Horimiya

About Horimiya

Meet Horimiya (ホリミヤ), a comedy, romance and slice of life anime by CloverWorks (2021). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: A secret life is the one thing they have in common. At school, Hori is a prim and perfect social butterfly, but the truth is she's a brash homebody.

More of the story: Meanwhile, under a gloomy facade, Miyamura hides a gentle heart, along with piercings and tattoos. In a chance meeting, they both reveal a side they've never shown. Could this blossom into something new?

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Kyouko Hori (Haruka Tomatsu) and Izumi Miyamura (Kouki Uchiyama) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by CloverWorks, so the studio's house style defines how Horimiya looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Viewers rate it 8.1/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Haruka Tomatsu voicing Kyouko Hori gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2021, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.