[Anime]/Kyōkai no Kanata Anime Announced!

Well, as I've said a few times, we don't normally get into the dramas too too often but this one just looks so visually stunning that I think it'll be something that we give a whirl.

Kyoto Animation's website has revealed that they are working on a Kyōkai no Kanata (境界の彼方) anime adaptation, much to the delight of fans of the light novel series. This is in addition to the news of more Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai! that was announced after last nights episode of Tamako Market.

The dark fantasy light novel series by Nagomu Torii, which received an honorable mention award in the novel category of the Kyoto Animation Awards in 2011, is definitely a departure from the more light hearted stuff that many know the studio for. 

The dark fantasy follows a high school sophomore named Akihito Kanbara. Although the boy appears human, he is half yōmu 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 unique even among members of the spirit world. Disturbing events begin to unfold after Akihito saves Mirai.  

The second novel volume comes out on Monday, but here's a little snippet of what to possibly expect from the series itself from the CM that released to promote the first volume's release last year:


If that's how things are going to look and they can keep the same production values? Yeah, I think that they'll have a huge winner on their hands. No clue when this will be broadcast, but I'm going to guess that it's either going to be either Fall or Winter at the earliest.