The Stranger by the Shore
“It's nothing special, I'm 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?
Where to watch The Stranger by the Shore in United States
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Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The Stranger by the Shore there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Stranger by the Shore streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Stranger by the Shore
The Stranger by the Shore is a 2020 Japanese-language animation, romance and drama film directed by Akiyo Ohashi. The cast is led by Taishi Murata, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Yu Shimamura. It has a runtime of 0h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
The Stranger by the Shore was produced by Studio Hibari, HALF H･P STUDIO, and Shochiku and made in Japan. It was released on September 11, 2020.
- Director
- Akiyo Ohashi
- Writers
- Akiyo Ohashi
- Release date
- September 11, 2020
- OTT release
- July 9, 2021
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Studio Hibari, HALF H･P STUDIO, Shochiku
The Stranger by the Shore cast & crew
The Stranger by the Shore was directed by Akiyo Ohashi and written by Akiyo Ohashi.
The cast features Taishi Murata as Shun Hashimoto (voice), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Mio Chibana (voice), Yu Shimamura as Sakurako (voice), Kanae Itou as Eri (voice), Sayaka Nakaya as Suzu (voice), and Hana Sato as Auntie (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mina Kubota, cinematography is by Tomoko Minobe, and it was produced by Toshio Iizuka and Yuka Okayasu.
Is The Stranger by the Shore worth watching?
The Stranger by the Shore holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 165 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 0h 59m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, romance, and drama, The Stranger by the Shore is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Stranger by the Shore
In United States, you can stream The Stranger by the Shore on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on July 9, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Stranger by the Shore
Taishi Murata
Shun Hashimoto (voice)
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Mio Chibana (voice)
Yu Shimamura
Sakurako (voice)
Kanae Itou
Eri (voice)
Sayaka Nakaya
Suzu (voice)
Hana Sato
Auntie (voice)
The Stranger by the Shore — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Stranger by the Shore in United States?
The Stranger by the Shore is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Stranger by the Shore on Crunchyroll?
Yes — The Stranger by the Shore is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is The Stranger by the Shore in?
The Stranger by the Shore is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Stranger by the Shore?
The Stranger by the Shore runs 0 hours 59 minutes (59 minutes).
▸What is The Stranger by the Shore rated?
It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 165 ratings.
▸When did The Stranger by the Shore release on OTT?
The Stranger by the Shore became available digitally on July 9, 2021.
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