Where to Watch Horimiya in the US

United States viewers can watch Horimiya and Horimiya: The Missing Pieces on Crunchyroll. Start with the 2021 Horimiya series, then watch the 2023 Missing Pieces companion. Each has 13 episodes, but Missing Pieces is not a normal sequel: it adapts school-life stories omitted from the first series and fits around events you have already seen.

Open the Horimiya series page on Crunchyroll, select the intended title, and confirm all 13 episodes plus the Sub or Dub row under your account. Google also surfaces Netflix, YouTube, Canadian and Indian results. Those results do not all apply in the US; this guide checks each route by title, territory, episode coverage and language.

Availability checked September 17, 2026 against the official Horimiya episode indexes, current Crunchyroll records, Netflix's country-coded page, and the official physical edition.

Where to watch Horimiya at a glance

The most dependable choice is Crunchyroll because its licensed Missing Pieces guide explicitly names North America and identifies Crunchyroll as the service. A current title page alone is still not a complete receipt: select the correct series and inspect playback under the account that will watch it.

For the same verification method across other titles, use our legal anime viewing guide. The anime streaming service comparison helps after the title-level route is confirmed.

Which Horimiya series should you select?

Choose by the title and year rather than a platform's season number.

The production committee's original-series story index lists episodes 1 through 13 and ends at graduation. Its separate Missing Pieces story index also lists 13 entries, beginning with “Class Trip.” That is why the two records can look like two conventional seasons even though the second does not continue from a new post-graduation starting point.

Start with the 2021 original

The 2021 series introduces Hori, Miyamura, their families, friends and the central relationship in a complete viewing arc. It is the correct first selection for someone who has never watched the anime.

Confirm these identifiers in the service:

• The title is simply Horimiya.
• The first episode belongs to the 2021 adaptation.
• The row contains 13 numbered episodes.
• Your intended subtitle or audio option appears on the exact episode.

The official CloverWorks production record identifies the television anime as a 2021 work directed by Masashi Ishihama and based on work by HERO and Daisuke Hagiwara. This helps distinguish it from older live-action or OVA search results that may use similar names.

Continue with The Missing Pieces

After the original, switch to Horimiya: The Missing Pieces. Crunchyroll describes it as adapting manga stories that had not appeared on screen in the first series. The opening class-trip episode therefore revisits an earlier period rather than launching a new story after graduation.

The current first-episode record labels “Class Trip” as episode 1, shows Sub and Dub, and links through episode 13. Use those fields as a completeness test instead of relying on an interface label such as “Season 2.”

Calling Missing Pieces a normal sequel creates two problems. A new viewer may start there and miss the introductions, while a returning viewer may expect the plot to move beyond the original finale. The companion works best after the main adaptation because its emotional context is already established.

Release order or chronological order?

For a first watch, use release order:

1. Watch all 13 episodes of Horimiya.
2. Watch all 13 episodes of Horimiya: The Missing Pieces.

This route preserves the way each series was assembled and avoids interrupting episodes mid-scene. You will recognize where the companion stories fit without needing a second screen and timestamp checklist.

Chronological order is possible, but it is far more granular than alternating whole episodes. Crunchyroll's chronological-order guide switches between the two series at exact timestamps because some episodes gather scenes by theme rather than by a single point in time. It even moves between sections of the same original episode.

Use timestamp chronology only for a deliberate rewatch when reconstructing the school-year timeline is part of the fun. It is not required to understand the story, and it adds friction on mobile or television apps where frequent scrubbing is awkward.

Our anime watch-order guide explains the same distinction for recuts, side stories, prequels and companion series. Release order usually remains the clearest first-viewing route unless the production itself requires an insertion.

How to verify Crunchyroll before subscribing

Streaming availability can differ by country, account state and language. Preserve a small verification receipt rather than trusting a search snippet.

1. Confirm the country and service

Open Crunchyroll from the US account and network that will be used for playback. The 2023 licensed guide names North America among the territories for Missing Pieces. Do not substitute the Japanese production site's domestic service list or a search result from another country.

2. Select the exact title

Look for both of these names:

• Horimiya
• Horimiya: The Missing Pieces

If the interface groups them under one series page, use the season or version selector. Do not add their counts and assume a single continuous 26-episode plot.

3. Check the endpoints

Open episode 1 and episode 13 for each title. A visible poster or series landing page proves less than playable endpoints. If only one of the two series appears, record which title is missing before changing plans.

4. Check Sub and Dub on an episode

Crunchyroll's Missing Pieces episode record shows Sub and Dub and lists multiple audio options. Language rows can vary by region or episode, so inspect the exact installment rather than assuming every catalog label applies uniformly.

5. Read the access control

Confirm whether the episode plays under the current membership or asks for a plan change. A search result cannot establish account entitlement. Save the date, title, episode, language and access state if the decision matters.

This five-field receipt is more useful than “Horimiya is on Crunchyroll” because it tells you which Horimiya, how much of it, in which language, under which account.

Why the Netflix result does not prove US availability

Google's reviewed result links to netflix.com/cw/title/81020819. The /cw/ path is Netflix's Curaçao surface, not its United States catalog.

The public record identifies a 2023 anime with 13 episodes. Its first episode is “Class Trip,” so it corresponds to The Missing Pieces. It lists English, Latin American Spanish and Japanese audio, along with English and Spanish subtitles. These details are useful for identifying the work and that country record. They do not make it a US recommendation.

If Netflix appears in your own US account, verify the title, year, 13-episode endpoint and language there. Until that account-level check succeeds, keep Netflix out of the dependable US route.

Country-coded results are a common source of false streaming advice. A title page can be perfectly real while applying to a different catalog. The URL path and the playable profile matter as much as the title.

Does YouTube provide a verified free US route?

The reviewed Google sample includes a YouTube playlist. Its public search record does not expose a durable current US license, complete episode count or rights window. That is not enough evidence to recommend it as a free complete route.

Official anime channels sometimes publish episodes temporarily or restrict them by territory. Playlists can also retain empty or unavailable entries after a window ends. Before using any free result, require:

• an identifiable official publisher or licensee;
• a current territory statement covering the United States;
• all intended episodes rather than clips or previews;
• a visible availability window when access is temporary; and
• playable first and final episodes.

The indexed playlist did not satisfy that receipt during this review. Crunchyroll remains the verified route.

Can you buy Horimiya on disc?

The official Horimiya limited-edition Blu-ray/DVD record contains original-series episodes 1–13 with English and Japanese audio and English subtitles. It lists Blu-ray regions A and B and DVD regions 1, 2 and 4.

The page currently marks the set unavailable. It remains useful for checking the exact contents of a secondhand or restocked copy, but it should not be presented as an in-stock purchase route.

Before buying elsewhere, match:

• the 13-episode original series rather than Missing Pieces;
• the listed disc format and region;
• English subtitles and the intended audio;
• the seller and item condition; and
• the return policy for an opened media item.

The original listed price and an old discount do not establish the value of a current resale listing. Compare the actual offer instead of treating an archived product page as live stock.

Who should watch Horimiya?

Horimiya suits viewers who want a relationship-led school story with an ensemble around the central couple. The original series reaches its central endpoint in 13 episodes, making it a manageable starting choice. Missing Pieces then gives the wider cast and omitted school events more room.

Readers deciding whether it fits their taste can compare it with our best romance anime guide. Newer viewers can use the best anime for beginners for alternatives across several genres.

For another romance viewing utility with a movie rather than a two-series structure, see where to watch Your Name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Horimiya in the United States?

Crunchyroll is the verified US route in this review. Its Horimiya catalog covers the 2021 original and the 2023 Missing Pieces companion. Confirm both 13-episode rows and your intended language under the current account.

Should I watch Horimiya or The Missing Pieces first?

Watch the 2021 Horimiya series first. Then watch Horimiya: The Missing Pieces. The companion adds stories omitted from the original adaptation and assumes you already know the characters and central relationship.

Is Horimiya: The Missing Pieces Season 2?

Some services may group it like a second season, but it is not a normal sequel. Its stories fit within the original timeline rather than continuing linearly after the original finale.

How many Horimiya anime episodes are there?

The 2021 original has 13 episodes. The Missing Pieces also has 13. Treat them as two related 13-episode works, not one straightforward 26-episode continuation.

Does Horimiya have an English dub?

The current Crunchyroll Missing Pieces episode record shows Sub and Dub, and the physical original-series edition lists English and Japanese audio. Check the exact streaming episode because language availability can differ by account and region.

Is Horimiya on Netflix in the US?

The Netflix result reviewed here uses the /cw/ Curaçao path and cannot prove US availability. Check the actual US Netflix profile before treating it as an option.

Is the YouTube playlist a verified free US option?

The indexed playlist did not provide enough public evidence of current complete US licensing and availability. Require an official publisher, US territory statement and playable first and final episodes before relying on it.

Do I need the chronological timestamp order?

No. Watch the original series and then Missing Pieces for the simplest first experience. The timestamp-level chronological guide is an optional rewatch project.

The short answer

Use Crunchyroll in the United States. Select the 2021 Horimiya series first and verify its 13 episodes, then select the 2023 13-episode Horimiya: The Missing Pieces. Exclude the Curaçao Netflix page, opaque YouTube playlist and non-US aggregator results unless a current US account-level check proves they apply.

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