Horimiya (2021)
Anime series · 13 episodes · CloverWorks · directed by Masashi Ishihama
ComedyRomanceSlice of Life
CloverWorks’ Horimiya, directed by Masashi Ishihama, is a slice-of-life romantic comedy. It explores the evolving relationship between two high school students, Kyoko Hori and Izumi Miyamura, who discover each other's hidden personas outside of school. The series delves into themes of identity, family life, and the complexities of young love.
Horimiya screencaps & stills
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Horimiya in motion
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The story
Horimiya (2021) centers on high school students Kyoko Hori and Izumi Miyamura, who each maintain carefully constructed public images. Hori appears to be a popular and academically perfect student, but outside of school, she is a pragmatic homebody dedicated to her family. Miyamura presents himself as a quiet, somewhat gloomy loner, yet he secretly possesses a gentle nature, along with multiple piercings and tattoos.
A chance encounter outside of school reveals their true selves to one another, shattering their initial perceptions. This shared secret forms the foundation of their developing relationship. The story follows Hori and Miyamura as they navigate their contrasting identities and the challenges of high school life, exploring how their hidden personalities affect their connection and the world around them.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- CloverWorks
- Director
- Masashi Ishihama
- Character design
- Haruko Iizuka
- Music
- Masaru Yokoyama
- Voice
- Haruka Tomatsu as Kyouko Hori
- Voice
- Kouki Uchiyama as Izumi Miyamura
Where to watch Horimiya
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Horimiya colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Horimiya happens
schoolclassroomwoodenbuildinghallwayfloornightwindow
Horimiya background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Looks like it
Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
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Questions about Horimiya
Who made Horimiya?
Horimiya (2021) was animated by CloverWorks and directed by Masashi Ishihama.
Where can I watch Horimiya?
Hulu, Netflix, iQ, Bilibili TV, Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video list Horimiya. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Horimiya?
Fans most often recommend Toradora!, Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You, Tsuredure Children. In look: DAKAICHI -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year-, Saekano the Movie: Finale, Wind Breaker.
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