October Anime Film "To You, Who Are Further Than Anywhere Else" to be Released in October 2026
The anime film adaptation of Akiko Abe's novel, "To You, Who Are Further Than Anywhere Else" (どこよりも遠い場所にいる君へ), is set to hit theaters on October 9, 2026!
## Work Information
- **Release Date:** October 9, 2026
- **Genre:** Youth, Fantasy, Romance
- **Original Work:** Akiko Abe, "To You, Who Are Further Than Anywhere Else" (Shueisha Orange Bunko)
## Synopsis
Kazuki Tsukinose, carrying a secret, chooses to enroll in a high school on the remote island of Saikijima to seek an environment where no one knows him. On Saikijima, there is a place known as the "Bay of Spirited Away."
In early summer, Kazuki discovers a girl collapsed at the Bay of Spirited Away. The girl, who regains consciousness at the hospital, is named Nanao, 16 years old, and her identity is unknown. What could her murmuring of "1974" by the bay possibly mean?
This is a heart-fluttering story of a boy meeting a girl!
## STAFF
- **Original Work:** Akiko Abe, "To You, Who Are Further Than Anywhere Else" (Shueisha Orange Bunko)
- **Director:** Junichi Wada
- **Screenplay:** Sayaka Kuwamura
- **Character Design / Chief Animation Director:** Hechima
- **Production:** TMS ENTERTAINMENT / Studio 6
- **Distribution:** Shochiku
- **Production Committee:** Shochiku, Pony Canyon
## MUSIC
- **Insert Song:** Tota, "Housenka" (RECA Records)
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This is an adaptation of the youth novel that became a "crying" sensation on TikTok. The art style is stunning, and the story is a time-travel fantasy romance—I'm really looking forward to it!
Is anyone else a fan of this pure love + fantasy style? Remember to head to the theaters in October to show your support!
## Work Information
- **Release Date:** October 9, 2026
- **Genre:** Youth, Fantasy, Romance
- **Original Work:** Akiko Abe, "To You, Who Are Further Than Anywhere Else" (Shueisha Orange Bunko)
## Synopsis
Kazuki Tsukinose, carrying a secret, chooses to enroll in a high school on the remote island of Saikijima to seek an environment where no one knows him. On Saikijima, there is a place known as the "Bay of Spirited Away."
In early summer, Kazuki discovers a girl collapsed at the Bay of Spirited Away. The girl, who regains consciousness at the hospital, is named Nanao, 16 years old, and her identity is unknown. What could her murmuring of "1974" by the bay possibly mean?
This is a heart-fluttering story of a boy meeting a girl!
## STAFF
- **Original Work:** Akiko Abe, "To You, Who Are Further Than Anywhere Else" (Shueisha Orange Bunko)
- **Director:** Junichi Wada
- **Screenplay:** Sayaka Kuwamura
- **Character Design / Chief Animation Director:** Hechima
- **Production:** TMS ENTERTAINMENT / Studio 6
- **Distribution:** Shochiku
- **Production Committee:** Shochiku, Pony Canyon
## MUSIC
- **Insert Song:** Tota, "Housenka" (RECA Records)
---
This is an adaptation of the youth novel that became a "crying" sensation on TikTok. The art style is stunning, and the story is a time-travel fantasy romance—I'm really looking forward to it!
Is anyone else a fan of this pure love + fantasy style? Remember to head to the theaters in October to show your support!
