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Beyond the Boundary

Original title: Kyoukai no kanata
  • TV Series
  • 2013–2014
  • TV-PG
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
3.4K
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Beyond the Boundary (2013)
The dark fantasy follows a high school sophomore named Akihito Kanbara. Although the boy appears human, he is half Youmu and invulnerable to wounds because he can heal quickly. One day, Akihito meets freshman Mirai Kuriyama when it seems she is about to jump from the school rooftop. Mirai is isolated because of her ability to manipulate blood, which is considered heresy among members of the spirit world. Disturbing events begin to unfold after Akihito saves Mirai.
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High school student Mirai finds that her schoolmate Akihito is an immortal being and half a spirit. When Akihito learns that Mirai is a spirit world warrior their lives become intertwined.High school student Mirai finds that her schoolmate Akihito is an immortal being and half a spirit. When Akihito learns that Mirai is a spirit world warrior their lives become intertwined.High school student Mirai finds that her schoolmate Akihito is an immortal being and half a spirit. When Akihito learns that Mirai is a spirit world warrior their lives become intertwined.

  • Stars
    • KENN
    • Risa Taneda
    • Minori Chihara
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    3.4K
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    • Stars
      • KENN
      • Risa Taneda
      • Minori Chihara
    • 13User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    KENN
    • Akihito Kanbara
    • 2013
    Risa Taneda
    Risa Taneda
    • Mirai Kuriyama
    • 2013
    Minori Chihara
    • Mitsuki Nase
    • 2013
    Monica Rial
    Monica Rial
    • Mitsuki Nase
    • 2013
    Krystal LaPorte
    Krystal LaPorte
    • Mirai Kuriyama
    • 2013
    Clint Bickham
    • Akihito Kanbara
    • 2013
    Adam Gibbs
    • Hiroomi Nase…
    • 2013
    Tatsuhisa Suzuki
    Tatsuhisa Suzuki
    • Hiroomi Nase
    • 2013
    Brittney Karbowski
    Brittney Karbowski
    • Ai Shindo
    • 2013
    Caitlynn French
    • Sakura Inami
    • 2013
    Amelia Fischer
    • Shizuku Ninomiya
    • 2013
    Yuri Yamaoka
    • Ai Shindou
    • 2013
    Ayako Kawasumi
    Ayako Kawasumi
    • Izumi Nase
    • 2013
    Molly Searcy
    Molly Searcy
    • Ayaka Shindo
    • 2013
    Akeno Watanabe
    • Shizuku Ninomiya
    • 2013
    Carli Mosier
    • Izumi Nase
    • 2013
    Houston Hayes
    • Miroku Fujima
    • 2013
    Moe Toyota
    • Sakura Inami
    • 2013
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews13

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    8tnrv-70867

    I wanted to give 10

    I'm normally a little more liberal with my ratings. The animation in this show is great, and the action/fight sequences are top notch. That's why I wanted to give it 10, but..the story was a little too rushed, I never really felt emotionally attached to the characters or their stories, it was a more superficial feeling of connection. You ever watched something and thought "the writing isn't really bad or anything but for some reason it just feels a little wonky or off"? That's how I felt with this show. I make it sound like this show isn't worth watching with my semi harsh critics, but I def think this is something you should watch if you're into supernatural shonen drama. Love y'all, here's a hug 🤗
    10tessielydo

    Beautiful and emotional

    This is so sad and beautiful that words cannot describe it, but emotions can. It's so emotional, like Violet Evergarden. I'm literally crying while writing this review, because I just finished the show 2 minutes ago.

    This is the most tragic and beautiful anime I've ever watched, despite Fruits Basket being my 1st for such a long time... At first, I thought it's some stupid cringe romance and fighting, because Mirai was such an annoying girl and Akihito & Hiroomi are weirdos that are obsessed with cute girls wearing glasses, but I was completely fooled.

    Some shows start out as a cringe comedy, but it starts to get darker and darker.

    The last episode and the movie (future) was so emotional and tragic.

    This show was so dark because of the blood and cruelty that makes you want to burst out tears because of the realisation of twisted humanity.

    I recommend this show for people who are okay with blood and gore and dark fantasy.
    7bhaskar-35496

    It's worth watching

    It's not that bad or not too good but u can watch it i recommend u to watch movie of this series not whole series.
    8Lukasmj

    I liked it.

    In a world where supernatural beings dwell among humans, young high school student Akihito Kanbara leads a pretty normal life by his standards. Because even if he looks like a human being at first glance, he too belongs in the world of the supernatural. Akihito is a half youmu, a being that grants him the ability to regenerate wounds so quickly that he is immortal. One day he sees that a young girl is about to throw herself off the school roof. But he successfully stops her and ends up in a dangerous situation. Because Mirai Kuriyama belongs to the bloodbenders, a very rare class of the spirit world who are hated and persecuted by other supernatural beings. So Akihito gets into this fight by rescuing Mirai and tries to protect her from then on.

    I really liked "Beyond the Boundary".

    It's not necessarily something new, but the relationships between the individual characters are very well managed, the characters are written quite well with a few exceptions, and the animation is also very well done.
    6Sabbir_Zoro

    60 percent perfect. An Average show. C+ show

    1. Animation : 4 out of 5 2. Screenplay : 3 out of 5 3. Character Development : 2 out of 5 4. Scores and soundtracks : 5 out of 5 5. Story : 2 ou of 5 6. Root : 5 out of 5 7. Intensity : 2 out of 5 8. Connectivity : 2 out of 5 9. Ending : 2 out of 5 ..................................................... Series Grade : C+

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    • Trivia
      Mirai Kuriyama has a habit of cleaning her glasses when she is nervous or wants to change the topic, even making the motion when she isn't wearing them.
    • Connections
      Followed by Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here - Future (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Kyokai no Kanata
      Performed by Minori Chihara

      Lyrics by Aki Hata

      Music and Arrangement by Daisuke Kikuta

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2013 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Kyoukai no kanata
    • Production company
      • Kyoto Animation
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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