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Horimiya

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Anime Information ⍰

Title:

🇯🇵 Horimiya
🇬🇧 Horimiya

Adaption from: Manga

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Relation

TitleEpisodesRelease dateRelease season
Season 1Horimiya1310. January 2021 ‑ 04. April 2021Winter 2020
Season 2Horimiya: Piece1301. July 2023 ‑ 23. September 2023Summer 2022

Horimiya adapts the main story of the manga up to the end of the protagonists’ school life, but not all chapters.
Horimiya: Piece adapts additional, previously unseen chapters and focuses on flashbacks from the school days.
If you are looking for the chronological order, you will find it on the internet.

Of course, there are still numerous chapters that didn’t make it into the anime, so its recomened to reade the manga, which provides more depth to each character’s internal thoughts and feelings, especially regarding their relationships.

Attention!

This post was created with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
Please be aware that it may contain spoilers that might not be entirely accurate.

I’ll update the post later once I’ve watched the anime myself.

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General facts ⍰

Kyoko Hori

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Izumi Miyamura

Kyoko Hori and Izumi Miyamura are classmates but initially do not interact much due to their contrasting personas at school.
Kyoko Hori is seen as the perfect, popular girl, while Izumi Miyamura seems like the quiet, unassuming type.

Their first significant interaction happens in Episode 1 when Izumi Miyamura helps Kyoko Hori’s younger brother, Souta Hori.
This encounter reveals their hidden selves to each other; Kyoko Hori as a caretaker at home, and Izumi Miyamura with his tattoos and piercings.

After that they begin to spend time together, leading to a growing bond.
Izumi Miyamura starts visiting Kyoko Hori’s house to spend time with Souta Hori, which allows them to know each other’s true personalities beyond their school facades.

Kyoko Hori’s possessive streak and Izumi Miyamura’s humorous awkwardness lead to many lighthearted moments.

Yuki Yoshikawa

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Toru Ishikawa

Yuki Yoshikawa and Toru Ishikawa are classmates of Kyoko Hori and Izumi Miyamura.
Their relationship starts developing from the beginning of the series.

They are already friends, but there’s a hint of Yuki Yoshikawa’s one-sided affection towards Toru Ishikawa.

The dynamic becomes more romantic when Yuki Yoshikawa realizes she might like Toru Ishikawa, but he is oblivious to her feelings.
Yuki Yoshikawa secretly loves Toru Ishikawa but is hesitant to confess.

Toru Ishikawa initially has a crush on Kyoko Hori but grows closer to Yuki Yoshikawa throughout the series.

Remi Ayasaki

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Kakeru Sengoku

They are already dating when the series begins, making them one of the established couples.

Remi Ayasaki is a cheerful, somewhat airheaded girl, and Kakeru Sengoku is the student council president.
Their relationship is light-hearted and playful.

Remi Ayasaki and Kakeru Sengoku’s interactions are filled with teasing and light-hearted banter, showcasing a relationship built on mutual affection and understanding.

They are supportive of their friends’ relationships, often giving advice or being involved in group activities.

Sakura Kouno

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Akane Yanagi

They know each other from school, but their potential as a couple emerges in various episodes through their unrequited feelings.
Sakura Kouno is a classmate with a crush on Toru Ishikawa, and Akane Yanagi is another classmate who has feelings for Yuki Yoshikawa.
(For more information ➜ Love Triangle?)

Both Sakura Kouno and Akane Yanagi face rejections from their respective crushes, leading to a bonding moment over shared disappointment.
After both are rejected, they begin to spend more time together, which could imply the start of something new.

Their relationship status is more speculative than established.
However, in Season 2 there’s a slight hint that they might be considering each other as potential partners, but it’s more of an open-ended situation.

After both being rejected, Sakura Kouno and Akane Yanagi bond over their shared interest in manga, particularly “Weekly Shinobi.”
This bond is deepened in the manga where they spend time together, leading to a friendship with romantic undertones.

Chapter 84 , 102 and 113


Although not explicitly confirmed as a couple, there’s a suggestion that they might start considering each other romantically, especially as they continue to interact outside their group of friends.
Their relationship remains one of potential, with fans speculating on their future.

Shuu Iura

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Honoka Sawada

Shuu Iura is Miyamura’s friend, and Honoka Sawada is a friend of Hori.
Their relationship isn’t deeply explored in the main series but is featured in “Horimiya: Piece”.

In “Horimiya: Piece”, we see their interactions which hint at a developing relationship, though not as central as the others.
Their relationship is more about light-hearted moments and the potential for something more

In the manga, there’s a clearer progression towards them becoming a couple, with Shuu’s protective side coming out more, and Honoka gradually warming up to him, moving beyond her initial annoyance.

Chapter 39, 71 and 92

Souta Hori

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Yuuna Okuyama

Souta Hori is Kyoko Hori’s younger brother, and Yuuna Okuyama is his childhood friend who appears in later episodes.
While not a confirmed romantic relationship in the in the main series, “Horimiya: Piece” (Manga) suggest a future where they might become a couple, showing their close bond and Souta Hori’s protective nature towards Yuuna Okuyama.

Their relationship is hinted at through Souta’s protective behavior towards Yuuna, especially in later chapters.
There’s one particular chapter where they discuss future aspirations together, which shows their bond.

Chapter 108, 119 and 122.5

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Season 1, Episode 13

Several years are implied.

A montage of their future, including the characters graduating high school and looking toward their futures and implying they stay together.

No, mostly just some light teasing and playful moments.

However, there’s a scene where Kyoko Hori and Izumi Miyamura are implied to have spent the night together, though nothing is shown explicitly.

Season 1, Episode 10


Romance facts ⍰

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Toru Ishikawa

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Kyoko Hori

Toru Ishikawa admires Kyoko Hori from the start, showing jealousy towards Izumi Miyamura.
His feelings are more of a subplot, highlighting his struggle with unrequited love.

Kyoko Hori develops feelings for Izumi Miyamura, effectively choosing him over Toru Ishikawa.
Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori’s relationship solidifies later, with Toru Ishikawa beginning to accept this.


This marks the end of this triangle as Toru Ishikawa shifts his focus to Yuki Yoshikawa.

Season 1, Episode 10

Sakura Kouno

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Toru Ishikawa

Sakura Kouno likes Toru Ishikawa but steps back when she learns of Yuki Yoshikawa’s feelings towards him.
There’s some tension, particularly around the time of confessions and rejections.

But the triangle resolves when Toru Ishikawa acknowledges his feelings for Yuki Yoshikawa, and Sakura Kouno moves on, bonding with Akane Yanagi over their shared rejections.

Season 1, Episode 12

Akane Yanagi

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Yuki Yoshikawa

Akane Yanagi, known for his good looks and popularity, surprises everyone by confessing to Yuki Yoshikawa, who feels overwhelmed by the attention.
Yuki Yoshikawa, already having feelings for Toru Ishikawa, is unsure how to respond.
To avoid hurting Akane Yanagi’s feelings directly, she and Toru Ishikawa pretend to be dating, with Toru Ishikawa’s help, to let Akane Yanagi down gently.

Akane Yanagi, despite his initial disappointment, shows understanding and doesn’t push further, respecting Yuki Yoshikawa’s choice.
His role in the love triangle diminishes as he accepts her choice and integrates more as a friend within the group.

Season 1, Episode 8-10

No, not shown in the anime!

Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori

Kyoko Hori’s father

There’s a scene where Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori are about to share a kiss, but they’re interrupted by Kyoko Hori’s father coming home unexpectedly.

Chapter 12


A text message from Yuki Yoshikawa

During an intimate moment where Izumi Miyamura is helping Kyoko Hori with her hair, they nearly kiss, but they’re interrupted by a text message from Yuki Yoshikawa, which shifts the mood to a more playful one, reflecting their daily life.

Chapter 32

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Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori

Souta Hori

As Izumi Miyamura is about to help Kyoko Hori with her hair, a moment that could have led to a more intimate or confessional scene, they are interrupted by Kyoko Hori’s younger brother, Souta Hori, who runs into the room after getting hurt.

Season 1, Episode 2


Yuki Yoshikawa and Toru Ishikawa

Akane Yanagi

Just as Yuki Yoshikawa is about to confess her feelings to Toru Ishikawa, they are interrupted by the arrival of Akane Yanagi, who has come to confess his feelings to Yuki Yoshikawa.

Season 1, Episode 6

Shuu Iura and Honoka Sawada

Classmates

Shuu Iura is about to express his growing feelings towards Honoka Sawada during their school project, but they’re interrupted by classmates who need help, which adds to the slow burn of their relationship development.

Chapter 39

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Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori

While taking care of Kyoko Hori when she’s sick, Izumi Miyamura confesses his love in a quiet, natural way, assuming she’s asleep.
He says, “I love you,” in a very understated manner.

Kyoko Hori, who is actually awake, hears the confession but doesn’t respond immediately.
Her subsequent actions and behavior towards Izumi Miyamura show she has accepted his feelings.

Season 1, Episode 6


Their relationship is officially acknowledged later when Kyoko Hori confirms they are dating in response to her father’s inquiry.

Season 1, Episode 10


Yuki Yoshikawa and Toru Ishikawa

Yuki Yoshikawa confesses her feelings to Toru Ishikawa but is interrupted by Akane Yanagi’s arrival before she can fully express herself.
Toru Ishikawa initially rejects her due to his insecurities.

Season 1, Episode 6


Later, Toru Ishikawa acknowledges his feelings for Yuki Yoshikawa, leading to an implicit mutual confession and they agree to date.

Season 1, Episode 12


Sakura Kouno and Toru Ishikawa

Following Yuki Yoshikawa’s attempt, Sakura Kouno confesses her crush on Toru Ishikawa in a more playful manner.
Toru Ishikawa kindly rejects her, apologizing for not being able to return her feelings.

Season 1, Episode 6


Akane Yanagi and Yuki Yoshikawa

Akane Yanagi straightforwardly confesses his feelings for Yuki Yoshikawa, but she does not reciprocate.
To gently reject him, Yuki Yoshikawa pretends to be dating Toru Ishikawa, avoiding direct rejection.

Season 1, Episode 8

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Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori

After confirming their relationship, Izumi Miyamura, under the pretense of wanting to taste the sweet in her mouth, kisses Kyoko Hori.
This is a tender, sweet moment marking a significant step in their relationship.

Season 1, Episode 10

Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori

A more explicit kiss happens here, where Izumi Miyamura kisses Kyoko Hori on the cheek.

Chapter 41


Another kiss is shared, this time on the lips, marking another step in their relationship.

Chapter 59


Yuki Yoshikawa and Toru Ishikawa

They share a kiss after Toru Ishikawa acknowledges his feelings for Yuki Yoshikawa, marking the beginning of their relationship.
This is a clear scene in the manga contrasting with the anime’s implication.

Chapter 39

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Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori

Season 1, Episode 10


Yuki Yoshikawa and Toru Ishikawa

Season 1, Episode 12


(For more information ➜ Love confession?)

Yes, all the couples who come together stay together.
(For more information ➜ Will the couple get together?)

The anime focus on the characters’ transition out of high school, giving a hopeful, if vague, look into the future of their relationships.
It provides closure by showing that these relationships have a foundation to continue but doesn’t delve into specifics like weddings, marriages, or having children.

Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori

Kyoko Hori and Izumi Miyamura are shown to be still together post-high school.
The epilogue features them in a domestic setting, suggesting they live together or are married.

Chapter 122 (Epilogue)


Extra chapters or side stories, particularly in “Horimiya: Piece” (Manga) and other manga extras, reveal they get married.
They have a son named Kyohei Miyamura, showing their relationship has not only lasted but has grown into a family.

Post-Epilogue

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Shinichi Sakurai and Hana Uzaki get drunk from time to time, and occasionally overdrink.
In the process, certain things sometimes happen… which are forgotten the next day due to their blackout.

Hana Uzaki is visiting Shinichi Sakurai and plans to get him drunk.

When he is drunk, he dozes off and says “I love you…” .
This shocks Hana Uzaki and she immediately shoves 2 cans of beer down her throat.
Shinichi Sakurai ends the sentence with “… for your cooking skills.” .

I’m not quite sure if she heard the second part of the sentence.
However, the next day, Hana Uzaki only remembers the first part, while Shinichi Sakurai remembers nothing at all.

Season 1, Episode 12



The second time, there is a Christmas dinner at the Uzaki house.
Shinichi Sakurai and Hana Uzaki get drunk again.

When the evening ends, Hana Uzaki and her father accompany Shinichi Sakurai home because he is too drunk.
Hana Uzaki also takes him upstairs to his apartment and prepares his bed.

Then Shinichi Sakurai topples over and falls onto the bed with Hana Uzaki, landing on top of her.
He sways and stares at her, then leans very close to her… and then falls unconscious to the side onto his pillow and immediately falls asleep.
(I don’t know if that was supposed to be a kiss, I doubt it 🤔)

Hana Uzaki was initially taken by surprise at the moment, but lay there calmly and expectantly.
But she pulled herself together, covered Shinichi Sakurai and then went home with a red head.

The next day, Shinichi Sakurai tells Sakurai that he had another blackout and can’t remember anything, …. which he later admits to himself is a lie.

Season 2, Episode 13

Bittersweet Ending in Anime

The episode ends with a touching scene at a train station where Kyoko Hori and Izumi Miyamura are about to part ways, likely for college or work.
This moment, while filled with love and commitment to each other, carries the weight of the unknown future and the sadness of physical separation.
The scene is rich with emotion, highlighting the beauty of their bond but also the pain of parting, even if temporarily.

The AI labeled it as a happy ending, but I changed it to bittersweet because I didn’t think it sounded happy at all.

Even if I don’t know exactly what is happening in this scene, I find long-distance relationships very risky.

I’m only saying this because I’ve heard from many people that it often doesn’t work.
But I don’t want to insinuate anything against the couple because this anime seems to be very wholsome.

Apart from that, we unfortunately don’t know much more about what has happened in that meantime.
There are many unanswered questions, such as: “What exactly are they doing and where?” – “How far away are they?” – “How often do they interact with each other?” (Maybe they meet weekly?) etc.

I might change this as soon as I’ve seen the anime myself, so for now take this information with caution.


Happy Ending in Manga
(For more information ➜ Will the couple stay together?)

AI-Review

(I will write my opinion as soon as I have seen the anime myself!)

Moments:

“Horimiya” is an anime that delves into the lives of two high school students, Kyoko Hori and Izumi Miyamura, who discover each other’s hidden sides and form a unique bond that blossoms into romance.
The series explores not only their relationship but also the intertwining lives and romances of their friends, showcasing various forms of love, friendship, and personal growth.
The development of other couples, each with their unique charm and challenges, like Yuki Yoshikawa and Toru Ishikawa’s journey from unrequited love to mutual affection.

The romance is depicted in a way that feels authentic and heartwarming.
The interactions between characters are often cute, with a wholesome feel that celebrates the simple joys of love and friendship.
The series has a light-hearted tone, making it enjoyable and comforting to watch.

While there are moments of drama, particularly around unrequited love or personal insecurities, “Horimiya” avoids being overly dramatic, dark, or sad.
The drama serves character development rather than overshadowing the narrative with darkness or prolonged sadness.

Animation:

The Anime is praised for its visually appealing animation style that effectively brings the manga’s art to life.
The animation studio, CloverWorks, known for its quality productions, managed to capture the essence of the characters and their interactions with a blend of warmth and detail.

Characters:

Izumi Miyamura and Kyoko Hori:

Izumi Miyamura is initially perceived as a quiet, unremarkable student at school, but outside of it, he reveals a different side with tattoos and piercings.
His relationship with Hori begins when they discover each other’s hidden personas.

Kyoko Hori is the popular, smart, and seemingly perfect student at school.
However, at home, she’s a caretaker for her brother and manages most household chores, showcasing her responsible side.

Yuki Yoshikawa and Toru Ishikawa:

Yuki Yoshikawa is Kyoko Hori’s best friend, known for her cheerful and sometimes clumsy nature.
She develops feelings for Toru Ishikawa, which marks her own journey in understanding love.

Toru Ishikawa starts off with a crush on Kyoko Hori but eventually navigates his feelings towards Yuki Yoshikawa.
He’s part of the school’s popular crowd and is often seen as the “cool” guy.

Kakeru Sengoku and Remi Ayasaki:

The student council president, Kakeru Sengoku is in a relationship with Remi.
He’s often seen as the voice of reason among his friends.

Remi Ayasaki is one of Kyoko Hori’s friends, bubbly, and always up for some fun.
She’s in a relationship with Kakeru Sengoku, and together they bring a lot of humor and light-heartedness to the group.

Ending:

The anime concludes with “Horimiya” (season 1) (as in the manga).
After that you can watch “Horimiya: Piece” to see additional side stories that were not shown in season 1.

Caution! As already mentioned at the top in the note, there is a chronological order. Which still doesn’t tell the whole story.

So if you like this anime and want to know the whole story, you should read the manga to get a deeper insight into the characters, their relationships and their history.

Episode Rating:

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(Happy End in the Manga)Bittersweet ending in the anime
Romance rating:
Positiv
Sweet and heartwarming moments
Love confessions
Kiss
(Happy End in the Manga)
Negativ
Love triangles
Interruptions
Kisses that are not shown in the anime but appear in the manga
Bittersweet ending in the anime
Romance rating:

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