Pool is the fortieth chapter of the Horimiya manga by HERO and Daisuke Hagiwara. Published in 2014 within the sixth collected volume, the installment highlights Kakeru Sengoku and Izumi Miyamura among the series' recurring cast.
Summary
Bearing the title Pool, this is the fortieth chapter of the Horimiya manga created by HERO and Daisuke Hagiwara. In the sequence of the series it comes right after the thirty-ninth chapter and sets up the forty-first, keeping the slice-of-life rhythm that defines the run. The infobox marks Kakeru Sengoku and Izumi Miyamura as the chapter's featured players.
Key Events
Kakeru Sengoku and Izumi Miyamura headline this installment, pairing one of the supporting friends with one of the two leads. That combination keeps the everyday interactions of the school circle front and center rather than the romance between Kyouko Hori and Miyamura.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horimiya Chapter 40 about?
Horimiya Chapter 40, titled Pool, follows Chapter 39 and features Kakeru Sengoku and Izumi Miyamura, keeping the story's slice of life rhythm going.
Who are the featured characters in Horimiya Chapter 40?
Horimiya Chapter 40 highlights Kakeru Sengoku and Izumi Miyamura, pairing a supporting friend with one of the two leads.
When was Horimiya Chapter 40 released?
Horimiya Chapter 40 debuted in Issue 9 of 2014 and was compiled into the sixth volume, dated August 18, 2014.
What chapter comes before Horimiya Chapter 40?
Chapter 39, titled A Weak Strength, comes before Chapter 40 and shares the same issue and release date.
What chapter comes after Horimiya Chapter 40?
Chapter 41, titled Nosebleed, follows directly after Chapter 40.
Sources & Information
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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.
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- Created byHERO and Daisuke Hagiwara
- Published bySquare Enix
- Animated byCloverWorks
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