Production company Shochiku announced an anime movie adaptation of Akiko Abe's Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e (To You in the Beyond) novel during its 2026–2027 lineup announcement on January 27. The anime movie will premiere in Fall 2026.

Abe wrote the mystery romance novel under Shueisha’s Orange Bunko imprint in October 2017, featuring illustrations by syo5.

Haruka Chino began drawing a manga adaptation on Tonari no Young Jump magazine in August 2025. The first volume is scheduled for release on February 19.

Synopsis
Kazuki Tsukigase is a high school boy who carries a certain secret. In search of a place where no one knows him, he enrolls at Sakijima High School on a remote island.

On Sakijima, there is a place known as the "Cove of Spiriting Away." One early summer day, Kazuki finds a girl lying unconscious in the cove. The girl—Nanao, 16 years old—later regains consciousness in the hospital, but her identity remains unknown. What is the meaning behind the word "1974" that she murmured?

A touching boy-meets-girl story.

Source: Natalie Eiga, Anime Hacks

Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e on MAL


Update February 11
Production company Shochiku opened an official website for the anime movie adaptation of Akiko Abe's Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e (To You in the Beyond) reveals main staff, theme song, teaser trailer, and a special illusration by Fumi Katou. The movie is scheduled to premiere on Friday, October 9.

Staff
Director: Junichi Wada (Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu)
Script: Sayaka Kuwamura (Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi)
Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Fumi Katou (Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi)
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Planning, Production: Shochiku, Pony Canyon

Japanese singer-songwriter Tota (Anne Shirley) is performing the theme song "Housenka," which is previewed in the promotional video.

Teaser Trailer


Source: Comic Natalie