It is announced that the manga “To You in the Beyond” (Japanese Name: Doko yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e, Also Known As: Dokokimi) is getting an anime movie adaptation. This movie will be animated by TMS Entertainment and Studio 6. This movie is set to release in Japanese Cinemas on October 9.
The first trailer is released for this upcoming movie:
Pony Canyon’s English social channels also revealed that this movie will be also getting an international release soon.
An illustration has been released from the original author, Abe Akiko:
The main staff announced for this movie include:
Director: Junichi Wada
Screenplay: Sayaka Kuwamura
Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Hechima
Ending Song: “Housenka” By Tota (RECA Records)
Distribution: SHOCHIKU
Produced by: SHOCHIKU & PONY CANYON
The comment has also been announced by the theme song artist, Tota and Director Junichi Wada:
I had the honor of creating the insert song “Housenka” for the film. I composed it while imagining the landscapes of Tokishima Island, where Kazuki and the others live—the sound of the wind, the scent of the sea, the vivid colors of the sky—and tried to capture everything from Kazuki’s perspective in the music. While working on it, I felt as if Kazuki, who should be far away, and I were breathing the same air. It drew me into this story in a mysterious way.
Tota
Since this is a song for a film, my approach was different from usual. I repeatedly collaborated with the director, balancing visuals-driven sound and sound-driven visuals, and I believe we’ve created a song that truly evokes the feeling of the wind on Tokishima Island. I’m also thrilled to imagine hearing my song played through cinema speakers for the very first time. I hope viewers will pay close attention to ‘Housenka’ and enjoy it as part of the film experience.
I had the honor of creating the insert song “Balsam” for the film. I composed it while imagining the landscapes of Tokishima Island, where Kazuki and the others live—the sound of the wind, the scent of the sea, the vivid colors of the sky—and tried to capture everything from Kazuki’s perspective in the music. While working on it, I felt as if Kazuki, who should be far away, and I were breathing the same air. It drew me into this story in a mysterious way.
Junichi Wada
Since this is a song for a film, my approach was different from usual. I repeatedly collaborated with the director, balancing visuals-driven sound and sound-driven visuals, and I believe we’ve created a song that truly evokes the feeling of the wind on Tokishima Island. I’m also thrilled to imagine hearing my song played through cinema speakers for the very first time. I hope viewers will pay close attention to ‘Balsam’ and enjoy it as part of the film experience.
About To You In The Beyond
To You in the Beyond” (Japanese Name: Doko yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e, Also Known As: Dokokimi) is a Japanese light novel written by Akiko Abe and illustrated by syo5. This was first published in October 2017 by Shueisha under their Shueisha Orange Bunko imprint.
This novel later received a manga adaptation, illustrated by Haruka Chino. It was serialised in August 2025 in Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump manga website.
This novel is also receiving an anime movie adaptation by TMS Entertainment & Studio 6. This movie is set to release in Japan on October 9, 2026.
The plot of this movie:
“The novel’s story centers on a boy named Kazuki Tsukigase, who transfers to a high school on a remote island to get away from anyone who knows him. Kazuki finds out that there is an inlet on the island where people are rumored to disappear. Exploring the inlet, he encounters an unconscious girl. When she comes to after Kazuki takes her to the clinic, she is unable to give out anything about her identity except that she is named Nao, is 16 years old, and whispers the year “1974.”“
Source: Official Website
