Horimiya
Summary: On the surface, the thought of Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura getting along would be the last thing in people's minds. After all, Hori has a perfect combination of beauty and brains, while Miyamura appears meek and distant to his fellow classmates. However, a fateful meeting between the two lays both of their hidden selves bare. Even though she is popular at school, Hori has little time to socialize with her friends due to housework. On the other hand, Miyamura lives under the noses of his peers, his body bearing secret tattoos and piercings that make him look like a gentle delinquent.
Having opposite personalities yet sharing odd similarities, the two quickly become friends and often spend time together in Hori's home. As they both emerge from their shells, they share with each other a side of themselves concealed from the outside world.
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On the surface, the thought of Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura getting along would be the last thing in people's minds. After all, Hori has a perfect combination of beauty and brains, while Miyamura appears meek and distant to his fellow classmates. However, a fateful meeting between the two lays both of their hidden selves bare. Even though she is popular at school, Hori has little time to socialize with her friends due to housework. On the other hand, Miyamura lives under the noses of his peers, his body bearing secret tattoos and piercings that make him look like a gentle delinquent.
Having opposite personalities yet sharing odd similarities, the two quickly become friends and often spend time together in Hori's home. As they both emerge from their shells, they share with each other a side of themselves concealed from the outside world.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Horimiya Review
Horimiya — On the surface, the thought of Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura getting along would be the last thing in people's minds. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Romance conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.19). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Horimiya offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Romance, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Hori, Kyouko
Main
Tomatsu, Haruka
Japanese
Hori, Kyouko
Main
Duran, Marisa
English
Hori, Kyouko
Main
Haruno, Mari
Portuguese (BR)
Hori, Kyouko
Main
Sánchez, Georgina
Spanish
Hori, Kyouko
Main
Donda, Camille
French
Hori, Kyouko
Main
Otto, Ilona
German
Miyamura, Izumi
Main
Uchiyama, Kouki
Japanese
Miyamura, Izumi
Main
Saab, Alejandro
English
Miyamura, Izumi
Main
Redler, Jim
French
Miyamura, Izumi
Main
Córdova, Thiago
Portuguese (BR)
Miyamura, Izumi
Main
Olguín, Javier
Spanish
Miyamura, Izumi
Main
El Kammouchi, Karim
German
Ayasaki, Remi
Supporting
Ichimichi, Mao
Japanese
Ayasaki, Remi
Supporting
Delgado, Jalitza
English
Ayasaki, Remi
Supporting
Zampieri, Michelle
Portuguese (BR)
Ayasaki, Remi
Supporting
Facundo, Marie
French
Ayasaki, Remi
Supporting
Gries, Jana Dunja
German
Ayasaki, Remi
Supporting
Pilar, Alejandra
Spanish
Ayasaki, Remi
Supporting
Rada, Patricia
Spanish
Hori, Yuriko
Supporting
Kayano, Ai
Japanese
Staff
Cook, Justin
Producer
Fujimura, Tomoko
Producer
Itou, Yoshito
Producer
Kananiwa, Kozue
Producer
Kawana, Yuuta
Producer
Maeda, Toshihiro
Producer
Maesaka, Eiji
Producer
Odagiri, Narumi
Producer
Inoue, Megumi
Assistant Producer
Miura, Fumi
Assistant Producer
Yamada, Harumi
Assistant Producer
Yamazaki, Hiroaki
Assistant Producer
Ishihama, Masashi
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Aketagawa, Jin
Sound Director
Ejima, Yasuo
Episode Director, Storyboard
Imai, Yukiko
Episode Director, Storyboard
Kataoka, Fumiaki
Episode Director
Kodama, Makoto
Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director
Matsubayashi, Tadahito
Episode Director, Storyboard
Okuda, Yoshiko
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation