Horimiya is an incredibly popular title. According to MyAnimeList statistics, the manga is among the fifteen most-read series of all time. But what makes this seemingly simple high school romance so special?
I think the answer is that Horimiya isn’t just a romance manga. It’s a story about how, before you can truly become happy, find friends, build relationships, or discover meaning in life, you first need to learn to love yourself.
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Chapters:
00:00 — Why Is It So Popular?
01:10 — Not Just a Romcom
04:51 — Miyamura-kun
12:00 — Other Characters
15:02 — We’re All Weird