I didn't comment on this series for quite a while after I read it. I didn't really know what I could say.
This is one of those mangas that if you re-read you have to start from the beginning and work your way through to the end. It introduces you to a host of characters (but even so it doesn't get confusing) that all have different roles and are all important to the plot. Not knowing who they are or where their allegence lies would make the whole thing muddled.
Usually I don't re-read things like this. The mangas I "re-read" are the ones that are either short, or have parts in them that I love. In the latter case I skip to those parts and forget the rest. After I finished From Far Away I thought to myself, it's a good read but I won't re-read it. It'll take too much effort. Now I am, and I think that says what I think of this manga.

... Last updated on November 17th, 2011, 8:43am

I love this series. What i like most is the emotion displayed. It's a little cheesy but the emotions are very well written. Plus the characters are developed awesomely. They are lovable, funny, and well rounded.
I really liked noriko. she is very strong emotionally. She was always positive and determined to do something useful. She was a breath of fresh air and i just loved her and izark together.

The story is also enjoyable. Its exciting and fun. It's not one that requires a lot of thought. Perfect light read where you just want a good story with characters you can root for.

... Last updated on August 9th, 2014, 4:36pm

This was an wonderful manga! I LOVED it! What I loved about it was basically everything. The artwork was beautiful! The characters where realistic, likable and there growth as individuals was evident. The plot wasn't completly original but it was complex but easy to understand and very gripping. Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down.

As for characters, Noriko was so cute! She was a very strong, independent (in some ways) and though she cried she didn't stay sad for long. I like how when Noriko came to the new land she had to learn there language which I have never seen in a manga.

Izark was very attractive. He wasn't as moppy as I thought he would be. I thought he grew the most as a character from being emotionless and cold to being an open hearted, emotional, and caring man.

It was very cute how Izark needed Noriko and visversa. They grew as characters and felt like real people. The romance was evident but I kind of wanted more kiss scenes but oh well.

I give this manga a big fat 10!

Full disclosure: I do not really read or even like shoujo. What can I say? However, I just really enjoyed Kanata Kara! It has something that keeps me coming back, year after year, to re-read. It's true, the plot has been done before, but the mangaka really develops her characters, which made me want to read more. (and again and again) I liked how Noriko had to figure out the language (most other stories of this type have the character understand the language). But Noriko had to learn the language and the culture. And she didn't do it instantly, either. It took some time. Izark was such an enigma but at the same time such a nice guy. It is a big plus in that the characters all had some sort of weakness that they had to overcome. Things do not come easily for them. The mangaka manages to bring across some very complicated ideas of life and love in a way that is fresh and very engaging.
after consideration, I'm giving this one a 10 out of 10, because it is such a 'complete' story. Of course the reader will wonder what happens after the story ends, but the mangaka tied up all the story lines giving it a completed feel. There are no loose ends for the reader to deal with.

This is in my top ten manga list, and I notice I keep re-reading it. It sits on my bookshelf surrounded by yaoi, and this often gets a laugh from friends. However, I'm not kidding when I say it has that certain something, je ne sais quoi.

... Last updated on August 20th, 2016, 2:08pm

I like so much this manga...The best manga ever...Love it.I like the adventures of Izark and Noriko,i love them both.The art is kinda old but it's still beautiful.
I had to update the ratings i had given to others manga 'cuz this manga is among the few mangas that deserve a 10.
So read it,but only if you have time to read it all in one go,'cuz you get so hooked up with it that u can't leave it.
Izark x Noriko=best manga couple ever

... Last updated on April 4th, 2010, 3:44pm

Love this type of manga so from the beginning it was already worth half the points, then the arts is splendid and the storyline is awesome... 10/10. Worth a reading, recommended for everyone :]

I thought it was okay. At times I was addicted, at times just wanted to get it done. It was pretty good. One of the main things I had a problem with was how corny it got at some points. But... all in all, read it just in case it suits your tastes.

This is one of my favorites! I keep coming back to it. I feel like both Noriko and Izark grow as the story progresses which is probably why it's one of my favorites. They both learn to accept themselves and although Noriko isn't strong she always tries, she never gives up and just waits to be rescued - it's so refreshing! The romance is more subtle and definitely a slow burn even though you can see the feelings they both have but that just makes it seem more realistic and like it will last unlike lots of manga where they confess even though they don't know or trust each other.

I have to say, Noriko is the epitome of damsel in distress, always in danger, is weak, and has no control of the things happening in her life. I usually hate those type of female leads, but she is just so adorable that I find it hard to hate her. She does what she can and I think that is why I like her so much. Yes she can't do much, but she is doing her best and I truthfully can't hate her for that.

There is a lot of meh moments, but also a lot of cute moments that I find I will reread from time to time. I read this back in the yonder days of magic knight rayearth and Fushigi Yuugi, so it was sort of the only decent romantic adventure of a girl who was pulled into another world that was out in my region at the time.

I was totally in love with this series in the beginning but after awhile it got too political, not a enough romance (for my taste anyway), and at some point I viewed them more as siblings rather than a couple . However its still worth reading its a great storyline and characters are not annoying but likable.