Horimiya (2021)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,092 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 2026-10-23.
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 from 1,092 audience ratings.
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, DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO, Teasing Master Takagi-san and Real Girl.