The Stranger by the Shore

On an island near Okinawa, an aspiring novelist named Shun Hashimoto meets Mio Chibana, a reserved high school student. The two form a close bond over time, but their connection is interrupted when Mio unexpectedly leaves the island. Three years later, Mio returns and confesses his feelings for Shun. The story follows their reunion as they navigate their mutual attraction and the challenges of starting an intimate relationship.

This Japanese animated drama was directed and written by Akiyo Ohashi. The film features the voices of Taishi Murata as Shun and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Mio, with additional roles voiced by Yu Shimamura, Kanae Ito, Sayaka Nakaya, and Hana Sato. The production was a collaboration between Fuji Television Network, Shochiku, Studio Hibari, and Blue Lynx.

Released in September 2020 with a runtime of 59 minutes, the film has been well received by audiences. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.2/10 based on 4,000 votes, while on TMDB, it has a higher score of 8/10 from 174 votes.