Horimiya (2021)
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Horimiya is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, Anime Times.
What the audience says
Horimiya has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese series never see. It holds an 8.5/10 on TMDB from 1,181 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, Anime Times.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with comedy threaded through.
- Why
- It rates 8.5/10 on 1,181 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- animation isn't your thing
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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?
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 20 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Japan
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