Horimiya (2021)
Two high schoolers with secret lives find unexpected connection, blossoming into a heartwarming, earnest romance.
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?
How intense is Horimiya?
Horimiya has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs wholesome. Rated TV-14.
What Horimiya feels like
- Tone
- cozywhimsicalheartwarmingromanticearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFull attention
Where to stream Horimiya
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Horimiya for you?
Is Horimiya scary?
No. Horimiya is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Horimiya gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Horimiya sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Horimiya OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Horimiya?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Horimiya?
Horimiya is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Does Horimiya have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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