anime world , one of the most popular genres and romance, it is no wonder that every year, dozens of new adaptations are released with similar premises, which often become one more in an ocean of median anime, but with Horimiya the story was different.
Horimiya ( Hori-san to Miyamura-kun ) is a work that has several adaptations. Originally, it was published in a digital format with four pans in February 2007 until December 2011, on the Dokkai Ahen website, created by writer and illustrator Hiroki Adachi behind the pseudonym Hero.
The work later won a version printed by Square Enix , under the Gangan Comics Seal, with its chapters compiled 10 volumes from October 22, 2008 to December 28, 2012. In January 2021, the work won its version, anime, by CloverWorks studio, from the Horimiya manga , adapted and illustrated by Daisuke Hagiwara, under the supervision of the supervision of Hero.
In the anime two characters are part of the main couple, Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura. In which throughout the episodes we follow the development of their relationship and the relationship between the other characters.
Questioning the Self:
Horimiya is an innovative anime, not for its themes, but for the way it treats them. The main theme is the self, who I really am and who people are seeing. In many moments it is possible to stop and think, " I'm really happy being who I am? " Or " Do people know the true self? " Questioning if it has become commonplace. Question the self and especially the world around you.
The anime brings an important question about our society. Among them the negative side effects of the high perspective in young people. This theme is noticeable at various times during the anime, but especially in the character Izumi Miyamura.
For many moments, questioning had become commonplace.
Horimiya: an evolving couple
Being a romance anime, couples would form. However, the spotlight is on Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura. Two extremely interesting characters, who reflect the questions that the anime sets out to analyze.
Izumi Miyamura is a 17-year-old boy with black hair and blue eyes. Quiet, gloomy and antisocial. However, being a cute and affectionate person, however, due to past traumas, she is unable to express herself. Miyamura is an extremely interesting character, as he portrays the difficulty of accepting oneself.
Kyouko Hori is a 17-year-old girl with brown hair and golden eyes. Besides being very energetic and popular, she always creates a happy atmosphere around her. However, even though she never tries to hide who she really is, she is ashamed of being like that. With this representing fear and insecurity.
The couple evolves throughout the episodes. Not only in terms of steps, but also in terms of personality. The fear and insecurity that were once common become something silly when they are around someone else.
Horimiya Conclusion:
Horimiya is a special anime because it offers the opportunity to reflect on who we really are. And it manages to lead us to the conclusion that even though it is an arduous task, it is extremely pleasurable.
The people, situations, and especially the challenges we overcome. They are not just memories in our subconscious, but parts of us. Because, they became important tools that served to shape the true Self.
And even if the future is uncertain. You can be sure of one thing. Destiny did its best so that we could be proud of everything we experienced.
Horimiya is an excellent anime, definitely one of the best of the genre. In addition to presenting a cute and fun story to accompany, the anime exalts the difficulties of accepting, showing the trajectory of characters that could be you. Bringing out questions that are valid to everyone, even to those who believe they have met.
