Horimiya (2021)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,092 TMDB ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
First aired: 2021-01-10
Seasons: 1 · 13 episodes
Where to watch Horimiya
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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?
Horimiya parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Horimiya is a Japanese teen romance anime about two high schoolers hiding their true selves, with light romantic themes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — A school-set romance with mild flirtation and dating themes typical of teen romcom anime; no explicit content indicated.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Haruka Tomatsu as Kyoko Hori (voice)
- Koki Uchiyama as Izumi Miyamura (voice)
- Seiichiro Yamashita as Toru Ishikawa (voice)
- Yurie Kozakai as Yuki Yoshikawa (voice)
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Kakeru Sengoku (voice)
- Mao Ichimichi as Remi Ayasaki (voice)
- Reina Kondo as Sakura Kono (voice)
- Daiki Yamashita as Shu Iura (voice)
- Jun Fukuyama as Akane Yanagi (voice)
- Taku Yashiro as Koichi Shindo (voice)
Horimiya FAQ
Is Horimiya good?
Horimiya has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Horimiya?
In the US you can stream Horimiya on Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is Horimiya OK for kids?
Horimiya is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Horimiya is a Japanese teen romance anime about two high schoolers hiding their true selves, with light romantic themes.
What shows are like Horimiya?
If you liked Horimiya, try Tsuredure Children, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU and DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO.