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?
The best episode of "Horimiya" season 1 is "A Tiny Happenstance", rated 8/10 from 683 user votes. It was directed by Masashi Ishihama and written by Takawo Yoshioka. "A Tiny Happenstance" aired on 1/10/2021 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "You Wear More Than One Face".
Hori-san lives a double life: trendy, popular girl at school, simple, strong-willed caretaker at home. After a chance encounter with her classmate Miyamura, she finds out that she’s not the only one who hides her true self away.
Director: Masashi Ishihama
Writer: Takawo Yoshioka
When her mother asks about Miyamura, Hori comes to a frightening realization. Later, the Student Council ropes Hori into extra work, but when conflict arises, it's up to Miyamura to smooth things over.
Director: Yoshiko Okuda
Writer: Chiaki Nagai
Miyamura reflects on his past and present. Hori responds to Remi's selfish demand. A heated conversation between Ishikawa and Miyamura ends with a fistfight.
Director: Ryo Kodama
Writer: Chiaki Nagai
The student council room becomes a cool hangout. Hori tries to get Miyamura flustered. An old friend brings out a new side of Miyamura. Later, when Hori gets sick, Miyamura comes to her rescue.
Director: Akihisa Shibata
Writer: Takawo Yoshioka
A rumor complicates Hori and Miyamura's budding relationship. Kyosuke comes home to roost and instantly takes a liking to Miyamura. Sakura evaluates her friendship with Remi.
Director: Yukiko Imai
Writer: Sawako Hirabayashi
Miyamura ends up staying the night. Rumors spread like wildfire at school. Shindo calls the couple over to share a bag of candy. A second-year girl begins to stalk Miyamura.
Director: Shinobu Sasaki
Writer: Takawo Yoshioka
Sakura finds the courage to get closer to Toru. Yoshikawa struggles to voice what she truly wants. Miyamura goes away for a week-long trip. Hori worries about her horror obsession.
Director: Yoshiko Okuda
Writer: Chiaki Nagai
Remi reflects on how she and Sengoku started dating. Miyamura discovers a hidden side of Hori. When Yoshikawa gets asked out, the gang gets Ishikawa to help.
Director: Ryo Kodama
Writer: Sawako Hirabayashi
Miyamura runs into some unfriendly faces. Hori tries to get Miyamura to fulfill her darkest desires. Mizouchi's love is unrequited. Tanihara confronts his past with Miyamura.
Director: Tadahito Matsubayashi
Writer: Takawo Yoshioka
Hori has an unexpected demand of Miyamura. When Yoshikawa learns her fake relationship with Ishikawa might be coming to an end, she's forced to reflect on her own feelings.
Director: Yosuke Yamamoto
Writer: Sawako Hirabayashi
The gang tries to get Yanagi to loosen up. Iura is clueless as to how much he terrifies Sawada. When Iura’s sister Motoko is struggling with entrance exams, Iura asks Hori to help.
Director: Yasuo Ejima
Writer: Chiaki Nagai
Yoshikawa heads over to Ishikawa's house. Christmas brings romantic holiday cheer to all. Hori and Miyamura discuss their future.
Director: Masashi Ishihama, Ryo Kodama, Fumiaki Kataoka
Writer: Chiaki Nagai
As graduation approaches, Miyamura reflects on the past year, an uncertain future, and the new life he’s found.
Director: Masashi Ishihama
Writer: Takawo Yoshioka