Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past

Akihito Kanbara is a hybrid of a human and a yomu, a spirit born from negative emotions, which grants him the ability to heal from any injury instantly. He encounters Mirai Kuriyama, a lonely student and the last member of her clan, who possesses the rare power to manipulate her own blood. After Akihito saves Mirai from a suicide attempt on a school rooftop, the two form an unlikely bond. Together with other spiritual warriors, they must navigate a dangerous world of hidden clans and supernatural battles to survive an encounter with a powerful entity.

This Japanese animated film was directed by Taichi Ishidate, marking the first of five films in his directorial career. Produced by Kyoto Animation with a screenplay by Jukki Hanada, the movie features the voices of Risa Taneda, KENN, Minori Chihara, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Ayako Kawasumi, and Masaya Matsukaze. It serves as the first part of a two-film project and retells the events of a television series from the perspective of Mirai Kuriyama. The film blends action, fantasy, drama, and comedy over a runtime of 82 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 738 votes and a score of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 87 votes.