Production company NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Kyouko Hikawa's Kanata kara (From Far Away) manga on Wednesday, revealing an announcement promo, and an illustration by Hikawa to commemorate the announcement (pictured). The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2026.

Noriyuki Abe (Bleach) is serving as the director.

Hikawa serialized the fantasy romance manga in LaLa magazine from September 1991 to January 2003. Hakusensha published the 14th and final volume in April 2003. Kanata kara won the 35th Seiun Award in the Comics category in 2004.

VIZ media licensed the manga in English in 2004. The 14th and final volume went-on-sale in January 2007.

Synopsis
Noriko Tachiki has dreamt of a beautiful fantasy land for some time, though her friends think it is only her imagination. One day, on her way home, Noriko stumbles upon a bomb disguised as a paper bag that explodes right in front of her. However, instead of dying, she is transported to a mysterious forest full of strange plants and creatures.

As she begins navigating through the woods, Noriko is suddenly attacked by a giant, worm-like monster. Fortunately, she is saved by Izark Kia Tarj, a swordsman who does not speak her language. Lacking the strength to survive on her own, Noriko decides to follow her stoic savior, taking the opportunity to learn the foreign land's language and be more useful to Izark.

Unbeknownst to her, Noriko is a crucial piece of an ancient prophecy. She is "The Awakening"—a being destined to unleash the greatest evil known as the "Sky Demon." With influential people plotting to capture Noriko for her supposed powers, both she and Izark must fend for themselves and overcome a future laced with chaos. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Announcement


Official site: https://kanatakara-anime.com/
Official X: @kanatakara_anm

Source: animate Times

Kanata kara on MAL