautiful, one of my most rewatched anime ever

[@skyking4557]

Oh yes,the first anime that make me want to live my life to the fullest,because of how beautifully everything is done

[@madambutterfly1997]

This anime reignited my exploration for the meaning of life

[@Soapsoup_]

Aleczandxr video about hyouka? let's goooo we eating good today.

[@CryptidFlame]

Hyouka is now 9 years old and it's production value is still higher than alot of current airing shows. Absolute masterpiece.

[@MatrixQ]

I love the way the characters are set up in their archetypes. Houtarou is pure intellect, Chitanda is pure curiosity, Satoshi is experience, and Mayaka is basically the human, the everyman. Houtarou without Chitanda doesn't work, he won't get anything done above the mere minimum. Curiosity gets intellect to solve a problem. Houtarou without Satoshi is hopeless, as he can't keep the simplest facts straight. Intellect without experience is a bumbling fool. Mayaka kind of grounds everyone out to keep that balance. It's really a beautiful image and a great way to portrait this kind of idea.

[@noctris1396]

Hyouka has always been one of my favorite animes, easily a top 5 for me, this video was amazing. You always make such great videos Aleczandxr. This anime needs more love.

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you very much!

[@9LivesDeepDives]

Hyouka was really interesting to me. A lot of my friends touted it as a masterpiece, and initially I didn’t really understand the hype. As a whole, Hyouka doesn’t really have many climactic scenes to point to (for example, Oreki is frequently compared to Hachiman from Oregairu, and the Genuine Scene is so iconic), and yet the beauty of this series was in its simplicity. I found that when I finished the anime, despite not feeling very strongly about it while watching, I was disappointed there was nothing left to watch. It really is a charming series, and I completely agree with your analysis on Chitanda & her approach to life. Another great video!

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you!

[@MegaLakona]

I’ve never seen more expressive eyes than in this show

[@VinceTheCreatorr]

Hyouka just one of those shows that I will never understand why it never got another season. The art-style and the tone of the show was perfect to me. Incredible animations and storytelling

[@kllrnooooova]

Favorite anime of all time and it's heavily underrated and underappreciated

[@TheSqueakerNerd]

You don't know how big of a smile sprung on my face when I saw you did a video on this anime. I never see people talk about this anime. This one haz a special place in my heart.

[@Downypour]

100% a low key masterpiece. That’s why I was devastated when I heard we lost Hyouka’s director in the KyoAni arson disaster. That day we lost the potential for a sequel, or even a spiritual successor.

[@jajanken8917]

first of all, thank you for publishing this video. your works almost always give me goosebumps when i'm watching. i've always liked hyouka for its great animations and art, but never thought of it deeply. well, i noticed the core themes of the story, but could not appreciate the story and characters more than art. now, after watching your video, i realise what's special about these characters. in the slice of life titles similar to hyouka you often see the main characters who are reserved and closed off the rest of the world, and often this part of their personality is close to extreme or is a consequence of their past. and i'm not saying that this is a bad approach, it's just that in hyouka it's different. oreki isn't portrayed as an outcast or some weirdo, he is more like a chill guy, who wants to live peacefully. and also, as you said, the ending does not give you a definite answer to the story, you dont see oreki completely change his personality and this is great. this is what makes hyouka stand out.

[@Aleczandxr]

Awesome. Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your perspective, and I’m happy that you enjoy the videos!

[@samxhat9959]

Aleczandxr Hyouka video!? We’ve truly been blessed! Thank you for making this video! Hyouka is my all time favourite.

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure!

[@Zehruk]

Hyouka just hits different. I saw it once when it came out and have not stopped thinking back on it since. I need to rewatch it.

[@gigavern8422]

Hyouka is one of those anime's that I think will always stick with me, no matter what, and is also one of the only slice of life where I am genuinely invested in the everyday life and stories they go through.

[@Theph116]

Lol I watched a bunch of reactions to Hyouka yesterday. Great to see more people talking about it. Keep up the great work!

[@Aleczandxr]

Cheers!

[@theotakuguy2571]

Aleczandxr: "My ultimate slice of life anime"... Fans: "We're curious"... Hyouka is one of the anime I give 10/10... And I know its not just me...

[@soondoroberts3645]

You are definitely a man of culture... This anime got me hooked to the slice of life genre because it's that good.

[@genesiss2003]

I legitimately finished this anime on the day you posted this video. What the fuck. Hyouka was spectacular and I'm happy you're covering it.

[@NaramSinofAkkad790]

Someone other than replayvalue finally made a good video on my favorite anime.

[@rahuln1998]

I know your pain

[@Meinshake12]

This is my second favorite slice of life First is "My teen romantic love comedy" and both are kinda similar at some point I watched them back to back and still no regret to this day

[@jeth2517]

Hyouka will always have a special place in my heart because it brought me back to watching anime, thank you for making a vid about it :)

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure!

[@SonicSpeed440]

I always wondered why I came back to Hyuoka so much. While I do not believe it to be a masterpiece, I really do enjoy how you breakdown it's emphasis on the mundane.

[@aafreenfatima7525]

Hyouka is a work of ART.

[@golgarisoul]

Two Hyouka episodes in two days? It appears my subscription are feeding me the food I want.

[@golgarisoul]

And if anyone is curious, the other KZbinr is Wally the Legend.

[@pkmntrainergg77]

*As slice-of-life anime fan, not really fan of Isekai and action animes, this anime might not be my favorite (Chihayafuru still) but it played huge part of my university life and it's indeed top tier.* Good job as always Alexzandxr!

[@justmyopinion79]

Chihayafuru has far too much drama, romance and sports focus to be called a slice of life I think

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@daeins]

Neck in neck, both you and Wally upload a Hyouka video so close to one another. A blessed day for sure! Thank you for the video. Hyouka is an amazingly memorable anime, it means a lot to me!

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re very welcome!

[@OtakuBox]

Hyouka has always fascinated me since, despite how many times I've watched it, I always consider its "main plot" despite not really having one per se, to have ended with Chitanda's "arc," which happens on like, episode 5 or something crazy early like that. But even then, the rest of the series, is still super mint and I think it helps that it really does go full throttle into that philosophy of the mundane you touched on and taking the every day seriously that even though literally solving a decade spanning mega mystery, that the rest of their days are still super interesting.

[@aafreenfatima7525]

I dropped it after 15 eps but it was stuck somewhere at the back of my head and after a month i started it again landing it in my top 10 anime list

[@toshi8561]

this AND the fact the Hyouka has one of the OST out there. The soundtrack playing when Chitanda was taking a night stroll before the Kanya Festival was beautiful.

[@antreigor6604]

Just finished watching this kast week ago and this video makes me want to rewatch it again. What a great series.

[@greyheart3001]

"Hey master.Another Coffee"

[@eebanstwear5234]

Your videos are so detailed and are so enjoyable to watch over a meal I love the style and keep it up thank you

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for sticking with me, glad you enjoy the content.

[@justmyopinion79]

Also the Sunshine music in the beginning fits Hyouka so well and made me tear up lol

[@screeechbud]

hell ye. one of my few favourites that i have yet to rewatch past the first 4 episodes... and i haven't even looked at it for at least 5 years, yet always bring up. it's a great rainy day anime... i'll have to give it a serious rewatch soon.

[@lamora6298]

I am so in love with this anime. Thanks for doing a video that does it justice.

[@Aleczandxr]

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching!

[@hatsunemiku7905]

I was watching this anime as I saw your video and I was just telling myself that I found it amazing so I'm really glad to see you make a video on it ! It's a wonderful coincidence lmao

[@Burnt.]

Hyouka is such a great show. If you're aiming to watch a feel good and yet subtly intriguing show then this is for you.

[@user-rv3tt9kb7n]

Thank god u posted this. I almost gave my own interpretation and opinion. You’re my shepherd🙏🏾 pls guide me.

[@Aleczandxr]

If you’re a Kurapikatard then I’d say you’ve got all the guidance you need.

[@user-rv3tt9kb7n]

@@Aleczandxr thanks😮

[@hannahmcmaster427]

I love Hyouka! It's a series I constantly come back to. I'm glad to see people talking about it!

[@nataliabeltran710]

I was not expecting a video on hyouka but I'm so glad you made it 😁

[@zomfgroflmao1337]

The once in a year thing is happening with Aleczandxr makes a video about a topic I care about. :d

[@Aleczandxr]

Well you commented this exact thing on a video 5 months ago and you've also commented before on my Haikyuu videos, and I definitely upload those more than once a year.. So we both know you're exaggerating ;)

[@zomfgroflmao1337]

@@Aleczandxr Got me, I didn't think anybody would count, because I didn't. :P Make it 5 months then, still sad that I can only enjoy so little of your content.

[@Aleczandxr]

Oh of course I wasn’t counting either, but It’s very easy for KZbinrs to do a quick search for things like that, haha. But like I mentioned, you’re active in the comments of Haikyuu videos and I’ve made multiple Haikyuu videos within the last few months. Have you not watched those ones? If not I’d recommend giving them a try, because anyone interested in Haikyuu has a decent amount of content to enjoy from me - it’s one of the main series I cover!

[@dearlybelovedfleetingfiest1864]

i finished the anime 2 days ago, i needed this type of video, thank you

[@Aleczandxr]

My pleasure!

[@eduardoserpa1682]

It's probably the only slice of life anime that has ever stuck into the back of my head, always right under the surface.

[@oz9220]

Hyouka is a must watch for slice of life fans. Its not boring and not your typical slice of life like romance and having harem etc . That itself is a compliment coming from a pessimist myself.

[@Draco-pn7ru]

My favorite slice of life is Sakura Quest, also the fist ending song "Know Name" is the GOAT.

[@dumbo2515]

I actually did a book report on this series before, we were allowed to do any type of media entertainment or literature and what came to mind immediately was "I'm definitely reporting hyouka". It was really easy to jot down info since interest=more effort(especially the metaphors and the kanjis, so addicting to research different interpretations and analysis of people). Though I really didn't need to do this much since our teacher was very leniet when it comes to this things and just doing a simple essay could get me decent grade, which I did get, but it was worth. Tldr: Did a report bout hyouka with unnecessary efforts added but worth nonetheless.

[@HiDiegoGabriel]

Loving your videos!

[@Aleczandxr]

Glad to hear it :)

[@cameronjadewallace]

Listening to you talk about this anime reminded me of discovering and falling in love with March Comes in Like a Lion. I'm going yo have to check this anime out, just to get some feels, and further develop myself into who I want to be

[@KillerTacos54]

Hyouka is so damn good!! It has such a perfect ending too. KyoAni’s animation style at its finest too! I absolutely love this art style (also seen in Violet Evergarden, Tamako Market, A Silent Voice etc)

[@kooks1434]

i know i shouldn't watch this before finishing the anime ( been stuck at ep3 for a long time) but i'm sure i'll get the motivation to watch it after this video, since i love slice of life content and i think your taste is immaculate

[@VinceTheCreatorr]

Top 10 anime and highly underated.

[@VyNyLoKo6]

I remember when i first watched hyouka i had to pause it for school stuff, but after starting it again, it was just so great that i consumed it all in less than a couple days. I don't have all the words to explain why it felt right, but it did

[@Aladato]

Watched this years ago, likely when it came out. After a few seconds in, I knew I had it in my little list of very good shows. There it was. Maybe it's time to rewatch it one of these days.

[@Gunsight-One]

Hyouka is truly a hidden gem of an anime series.

[@blainetruth2134]

I cannot express how much I loved this show

[@nailwind]

This gives me hope that we may one day get a video on Natsume Yuujinchou or Aria series.

[@Aleczandxr]

I haven't watched either of those (Just one episode of Natsume) so please don't expect anything on those series. Sorry about that!

[@contemptman3646]

It's not YOUR Ultimate Slice of Life, it's MY Ultimate Slice of Life!!!

[@birb9254]

Hyouka is my second ultimate slice of life. No one can top the brilliance of Kino's adventure for me.

[@marktsundokupasha9995]

Geez the layout in this show is insane

[@sorryminati4719]

above all hyouka is beautiful the art is beautiful

[@doesntmatter1844]

I’m so glad someone likes hyouka so much!!! None of my friends have even heard of it and it’s one of my top 5

[@spanadian]

Great video. This show is under rated af

[@marktsundokupasha9995]

Yes!!!! Hyouka is my fave Kyo-ani show. One or if not the best “school festival arc” in anime. The level of detail, character animation and direction in this show is insane considering that it’s nearly a decade after it aired and still holds 💪. Still sad that the director passed away in arson though. 🥲

[@josiahbrown1696]

For me I never finished Hyouka even though it has an intresting concept. I just seen it before in the Snafu series. I couldn't help comparing the two when I started Hyouka and Snafu to me just did it better and feels like it has more to offer. The characters aren't much alike besides the main character. But the concept helping people in school and character growth was enough for me in Snafu. And maybe I feel this way because I watched Snafu first

[@nathente5826]

Personally love both snafu and hyouka but I think hyouka didn't aim to emphasize interpersonal conflict like snafu did. I think it was more the mystery and situations that they were in

[@Phanton404]

Thank you for reminding me I watched this and felt identified with the mc. Now, if only I had a Chitanda

[@zainy_inc154]

Great video man

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks pal!

[@logixindie]

Truly the ultimate slice of life. Very well explained.

[@Aleczandxr]

Thank you.

[@Pajuujuu]

I haven't even watched this video OR the anime but I'm already OBSESSED! If *he* says it's good then it's gonna be all I ever wanted. Gonna see the anime now~

[@sarustuff1276]

I forget Hyouka was an anime that was always on my radar, but didn't watch for years. But damn was it good when I finally did, phew.

[@adudewithquestionabletaste4851]

Nakamura Yuuichi did a fine job voicing Oreki

[@cakeboss16]

Literally just finished re-watching the show. It is close to perfect in my mind.

[@Cieges]

A stan of the based Oreki otomo here! Great vid man

[@Aleczandxr]

Thanks!

[@yuno6097]

Hyouka is the best slice of life of all time. Just finished rewatching it like 2 days ago.

[@NumenoreanNazgul]

The slice-of-life so slice-of-life, it transcends slice-of-life.

[@Rodiacreed]

I watched Hyouka at the start of this year and I enjoyed it thoroughly as it was different than the anime I usually watch but had it's unique charm.

[@rahuln1998]

I can't talk enough about how great of an anime this is. I liked it because it had amazing mysteries and combined it with slice of life so it doesn't feel like you have to be on the edge of the seat all the time while also giving a nice mystery to solve. But it went way above beyond that once I started re-watching it. The elemments they add, the story.. It just feels like every word and every frame of this anime is deliberate and is meant for something. And the mysteries.... they are so tight. It's not just a loosey goosey deduction just get it off. It has actual logical reasoning and it takes a lot more effort to find loopholes or inconsistencies(Maybe sometime but I give them a pass cuz its an anime and it has to stick to the story). All in all,best mystery slice of life anime. Never seen any other like this.

[@spiderzvow1]

[@madambutterfly1997]

Plus I’m a sucker for the mystery genre

[@michaelakande4004]

Pausing the video immediately and watching the show

[@soccerstuff8071]

One of the most underrated anime,

[@shawnmoua2423]

Yeah A Slice of Life great video with my #1 favorite anime yeah!!!!!!!

[@Firescizor]

This is one of your most interisting reviews for me. I watched this anime last year and it was... a weird ride. The episodes dedicated to Hyouka and Chitanda's Uncle felt like of the most powerful, immediate 10/10's for me in a long while. The OST, the art, the characters, the approach to story-telling via extremely unique forms of showing instead of telling (aka some of the most strategic and beautiful made info "dumps" and debates ever). And then... that anime ended. In 3 episodes. Because they solved the issue, and moved on. The mundaneness of the problematics they faced each day became increasingly cripling to my capacity of enjoying the show, especially with the way most of them palled in comparison to the first mistery. I would admit that some of the later misteries like the festival thriller film and the student council president's book felt comparable in their grandness, but the lack of a conductory main plot still felt strange. While whatching Hyouka, I found myself having to continuously re-attach myself to whatever the characters were doing each time a new curiosity arised. It's in this aspect that your approach to Hyouka feels interisting to me, because your review of it focus on it being and ode to the mundane, and the fact the main cast's interactions, willingness to enjoy the random happenings of life, and let this randomness detail their daily routine, has enough strength to carry this ode on it's shoulders. For me, it felt more as if I didn't have a sufficient plot to sustain my will to keep on cheering and see this characters lives and decisions till the end (apart from, maybe, Oreki). I feel somewhat "ashamed" of this opinion in a sense, because I felt in my skin the sheer powerfulness of Hyouka's first episodes, and it baffles me I couldn't carry that same feeling until the end of the series, because I don't think Hyouka ever felt boring. It just didn't feel impactful.

[@hikari9433]

I used to watch 1 or 2 episodes every night before bed to relax.

[@fndmaioli]

Since we are talking Slice of Life, have any of you seen/read Aria?