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The Stranger by the Shore
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The Stranger by the Shore

2020-09-11 · 59 min · ★ 7.9

Animation · Romance · Drama

Abandoned after coming out, Shun befriends Mio just before he has to move. Years later, Mio returns with a confession. How will Shun feel?

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Directors
Akiyo Ohashi
Production companies
Studio Hibari, HALF H・P STUDIO, Shochiku, Fuji Television Network
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Taishi MurataTaishi MurataShun Hashimoto (voice)
Yoshitsugu MatsuokaYoshitsugu MatsuokaMio Chibana (voice)
Yu ShimamuraYu ShimamuraSakurako (voice)
Kanae ItouKanae ItouEri (voice)
Sayaka NakayaSayaka NakayaSuzu (voice)
Hana SatoHana SatoAuntie (voice)
Kosuke SakakiKosuke SakakiShun's father (voice)
Emiko TakeuchiEmiko TakeuchiShun's mother (voice)
Yuki SakuraiShun Hashimoto (young) (voice)
Eri InagawaEri InagawaMio's Mother (voice)
Narumi TatsuakiMio (young) (voice)
Tatsumaru TachibanaTatsumaru TachibanaMimi Mama (voice)
Kentaro KumagaiKentaro KumagaiWada (voice)
Yuko GibuYuko GibuOkinawan Granny (voice)
Teppei UenishiTeppei UenishiClassmate (voice)
Kento ShiraishiKento ShiraishiClassmate (voice)
Wataru KatohWataru KatohMale Customer (voice)
Yurina AmamiYurina AmamiFemale Customer (voice)
Saku MizunoSaku MizunoFemale Customer (voice)

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