The series is based on Kyoko Hikawa’s classic shōjo manga.
It was previously announced that Kyoko Hikawa’s 1991 shōjo manga “From Far Away” (Kanata kara) is getting an anime adaptation. In a new trailer, the series revealed its 4 October, 2026 premiere and main cast. The production staff working on the anime have also been announced.
From Far Away
Premiere date: 4 October, 2026
Animation studio: Studio DEEN
Streaming platform: TBA
Who are the cast and staff members of From Far Away?
The four main cast members of the anime are:
- Tomoyo Kurosawa as Noriko Tachiki
- Kentarō Kumagai as Isaac Kia Taj
- Yūichirō Umehara as Rachev
- Eiji Takeuchi as Kaemos Lee Goda
(Some of the names of the characters are different from the English version of the manga published by Viz Media).
It was previously announced that Bleach director Noriyuki Abe will direct the anime adaptation of From Far Away at Studio DEEN.
The recent announcement revealed that Rika Takasugi is writing the scripts while Eiji Abiko designs the characters. Takeshi Hama is composing the music for the anime.
What is From Far Away about?
The anime is based on Kyoko Hikawa’s manga series Kanata kara, which was published from 1991 to 2002 in Hakusensha’s LaLa magazine. It was collected in 14 volumes, which Viz Media publishes in North America in English. Viz Media describes the story as:
On her way home from school one day, Noriko is unexpectedly plunged into a strange and extraordinary fantasy world. Her troubles compound exponentially when she is rescued and befriended by a handsome young man by the name of Izark.
He may be brave and courageous, but inside Izark lurks the darkest evil imaginable. And according to an ancient prophecy, Noriko possesses the power to unleash that evil. Now, inexorably bound together, these two unlikely allies must navigate a world both wondrous and hostile.