From the New World is originally set in a Japan a millennium from now. Five teens--Saki, Satoru, Maria, Mamoru, and Shun--have been born and raised in a tranquil town that can be described as a utopia overflowing with water and foliage. The world is ruled by people who have the "cursed power" or the "gods' power" of telekinesis. After a certain incident, Saki and the others come to realize the true nature of their world. Before long, they learn...