To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Kyoko Hikawa’s From Far Away, the beloved manga has officially been announced for a TV anime adaptation. Alongside the announcement, a newly illustrated visual by Hikawa and a special promotional video have been released. The anime will be directed by Noriyuki Abe.
Additional content will be showcased at AnimeJapan 2026, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight on March 28–29. Visitors to the NBC Universal Entertainment Japan booth will be able to see a B2 panel featuring Hikawa’s new illustration, watch the special PV, and receive a preview booklet.
Special Report PV:
Celebratory illustration by Kyoko Hikawa:
From Far Away was originally serialized in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume from September 1991 to October 2002. The series was later compiled into 14 volumes, with over 4 million copies in circulation. An official English version is available through Viz Media:
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.
Source: Comic Natalie
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