Horimiya: Piece ホリミヤ -piece-

2023 summer | Episodes: 13 | Score: 8.1 (193605)

Updated every Saturdays at 23:30 | Status: Finished Airing

Type: TV

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Synopsis

As the graduation ceremony at Katagiri High School comes to an end, Kyouko Hori, her boyfriend Izumi Miyamura, and their friends begin to look back on their time as students. The moments they shared together may be fleeting, but each one is a colorful piece of their precious memories. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Voice Actors

Tomatsu, Haruka

Uchiyama, Kouki

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Reviews

oDakuKun
08/26/2025, 12:34 AM
In simple words, this is Horimiya with comedy x10. As the name suggests ("The Missing Pieces"), what happens in this 13 episode show is just events, before the characters of horimiya graduate, that weren't included in the main show that happened. And each one of these episodes will get you laughing uncontrollably. Personally, I found this a lot more funnier than the original show, probably because it is less romance and relationship orientated than the orginal show leaving more room for comedy. That said, it still has its share of romatic scenes. Just keep in mind: you really need to have watched the original series first,since this one doesn’t re-explain character relationships or key plot points (after all, it’s literally “the missing pieces”). For those who felt a slight sense of emptiness, the need to watch more... This show will fill in "The Missing Pieces" and relieve you of that feeling. By making you laugh so heard that you stomach aches each episode. You could call it a collection of skits, each one hilarious and helping us understand each of the characters better than before. The funniest thing I found about the whole show was about the Hori family dynamics. It gives us a deeper look into what happens at their home and how "crazy" the whole family is. We are shown what normally goes on in the house on a daily basis(shouting and fighting). And every time Miyamura comes in and babysits basically three children(two of which are at the age to be considered "grown up"). You could call Miyamura the "peacemaker" and the most mature of the family, he is actually considered more of a family member than Kyosuke(the father) is. It’s especially funny that the Kyosuke and Souta(Hori’s little brother) seem to like Miyamura more than Hori does, as shown in one of the epsiodes when the two of them try to deparately cling to a busy Miyamura while Hori is telling them to stop as he is busy. Overll, I enjoyed the show and I think many others will also enjoy it as a sort of sweet dessert to consume after watching the original show.
eleven_exists
04/13/2025, 06:35 AM
I actually enjoyed this more than the first season, even though it was a "filling the gaps" show. I don't have too much to say, so I'll keep it short. Also I watched this when it aired but am only writing my review now (lol). I'm not saying that season one was bad, it really wasn't, but honestly having less focus on the romance and more focus on the slice of life this time around really provided some much needed depth to the characters for me. I'd go as far as to say that this is one of the very few shows I've watched were thecharacters feel like living, breathing people instead of characters in a series. I loved the romance, yes, but I loved the group dynamics more. The OP for this season was really good too, but I don't have too much to say on that part. Banger song and banger visuals. That's about it from me. If you only liked season one for the romance, don't watch this. But, if you felt like something was missing, or you want to see more of the friend group in a non-romantic setting, watch this. It won't disappoint.
BernieWu0812
02/22/2025, 08:55 PM
67/100 Horimiya: Piece doesn’t really add much. If anything, we actually get less of Hori and Miyamura’s relationship this time around. That said, the show still delivers on some great moments between them, and when it hits, it hits. It’s really just a feel-good series. Watch it in your own free time, and you’ll probably enjoy it. Piece definitely helps with appreciating the whole Horimiya series more as a whole. Still, I can’t help but wish for a college arc if they ever decide to make one, but that would mean writing more manga. I just felt like there are still so many unfinished stories left totell.
Allenzoko
10/13/2024, 01:17 PM
As the name implies, this is not a new storie, rather is the missing pieces cuted out from the original season (2021), so is not a ground breaking experience, but rather a fulling one, since it feels some of the void left be Horimiya 2021. It's funny, they cover a lot more and some important character's appearance is more prominent here. I don't felt the exact same thing compared to Horimiya 2021, but is a great side story. But I do think that would be great if those missing pieces weren't missing in the first place, you know? But, yeah, I don't feel particularly sad about the ending ofHorimiya Pieces, because I've already felt that before. Rather I'd be happier if in the last episodes they showed a bit more about the future, nothing too out of the ordinary, but it would give that sense of worthness. Anyways, is a great show to watch post Horimiya ending depression, it will fill the void left. I've grown to care for thoses characters and there isn't so many animes to make me feel like that. As a whole, a 10/10 on my book, as a seasonal anime Horimiya Pieces still btw 8 and 9 out of 10.
griddyweeb
08/24/2024, 05:42 PM
Compliments the original series perfectly, patches all the holes it had. But the timeline is brutal, it's all over the place. Each episode is an OVA basically, you can almost watch this in any order if you've already seen the original anime. With that being said the quality is the same in every aspect, the scenes are well executed and it has highlights with sweet moments, confessions and realizations. Since these are supposed to be the less important parts of the manga it tends to lean towards comedy a bit more, but it still has surprisingly many emotional, sweet scenes which you wouldn't expect because ofthe "OVA nature" of this sequel. Horimiya was a 9 for me because it obviously cut out many important parts (which got released later as Horimiya - Piece). Horimiya is a 9 because of the butchered timeline. Great show, can only recommend, especially if you've already seen Horimiya.
AnimeExplorer21
08/08/2024, 08:42 AM
I was a bit nervous that the second season wouldn't live up to the first, but I was blown away by how perfectly it captured the ups and downs of relationships. Hori and Miyamura's love story is still my favorite, but this season we got to see so much more of the supporting characters and their own struggles and triumphs. I loved how the show explored the little moments that make life worth living - the silly jokes, the quiet moments, the silly fights... it all felt so real and relatable. The animation was stunning, the music was catchy, and the dialogue was witty andheartfelt. I found myself laughing out loud one minute and tearing up the next. If you loved the first season, you won't be disappointed - and if you haven't watched it yet, trust me and give it a try!
Eoussama
07/11/2024, 02:36 AM
Sigh, again, with another sequel to yet acclaimed shows loved by many. I’m sure nothing can go wrong, right? It was … wrong and for the wrong reasons too. This is one of those “It’s me, not you” cases. Horimiya’s concept is very much grounded and has clear expectations. A wholesome slice of life snip from the youthful high school days of two sweethearts, anyone can like that, and that’s why the first season has gathered such a curl following to an extent. However, with that promise, a sequel came in, only, not conforming to those sequel-esque qualities. Let me cut to the chase and just saythat this is not a sequel, and more so a retrospective (recap?) outlook on the major events that have folded in the first season. Think of it as some sort of deleted scene, an extended version of what you enjoyed before, only, it wasn’t that enjoyable. It felt like a filler season, you already know the outcome but here’s more topping, so to speak. It goes to say that if you aren’t reaaaaaaaly into Horimiya, then this one is putting you through a coma of boredom. And that’s despite the animation being high quality and the sound design as well, the directing was top-notch, but even all of that can’t make watching paint on a wall drying any more exciting. Overall: 6.32/10.
manafisk_a
01/22/2024, 11:18 PM
I gave this score after watching Hormiya and Horimiya:piece in chronological order, and it was even a more memorable experience than watching Horimiya for the first time. More scenes about all the members so we can get to know their characters better, more interactions, more memorable moments. Even though some people thought there were some moments that were unnecessary or too extended etc, I still liked it and enjoyed it. I hope Horimiya and Horimiya:piece are made into a unified series so that we don't have to watch episodes back to back (like I did). Overall, I don't know why this series hit me sohard, maybe there are some moments/events that I've experienced in my own life, but after watching both series, I give it a higher score. (probably the best romance anime in my opinion) *note, this score is for horimiya as a whole, because I followed "How to Watch Horimiya in Chronological Order"
thasjiaozii
01/12/2024, 10:12 AM
im not a fan of long reviews so im gonna make this short. so, as we know; the new season of horimiya adapts the content S1 skipped. it was plain boring to watch, and I pretty much forced myself though the eps but I'll admit some scenes were actually funny and I had a pretty good laugh. the art style was pretty as usual, the show was very predictable and they made it really bland. they also seem to have extended the season too much with almost no progress. (also the side characters get a lot of screen time) go watch it if you're into fillers.
IIGearZeroII
12/04/2023, 06:14 AM
You'll like it if: • You enjoyed the comedic aspect of S1. • You liked the character dynamics in S1 and want to see more of the side characters. • You finished S1 and you just want more. • Slice of Life is your thing. You won't like it if: • You expect the Horimiya plot to progress. • You didn't like how the attention shifted from the main couple to the side characters in S1, cause you mostly liked the romance. • You're not a fan of filler episodes...since this is basically a filler season. • You couldn't care less about the side characters.Story: Piece is unique in the sense that it's not really a second season, but rather some side stories that took place parallel to the key events of S1. So while there's no actual plot from start to finish, it complements and adds to what we already saw, with the stories themselves are pretty enjoyable. Characters: While the characters' traits remain the same, we get to see more sides of them in Piece, which fleshes them out even more. I was delighted to see characters who didn't get to interact as much in the previous season share some moments and explore their new dynamics. Art & Sound: As with the first season, nothing particularly mindblowing. but they serve their purpose well. Personal enjoyment: Since my favorite thing about the first season was the everyday moments between the cast, Horimiya: Piece was up my alley. Even then, the lack of an overall direction made it occasionally hard to push through with the season. While I overall enjoyed it I would be hesitant to recommend it to everyone who liked S1.
Edenharley
12/02/2023, 11:20 PM
Horimiya: Piece was so much fun from start to finish, for a season that didn't particularly progress any major plot I enjoyed the hell out of this, I'd argue it even outshone the first season at times. Comedically this season was great, so many laugh out loud moments and funny little scenes between characters that never made for a dull moment. I really do think the characters stood out across the episodes, I felt the balance between them all was great and there were a lot of group scenes which I think were handled really well, giving everyone a bit of focus but not forcingany character forwards. Art and animation this season were great too, very pretty once again and really added to a lot of the softer and more introspective scenes. Overall a great season and a perfect continuation from what came before, definitely watch if you enjoyed season 1!
prettiervivi
11/09/2023, 02:15 PM
IT'S SO FUN, like, I laughed in every episode without exception. Unlike the first part, this season is not so focused on romance, and opens up more to other characters. I loved how the main group was developed to the point where it was impossible not to like everyone. It's super light, and even with some jokes that perhaps the most annoying ones won't like, it's totally worth it. The animation is beautiful, and the soundtrack really pleased me!! There are several cores that have been developed very well. I think everyone who gives it a chance will definitely like it ♡
Justykanna
10/11/2023, 09:59 PM
If there’s a series that I was going to guess at getting another season, Horimiya wasn’t one of them. Regardless, as soon as I heard it was announced, I knew I’d watch it immediately. Even though it’s not a true sequel, I’ll assume you’ve seen the main story series for the purposes of this review. Story & Characters: Horimiya: The Missing Pieces takes many of the plot points that was skipped over in the main series, and creates a compilation of them into this thirteen episode series. Because of that, the story flow of this season isn’t linear in the same way thatthe main story was. Something in me wonders what the result would have been if Horimiya was released as a two-part cour rather than season one, plus pieces of the side story. The events still feel like they take place between certain episodes of the main story which obviously comes with its own pros and cons. Agree with it or not, there was a lot of good material that was seemingly skipped over from Horimiya from the source material and it made the main story feel somewhat rushed at certain points. It certainly was not for everyone. That being said, a lot of this season was really quite funny, especially in the first half. They keep the story pretty fresh and unpredictable, which I certainly appreciated. A lot of it is Miyamura and Hori hanging out with their respective friend circles, which gives you a better idea of how they are apart from each other. Sure, we got the idea of how they were before dating in the main story, but seeing their casual lives was a nice treat. Our vast cast of characters from the first season all return, and they’re really strong, once again. Miyamura and Hori aren’t focused on nearly as much with this series, and as a result, this series doesn’t have all the romance aspects that the parent story had. They still show up with a few cute moments, but it makes this series come off as a school comedy of sorts at times. Other characters are focused on much more, some resulting in a better viewing experience and some not. Sengoku, the student president, likely has the most screentime, but I do wish there was less of him. After so long, his attitude toward others gets predictable. Yoshikawa and Ayasaki are characters I was a fan of previously and they were still fantastic here. Yasuda, one of the students’ teachers, gets some screentime and he’s as sarcastic as they come – he’s great. Yanagi was a character I wasn’t sure I’d like with more screentime, but he also holds up quite well. The final episode was really well done with a fantastic monologue by Hori, reminding me of why I loved the main story so much. It feels like a finale all over again, and that’s how the main story felt at the end too. (Story: 7/10, Characters: 8/10) Art: I wasn’t particularly high on the main story’s animation at the time, but it still gets the job done, here. CloverWorks does a fine job, even if the latter episodes started to give way a little. (7/10) Sound: Most of the same tracks return from the main series, and they’re strong once again. I actually thought the OP was done by the same artist, but it’s apparently not – this time, it’s done by Omoinotake. It sounds basically the same! Alejandro Saab (Miyamura) loved voicing this in the original project and him, along with everyone else from the main story returns. Saab keeps his character’s personality in check and it results in some great work. I was worried they would have trouble getting some of their bigger names to return – Johnny Yong Bosch (Yanagi), Apphia Yu (Sawada) and Jalitza Delgado (Ayasaki) in particular – but they’re all back, and exceptional. Marisa Duran (Hori) was a very mixed bag in the original series, but it feels like she eases into her role much better this time around. (9/10) Overall: I was very worried I wouldn’t like Horimiya: The Missing Pieces, but I’m happy to state that it’s still strong – even if it’s less focused on the romantic aspect than before. There was still enough solid material left over to create this season and it results in a strong collection of shorter plot points. (8/10)
robert788
09/27/2023, 04:31 AM
Horimiya: Piece (2023) A true coming of age. I love this, what a perfect way to add more to the show and make up for what we have missed in season 1. I wish it had the announcement for a second season after this. The story is excellent, it feels so good, I love the mist that surrounds them during the critical moments and the ending was just insane! It is one of my favourite shows of its type. The art looks gorgeous, I love it. The sound is great, the voices are perfect, and the music and the original soundtrack really give depth. The opening and closingmusic really hits you where you feel. The characters are all the same with some additions that were perhaps spoken of but not seen. What it does do is give you so much more than you would usually expect and you see so many different characters develop. Many different characters that I could just think, I want to be that person or I wish that happened to me. What hits me the most is this is a story right at the end before going to be adults and having the choice of a job or university. It is the point that many people go their separate ways and it is sets of relationships at their pinnacle with the shock of what if they didn't, it could have been too late in the future and not happened. This is a very real situation, since how many people did you know from school, like, want to ask out and so on do you even still know. For me 10/10, I just wish anime would push into adulthood and university and beyond to make the stories continue beyond.
8manYeager
09/24/2023, 06:09 AM
It was in the winter of 2021 that one of the best rom-com appeared on the screen. Horimiya is not just about the romance and comedy; the slice-of-life element has been supporting the show and bringing it to a different level that is amusing to watch. As a coming-of-age genre lover, Horimiya definitely caught my eye, and I know it’s a wholesome anime with its uniqueness and high quality of colourful animation and depiction that was projected to the audience. Despite the fact that the favour for the coming-of-age genre could be personal and subjective, the best part of it is that it can givesimple pleasure. As we know, what we’ve seen this time are pieces of side stories in the original, as the previous one has already animated the original ending in manga. There is no doubt that I thought it was the end, and now we have more time watching Hori-san and Miyamura spend precious time with lovely people around them. Frankly, the feeling of watching the first episode was quite strange and surreal, as it’s hard to believe that I am still watching Horimiya with new animated stories. I took some time to immerse myself in the show until episode 5, and this episode is probably my favourite episode out of all. The episode begins with introducing the Iura siblings, whose interaction has lightened up my mood, and somehow I started to have an authentic enjoyment. Likewise, what else could be more enjoyable than watching the characters have all kinds of jokes? Friendship and family bonding have always been the value of the show other than romance. The presence of each character is vital, as their effects on the show can’t be left out. To put it in simple words, Horimiya merely has an appealing character design. This may be irrelevant, but I do think designing the characters with different hair colours is a very good choice. The variety of appearances can better portray a character as noticeable and likeable with catalytic voice acting that further enhance the impression on them. Also, there is some moment with something like a colour background when the character has felt something, while that is quite unique and aesthetic. It is interesting to see how the staff could come up with these ideas and ways for depiction. In short, there is nothing to complain about about the overall anime adaptation because it is merely outstanding. Overall, it was a well-spent time watching the show. This could be the end, but we already got an extra bonus for having Horimiya: piece. Is it a masterpiece for you? Whether it is or not, it surely has made a standout in showing what a youthful school-themed anime could look like with the effort and love put into production. PS: The last episode kinda hit different with the OST, seriously don't want it to end.
TheMCAvenger
09/23/2023, 08:56 PM
This new season of Horimiya is quite interesting. While the first season technically covered up to the ending of the manga, it left out a lot of content which left a lot of manga readers unhappy (for context, there are 16 volumes of the manga in total). Therefore, the purpose of this season is to adapt some of the chapters that were skipped over in order to flesh out the characters more. That being said, I have very mixed feelings on this season overall due to this approach. Originally, I really thought this season would be a hit as it was giving more time with thecharacters that we all loved. However, because most of the chapters adapted here were slice of life, nothing of importance really happens. Outside of a few moments in the season which I found to be particularly compelling (namely episode 11), most of the rest was just fluff. While the fluff was well received at first, it became very repetitive as the season progressed and by the end of the season, I was somewhat happy it was over. One episode in particular left me with a bad taste in my mouth which honestly should not have been included in the season to begin with. It followed a character nobody cares about and took up precious time that could have been used to adapt other chapters that are still not adapted even after this season. I don't want to be too harsh on this anime though. Just like the main show, the animation and music were solid with an amazing OP that I really enjoyed watching. The characters are loveable as always and their dynamics with each other are shown more. I especially like what the season did with Iura and Sawada with the latter becoming one of my favorite characters in the series. Overall, this whole season was somewhat of a mixed bag. While I enjoyed my time while watching it, it became clear that this was not compelling enough for me to look forward to each episode. Horimiya is still an amazing series to me but I wish that Cloverworks was allowed to make a 2-cour season in order to adapt all of this in order. That would have made the whole experience much more enjoyable and a lot of my complaints would have been null and void. It doesn't deserve to be rated too low but I don't feel comfortable rating this anything over a 7.
Centillionial
09/23/2023, 04:22 PM
Overall Grade - [9/10] 'Horimiya: The Missing Pieces' is clearly an anime that works excellently as a slice-of-life romance. Among the anime series that I have watched, this is one of my favourite animation and art styles developed by Cloverworks. Although it may act as a side-story to the original season, Horimiya still works well. Somehow, a series that takes small pieces from the parent story can still conduct a relatable storyline and insert wholesome moments from time-to-time, and the comedy through dialogue between supporting characters remains just as entertaining as before. It is clear that people's expectations for this series were a bit high, andit appears there are some criticisms regarding how parts of this season feel 'spliced' in a way. However, this does not concern me. I feel as if the whole point of a slice-of-life genre is that people are supposed to enjoy these small, heartwarming moments between characters, and not have a single worry about what happens next unlike the many primary shonen action series that require a storyline and exciting plot to be good. Even though this 'second' season lacks a continuous storyline like others, that does not make it bad. Other creations by Cloverworks like the second season of the Promised Neverland don’t work well because it needs a storyline to be successful—this is completely different. The whole objective of this was for people to watch the original parent story and feel emotion through a captivating storyline between Hori-san and Miyamura-kun, and through this series, casually and comfortably watch a feel-good show—sort of like Spy x Family in a way—but ends in a way that remains just as memorable as its predecessor. For those whose preferences do not align with that, this season will not be of interest to you. Nevertheless, I cannot deny that Cloverworks dug themselves into a hole by skipping many parts of the original manga of Horimiya. However, that doesn't mean they have not executed this side-story nearly just as well. Horimiya: The Missing Pieces was always going to be something that would not fit everyone's tastes from the start, but unlike others, it is definitely something I have found a remarkable series. It is something that I would highly recommend if you thoroughly enjoyed the first season and if you just want to chill and enjoy the pleasant moments that come with it. After finishing this series, at least it feels that Horimiya is finally complete, and Cloverworks has somehow managed to construct so much from just missing pieces. I guess it also comes from Hero and Daisuke Hagiwara's efforts as well. I am just beyond overjoyed and delighted that we'll have more Horimiya to cherish and remember for years to come. Thank you for reading :)
The_Anime_Man229
09/23/2023, 12:04 PM
Writing this review so that I can come back later in the future to rediscover what I felt today as I finished watching the last episode of Horimiya: Piece. Even if they are tying up loose ends and no episodes being linked with one another, HOWEVER being so invested in the characters and their development throughout the story almost brought tears to my eyes every time I watch an episode knowing we are one more step closer to ending the series as a whole. Now that I have finished it, idk how I feel about it... is it a perfect 10? a perfect ending? butthat doesn't matter anymore as we move on with our lives, we hold onto our ideals and principles adopted from different stages of our lives and Horimiya is just that...A stage in my life where I felt at ease watching some characters being so relatable and wholesome for me. SO, Anime_man_229, if you're reading this, hope you're doing well, got everything you've wanted, married her, and is living a peaceful life. IF you aren't, well, trust the process, hold on...It'll come. Just don't give up, don't make the same mistakes. I am watching you with love and care. Thank You for taking care of me.
nashyyyyyyy
09/23/2023, 08:05 AM
A lot of us were confused when we saw Horimiya getting a new season. Hadn't it already concluded? Horimiya rose to immense popularity and it left fans looking for more, especially manga readers who were infuriated by the fact the adaptation only received 12 episodes when it could have easily gotten 24 plus. As a standalone season, the original Horimiya was honestly a great watch if we exclude the fact that they cut out a bunch of chapters. It honestly felt very seamless, probably because they focused specifically on Hori and Miyamura outside of the extensive side cast. That's where Missing Pieces comes in. Itshines light on the side cast, which I always thought was the strength of Horimiya, but glaring weaknesses are present. I feel that some of the more casual Horimiya fans will be disappointed by this series. The diehards will love to see their series animated no matter what, but those who enjoyed Horimiya as a romance will be disappointed. I think that you would be very hard-pressed to call Missing Pieces a romance. It's almost exclusively slice-of-life, with comparatively little Hori and Miyamura in comparison. On the romance topic, I want to express one of my criticisms of the series. Nothing happens. Yoshikawa, Ishikawa, Sakura, and Iura, these guys are stuck in an eternal love polygon. There are so many advances, especially with Sakura in the main series but nothing ever happens outside of Remi and Sengoku and Hori/Miyamura. One of my absolute favorite moments in the original series was the exchanges between Sengoku and Remi exchanging books that they thought the other would like. The author chose to keep everything static and while all the characters are constantly frolicking about, laughing and smiling. By no means does it feel satisfying. Missing Pieces is adapting chapters that were skipped, and some of those chapters are from earlier in the series, and it just kinda hurts to see Sakura laughing around Ishikawa when we know that she has feelings for him. When the chapter was originally drawn, we weren't supposed to know about her feelings so it doesn't feel natural. It was moments like this that made me feel like missing pieces was just a cash grab, too little too late. Knowing that this is a chill slice-of-life primarily, it changes how I would go about recommending it. As mentioned previously, I like Horimiya's side cast, I think the characters are generally really likable. It keeps a good balance of alternating in and out of the school setting. I think the comedy is flat and euphoric though. When characters try to be funny, the voice actors are doing too much and the jokes are often overused, boring, flat, and stale (except the one teacher who likes high schoolers who was funny [I don't condone this], I wish he would have gotten together with the female teacher). I have a problem with the disposition of the characters, they all seem overly happy all the time. To put this in context, you know how guilty people who are bad at lying act overly agreeable and crack jokes a lot? That's how I felt about the cast sometimes. I personally like most of the characters (Remi, Sengoku, Ishikawa, Yoshikawa, Sakura, Iura) even if I don't like Hori and Miyamura that much, which made this for a generally enjoyable watch despite being boring and cringe at times. Final Score: 7/10
BaronBrixius
09/23/2023, 08:02 AM
After watching the first season of Horimiya, despite enjoying it from start to end, I'm sure at least some of us were also left with a slight sense of incompleteness. The nagging feeling that there were some...missing pieces, if you will. From a visual standpoint there was nothing to complain about, the main couple was great, and it's exactly the kind of low-stakes mainly fluff romance that would normally get full marks from romance enjoyers. But even so - some pieces are bound to go missing (okayi'm sorryi'llstopnow) when the truck carrying them has a space shuttle engine in the back and is flying at abreakneck average speed of about 10 chapters/episode, and their absence was strongly felt by many, especially in the latter half - where dissatisfaction with the not-always-successful attempts of the adaptation to introduce the large side cast of Horimiya to the audience was fairly common. But what's said is done, and Horimiya is over. So what could this new cour possibly bring to the table at this point? Well, it brings exactly what it says in the title. Horimiya : The Missing Pieces is not a sequel, and it's not a remake either. It is basically a...sidequel. It goes down exactly the same road as the original - but it leaves the space shuttle truck-kun in its parking lot, and walks with us at a pleasant, leisurely pace through the daily lives of the Horimiya cast. Now, what's the point of that, you may ask? We already know the outcome of everything. We saw the graduation. So why? Well, this part is just my opinion of course - but this approach is exactly what allowed the greatest thing about the Horimiya manga - the amazing chemistry between each and every character and the way they all flawlessly bounce off each other - to truly shine, creating something even better in the process. The side characters, which basically existed somewhere in a limbo between relevance and insignificance in the main show, came to life this season in the best way possible through various skits featuring them in situations mainly unrelated to the progress of their romantic relationships. One skit focuses on a girl realizing in horror that she'll most likely have to babysit her friends for the rest of her life if she wants them to survive making breakfast, in the next two the show suddenly becomes a Cute Boys Doing Cute Things show with gay undertones, and from there we go on to showcase the dire need of the entire Hori family for professional psychological help. Each of the skits is hilarious, most of them are unhinged, a lot of them are sweet, and they have some of the absolute best character interactions I have seen in my many years of watching anime. And of course, HoriMiya themselves don't take a backseat - both of them, often together, participate in this madness. There's plenty of sweet moments between them as a couple, and their relationships with the rest of the cast are explored in depth as well. As for my review of the "sidequel" approach itself - while it might not have the structural fluidity of a normal 24-episode adaptation, the reality is that such an adaptation is not always possible on the production side. And as far as alternatives go, this approach, to me, is an absolutely brilliant idea which I hope gains traction for previously finished Slice of Life shows. After all, who would say no to an extra season of the daily shenanigans of the characters they love? To sum it up, if you liked Horimiya's characters even a little bit, this is an absolute must-watch. 10/10 to the idea, and an even stronger 10/10 to its execution. Thank you to everyone involved in this for making these 3 months a genuinely more enjoyable time for me.

Horimiya: Piece ホリミヤ -piece-

2023 summer | Episodes: 13 | Score: 8.1 (193605)

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Tomatsu, Haruka

Uchiyama, Kouki

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oDakuKun
08/26/2025, 12:34 AM
In simple words, this is Horimiya with comedy x10. As the name suggests ("The Missing Pieces"), what happens in this 13 episode show is just events, before the characters of horimiya graduate, that weren't included in the main show that happened. And each one of these episodes will get you laughing uncontrollably. Personally, I found this a lot more funnier than the original show, probably because it is less romance and relationship orientated than the orginal show leaving more room for comedy. That said, it still has its share of romatic scenes. Just keep in mind: you really need to have watched the original series first,since this one doesn’t re-explain character relationships or key plot points (after all, it’s literally “the missing pieces”). For those who felt a slight sense of emptiness, the need to watch more... This show will fill in "The Missing Pieces" and relieve you of that feeling. By making you laugh so heard that you stomach aches each episode. You could call it a collection of skits, each one hilarious and helping us understand each of the characters better than before. The funniest thing I found about the whole show was about the Hori family dynamics. It gives us a deeper look into what happens at their home and how "crazy" the whole family is. We are shown what normally goes on in the house on a daily basis(shouting and fighting). And every time Miyamura comes in and babysits basically three children(two of which are at the age to be considered "grown up"). You could call Miyamura the "peacemaker" and the most mature of the family, he is actually considered more of a family member than Kyosuke(the father) is. It’s especially funny that the Kyosuke and Souta(Hori’s little brother) seem to like Miyamura more than Hori does, as shown in one of the epsiodes when the two of them try to deparately cling to a busy Miyamura while Hori is telling them to stop as he is busy. Overll, I enjoyed the show and I think many others will also enjoy it as a sort of sweet dessert to consume after watching the original show.
eleven_exists
04/13/2025, 06:35 AM
I actually enjoyed this more than the first season, even though it was a "filling the gaps" show. I don't have too much to say, so I'll keep it short. Also I watched this when it aired but am only writing my review now (lol). I'm not saying that season one was bad, it really wasn't, but honestly having less focus on the romance and more focus on the slice of life this time around really provided some much needed depth to the characters for me. I'd go as far as to say that this is one of the very few shows I've watched were thecharacters feel like living, breathing people instead of characters in a series. I loved the romance, yes, but I loved the group dynamics more. The OP for this season was really good too, but I don't have too much to say on that part. Banger song and banger visuals. That's about it from me. If you only liked season one for the romance, don't watch this. But, if you felt like something was missing, or you want to see more of the friend group in a non-romantic setting, watch this. It won't disappoint.
BernieWu0812
02/22/2025, 08:55 PM
67/100 Horimiya: Piece doesn’t really add much. If anything, we actually get less of Hori and Miyamura’s relationship this time around. That said, the show still delivers on some great moments between them, and when it hits, it hits. It’s really just a feel-good series. Watch it in your own free time, and you’ll probably enjoy it. Piece definitely helps with appreciating the whole Horimiya series more as a whole. Still, I can’t help but wish for a college arc if they ever decide to make one, but that would mean writing more manga. I just felt like there are still so many unfinished stories left totell.
Allenzoko
10/13/2024, 01:17 PM
As the name implies, this is not a new storie, rather is the missing pieces cuted out from the original season (2021), so is not a ground breaking experience, but rather a fulling one, since it feels some of the void left be Horimiya 2021. It's funny, they cover a lot more and some important character's appearance is more prominent here. I don't felt the exact same thing compared to Horimiya 2021, but is a great side story. But I do think that would be great if those missing pieces weren't missing in the first place, you know? But, yeah, I don't feel particularly sad about the ending ofHorimiya Pieces, because I've already felt that before. Rather I'd be happier if in the last episodes they showed a bit more about the future, nothing too out of the ordinary, but it would give that sense of worthness. Anyways, is a great show to watch post Horimiya ending depression, it will fill the void left. I've grown to care for thoses characters and there isn't so many animes to make me feel like that. As a whole, a 10/10 on my book, as a seasonal anime Horimiya Pieces still btw 8 and 9 out of 10.
griddyweeb
08/24/2024, 05:42 PM
Compliments the original series perfectly, patches all the holes it had. But the timeline is brutal, it's all over the place. Each episode is an OVA basically, you can almost watch this in any order if you've already seen the original anime. With that being said the quality is the same in every aspect, the scenes are well executed and it has highlights with sweet moments, confessions and realizations. Since these are supposed to be the less important parts of the manga it tends to lean towards comedy a bit more, but it still has surprisingly many emotional, sweet scenes which you wouldn't expect because ofthe "OVA nature" of this sequel. Horimiya was a 9 for me because it obviously cut out many important parts (which got released later as Horimiya - Piece). Horimiya is a 9 because of the butchered timeline. Great show, can only recommend, especially if you've already seen Horimiya.
AnimeExplorer21
08/08/2024, 08:42 AM
I was a bit nervous that the second season wouldn't live up to the first, but I was blown away by how perfectly it captured the ups and downs of relationships. Hori and Miyamura's love story is still my favorite, but this season we got to see so much more of the supporting characters and their own struggles and triumphs. I loved how the show explored the little moments that make life worth living - the silly jokes, the quiet moments, the silly fights... it all felt so real and relatable. The animation was stunning, the music was catchy, and the dialogue was witty andheartfelt. I found myself laughing out loud one minute and tearing up the next. If you loved the first season, you won't be disappointed - and if you haven't watched it yet, trust me and give it a try!
Eoussama
07/11/2024, 02:36 AM
Sigh, again, with another sequel to yet acclaimed shows loved by many. I’m sure nothing can go wrong, right? It was … wrong and for the wrong reasons too. This is one of those “It’s me, not you” cases. Horimiya’s concept is very much grounded and has clear expectations. A wholesome slice of life snip from the youthful high school days of two sweethearts, anyone can like that, and that’s why the first season has gathered such a curl following to an extent. However, with that promise, a sequel came in, only, not conforming to those sequel-esque qualities. Let me cut to the chase and just saythat this is not a sequel, and more so a retrospective (recap?) outlook on the major events that have folded in the first season. Think of it as some sort of deleted scene, an extended version of what you enjoyed before, only, it wasn’t that enjoyable. It felt like a filler season, you already know the outcome but here’s more topping, so to speak. It goes to say that if you aren’t reaaaaaaaly into Horimiya, then this one is putting you through a coma of boredom. And that’s despite the animation being high quality and the sound design as well, the directing was top-notch, but even all of that can’t make watching paint on a wall drying any more exciting. Overall: 6.32/10.
manafisk_a
01/22/2024, 11:18 PM
I gave this score after watching Hormiya and Horimiya:piece in chronological order, and it was even a more memorable experience than watching Horimiya for the first time. More scenes about all the members so we can get to know their characters better, more interactions, more memorable moments. Even though some people thought there were some moments that were unnecessary or too extended etc, I still liked it and enjoyed it. I hope Horimiya and Horimiya:piece are made into a unified series so that we don't have to watch episodes back to back (like I did). Overall, I don't know why this series hit me sohard, maybe there are some moments/events that I've experienced in my own life, but after watching both series, I give it a higher score. (probably the best romance anime in my opinion) *note, this score is for horimiya as a whole, because I followed "How to Watch Horimiya in Chronological Order"
thasjiaozii
01/12/2024, 10:12 AM
im not a fan of long reviews so im gonna make this short. so, as we know; the new season of horimiya adapts the content S1 skipped. it was plain boring to watch, and I pretty much forced myself though the eps but I'll admit some scenes were actually funny and I had a pretty good laugh. the art style was pretty as usual, the show was very predictable and they made it really bland. they also seem to have extended the season too much with almost no progress. (also the side characters get a lot of screen time) go watch it if you're into fillers.
IIGearZeroII
12/04/2023, 06:14 AM
You'll like it if: • You enjoyed the comedic aspect of S1. • You liked the character dynamics in S1 and want to see more of the side characters. • You finished S1 and you just want more. • Slice of Life is your thing. You won't like it if: • You expect the Horimiya plot to progress. • You didn't like how the attention shifted from the main couple to the side characters in S1, cause you mostly liked the romance. • You're not a fan of filler episodes...since this is basically a filler season. • You couldn't care less about the side characters.Story: Piece is unique in the sense that it's not really a second season, but rather some side stories that took place parallel to the key events of S1. So while there's no actual plot from start to finish, it complements and adds to what we already saw, with the stories themselves are pretty enjoyable. Characters: While the characters' traits remain the same, we get to see more sides of them in Piece, which fleshes them out even more. I was delighted to see characters who didn't get to interact as much in the previous season share some moments and explore their new dynamics. Art & Sound: As with the first season, nothing particularly mindblowing. but they serve their purpose well. Personal enjoyment: Since my favorite thing about the first season was the everyday moments between the cast, Horimiya: Piece was up my alley. Even then, the lack of an overall direction made it occasionally hard to push through with the season. While I overall enjoyed it I would be hesitant to recommend it to everyone who liked S1.
Edenharley
12/02/2023, 11:20 PM
Horimiya: Piece was so much fun from start to finish, for a season that didn't particularly progress any major plot I enjoyed the hell out of this, I'd argue it even outshone the first season at times. Comedically this season was great, so many laugh out loud moments and funny little scenes between characters that never made for a dull moment. I really do think the characters stood out across the episodes, I felt the balance between them all was great and there were a lot of group scenes which I think were handled really well, giving everyone a bit of focus but not forcingany character forwards. Art and animation this season were great too, very pretty once again and really added to a lot of the softer and more introspective scenes. Overall a great season and a perfect continuation from what came before, definitely watch if you enjoyed season 1!
prettiervivi
11/09/2023, 02:15 PM
IT'S SO FUN, like, I laughed in every episode without exception. Unlike the first part, this season is not so focused on romance, and opens up more to other characters. I loved how the main group was developed to the point where it was impossible not to like everyone. It's super light, and even with some jokes that perhaps the most annoying ones won't like, it's totally worth it. The animation is beautiful, and the soundtrack really pleased me!! There are several cores that have been developed very well. I think everyone who gives it a chance will definitely like it ♡
Justykanna
10/11/2023, 09:59 PM
If there’s a series that I was going to guess at getting another season, Horimiya wasn’t one of them. Regardless, as soon as I heard it was announced, I knew I’d watch it immediately. Even though it’s not a true sequel, I’ll assume you’ve seen the main story series for the purposes of this review. Story & Characters: Horimiya: The Missing Pieces takes many of the plot points that was skipped over in the main series, and creates a compilation of them into this thirteen episode series. Because of that, the story flow of this season isn’t linear in the same way thatthe main story was. Something in me wonders what the result would have been if Horimiya was released as a two-part cour rather than season one, plus pieces of the side story. The events still feel like they take place between certain episodes of the main story which obviously comes with its own pros and cons. Agree with it or not, there was a lot of good material that was seemingly skipped over from Horimiya from the source material and it made the main story feel somewhat rushed at certain points. It certainly was not for everyone. That being said, a lot of this season was really quite funny, especially in the first half. They keep the story pretty fresh and unpredictable, which I certainly appreciated. A lot of it is Miyamura and Hori hanging out with their respective friend circles, which gives you a better idea of how they are apart from each other. Sure, we got the idea of how they were before dating in the main story, but seeing their casual lives was a nice treat. Our vast cast of characters from the first season all return, and they’re really strong, once again. Miyamura and Hori aren’t focused on nearly as much with this series, and as a result, this series doesn’t have all the romance aspects that the parent story had. They still show up with a few cute moments, but it makes this series come off as a school comedy of sorts at times. Other characters are focused on much more, some resulting in a better viewing experience and some not. Sengoku, the student president, likely has the most screentime, but I do wish there was less of him. After so long, his attitude toward others gets predictable. Yoshikawa and Ayasaki are characters I was a fan of previously and they were still fantastic here. Yasuda, one of the students’ teachers, gets some screentime and he’s as sarcastic as they come – he’s great. Yanagi was a character I wasn’t sure I’d like with more screentime, but he also holds up quite well. The final episode was really well done with a fantastic monologue by Hori, reminding me of why I loved the main story so much. It feels like a finale all over again, and that’s how the main story felt at the end too. (Story: 7/10, Characters: 8/10) Art: I wasn’t particularly high on the main story’s animation at the time, but it still gets the job done, here. CloverWorks does a fine job, even if the latter episodes started to give way a little. (7/10) Sound: Most of the same tracks return from the main series, and they’re strong once again. I actually thought the OP was done by the same artist, but it’s apparently not – this time, it’s done by Omoinotake. It sounds basically the same! Alejandro Saab (Miyamura) loved voicing this in the original project and him, along with everyone else from the main story returns. Saab keeps his character’s personality in check and it results in some great work. I was worried they would have trouble getting some of their bigger names to return – Johnny Yong Bosch (Yanagi), Apphia Yu (Sawada) and Jalitza Delgado (Ayasaki) in particular – but they’re all back, and exceptional. Marisa Duran (Hori) was a very mixed bag in the original series, but it feels like she eases into her role much better this time around. (9/10) Overall: I was very worried I wouldn’t like Horimiya: The Missing Pieces, but I’m happy to state that it’s still strong – even if it’s less focused on the romantic aspect than before. There was still enough solid material left over to create this season and it results in a strong collection of shorter plot points. (8/10)
robert788
09/27/2023, 04:31 AM
Horimiya: Piece (2023) A true coming of age. I love this, what a perfect way to add more to the show and make up for what we have missed in season 1. I wish it had the announcement for a second season after this. The story is excellent, it feels so good, I love the mist that surrounds them during the critical moments and the ending was just insane! It is one of my favourite shows of its type. The art looks gorgeous, I love it. The sound is great, the voices are perfect, and the music and the original soundtrack really give depth. The opening and closingmusic really hits you where you feel. The characters are all the same with some additions that were perhaps spoken of but not seen. What it does do is give you so much more than you would usually expect and you see so many different characters develop. Many different characters that I could just think, I want to be that person or I wish that happened to me. What hits me the most is this is a story right at the end before going to be adults and having the choice of a job or university. It is the point that many people go their separate ways and it is sets of relationships at their pinnacle with the shock of what if they didn't, it could have been too late in the future and not happened. This is a very real situation, since how many people did you know from school, like, want to ask out and so on do you even still know. For me 10/10, I just wish anime would push into adulthood and university and beyond to make the stories continue beyond.
8manYeager
09/24/2023, 06:09 AM
It was in the winter of 2021 that one of the best rom-com appeared on the screen. Horimiya is not just about the romance and comedy; the slice-of-life element has been supporting the show and bringing it to a different level that is amusing to watch. As a coming-of-age genre lover, Horimiya definitely caught my eye, and I know it’s a wholesome anime with its uniqueness and high quality of colourful animation and depiction that was projected to the audience. Despite the fact that the favour for the coming-of-age genre could be personal and subjective, the best part of it is that it can givesimple pleasure. As we know, what we’ve seen this time are pieces of side stories in the original, as the previous one has already animated the original ending in manga. There is no doubt that I thought it was the end, and now we have more time watching Hori-san and Miyamura spend precious time with lovely people around them. Frankly, the feeling of watching the first episode was quite strange and surreal, as it’s hard to believe that I am still watching Horimiya with new animated stories. I took some time to immerse myself in the show until episode 5, and this episode is probably my favourite episode out of all. The episode begins with introducing the Iura siblings, whose interaction has lightened up my mood, and somehow I started to have an authentic enjoyment. Likewise, what else could be more enjoyable than watching the characters have all kinds of jokes? Friendship and family bonding have always been the value of the show other than romance. The presence of each character is vital, as their effects on the show can’t be left out. To put it in simple words, Horimiya merely has an appealing character design. This may be irrelevant, but I do think designing the characters with different hair colours is a very good choice. The variety of appearances can better portray a character as noticeable and likeable with catalytic voice acting that further enhance the impression on them. Also, there is some moment with something like a colour background when the character has felt something, while that is quite unique and aesthetic. It is interesting to see how the staff could come up with these ideas and ways for depiction. In short, there is nothing to complain about about the overall anime adaptation because it is merely outstanding. Overall, it was a well-spent time watching the show. This could be the end, but we already got an extra bonus for having Horimiya: piece. Is it a masterpiece for you? Whether it is or not, it surely has made a standout in showing what a youthful school-themed anime could look like with the effort and love put into production. PS: The last episode kinda hit different with the OST, seriously don't want it to end.
TheMCAvenger
09/23/2023, 08:56 PM
This new season of Horimiya is quite interesting. While the first season technically covered up to the ending of the manga, it left out a lot of content which left a lot of manga readers unhappy (for context, there are 16 volumes of the manga in total). Therefore, the purpose of this season is to adapt some of the chapters that were skipped over in order to flesh out the characters more. That being said, I have very mixed feelings on this season overall due to this approach. Originally, I really thought this season would be a hit as it was giving more time with thecharacters that we all loved. However, because most of the chapters adapted here were slice of life, nothing of importance really happens. Outside of a few moments in the season which I found to be particularly compelling (namely episode 11), most of the rest was just fluff. While the fluff was well received at first, it became very repetitive as the season progressed and by the end of the season, I was somewhat happy it was over. One episode in particular left me with a bad taste in my mouth which honestly should not have been included in the season to begin with. It followed a character nobody cares about and took up precious time that could have been used to adapt other chapters that are still not adapted even after this season. I don't want to be too harsh on this anime though. Just like the main show, the animation and music were solid with an amazing OP that I really enjoyed watching. The characters are loveable as always and their dynamics with each other are shown more. I especially like what the season did with Iura and Sawada with the latter becoming one of my favorite characters in the series. Overall, this whole season was somewhat of a mixed bag. While I enjoyed my time while watching it, it became clear that this was not compelling enough for me to look forward to each episode. Horimiya is still an amazing series to me but I wish that Cloverworks was allowed to make a 2-cour season in order to adapt all of this in order. That would have made the whole experience much more enjoyable and a lot of my complaints would have been null and void. It doesn't deserve to be rated too low but I don't feel comfortable rating this anything over a 7.
Centillionial
09/23/2023, 04:22 PM
Overall Grade - [9/10] 'Horimiya: The Missing Pieces' is clearly an anime that works excellently as a slice-of-life romance. Among the anime series that I have watched, this is one of my favourite animation and art styles developed by Cloverworks. Although it may act as a side-story to the original season, Horimiya still works well. Somehow, a series that takes small pieces from the parent story can still conduct a relatable storyline and insert wholesome moments from time-to-time, and the comedy through dialogue between supporting characters remains just as entertaining as before. It is clear that people's expectations for this series were a bit high, andit appears there are some criticisms regarding how parts of this season feel 'spliced' in a way. However, this does not concern me. I feel as if the whole point of a slice-of-life genre is that people are supposed to enjoy these small, heartwarming moments between characters, and not have a single worry about what happens next unlike the many primary shonen action series that require a storyline and exciting plot to be good. Even though this 'second' season lacks a continuous storyline like others, that does not make it bad. Other creations by Cloverworks like the second season of the Promised Neverland don’t work well because it needs a storyline to be successful—this is completely different. The whole objective of this was for people to watch the original parent story and feel emotion through a captivating storyline between Hori-san and Miyamura-kun, and through this series, casually and comfortably watch a feel-good show—sort of like Spy x Family in a way—but ends in a way that remains just as memorable as its predecessor. For those whose preferences do not align with that, this season will not be of interest to you. Nevertheless, I cannot deny that Cloverworks dug themselves into a hole by skipping many parts of the original manga of Horimiya. However, that doesn't mean they have not executed this side-story nearly just as well. Horimiya: The Missing Pieces was always going to be something that would not fit everyone's tastes from the start, but unlike others, it is definitely something I have found a remarkable series. It is something that I would highly recommend if you thoroughly enjoyed the first season and if you just want to chill and enjoy the pleasant moments that come with it. After finishing this series, at least it feels that Horimiya is finally complete, and Cloverworks has somehow managed to construct so much from just missing pieces. I guess it also comes from Hero and Daisuke Hagiwara's efforts as well. I am just beyond overjoyed and delighted that we'll have more Horimiya to cherish and remember for years to come. Thank you for reading :)
The_Anime_Man229
09/23/2023, 12:04 PM
Writing this review so that I can come back later in the future to rediscover what I felt today as I finished watching the last episode of Horimiya: Piece. Even if they are tying up loose ends and no episodes being linked with one another, HOWEVER being so invested in the characters and their development throughout the story almost brought tears to my eyes every time I watch an episode knowing we are one more step closer to ending the series as a whole. Now that I have finished it, idk how I feel about it... is it a perfect 10? a perfect ending? butthat doesn't matter anymore as we move on with our lives, we hold onto our ideals and principles adopted from different stages of our lives and Horimiya is just that...A stage in my life where I felt at ease watching some characters being so relatable and wholesome for me. SO, Anime_man_229, if you're reading this, hope you're doing well, got everything you've wanted, married her, and is living a peaceful life. IF you aren't, well, trust the process, hold on...It'll come. Just don't give up, don't make the same mistakes. I am watching you with love and care. Thank You for taking care of me.
nashyyyyyyy
09/23/2023, 08:05 AM
A lot of us were confused when we saw Horimiya getting a new season. Hadn't it already concluded? Horimiya rose to immense popularity and it left fans looking for more, especially manga readers who were infuriated by the fact the adaptation only received 12 episodes when it could have easily gotten 24 plus. As a standalone season, the original Horimiya was honestly a great watch if we exclude the fact that they cut out a bunch of chapters. It honestly felt very seamless, probably because they focused specifically on Hori and Miyamura outside of the extensive side cast. That's where Missing Pieces comes in. Itshines light on the side cast, which I always thought was the strength of Horimiya, but glaring weaknesses are present. I feel that some of the more casual Horimiya fans will be disappointed by this series. The diehards will love to see their series animated no matter what, but those who enjoyed Horimiya as a romance will be disappointed. I think that you would be very hard-pressed to call Missing Pieces a romance. It's almost exclusively slice-of-life, with comparatively little Hori and Miyamura in comparison. On the romance topic, I want to express one of my criticisms of the series. Nothing happens. Yoshikawa, Ishikawa, Sakura, and Iura, these guys are stuck in an eternal love polygon. There are so many advances, especially with Sakura in the main series but nothing ever happens outside of Remi and Sengoku and Hori/Miyamura. One of my absolute favorite moments in the original series was the exchanges between Sengoku and Remi exchanging books that they thought the other would like. The author chose to keep everything static and while all the characters are constantly frolicking about, laughing and smiling. By no means does it feel satisfying. Missing Pieces is adapting chapters that were skipped, and some of those chapters are from earlier in the series, and it just kinda hurts to see Sakura laughing around Ishikawa when we know that she has feelings for him. When the chapter was originally drawn, we weren't supposed to know about her feelings so it doesn't feel natural. It was moments like this that made me feel like missing pieces was just a cash grab, too little too late. Knowing that this is a chill slice-of-life primarily, it changes how I would go about recommending it. As mentioned previously, I like Horimiya's side cast, I think the characters are generally really likable. It keeps a good balance of alternating in and out of the school setting. I think the comedy is flat and euphoric though. When characters try to be funny, the voice actors are doing too much and the jokes are often overused, boring, flat, and stale (except the one teacher who likes high schoolers who was funny [I don't condone this], I wish he would have gotten together with the female teacher). I have a problem with the disposition of the characters, they all seem overly happy all the time. To put this in context, you know how guilty people who are bad at lying act overly agreeable and crack jokes a lot? That's how I felt about the cast sometimes. I personally like most of the characters (Remi, Sengoku, Ishikawa, Yoshikawa, Sakura, Iura) even if I don't like Hori and Miyamura that much, which made this for a generally enjoyable watch despite being boring and cringe at times. Final Score: 7/10
BaronBrixius
09/23/2023, 08:02 AM
After watching the first season of Horimiya, despite enjoying it from start to end, I'm sure at least some of us were also left with a slight sense of incompleteness. The nagging feeling that there were some...missing pieces, if you will. From a visual standpoint there was nothing to complain about, the main couple was great, and it's exactly the kind of low-stakes mainly fluff romance that would normally get full marks from romance enjoyers. But even so - some pieces are bound to go missing (okayi'm sorryi'llstopnow) when the truck carrying them has a space shuttle engine in the back and is flying at abreakneck average speed of about 10 chapters/episode, and their absence was strongly felt by many, especially in the latter half - where dissatisfaction with the not-always-successful attempts of the adaptation to introduce the large side cast of Horimiya to the audience was fairly common. But what's said is done, and Horimiya is over. So what could this new cour possibly bring to the table at this point? Well, it brings exactly what it says in the title. Horimiya : The Missing Pieces is not a sequel, and it's not a remake either. It is basically a...sidequel. It goes down exactly the same road as the original - but it leaves the space shuttle truck-kun in its parking lot, and walks with us at a pleasant, leisurely pace through the daily lives of the Horimiya cast. Now, what's the point of that, you may ask? We already know the outcome of everything. We saw the graduation. So why? Well, this part is just my opinion of course - but this approach is exactly what allowed the greatest thing about the Horimiya manga - the amazing chemistry between each and every character and the way they all flawlessly bounce off each other - to truly shine, creating something even better in the process. The side characters, which basically existed somewhere in a limbo between relevance and insignificance in the main show, came to life this season in the best way possible through various skits featuring them in situations mainly unrelated to the progress of their romantic relationships. One skit focuses on a girl realizing in horror that she'll most likely have to babysit her friends for the rest of her life if she wants them to survive making breakfast, in the next two the show suddenly becomes a Cute Boys Doing Cute Things show with gay undertones, and from there we go on to showcase the dire need of the entire Hori family for professional psychological help. Each of the skits is hilarious, most of them are unhinged, a lot of them are sweet, and they have some of the absolute best character interactions I have seen in my many years of watching anime. And of course, HoriMiya themselves don't take a backseat - both of them, often together, participate in this madness. There's plenty of sweet moments between them as a couple, and their relationships with the rest of the cast are explored in depth as well. As for my review of the "sidequel" approach itself - while it might not have the structural fluidity of a normal 24-episode adaptation, the reality is that such an adaptation is not always possible on the production side. And as far as alternatives go, this approach, to me, is an absolutely brilliant idea which I hope gains traction for previously finished Slice of Life shows. After all, who would say no to an extra season of the daily shenanigans of the characters they love? To sum it up, if you liked Horimiya's characters even a little bit, this is an absolute must-watch. 10/10 to the idea, and an even stronger 10/10 to its execution. Thank you to everyone involved in this for making these 3 months a genuinely more enjoyable time for me.

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