It’s crazy to think that Horimiya first aired on Crunchyroll 2 years ago. I spoke about it a while ago, and after a recent rewatch I can confirm that it is still one of my favourite slice of life shows. The animation is fantastic, the character designs feel incredibly unique, and the story is fun and relaxed. It is an all-round good time. Unfortunately, the problem with Horimiya is that it’s basically an end-to-end adaptation. That’s right, that’s all there is.
However, a very special announcement was made during AnimeJapan 2023… Horimiya would be returning, just not in the way that you would expect. Let’s rip the band-aid off first,,, There is no season 2. Horimiya -Piece-, which will be airing in July, will adapt stories that were previously missed in season 1.
Based on the manga by HERO and Daisuke Hagiwara, Horimiya is directed by Masashi Ishihama and animated by CloverWorks (Darling in the Franxx & Spy X Family). The full series is available to stream on Crunchyroll right now, or you can pick up the stunning limited edition Blu-Ray.
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?
Don’t forget to check out the teaser trailer below:
