Beyond the Boundary 2013
What is Beyond the Boundary?
The television series "Beyond the Boundary" is a dark fantasy anime produced by Kyoto Animation. The series follows the story of a high school student, Akihito Kanbara, who possesses unique abilities due to his mixed heritage.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2013
- Last aired
- Dec 18, 2013
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "Beyond the Boundary" is a dark fantasy anime produced by Kyoto Animation. The series follows the story of a high school student, Akihito Kanbara, who possesses unique abilities due to his mixed heritage. Akihito's character is central to the narrative, and his interactions with other characters drive the plot forward. The series explores themes of identity, isolation, and the supernatural, all set against the backdrop of a high school environment. The story unfolds as Akihito meets a freshman student, Mirai Kuriyama, who possesses abilities that make her an outcast among her peers. Disturbing events begin to unfold after their initial meeting, setting the stage for a complex and engaging narrative. The series consists of multiple episodes, which were released in Japan between October and December 2013, and an original video animation episode was released in July 2014.
Should you watch it?
“A half-human boy saves a girl with forbidden powers, triggering a series of dark supernatural events.”
- unique premise
- compelling character dynamics
- contains dark themes
- features complex supernatural lore
Watch it if you enjoy dark fantasy stories centered on supernatural abilities and character-driven drama.
The series features dark fantasy themes and intense supernatural situations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Carmine Oct 2, 2013
- E2 Ultramarine Oct 9, 2013
- E3 Moonlight Purple Oct 16, 2013
- E4 Bitter Orange Oct 23, 2013
- E5 Chartreuse Light Oct 30, 2013
- E6 Shocking Pink Nov 6, 2013
- E7 Color of Clouds Nov 13, 2013
- E8 Calming Gold Nov 20, 2013
- E9 Silver Bamboo Nov 27, 2013
- E10 White World Dec 4, 2013
- E11 Black World Dec 11, 2013
- E12 Gray World Dec 18, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The story follows a high school sophomore named Akihito Kanbara.
What is Akihito's secret?
Akihito is half Youmu and possesses the ability to heal quickly from wounds.
Who is Mirai Kuriyama?
Mirai is a freshman who possesses the ability to manipulate blood.
Why is Mirai isolated?
Her ability to manipulate blood is considered heresy among members of the spirit world.
How do the characters meet?
Akihito meets Mirai when it appears she is about to jump from the school rooftop.