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Kyoko Hikawa

    This author specializes in light-hearted comedies that are nonetheless highly entertaining. She excels surprisingly well at action sequences, a feat rarely seen from shoujo artists venturing into Western-style narratives. Her stories span from charming to action-packed, all rendered with unparalleled attention to detail. The artwork is refined, and the storylines immerse readers in the characters' emotions, while dynamic page layouts and varied camera angles keep the reader engaged.

    From Far Away, Vol. 1
    From Far Away
    From Far Away
    From Far Away, Vol. 4
    From Far Away, Vol. 6
    • 2006

      From Far Away

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.5(1050)Add rating

      After a terrorist bomb catapults her into an alternate universe full of magic and mystery, teenage Noriko finds herself the central figure in a political power struggle over a dark prophecy she's destined to fulfill, turning the man she loves into a monster that could ultimately destroy the world.With the evil Brunei brothers hot on their trail, Noriko and her doomed warrior Izark follow Clairgeeta to the rebel enclave in the fortified city of Ennamarna. But the reunion with old friends is quickly interrupted. Corrupt local officials plan to oust the fugitives and turn the walled city into an enemy military base. While Noriko and Izark once again use their power to save their friends from the greedy government, their enemies in Reinka are joining forces, mixing up new magic that they hope will bring the evil prophecy that much closer to coming true.

      From Far Away
    • 2005

      From Far Away

      Volume 2

      • 180 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.4(1540)Add rating

      In a strange world, Noriko, frightened and fleeing, teams up with a mysterious rogue swordsman, Izark, whose fate is inexplicably linked to hers. As Izark recovers from a recent battle, he relies on Noriko, who struggles with the language barrier and her own survival. Together, they must navigate their intertwined destinies, with Noriko taking on the challenge of healing Izark while also seeking her own salvation.

      From Far Away
    • 2005

      In "From Far Away, Vol. 6," a scared teenager is transported to a fantastical world and discovers her prophetic power, which heralds a new era filled with uncertainty. Rated for teens.

      From Far Away, Vol. 6
    • 2005

      In "From Far Away, Vol. 4," a teenage girl named Noriko carries a generations-old prophecy of doom. As she journeys through the perilous White Mist Forest, she gradually forms friendships with a group of sympathizers. The story is rated for teens.

      From Far Away, Vol. 4
    • 2004

      Noriko is unexpectedly transported to a fantasy world on her way home from school, where she meets Izark, a brave young man hiding a dark secret. Bound by an ancient prophecy, they must navigate a wondrous yet dangerous world together, as Noriko holds the power to unleash Izark's inner evil.

      From Far Away, Vol. 1