A touching
romantic mystery is coming to the big screen. The production company Shochiku announced,
during the presentation of its 2026-2027 catalog on January 27, the production
of a film by Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e (To You
in the Beyond). According to the official statement, the anime film is
scheduled for release in the fall of 2026.
This
adaptation brings to the cinema the acclaimed novel by Akiko Abe,
originally published under Shueisha's Orange Bunko imprint in
October 2017 with illustrations by syo5.
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Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e movie details
The story
is described as an emotional "boy-meets-girl" tale that mixes
elements of romance and mystery in an isolated setting. Although the animation
staff or voice cast have not yet been revealed, the project is one of
Shochiku's strong bets for the fall season.
In parallel
to the announcement of the film, the franchise is expanding its reach with a
manga adaptation made by Haruka Chino, which began serialization
in Tonari no Young Jump magazine in August 2025.
About
the story
The plot
follows Kazuki Tsukigase, a high school student who carries a
secret and seeks a place where no one knows him, which leads him to enroll in
Sakijima High School, located on a remote island.
On this
island there is a place known as the "Cove of Disappearances"
(Kamikakushi). One day in early summer, Kazuki finds an unconscious girl
named Nanao, 16, there. When she wakes up in the hospital, her
identity is an enigma, and all she leaves behind is a mysterious murmured clue:
"1974."
