A Place Further than the Universe (2018)
Four high school girls dare to chase the impossible, trading the comfort of routine for the frozen edge of the world in this luminous coming-of-age anime.
A Place Further than the Universe - Series Information
- Original Title: 宇宙よりも遠い場所
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 2, 2018 (Canada - 14+), January 2, 2018 (Australia - PG), January 2, 2018 (Mexico - B-15), January 2, 2018 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: AT-X
- Alternative Titles: Vzdálenější než vesmír (CZ), 小南极 (CN), Sora yori mo Tooi Basho (JP), 우주보다 먼곳 (KR), Sora Yori Mo Tooi Basho (FR), Un lugar más lejano que el espacio (ES)
- Production Companies: Madhouse, Crunchyroll SC Anime Fund, KADOKAWA Media House, Docomo Anime Store, Sony Music Communications, AT-X, movic, KADOKAWA, Media Factory, NewGin
- Production Countries: Japan
A Place Further than the Universe - Plot
Scenery that we have never seen. Sounds that we have never heard. Scent that we have never smelled. Food that we have never tasted. And the surge of emotion that we have never experienced. This is the expedition of recollecting the pieces torn apart and sensation left alone. When we reach that place, what will we think? Howling, 40 degree angle. Raging, 50 degree angle. Shouting, 60 degree angle. A wilderness beyond the heavy sea. The furthest south, far from civilization. At the top of the Earth. We will find lights through the girls' eyes to live tomorrow.
A Place Further than the Universe - Trailer
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A Place Further than the Universe - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Inori Minase
- Kana Hanazawa
- Yuka Iguchi
- Saori Hayami
- Mamiko Noto
- Yoko Hikasa
- Lynn
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- Mikako Komatsu
- Aya Endo
Writers
- Jukki Hanada
A Place Further than the Universe - FAQs
Where can you stream A Place Further than the Universe?
A Place Further than the Universe is available to stream on Crunchyroll, both directly and through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Both options offer the full series as part of a flatrate subscription, making it easily accessible for anime fans worldwide.
Is A Place Further than the Universe based on a true story?
The series is not based on a specific true story, but it draws heavily on real details about Japan's Showa Station in Antarctica. The production team conducted extensive research to authentically portray the Antarctic environment, equipment, and the spirit of polar expeditions.
Why do fans consider this anime emotionally devastating?
The series is widely celebrated for its deeply emotional storytelling, particularly in its later episodes. Shirase's search for her missing mother culminates in a scene involving an unread inbox of emails that has become one of the most emotionally impactful moments in modern anime, frequently cited by fans as unforgettable.
What is A Place Further than the Universe about?
The series follows four high school girls who join a civilian Antarctic expedition. Each girl carries her own personal motivation — from chasing a long-deferred dream to searching for a lost parent. Together they navigate friendship, self-discovery, and the breathtaking extremes of the world's most remote continent.
How was A Place Further than the Universe received by critics?
The series earned widespread critical acclaim, praised for its emotional depth, stunning Antarctic visuals, and richly developed characters. It consistently appears on best-of-decade anime lists and holds a near-perfect audience score on Crunchyroll, with critics highlighting its rare ability to balance humor and genuine emotional resonance.
Who are the main voice actors in this series?
The principal voice cast includes Inori Minase as Mari 'Kimari' Tamaki, Kana Hanazawa as Shirase Kobuchizawa, Yuka Iguchi as Hinata Miyake, and Saori Hayami as Yuzuki Shiraishi. Supporting roles are voiced by Mamiko Noto, Yoko Hikasa, Lynn, and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka.
Will there be a Season 2 of A Place Further than the Universe?
As of now, no second season has been announced. The series concluded with a single 13-episode season in 2018 and its status is listed as Ended. While fans have long hoped for a continuation, the story wraps up in a satisfying and self-contained way that many consider complete.
When did A Place Further than the Universe first air?
A Place Further than the Universe first aired on January 2, 2018, on the AT-X network in Japan. The series ran through the winter 2018 anime season, concluding its 13-episode run in late March 2018 and quickly gaining a devoted international following via Crunchyroll.
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