Kyouko Hori
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 10, 2021 – April 4, 2021
- Season
- Winter 2021
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- CloverWorks
- Director
- Masashi Ishihama
- Original creator
- HERO
- Music
- Masaru Yokoyama
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School92%Female Protagonist85%Family Life84%Male Protagonist84%Heterosexual84%Ensemble Cast81%Coming of Age81%Primarily Teen Cast81%Episodic68%Tsundere67%
overview details
Synopsis
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. 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? (Source: Funimation)
Should you watch Horimiya?
Horimiya has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 75% of 261,174 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #36 most popular anime of all time, and #21 highest-rated anime of 2021, and #1 most popular anime of 2021 on AniList.
Of the 458.9K AniList users who started it, 2.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 388K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life — especially school, female protagonist, family life, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- HERO
- Director
- Masashi Ishihama
- Series composition
- Takao Yoshioka
- Character design
- Haruko Iizuka
- Music
- Masaru Yokoyama
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Hori-san to Miyamura-kun, Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Iro Kousui” · eps 1-6
Endings (1)
- ED1“Yakusoku” · eps 1-13
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Horimiya FAQ
How many episodes does Horimiya have?
Horimiya has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Horimiya?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Horimiya finished?
Yes. Horimiya has finished airing — the final episode aired April 4, 2021.
Is there a season 2 of Horimiya?
No sequel is listed for Horimiya as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Horimiya based on a manga?
Yes. Horimiya adapts the manga by HERO.
Who animated Horimiya?
Horimiya was animated by CloverWorks and directed by Masashi Ishihama.
Who sings the opening of Horimiya?
The opening, "Iro Kousui", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Horimiya?
Horimiya is listed on Hulu, Netflix, iQ, Bilibili TV, Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.