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Horimiya Review - Rushed, But Realistically Romantic

Horimiya Review - Rushed, But Realistically Romantic

Mary Lee Sauder
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This winter, we were blessed with the long-awaited adaptation of Hiroki Adachi’s webcomic/manga romance series Horimiya. It’s a tender tale about two high schoolers whose real personalities don’t match what they show to the world and how they break down each other’s facades to discover that they’re not so different after all. The source material is considered by many to be a phenomenal romance story with complex characters and memorable scenes, but does the anime live up to these lofty expectations? Let’s see!

5 Winter 2021 Anime That Didn’t Quite Hit the Mark

5 Winter 2021 Anime That Didn’t Quite Hit the Mark

Mary Lee Sauder
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The Winter 2021 anime season had some truly outstanding shows, but unfortunately, not all of the anime we were looking forward to watching lived up to our expectations. Solid narratives that rushed themselves towards the end, shaky adaptations of far superior source material, inexperienced or overworked studios biting off more than they can chew... for any number of reasons (some of which definitely had to do with the pandemic delaying or canceling many anime from last year), this season just wasn’t as solid as it could’ve been. Here are five Winter 2021 anime that didn’t quite hit the mark.

Underrated Anime Characters of Winter 2021 – These Fascinating Characters Deserve More Love!

Underrated Anime Characters of Winter 2021 – These Fascinating Characters Deserve More Love!

Mary Lee Sauder
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The Winter 2021 anime season is boiling over with great characters, both old and new. Many of them have rightfully soared in popularity online, like the plucky spider Kumoko and the adult version of Eren Yeager, but others (especially those in supporting roles) have fallen by the wayside. We’re here today to shine a well-deserved spotlight on five of our favorite underrated characters of the season, so please join us in celebrating them!

6 Anime Like Horimiya

6 Anime Like Horimiya

Mary Lee Sauder
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Horimiya is a Winter 2021 romance anime that we’ve fallen head over heels in love with, primarily because main couple Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura are perfect for each other and don’t wait until the very end of the series to confess. If you’ve enjoyed watching Horimiya this season and can’t bear to wait a week between episodes, we’ve got you covered with six anime that scratch that same itch - they’re sweet love stories between people who have strong personalities that onlookers may not fully understand from just a first impression, but those who are close to them can see who they really are. Let’s get started!

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