Hori Kotatsu gathers the cast around the heated table at the Hori home, where warmth pulls some closer, tangles others up, and stirs a few awkward and nostalgic moments. A cozy, character-driven interlude.
Summary
The fourth entry of Horimiya: The Missing Pieces centers on the kotatsu inside the Hori household, using the shared heated table as a stage for a string of small, intimate moments. Its comfort draws some of the characters nearer to one another.
Not everyone finds the setting so simple, as the close quarters leave a few of them tangled up, caught in awkward exchanges, or drifting into reminiscence. The installment strings these vignettes together into a low-key, warm-hearted visit built around the table.
Key Events
The cast collects around the kotatsu at the Hori home. The setting brings some of them closer while leaving others in awkward or tangled situations, and a few slip into looking back on the past, giving the episode its relaxed, slice-of-life shape.
Related Reading
See all
Naruto vs Luffy: Does the Fight Change if Luffy Tickles Hinata?
Naruto vs Luffy with the twist nobody asked for: Luffy tickled Hinata on date night, and she kind of liked it. We break down the whole fight and commit to a winner....
Namek Has No Women, and Piccolo Pulls Anyway
There are no women on Namek. That isn't an oversight, it's the biology. Why we handed Piccolo the one thing his own species rules out, and why it had to be trap soul....
Notes
This is the fourth episode of Horimiya: The Missing Pieces and the seventeenth overall, drawing on Chapters 57, 62, and 68 plus material after the cover of Chapter 60. It aired in Japan on July 22, 2023. Takao Yoshioka wrote the screenplay, with Ryō Kodama handling episode direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Horimiya episode 17?
In episode 17, Hori Kotatsu, the cast gathers around the heated table at the Hori household, sharing a series of small, intimate moments that leave some feeling closer and others caught up in awkward or nostalgic exchanges.
What is a kotatsu in Horimiya episode 17?
In episode 17, the kotatsu is the heated low table at the center of the Hori household, and the episode centers on the characters gathering around it together.
Where does Horimiya episode 17 take place?
Horimiya episode 17 takes place mainly at the Hori household, around the family's kotatsu.
What chapters does Horimiya episode 17 adapt?
Horimiya episode 17 adapts Chapters 57, 62, and 68, plus material after the cover of Chapter 60.
Who directed Horimiya episode 17?
Ryo Kodama handled episode direction for Horimiya episode 17, with Takao Yoshioka writing the screenplay.
Sources & Information
Looking for more on Episode 17: Hori Kotatsu? The Horimiya Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.
View on FandomThis content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Horimiya anime series, manga, and official materials. Horimiya was created by HERO and Daisuke Hagiwara, published by Square Enix, and animated by CloverWorks. All rights to Horimiya and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byHERO and Daisuke Hagiwara
- Published bySquare Enix
- Animated byCloverWorks
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to CloverWorks and Square Enix.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Square Enix and HERO and Daisuke Hagiwara.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Headquarters maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
