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Horimiya – 01
「ほんの、ささいなきっかけで。」 (Hon'no, sasaina kikkake de.) "A Tiny Happenstance" Whew.
First Impressions – Horimiya -Piece-
If ever there was an example of the sometimes truly perverse stupidity of the production committee system, this is it. Read more
Second Impressions – Horimiya -Piece-
I don't know why food analogies always seem to suggest themselves with Horimiya. Read more
Horimiya: Piece – 02 – No Slacking
With the fall sports day as a backdrop, this episode tells a number of vignettes that focus on the group’s shortcomings. Izumi and Kakeru may be boys, but…
Horimiya: Piece – 06 – Material Things
Our first Piece this week is, as the kids say, a little mid. The big news is that Sengoku invites Izumi, Shuu, and Tooru over for a sleepover. Unfortunately, Sengoku’s…
Horimiya: Piece – 03 – Rooting for You
Unfortunately for Sengoku, there isn’t a cloud in the sky on Sports Day. Fortunately for Izumi, it’s cool enough that wearing long sleeves isn’t uncomfortable. But he’s stil…
Horimiya: Piece – 11 – Taste of Happiness
Izumi is annoyed that Honoka just shows up at his house, but Valentine’s is coming and she is serious about giving Kyouko something she likes, right down to the…
Horimiya: Piece – 07 – Weird Is Wonderful
This episode once again reinforces how deep a bench of lovable wierdos Horimiya has at its disposal. We get more Sakura, which is never a bad thing, and she…
Horimiya: Piece – 04 – The Kotatsu Effect
We didn’t have a kotatsu growing up, but I still related to everyone’s legs getting tangled up when Kyouko, her dad, Izumi, and Souta wake up from their…
Horimiya: Piece – 08 – There’s Something About Yanagi
Last week contained the most significant Yanagi Akane screen time since the first season, and he was never the most present of the nine principal characters. That changes…
Horimiya: Piece – 10 – Scent of a Soulmate
This week we’re (re-?) introduced to Watabe, Izumi’s not-so-secret admirer. He liked the longer-haired, glasses-wearing Izumi, but doesn’t mind this new fun-loving version. One pe…
Horimiya: Piece – 12 – A Lily with Thorns
Because this is the season that tells any and all stories Horimiya’s first season didn’t have time to tell, we finally get to how Hori’s parents met. Her…
Horimiya: Piece | I’ve loved everything so far.
What I love already about the first episode of "Horimiya: Piece" is that it kept the original ending of the 'first season'. I love that it didn't go…
Horimiya: Piece – 09 – Let Them Eat Cake
1 This week focuses more on the faculty of Horimiya, primarily Yasuda-sensei. This is unfortunate, since Yasuda-sensei’s whole deal is he harbors an inappropriate love of high school…
Horimiya #01 — Sad Boys With Earrings
I mean, there's many worse shows this season already. Impressions: An incredibly anodyne episode for the most part. That its humor is primarily one of them screaming…
Horimiya: Piece | Everything I wanted it to be.
For starters, I personally didn't care for how they presented "Horimiya: Piece", As you'd expect "Horimiya: Piece" fills in the missing pieces to the original. But for someone…
Horimiya: Piece – 05 – Tea Is All We Have
First, let me start by declaring my love for the OP to Horimiya: Piece. Like the show it precedes, it’s sweet yet powerful, really underscoring how these are…
Horimiya: Piece – 13 (Fin) – Walking the Path Ahead Together
Horimiya: Piece’s final outing is focused on the central couple, as Kyouko oversleeps and Izumi has to brush her hair and decides to put it in a bun.…
Horimiya – 01 (First Impressions) – Not Just Being Nice
What if there was a rom-com airing concurrently with Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki that did away with game metaphors and meditations on the right way to live? But was instead just…
Horimiya
A refreshingly mature high school romcom with some solid substance and intricate characters.
Horimiya – 04
It's amazing how much happens in Horimiya for a series that seems like a slice of life most of the time. Read more
Horimiya – 05
An anime doesn't have to reinvent the wheel to be great. It just has to make a really great wheel. Read more
Horimiya – 05
「それは、言えないこと。」 (Sore wa, ienai koto.) "I Can't Say That" An anime doesn't have to reinvent the wheel to be great. It just has to make a really great wheel.
Horimiya – 02
「顔は、ひとつだけじゃない。」 (Kao wa, hitotsu dake janai.) "You Wear More Than One Face" Damn, that was some good shizzle right there.
Horimiya – 08
Taking extremely classic romcom tropes and twisting them enough to be intriguing is something Horimiya is exceptionally good at. Read more
Horimiya – 08
「偽ることで、見えるもの。」 (Itsuwaru koto de, mieru mono.) "The Truth Deception Reveals" Taking extremely classic romcom tropes and twisting them enough to be intriguing is something Horimiya is exceptionally good at.
Horimiya – 03
You should see the other guy. Read more
Horimiya (Review)
Genres: Slice of Life, Comedy, Romance, School, Shounen What is it about? On the surface, the thought of Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura getting along would be the last thing in people’s…
Horimiya – 10
「いつか、雪が溶けるまで。」 (Itsuka, yuki ga tokeru made.) "Until the Snow Melts" It only hurts more because nobody’s in the wrong.
Horimiya – 09
「難しいけど、無理じゃない。」 (Muzukashīkedo, muri janai.) "It's Difficult, But Not Impossible" Kinky Hori in all her glory.
Horimiya – 12
「これまでも、そしてこれからも」 (Kore Made mo, Soshite Kore Kara mo.) "Hitherto, and Forevermore" 'Tis the season...
Revisiting Horimiya
When Horimiya: Pieces released, I decided to revisit the original season. My original observations still hold. The series offers a heartfelt, nostalgic feeling toward growing up. For those…
Horimiya Review
“what happens from dating onwards is a dragging-out event, giving us a series of disconnected skits linked to side character romances with no hook pulling you in. It’s…
Horimiya OVAs
I am loving the anime Horimiya. It’s the epitome of what a romance anime should be! It doesn’t have that awkwardness that many in this genre have, it…
Horimiya – 02
Damn, that was some good shizzle right there. Read more
Horimiya – 11
「嫌い嫌いも、ウラがある。」 (Kirai-girai mo, Ura ga aru.) "It May Seem Like Hate" It says something about how inexplicable Neverland is that Horimiya is only the second-most baffling adaptation of the season.
Horimiya – 06
「今年の夏は、あついから。」 (Kotoshi no natsu wa, atsuikara.) "It's Hot This Summer" You take the bitter with the sweet, I suppose.
Horimiya Review
You know, I still can’t believe that Hori is actually a brunette. The manga doesn’t shade or tone her hair at all, so I assumed for so many…
Horimiya – 03
「だから、大丈夫。」 (Dakara, daijoubu.) "That's Why It's Okay" You should see the other guy.
Revisiting Horimiya
When Horimiya: Pieces released, I decided to revisit the original season. My original observations still hold. The series offers a heartfelt, nostalgic feeling toward growing up. For those…
Horimiya – 10
It only hurts more because nobody's in the wrong. Read more
Horimiya – 06
You take the bitter with the sweet, I suppose. Read more
Horimiya – 07
「君がいて、僕がいて。」 (Kimi ga ite, boku ga ite.) "You're Here, I'm Here" Controversial opinion time.
Review – Horimiya
Horimiya is an anime comprised of 13 episodes that are based around the existing manga of the same name. Created by CloverWorks studio and aired from January –…
Horimiya (Review)
Genres: Slice of Life, Comedy, Romance, School, Shounen What is it about? On the surface, the thought of Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura getting along would be the last thing in people’s…
First Impression: Horimiya
Kyoko Hori: Smart, beautiful, popular, but for unknown reasons, she rushes out of school instead of spending time with the rest of her clique. Izumiya Miyamura: Quiet, introverted,…
Horimiya – Ep. 5
Dude is so cool with the ship, he makes it official.
Anime Review: Horimiya
Series review for the adorable and memorable Horimiya!