When Is the To You in the Beyond Anime Movie Release Date?

An evocative new trailer and key visual have arrived for To You in the Beyond (Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e), confirming a theatrical premiere date of October 9, 2026 in Japan. Produced by powerhouse studio TMS Entertainment (Rent-A-Girlfriend, ReLIFE) and distributed by Shochiku, the upcoming romantic fantasy film adapts the acclaimed 2017 novel by Akiko Abe. The fresh preview gives fans a closer listen to the film’s main theme song, “Olive,” performed by rising musical artist Tota.

Key Details and Links

• Official Website: Shochiku Anime Official Portal
• Social Media: Official X (Formerly Twitter) Account
• Animation Studio: TMS Entertainment Official Portal
• Original Publisher: Shueisha Orange Bunko
• Manga Platform: Tonari no Young Jump
• Streaming Platform Target: Crunchyroll Home Page
• Genre: Coming-of-Age, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Romance

What Is the Plot of To You in the Beyond?

Set on a serene, remote island, To You in the Beyond tells a poignant coming-of-age fantasy story. High school student Kazuki Tsukigase transfers to the island’s local high school to start fresh away from his past. Early in the summer, Kazuki discovers an unconscious girl collapsed at the island’s mysterious “Cove of the Disappeared”.

When she awakens, she reveals her name is Nao, but she has no memories of her origins other than a mysterious reference to the year 1974. As Kazuki spends his summer days alongside Nao, a deep bond forms between them, leading toward a bittersweet revelation that alters both of their lives forever.

Who Is Working on the To You in the Beyond Anime Movie?

The production relies on a veteran creative team with extensive experience across acclaimed anime and film projects:

• Director: Junichi Wada (HIGH CARD, WorldEnd)
• Screenplay: Sayaka Kuwamura (Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, Strobe Edge)
• Character Designer and Chief Animation Director: Hechima (Cosmic Princess Kaguya!)
• Music Composer: Koji Nakamura
• Theme Song Performance: “Olive” by Tota

The voice cast brings together talented anime regulars alongside prominent Japanese screen actors:

• Kazuki Tsukigase: Hiiro Ishibashi
• Nao Akishika / Nanao: Anna Nagase
• Mikiya Ozaki: Simba Tsuchiya
• Kōzu / Takatsu: Hiroshi Tamaki

What Is the History Behind the Light Novel and Manga?

Author Akiko Abe originally published the standalone novel Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e under Shueisha’s Orange Bunko imprint in October 2017. Thanks to enduring reader interest, artist Haruka Chino launched a manga adaptation in August 2025 on Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump digital platform. The manga’s first compiled tankōbon volume arrived in print on February 19, 2025.

With its October release date locked in, To You in the Beyond stands as one of the most anticipated anime film releases of the fall season. Global distribution details and international streaming platform availability are expected to be announced closer to the premiere date.