---
title: "A Place Further than the Universe"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-place-further-than-the-universe-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 76059
imdb_id: "tt7836688"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 136
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Place Further than the Universe (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-place-further-than-the-universe-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Place Further than the Universe is a Japanese anime television series that follows a group of high school girls who join an expedition toward the Antarctic. Created by Atsuko Ishizuka, the series features character designs by Takahiro Yoshimatsu and was produced by Madhouse. The story explores themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the pursuit of experiencing something beyond ordinary life as the characters venture into unfamiliar and extreme environments. Through their journey, the series examines emotional growth and the bonds formed between the protagonists as they face challenges in one of the world's most remote regions. It originally aired in Japan and is available for streaming on platforms such as Crunchyroll. The title reflects the show’s thematic focus on reaching a distant, almost unreachable destination that represents both physical and emotional extremes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four girls embark on a transformative expedition to the furthest reaches of the southern wilderness."

### Why Watch
- beautiful scenery
- focus on personal growth

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense emotional themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense emotional journeys and themes of self-discovery suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: inspirational, adventurous, emotional, determined

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Inori Minase** as *Mari 'Kimari' Tamaki (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Shirase Kobuchizawa (voice)*
- **Yuka Iguchi** as *Hinata Miyake (voice)*
- **Saori Hayami** as *Yuzuki Shiraishi (voice)*
- **Mamiko Noto** as *Gin Toudou (voice)*
- **Yoko Hikasa** as *Kanae Maekawa (voice)*
- **Lynn** as *Yumiko Samejima (voice)*
- **Yoshitsugu Matsuoka** as *Toshio Zaizen (voice)*
- **Mikako Komatsu** as *Honami Yasumoto (voice)*
- **Aya Endo** as *Yume Sasaki (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the series?
The story follows a group of girls as they travel to the furthest south to experience a new world.

### Q: What kind of journey do the characters take?
They travel to a wilderness beyond the sea, far from civilization, at the top of the Earth.

### Q: What themes are explored?
The series explores the surge of emotion and the experience of discovering new sights, sounds, and sensations.

### Q: Is this an adventure story?
Yes, it depicts an expedition to a remote location described as the furthest south.

### Q: What is the tone of the series?
The tone is reflective and inspirational, focusing on the girls' perspectives as they live through their journey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Place - Real Estate Solutions for Agents, Teams & Consumers](https://place.com/)
- [A Place Further Than the Universe (TV Mini Series 2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7836688/)
- [PLACE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/place)
- [A Place Further than the Universe - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Place_Further_Than_The_Universe)
- [Watch A Place Further Than the Universe - Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GYK541EPR/a-place-further-than-the-universe)
- [PLACE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/place)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*