The Stranger by the Shore

Akiyo Ohashi gives queer romance the anime treatment. On an island, a young gay man meets an orphaned boy, who abruptly leaves. He returns three years later to confess his love. It hits familiar notes, though viewers looking for gay representation will find it.

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Akiyo Ohashi directed The Stranger by the Shore in 2020. See Akiyo Ohashi's full filmography, where to start with Akiyo Ohashi, or where to go after you've seen everything by Akiyo Ohashi.

The Stranger by the Shore was released in 2020 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 59 minutes.