The Stranger by the Shore
2020, Japanese. Directed by Akiyo Ohashi.
It's nothing special—we're just in love.
Abandoned after coming out, Shun befriends Mio just before he has to move. Years later, Mio returns with a confession. How will Shun feel?
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Where to watch The Stranger by the Shore
The Stranger by the Shore is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.
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Cast & crew
- Akiyo OhashiDirector
- Taishi MurataShun Hashimoto (voice)
- Yoshitsugu MatsuokaMio Chibana (voice)
- Yu ShimamuraSakurako (voice)
- Kanae ItouEri (voice)
- Sayaka NakayaSuzu (voice)
- Hana SatoAuntie (voice)
- Kosuke SakakiShun's father (voice)
- Emiko TakeuchiShun's mother (voice)
- Yuki SakuraiShun Hashimoto (young) (voice)
- Eri InagawaMio's Mother (voice)
- Narumi TatsuakiMio (young) (voice)
- Tatsumaru TachibanaMimi Mama (voice)
Details
- Released
- 11 September 2020
- Original title
- 海辺のエトランゼ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akiyo Ohashi
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What The Stranger by the Shore is based on
The Stranger by the Shore is based on Umibe no Étranger, a manga series by Kanna Kii, published by Shodensha.
Manga series
Umibe no Étranger
By Kanna Kii
Published by Shodensha
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Stranger by the Shore: quick answers
Is The Stranger by the Shore worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Stranger by the Shore?
The Stranger by the Shore runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
Does The Stranger by the Shore have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Stranger by the Shore. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Stranger by the Shore parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Stranger by the Shore yet.
Which OTT platform is The Stranger by the Shore on?
The Stranger by the Shore is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stranger by the Shore?
If you liked The Stranger by the Shore, try Yes, No, or Maybe?, Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel II. Lost Butterfly, Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.
Who directed The Stranger by the Shore?
The Stranger by the Shore (2020) was directed by Akiyo Ohashi and stars Taishi Murata, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Yu Shimamura.
What is The Stranger by the Shore based on?
The Stranger by the Shore is based on Umibe no Étranger, a manga series by Kanna Kii, published by Shodensha.