Horimiya
Synopsis
On the surface, the thought of Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura getting along would be the last thing in people's minds. After all, Hori has a perfect combination of beauty and brains, while Miyamura appears meek and distant to his fellow classmates. However, a fateful meeting between the two lays both of their hidden selves bare. Even though she is popular at school, Hori has little time to socialize with her friends due to housework. On the other hand, Miyamura lives under the noses of his peers, his body bearing secret tattoos and piercings that make him look like a gentle delinquent. Having opposite personalities yet sharing odd similarities, the two quickly become friends and often spend time together in Hori's home. As they both emerge from their shells, they share with each other a side of themselves concealed from the outside world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience opinions on Horimiya are divided, with some praising its art style, heartfelt moments, and balance of drama and simplicity. However, many criticize the rushed pacing, inconsistent storytelling, and superficial character development. Some viewers also find the relationship dynamics to be toxic, contributing to the polarized reception of the anime.
Strengths
- Appealing art style and animation quality.
- Likeable characters and convincing voice acting.
- Heartfelt moments of connection and acceptance.
- Exploration of friendship and self-acceptance.
- Balances drama and simplicity effectively.
Weaknesses
- Rushed pacing and inconsistent storytelling.
- Superficial character development and relationships.
- Generic storyline and reliance on clichés.
- Contrived drama and stale comedy.
- Toxic relationship dynamics perceived by some viewers.
- Fails to do anything right while committing dozens of writing sins.