“Noriko's violent transport to a mystical realm forces her to rely on a silent swordsman while uncovering her destined role.”
From Far Away
彼方から
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Synopsis
Noriko's violent transport to a mystical realm forces her to rely on a silent swordsman while uncovering her destined role.
Noriko Tachiki has always been captivated by vivid dreams of a breathtaking realm unlike anything on Earth, though her friends dismiss them as mere fantasy. Her ordinary life takes a dramatic turn when a sudden, violent incident on her way home catapults her into an enigmatic world of towering forests and extraordinary beings. Stranded in this alien land where nothing is familiar, Noriko finds herself at the mercy of its dangers. Just as hope seems lost, she encounters Izark Kia Tarj—a quiet swordsman whose language she cannot understand, yet whose protective presence offers her only chance of survival. Bound by circumstance, the two form an uneasy partnership as Noriko struggles to adapt to her new reality. As she begins to unravel the mysteries of this realm, Noriko discovers that her arrival may not have been accidental. Whispers of ancient forces and hidden destinies swirl around her, suggesting that her presence here could have far-reaching consequences she never imagined.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 14 sampled reviews
What 14 readers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.60 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.00
Running avg · Feb 2009 → Oct 2022
- 10 “This is one of the best manga I have ever read, featuring a cast of charming characters without a single irritating personality among them. There are no criticisms to be found in this exceptional...”
- 10 “This wonderful, underrated manga features an exciting, well-crafted plot and a perfect balance of action and grounded romance. There are no notable flaws to report, as the experience was thoroughly...”
- 10 “This manga is one of the best I have ever read, featuring a proactive, brave, and non-clingy heroine alongside a perfectly paced story where every character serves a meaningful role. There are no...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — From Far Away begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 57 × 14 ch × vol
- Total read 7h 36m approx
- Published Sep 1991 – Jan 2003
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M0855 catalog