A Place Further Than the Universe (宇宙よりも遠い場所, Sora yori mo Tōi Basho) is an anime television series directed by Atsuko Ischizuka and produced by Madhouse. It originally aired in Japan from January 2, 2018 to March 27, 2018 and distributed internationally by Crunchyroll. A manga version by Meme Yoimachi (宵町 めめ), was published in 2018.
Summary[]
The story centers around four high school girls, that all become friends due to their shared goal of taking their youth by the wheel and going on a journey to Antarctica together. Spearheaded by Shirase Kobuchizawa who desires to follow her mother's footsteps, they spend a large quantity of their time planning for the trip, and overcoming challenges that come in their way with stride. All the while getting to learn about each-other and strengthening their friendship, and experiencing the true value of their youth.
Upon reaching Antarctica they all work to adapt to the harsh climate and share new experiences and memories, along with meeting new people and learning of their reasons for going to Antarctica.
Characters[]
Main article: List of Characters
- Mari Tamaki portrayed by
Inori Minase - Shirase Kobuchizawa portrayed by Kana Hanazawa
- Hinata Miyake portrayed by Yuka Iguchi
- Yuzuki Shiraishi portrayed by
Saori Hayami - Megumi Takahashi portrayed by Hisako Kanemoto
- Mari's mother portrayed by Takako Honda
- Mari's father portrayed by Shinobu Matsumoto
- Rin Tamaki portrayed by Kaede Hondo
- Tamiko Shiraishi portrayed by Sayaka Ohara
- Takako Kobuchizawa portrayed by Ai Kayano
- Gin Tōdō portrayed by Mamiko Noto
- Kanae Maekawa portrayed by Yōko Hikasa
- Yumiko Samejima portrayed by Lynn
- Chiaki Mukai portrayed by Masaki Terasoma
- Toshio Zaizen portrayed by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- Dai Himi portrayed by Jun Fukushima
- Nobue Todoroki portrayed by Kana Asumi
- Yume Sasaki portrayed by Aya Endō
- Honami Yasumoto portrayed by Mikako Komatsu
Episodes[]
Main article: List of Episodes
- One Million Yen For Youth
- Kabukicho Fremantle
- The Follow Backs Don't Stop!
- Four Caterpillars
- Dear My Friend
- Welcome to the Durian Show
- The Ship That Sees the Universe
- Howling, Maddening, Screaming
- Antarctic Love Story (Blizzard Arc)
- Partial Friendship
- Bash That Drum Can!
- A Place Further Than the Universe
- We'll Go On Another Journey Someday
Music[]
- Opening theme: The Girls Are Alright! written by mito (Clammbon) and sung by saya.
- Closing theme: Koko kara, Koko kara written by Hige Driver and sung by the main characters.
- Original Soundtrack: The Original Soundtrack was composed by Yoshiaki Fujisawa.
- Insert songs: Fujisawa also wrote three insert songs for the series which are sung by saya.
- An additional insert song was written by Yuyoyuppe and sung by the main characters.
- "One Step"
Production[]
The series was produced by many of the creators of No Game No Life. The show is peppered with references to that show through posters and similar images in the background.
Script and series composition are by Jukki Hanada whose previous series composition credits include such shows as Sound! Euphonium, Nichijou, Love Chunibyo & Other Delusions, Bloom Into You, Love Live!, and Steins Gate.
External Links[]
- Official
- Other info
- A Place Further Than the Universe
- A Place Further than the Universe
- 宇宙よりも遠い場所
- A Place Further than the Universe (TV)
- Sora yori mo Tooi Basho
- IMDB
- TV Tropes
