Horimiya Episode 1: A Tiny Happenstance

Manga chapter 1-3

Canon/HIGH

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9.3

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EPISODE REVIEWS

antonyardila236

4 mo

Desde el principio me pareció un anime muy bueno tanto en trama como en desarrollo de la historia y calidad visual todo 10/10

kronit191

4 mo

Verified

I wasn't expecting Horimiya to hook me this fast. Seeing Hori and Miyamura's completely different lives outside school was so refreshing, and their chemistry already feels natural. The ending with Hori crying and then getting mad had me laughing like crazy.

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6 mo

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Episode Context

Horimiya opens with a premiere that immediately distinguishes itself from typical high school romance fare. The first episode centers on the gap between who people appear to be and who they actually are, introducing Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura as two students hiding vastly different lives behind their school personas. The tone is warm and quietly intimate, never rushing toward cheap dramatic beats. CloverWorks delivers a visually polished debut with deliberate pacing that lets small character moments breathe, a glance, a pause, an unexpected discovery. Expect a character-driven entry point that prioritizes authentic emotional texture over plot mechanics. The episode earns its warmth honestly, building genuine curiosity about these two people rather than relying on genre tropes. If understated, heartfelt storytelling appeals to you, this premiere makes a strong case to stay.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateJan 10, 2021

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