HoriMiya TV Series (2021)

About HoriMiya

HoriMiya is a heartwarming anime series, based on the Japanese manga written and illustrated by HERO and Hagiwara Daisuke. This television series explores the unexpected romance that blooms between the outwardly popular and cheerful Kyouko Hori, and her quiet, enigmatic classmate Izumi Miyamura.

Making / Production

The anime adaptation of HoriMiya was announced in September 2020 by Square Enix. It premiered in Japan in January 2021, and was simulcast outside of Asia by Funimation and Wakanim, with an English language dubbed version becoming available later on.

Actors

• Haruka Tomatsu (as Kyouko Hori): Tomatsu brilliantly lends her voice to the multi-faceted character of Kyouko Hori, capturing the aspects of her bubbly personality as well as her emotional depth.
• Kouki Uchiyama (as Izumi Miyamura): Uchiyama vividly brings to life the character of Miyamura, reflecting his quiet demeanor and steady inner strength.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was originally a webcomic that was posted on the author's website in 2007 before it was picked up and made into a manga.
• This is not the first time for Haruka Tomatsu and Kouki Uchiyama to work together in an anime, they have previously worked on several other successful projects.

Quotes

• "Just being with you feels like enough." - Miyamura
• "Even if other people think it's meaningless, if it's important to you, that's all that matters." - Hori

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme, "Color Perfume" by Yoh Kamiyama, brilliantly captures the series' endearing romance.
• The ending theme, "Yakusoku" by Friends, beautifully wraps up each episode with its soothing melody and romantic lyrics.