The story has flaws. I was expecting them to continue at some point the story about Eru Chitanda's uncle, but sadly they didn't. This could have a been a good overarching storyline idea, but instead they decided to build the characters relationships more. I thought it was strange that we never get to see what Houtarou Oreki's older sister looks like. She plays a decent part in the series, but we don't get to see her face. They play an Evangelion in this series as they go into Shinji's psychology in Evangelion, in Hyouka they develop the love relationship between Chitanda and Houtarou. Both series could have concluded a few episodes sooner, but I'm glad we get the extra character development, heart felt warmth, and hope for the character's future.
The Characters are well developed especially the four main characters. Chitanda is hyper-curious and a bit naive. Houtarou is a bit introverted and lazy, but a great critical thinker (detective). Satoshi and Mayaka are both outgoing, but have little critical thinking skills. They are all a part of the classic literature club at Kamiyama High School. The relationships between the four is adept and fun to watch.
The Art is what hooks you and adds much to the story. I think the aesthetics are somewhat similar in this and Violet Evergarden. I only saw the first episode of Violet, but both are KyoAni works and have similar vibes. You can tell they put a lot of effort into the visuals being commendable and striking. The sound and voice acting was well done, especially the opening song which is quite gripping.
In conclusion the Enjoyment for me was lessened because of the storyline, but the art made up for it. This story seemed almost like a true story, very realistic. Overall a Great series!
