That Wasn't Here Before2021-01-10
A deft first episode that establishes both leads' double lives with economy and visual wit, setting the series' unusually grounded tone from the jump.
IMDb's 8.0 user score reflects broad affection for the central couple's warmth, though critics noted the pacing compresses too many side-character arcs into too little time after the midpoint.
Renewal: Season 1 (2021) adapted the main manga arc; Season 2 (Horimiya: The Missing Pieces, 2023) revisited story threads left out of the first run. The manga concluded in March 2021. (Crunchyroll News)

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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12021 · 13 eps | 10 January 2021 | 7.6 | n/a | 8.0/10 | WORTH-IT |
| Season 22023 · 13 eps | 1 July 2023 | 6.8 | n/a | n/a | ONE-TIME WATCH |
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A deft first episode that establishes both leads' double lives with economy and visual wit, setting the series' unusually grounded tone from the jump.
A quiet, satisfying finale that prioritises emotional resolution over plot mechanics - characteristic of the series at its best.
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