From the New World

From the New World is a sci-fi psychological horror TV anime produced by A-1 Pictures, directed by Shinji Ishihama, with series composition by Masashi Sogo. Based on the acclaimed novel by Yusuke Kishi, the series unfolds in a distant future where humanity wields supernatural psychokinetic power. As Saki Watanabe and her friends—including Shun Aonuma and Maria Akizuki—come of age in an seemingly idyllic society, they begin to uncover deeply buried secrets that challenge everything they know. Blending Drama, Horror, Mystery, and Psychological themes, this is a must-watch for fans of ambitious, thought-provoking speculative fiction.

In a distant future, the world was forever altered when a small fraction of humanity—just one in a thousand—spontaneously developed psychokinesis, the power to move and shape matter through thought alone. What followed was an age of chaos and conflict, as these abilities were wielded with devastating force. Eventually, psychic humans carved out a secluded society governed by strict, intricate rules, establishing a semblance of order from the ruins of the old world. The story centers on Saki Watanabe, a 12-year-old girl living in the quiet town of Kamisu 66, who has finally awakened to her powers and earned her place at Sage Academy alongside her closest friends: the lively Satoru Asahina, the gentle Mamoru Itou, the warm-hearted Maria Akizuki, and the enigmatic Shun Aonuma, a boy who captivates her curiosity. Yet beneath the town's serene surface, Saki finds herself haunted by quiet doubts—wondering about children who never awaken, and whispered legends of mysterious Tainted Cats said to spirit children away into the night.