Unlocking the Ultimate Chronological Watch Order for Horimiya Anime - No More Lost Fans!
Horimiya fans left perplexed by Crunchyroll's intricate chronological watch order for the anime, finding it overly complex and challenging to follow
After the conclusion of the Horimiya: The Missing Pieces anime, Crunchyroll published a blog post outlining the recommended chronological watch order for the series. However, it becomes apparent that watching the episodes in sequential order may not be the most coherent approach based on the list provided.
Horimiya is a manga series created by Hiroki Adachi, also known as Hero. The series revolves around the lives of Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura, two individuals with contrasting personalities both in school and at home. When they stumble upon each other's secrets, they begin spending time together and eventually enter into a romantic relationship.
"This is so complex and crazy": Horimiya fans dread watching the anime in chronological order
Hori and Miyamura as seen in Horimiya (Image via CloverWorks)
The Horimiya series consists of two anime adaptations: Horimiya and Horimiya: The Missing Pieces. While the first anime follows a mostly chronological order, it omits certain events from the manga to bring about a satisfying conclusion by the end of the season.
In contrast, the second anime serves as a compilation of those skipped events and scenes from the original anime. Consequently, the events in this second adaptation are not presented in chronological order, despite airing after the first series. As a result, Crunchyroll has provided a helpful list for fans who wish to watch the anime in chronological order.
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Unfortunately, Crunchyroll's list did not resonate with the audience as anticipated. The sequential arrangement of anime episodes turned out to be rather chaotic. Viewers were required to interrupt an episode halfway, leap to a certain point in another episode, and then return back and forth.
Barely any fan was willing to do this and instead wished that the anime had been originally created in chronological order. On the other hand, several fans appreciated the streaming service's effort in conveying the data.
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Despite some fans' preference for reading the manga series over watching the anime due to its perceived simplicity, there were others who passionately defended the anime adaptation by CloverWorks, asserting that both versions were exceptional. Although there were concerns about the chronological order of episodes, they believed that the anime could still be thoroughly enjoyed when viewed in the order of its release, without any need for mixing or switching between episodes.
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The initial anime centered around the bond shared by Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura, crafting a heartfelt romance storyline. In contrast, the subsequent anime delved into the everyday experiences of the characters, evoking a true-to-life atmosphere. Through this clever approach, enthusiasts of both genres could revel in the two distinct anime series without encountering any perplexity.
In addition to that, a handful of fans thought that rearranging the entire anime in chronological order would be a more efficient use of time compared to alternating between the two versions.
Some fans speculated that Horimiya: The Missing Pieces would be exactly what its title suggests, the original anime with the missing scenes incorporated. In general, it appears that fans of the series are reluctant to watch the anime in its proper chronological order and are open to exploring alternative options.
