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Horimiya

Horimiya is a Japanese romance comedy franchise that began as a manga adaptation of the webcomic *Hori-san to Miyamura-kun*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Horimiya is a Japanese romance comedy franchise that began as a manga adaptation of the webcomic *Hori-san to Miyamura-kun*. It follows high school students Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura, who each hide a different side of themselves and gradually fall in love. The story was adapted into a 13-episode anime series in 2021, followed by *Horimiya: The Missing Pieces* in 2023.

Overview

Horimiya is a romance-comedy story about two high school students who learn each other’s secrets and become close. The franchise is best known through its manga and anime adaptations, placing it among popular contemporary series such as *Solo Leveling* and *Frieren: Beyond Journey's End*.

Publication and adaptation

The work began as a manga adaptation of HERO’s webcomic *Hori-san to Miyamura-kun*. The manga adaptation was written by HERO and illustrated by Daisuke Hagiwara. CloverWorks produced the 2021 anime adaptation, and a 2023 sequel series expanded on skipped material.

Story

The plot centres on Kyouko Hori, a popular and capable student, and Izumi Miyamura, a quiet classmate who hides a more unconventional appearance and personality outside school. Their relationship develops as they share their private lives and grow closer. The high school romance is a classic trope in anime, seen in series like *Sailor Moon* and *Howl's Moving Castle*.

Horimiya became widely known as a popular romantic-comedy manga and anime. The franchise also includes earlier webcomic material and additional anime content built from side stories. The slice-of-life and comedic tone of *Horimiya* can be compared to *Chiikawa*.

Key facts

  • Horimiya is based on the manga adaptation of the earlier webcomic *Hori-san to Miyamura-kun*.
  • The manga adaptation was written by HERO and illustrated by Daisuke Hagiwara.
  • The anime adaptation aired as a 13-episode television series in 2021.
  • A follow-up anime, *Horimiya: The Missing Pieces*, aired in 2023 and adapted omitted side stories and moments.
  • The central relationship is between Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura.
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Canadian context

Horimiya is available in English through licensed manga publication and has been distributed internationally as an anime, making it relevant to Canadian readers who follow manga and streaming anime releases.

Frequently asked questions

Is Horimiya a manga or anime?
It is both: Horimiya is a manga series that was also adapted into an anime television series.
Will there be a season 2 of Horimiya?
A follow-up series already exists: *Horimiya: The Missing Pieces* aired in 2023 as a sequel-style anime covering additional stories. No further season has been confirmed in the sources provided.
How does Horimiya end?
The core romance resolves with Hori and Miyamura becoming a committed couple. The manga continues beyond the anime’s main ending with additional relationship moments and side stories.
Who are the main characters in Horimiya?
The main characters are Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura.
What genre is Horimiya?
It is primarily a romance, comedy, and slice-of-life series.
Where can I watch Horimiya?
The provided sources confirm that the anime was streamed on services such as Hulu and Funimation, but availability can vary by region and time.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horimiya
    Supports: Anime adaptation details, premise, sequel series, and English licensing mention.
  2. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/manga/42451/Horimiya
    Supports: Manga authorship, format, publication dates, chapter count, and genre.
  3. TV Tropes — https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Manga/Horimiya
    Supports: Relationship to the earlier webcomic, manga serialization, and sequel anime announcement.
  4. CBR — https://www.cbr.com/horimiya-watch-anime-read-manga/
    Supports: Anime format, streaming availability mention, and premise.
  5. GamesRadar+ — https://www.gamesradar.com/horimiya-volume-17/
    Supports: Franchise context and ongoing story material in later manga volumes.