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Anime like Horimiya.
Finished Horimiya and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its romance, school. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 16 short picks
20 anime like Horimiya
1. Toradora!
TV · 2008 · 25 eps · ★ 8.03
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
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2. Tsuredure Children
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · ★ 7.53
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
3. My Dress-Up Darling
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 8.12
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
- Same studio as Horimiya (CloverWorks)
On AnimeSparks: How My Dress-Up Darling Redefines Romance in Modern Anime
4. Maid Sama!
TV · 2010 · 26 eps · ★ 7.98
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
5. Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
TV · 2018 · 11 eps · ★ 7.91
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya
6. Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · ★ 7.83
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya
7. His and Her Circumstances
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · ★ 7.60
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
8. My Little Monster
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · ★ 7.45
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
9. Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 6.94
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
10. Sasaki and Miyano
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 8.18
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya
11. Your Lie in April
TV · 2014 · 22 eps · ★ 8.64
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
12. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
TV · 2018 · 13 eps · ★ 8.23
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
- Same studio as Horimiya (CloverWorks)
13. Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · ★ 8.11
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
- Same studio as Horimiya (CloverWorks)
14. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · ★ 8.46
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
- Same studio as Horimiya (CloverWorks)
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15. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
TV · 2025 · 12 eps · ★ 8.15
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
- Same studio as Horimiya (CloverWorks)
16. Saekano the Movie: Finale
Movie · 2019 · ★ 8.41
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
- Same studio as Horimiya (CloverWorks)
17. Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic-
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · ★ 8.95
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
18. The Dangers in My Heart Season 2
TV · 2024 · 13 eps · ★ 8.67
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
20. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2
TV · 2026 · 13 eps · ★ 8.53
- Shares Romance, School with Horimiya
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Horimiya.
How the top picks compare with Horimiya
Horimiya is 13 episodes from 2021, tagged romance and school. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Horimiya does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toradora! | 25 episodes, much longer than Horimiya | 2008, 13 years older | Romance, School | Drama, Love Polygon |
| Tsuredure Children | 12 episodes | 2017, 4 years older | Romance, School | Comedy |
| My Dress-Up Darling | 12 episodes | 2022 | Romance, School | Otaku Culture |
| Maid Sama! | 26 episodes, much longer than Horimiya | 2010, 11 years older | Romance, School | Comedy |
| Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku | 11 episodes | 2018 | Romance | Comedy, Adult Cast, Otaku Culture |
| Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You | 12 episodes | 2020 | Romance | Comedy |
| His and Her Circumstances | 26 episodes, much longer than Horimiya | 1998, 23 years older | Romance, School | Comedy, Drama |
| My Little Monster | 13 episodes | 2012, 9 years older | Romance, School | Comedy |
Pick by what you loved about Horimiya
- If you liked the school side: Toradora!, Tsuredure Children, My Dress-Up Darling and Maid Sama!.
- If you liked the romance side: Toradora!, Tsuredure Children, My Dress-Up Darling and Maid Sama!.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Horimiya: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Horimiya fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Horimiya are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Horimiya?
Toradora!. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Horimiya. Tsuredure Children and My Dress-Up Darling come next.
Is there a short anime like Horimiya?
Yes: Tsuredure Children (12 episodes), My Dress-Up Darling (12 episodes), Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (11 episodes) and Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You (12 episodes).
What do Horimiya fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Horimiya most often recommend Toradora!, Tsuredure Children, My Dress-Up Darling, Maid Sama! and Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Horimiya fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Horimiya itself are left out.
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