Hori-san to Miyamura-kun
| Company type | Manga series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manga, anime, live-action adaptations |
| Founded | February 2007 |
| Founder | Hiroki Adachi (pen name Hero) |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Manga, anime, live-action film and TV drama |
is a Japanese manga series created and illustrated by Hiroki Adachi, who uses the pen name Hero. It began as a self-published four-panel webcomic titled Dokkai Ahen on Hero's personal website, running from February 2007 until December 2011. Subsequently, Square Enix's Gangan Comics imprint collected the chapters into 10 tankōbon volumes released between October 2008 and December 2011. From July 2012 through July 2021, an additional 15 volumes containing side-story chapters were published under the title .
The manga was adapted by Daisuke Hagiwara with Hero overseeing the project, serialized under the name in Monthly G Fantasy magazine from October 2011 to March 2021. This adaptation was compiled into 16 volumes, with a seventeenth installment published in July 2023. The English-language edition of Horimiya is distributed by Yen Press.
The franchise further expanded to include an original video animation (OVA) series released between September 2012 and May 2021. The anime television series adaptation, produced by CloverWorks, aired from January to April 2021. In addition, both a live-action film and television drama debuted in February 2021. A second anime installment titled was broadcast from July to September 2023.
Plot
The narrative follows two high school students: Kyouko Hori, who is well-liked and outgoing at school, and Izumi Miyamura, who appears gloomy and introverted, fitting the otaku stereotype. Contrary to her public persona, Hori is a home-oriented individual who devotes herself to caring for her younger brother Souta, a side she conceals to preserve her social image. When Souta introduces Miyamura—who sports numerous piercings and tattoos—to their home, the two recognize one another despite their distinct appearances and agree to keep their authentic selves hidden from others. As their friendship deepens, they find common ground and support each other in maintaining their secrets, eventually forging a close relationship.
Characters
- Portrayed by: Sayu Kubota (live-action)
- A charismatic and popular high school student who maintains an idol-like image at school but is relaxed and responsible at home while looking after her brother Souta. She keeps her domestic life private but grows close to Miyamura after he uncovers her true personality. Their friendship evolves into romance; in the webcomic, they marry and have a son named Kyouhei.
- Portrayed by: Ouji Suzuka (live-action)
- A classmate who seems gloomy and bookish in school but reveals a laid-back punk style outside class, complete with multiple piercings and tattoos he conceals during school hours. He comes from a family that runs a bakery. After experiencing bullying that led to social anxiety and isolation, Hori's acceptance helps him build confidence and popularity. Having admired Hori for some time, they become a couple, later marrying with a son named Kyouhei.
- Portrayed by: Haru Takagi (live-action)
- Hori’s younger brother whose friendship with Miyamura creates opportunities for Hori to spend time with Miyamura outside of school.
- Portrayed by: Jin Suzuki (live-action)
- A classmate of Hori and Miyamura as well as Hori’s longtime friend. Initially attracted to Hori, he befriends Miyamura after rejection. He learns Miyamura’s secret about his tattoos and piercings. Later on, he begins dating Yoshikawa.
- Portrayed by: Rion Okamoto (live-action)
- Hori’s closest friend who struggles with feelings of inadequacy. She briefly develops romantic feelings for Miyamura before realizing her true affection lies with Ishikawa.
- Portrayed by: Akira Onodera (live-action)
- Hori’s childhood companion who serves as student council president. Despite academic achievements and leadership roles, he is physically weak and lacks cooking skills. He dates Remi; in the webcomic they marry and have a daughter.
- Portrayed by: Aya Marsh (live-action)
- A lively member of the student council often regarded as the group’s mascot. Childhood friends with Kono, she helps boost Kono’s confidence. She dates Kakeru; they marry in the webcomic.
- Portrayed by: Sakura (live-action)
- A reserved student council member responsible for much of the council’s work. She develops feelings for Tooru.
- Portrayed by: Ryōsuke Sota (live-action)
- A somewhat absent-minded classmate of Hori and Miyamura.
- Portrayed by: Yūki Inoue (live-action)
- Miyamura’s closest friend from junior high whose close relationship with him causes jealousy in Hori.
- Portrayed by: Rihito Itagaki (live-action)
- A student from a different class who harbors feelings for Yuki Yoshikawa. Known for being handsome but having poor eyesight.
- A student attracted to Hori who lives near Miyamura.
- Souta’s former kindergarten peer who once bullied him but later befriends him following Miyamura’s intervention.
- Portrayed by: Aoba Kawai (live-action)
- Hori’s hardworking mother who appreciates Miyamura’s support with Souta. She attended high school alongside Kyousuke.
- Portrayed by: Ryo Kimura (live-action)
- The absentee father of the Hori family who supports Hori and Miyamura’s relationship and treats Miyamura like family.
- Miyamura’s former junior high school bully who later attempts to reconcile as friends.
- The younger sister of Shu Iura aiming to enroll at East High despite academic difficulties.
- {{nihongo|Takeru Sengoku|仙石 武|}
- The strict father of Kakeru Sengoku who prioritizes academic success over social activities. He was classmates with Yuriko and Kyousuke during high school.
Hori-san to Miyamura-kun
Hori-san to Miyamura-kun, authored by Hiroki Adachi under the pen name Hero, was first released as a webcomic from February 2007 until December 2011. Subsequently, Square Enix published the series in print, compiling it into 10 tankōbon volumes issued through the Gangan Comics label between October 22, 2008, and December 28, 2011.
Horimiya
The manga Horimiya, illustrated by Daisuke Hagiwara, ran in Square Enix's Monthly G Fantasy magazine from October 18, 2011, through March 18, 2021. It was collected into a total of 16 tankōbon volumes. Additionally, a seventeenth volume containing new chapters was published on July 18, 2023. The English-language release of Horimiya is handled by Yen Press.
OVA
A total of six original video animations (OVAs) adapting the Hori-san to Miyamura-kun manga have been produced. The initial OVA debuted on September 26, 2012, followed by subsequent releases on March 25, 2014; March 25, 2015; December 14, 2018; and two OVAs simultaneously released on May 25, 2021.
The ending themes for these OVAs are performed by Asami Seto (Kyoko Hori) and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Izumi Miyamura). Among these are Seto’s "Shirotsumekusa" featured in episode one and "Trajectory" in episode five, alongside Matsuoka’s "Ame Oto" from episode two and "Hinata" in episode four.
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TV series
On September 17, 2020, a television anime adaptation of Daisuke Hagiwara's Horimiya was announced. Produced by CloverWorks and helmed by director Masashi Ishihama, the series featured Takao Yoshioka as the series composer, character designs by Haruko Iizuka, and music composed by Masaru Yokoyama. It aired from January 10 to April 4, 2021, across Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme "Iro Kōsui" was performed by Yoh Kamiyama, while Friends provided the ending theme "Yakusoku."
Funimation secured distribution rights for North America, the British Isles, Mexico, and Brazil; Wakanim covered European territories; and AnimeLab managed Australia and New Zealand. An English dub premiered on February 6, 2021. Following Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll, streaming rights transitioned to Crunchyroll’s platform. Medialink licensed the series for Southeast and South Asia regions, streaming it on Bilibili within Southeast Asia and briefly on Ani-One's YouTube channel. Additionally, Animax Asia broadcasted the anime.
A follow-up series titled Horimiya: Piece, which adapts manga chapters not previously covered in the anime, was revealed at AnimeJapan on March 25, 2023. This installment aired from July 1 to September 23, 2023. The opening song "Shiawase" was performed by Omoinotake and the ending theme "URL" by Ami Sakaguchi. Crunchyroll streamed this sequel under the name Horimiya: The Missing Pieces.
Live-action film and television drama
On November 23, 2020, the announcement was made regarding a live-action adaptation in both film and TV series formats, with the principal cast and production team disclosed on December 21, 2020. The film version, produced by Horipro and directed by Hana Matsumoto, compiled footage from the first three television episodes along with additional exclusive scenes and was shown in theaters for a limited week starting February 5, 2021. The TV series debuted exclusively in Japan on February 17, 2021, airing on MBS's Dramaism programming block, TBS, and Apple TV+. Toketadenkyu performed both the opening track titled What Do We Do? and the closing theme Lamplight.
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Reception
The second volume of Horimiya achieved the 15th position on the weekly Oricon manga rankings, with sales reaching 43,735 copies by December 2, 2012. Volume three ranked 32nd, selling 75,124 copies as of May 4, 2013; volume four placed 21st with sales of 96,786 copies by November 10, 2013; volume five climbed to eighth place with 171,530 copies sold by May 11, 2014; and volume six attained second place with total sales of 208,788 copies by November 16, 2014.
In the Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics list for 2014, Horimiya secured sixth place. At the 6th Crunchyroll Anime Awards held in 2022, it received the Best Romance award while Izumi Miyamura was nominated for Best Boy. The sequel anime series, Horimiya: The Missing Pieces, also earned the Best Romance accolade and was nominated for Best Slice of Life at the 8th edition in 2024.
See also
- Ako and Bambi, another manga authored by the same creator
Notes on works cited
- "Web Ch." indicates chapter numbers from the four-panel webcomic Hori-san to Miyamura-kun
- "Ch." denotes chapter numbers from the compiled Horimiya manga volumes
- "Ep." refers to episode numbers of the Horimiya anime adaptation
External links
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- CloverWorks
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- Funimation
- Gangan Online manga
- Gonzo (company)
- Hoods Entertainment
- Japanese webcomics
- Medialink
- Romantic comedy anime and manga
- Shōnen manga
- Slice of life anime and manga
- Tokyo MX original programming
- Webcomics in print
- Yen Press titles
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