Horimiya

Synopsis

At school, Kyouko Hori is known for being smart, attractive, and popular. On the other hand, her classmate, the boring, gloomy Izumi Miyamura tends to get painted as a "loser fanboy." But when a liberally pierced and tattooed (not to mention downright gorgeous) Miyamura appears unexpectedly on the doorstep of secretly plain-Jane homebody Hori, these two similarly dissimilar teenagers discover that there are multiple sides to every story...and person! (Source: Yen Press) Notes: - Includes 20 extra chapters. - The 17th volume was released on July 18, 2023, two years after the series' original ending. This new volume included 10 additional chapters.

About

Horimiya is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2011, spanning 152 chapters, collected across 17 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2023).

Why readers enjoy Horimiya

Horimiya appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Horimiya is written by HERO, with art by Daisuke Hagiwara, Studio Charon.

Reception

Horimiya holds an average score of 8.2 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 9,508 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Horimiya include: Heterosexual, Female Protagonist, Male Protagonist, Primarily Teen Cast, School, Family Life, Coming of Age, Ensemble Cast. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.