Otherside Picnic

Sorawo Kamikoshi is an isolated college student who stumbles on a door that opens into the Otherside, a quiet, eerie landscape that feels abandoned and strangely post-apocalyptic. Drawn to its emptiness, she treats the place like a refuge and soon meets Toriko Nishina, a self-reliant woman who already knows the terrain. The two pair up to map ruins, test odd phenomena, and handle dangerous encounters without spoilers for later twists. Their outings mix tense exploration with quieter moments that let their relationship grow, and the show balances strange sci-fi elements with grounded human interaction.

Created by Iori Miyazawa and Takuya Sato, the animated series premiered in 2021 and features voice work from Yumiri Hanamori, Ai Kayano, Rina Hidaka, and Miyu Tomita. The TV format leans into serialized mystery and atmospheric visuals.

It didn't pick up major industry awards or big nominations, yet it did earn notice in niche anime circles for its distinct tone and character chemistry. Any formal accolades have been limited, so its reputation rests more on fan response than trophies.

On a cultural level the series carved out a modest following among viewers who like yuri-leaning relationships, eerie worldbuilding, and oddball sci-fi. Fans created art, theory threads, and discussion about the Otherside's rules, helping the show linger in online conversation beyond its broadcast run.

Critical response was mixed to positive, reflected in a user vote average of about 6.66 out of 10, from a small sample. Reviewers tended to praise the pairing of Sorawo and Toriko and the show's unsettling atmosphere, while some critics wanted tighter plotting or more answers. Major themes include solitude, curiosity toward the unknown, the comfort of companionship, and how people adapt when normal rules don't apply.