Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e
| Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e | |
 Light novel volume cover | |
| どこよりも遠い場所にいる君へ | |
|---|---|
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Akiko Abe |
| Illustrated by | syo5 |
| Published by | Shueisha |
| Imprint | Shueisha Orange Bunko |
| Published | October 20, 2017 |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Akiko Abe |
| Illustrated by | Haruka Chino |
| Published by | Shueisha |
| Imprint | Young Jump Comics |
| Magazine | Tonari no Young Jump |
| Original run | August 6, 2025 – present |
| Anime film | |
| Directed by | Junichi Wada |
| Written by | Sayaka Kuwamura |
| Studio | TMS Entertainment |
| Released | October 9, 2026 |
Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e (どこよりも遠い場所にいる君へ; 'To You in the Beyond') is a Japanese light novel written by Akiko Abe and illustrated by syo5. Shueisha published a single volume in October 2017 under their Shueisha Orange Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Haruka Chino has been serialized online via Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump manga website since August 2025. An anime film adaptation produced by TMS Entertainment is scheduled to premiere in Japan in October 2026.
Plot
Kazuki Tsukigase, a high school boy, transfers to Sakijima High School on a remote island in order to escape his past. The island is home to a mysterious location known as the "Cove of Spiriting Away," where people are rumored to disappear. Early one summer, Kazuki discovers an unconscious girl lying in the cove and brings her to a local hospital. When she awakens, she has no memory of her identity or origins, except for repeatedly murmuring the year "1974." Kazuki finds her name is Nanao, and he becomes invlolved in uncovering the truth behind Nanao's past and the island's legends
Media
Light novel
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 20, 2017[1] | 978-4-08-680154-6 |
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Haruka Chino began serialization on Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump manga website on August 6, 2025.[2]
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 19, 2026[3] | 978-4-08-894113-4 |
Anime film
An anime film adaptation was announced during Shochiku's 2026-2027 lineup announcement of films on January 27, 2026.[4] The film is produced by TMS Entertainment and directed by Junichi Wada, from a screenplay written by Sayaka Kuwamura and characters designed by Hechima. It is set to be released in Japan by Shochiku on October 9, 2026. The insert song is "Balsam" performed by Tota.[5]
References
- ^ どこよりも遠い場所にいる君へ (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ 本屋大賞受賞作家のボーイミーツガール小説をチノハルカがコミカライズ. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 6, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ どこよりも遠い場所にいる君へ 1 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 5, 2026). "Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e Novel Gets Anime Film This Fall". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ Loo, Egan (February 11, 2026). "To You in the Beyond Film Teaser Unveils Staff, October 9 Opening". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
External links
- Light novel official website (in Japanese)
- Manga official website (in Japanese)
- Anime film official website (in Japanese)
- Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
