Kanata kara
From Far Away
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Kanata kara

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Synonyms: From the Other Side
Japanese: 彼方から
English: From Far Away
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Information

Type: Manga
Volumes: 14
Chapters: 57
Status: Finished
Published: Sep 24, 1991 to Jan 24, 2003
Genres: Adventure Adventure, Award Winning Award Winning, Fantasy Fantasy, Romance Romance
Themes: Isekai Isekai, Mythology Mythology
Demographic: Shoujo Shoujo
Serialization: LaLa
Authors: Hikawa, Kyouko (Story & Art)

Statistics

Score: 8.341 (scored by 62416,241 users)
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Ranked: #2632
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Popularity: #1206
Members: 16,517
Favorites: 699

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Volumes: /14
Chapters: /57

Synopsis

Noriko Tachiki has dreamt of a beautiful fantasy land for some time, though her friends think it is only her imagination. One day, on her way home, Noriko stumbles upon a bomb disguised as a paper bag that explodes right in front of her. However, instead of dying, she is transported to a mysterious forest full of strange plants and creatures.

As she begins navigating through the woods, Noriko is suddenly attacked by a giant, worm-like monster. Fortunately, she is saved by Izark Kia Tarj, a swordsman who does not speak her language. Lacking the strength to survive on her own, Noriko decides to follow her stoic savior, taking the opportunity to learn the foreign land's language and be more useful to Izark.

Unbeknownst to her, Noriko is a crucial piece of an ancient prophecy. She is "The Awakening"—a being destined to unleash the greatest evil known as the "Sky Demon." With influential people plotting to capture Noriko for her supposed powers, both she and Izark must fend for themselves and overcome a future laced with chaos.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Background

Kanata Kara won in the Best Comic category for the 35th Seiun Awards in 2004.

The series was published in English as From Far Away by VIZ Media under the Shojo Beat imprint from November 10, 2004 to January 9, 2007, and digitally from March 12, 2013 to July 9, 2013.

Characters

Kia Tarj, Izark
Main
Tachiki, Noriko
Main
Il Biska, Gaya
Supporting
Barago
Supporting
Irktule
Supporting
Doros
Supporting
Alef
Supporting
Haas, Geena
Supporting
De Girene, Jeida
Supporting
Goda, Keimos Lee
Supporting

Reviews

Feb 10, 2009
I can't believe that no review has been written for this beautiful manga yet. I wouldn't even hold this is competition with Fushigi Yuugi, because Fushigi would never have a chance. Don't read FY. Read From Far Away. It's so much more realistic, more beautiful and Noriko could kick Miaka's ass any day. And Izark would kick Tamahome's ass.

I had been holding off on reading this one for a while. I had assumed (never something you should do) that it would be like FY. And not that I hated FY, but Miaka pissed me off. I did not like her. And there were ...
Feb 5, 2010
What makes From Far Away different? I never heard of this series before, just stumbled upon it on a random search for reading material and it blew me away. I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to art, but in terms of storyline, progression and characterization, I was really pleased.

The first thing I thought was really interesting about this series was that the 'spirited away' girl had to learn the language spoken in the new world and it takes her a lot of times and several misunderstandings. The fact that you see her language progress and become less clumsy through the story is something I ...
Oct 29, 2022
Mixed Feelings
Noriko, a typical Japanese high schooler, is suddenly caught in a terrorist bombing and transported to a sea full of trees with giant insects and dragons. A mysterious man Izark with seemingly superhero strength saves her from giant worms, and she's now the center of a giant hunt as The Awakening, with the power to awaken the power of a mythical sky demon. From Far Away helped define many of the tropes central to modern isekai before the deluge of a lifeless, never-ending cycle of low quality isekai. So, although many of these tropes have been seen before and will be seen again, the story ...

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