Another Teaser for Live-Action 'Look Back' Movie About Two Friends

"I want to go to art college." K2 Pictures in Japan has revealed another new teaser trailer for Look Back, Koreeda's live-action version of the beloved manga and anime of the same name. This charming new film opens first in Japanese cinemas starting in September before a US release later this year. The coming-of-age story follows two Japanese girls passionately pursuing their dreams of becoming manga artists. Originally published on Shonen Jump+ in 2021, the manga sparked buzz upon its initial release in Japan, recording 2.5 million views on its first day. Kore-eda's adaptation of Look Back comes after the 2024 animated movie adaptation of the same name, which was the feature directorial debut of director Kiyotaka Oshiyama (view the trailers here). The story follows two manga artists, the brash Fujino and the reclusive Kyomoto, who meet & develop a close bond over making their own manga. This live-action version stars Natsuki Deguchi as Fujino and Aju Makita as Kyomoto; with Furi Nanase & Rokka Okada. The film was shot in Nikaho City in northern Japan. The first teaser trailer was released last month and this second one includes a few more glimpses – including a lovely shot of them in the grass, and plenty of them working on their drawings. // Continue Reading ›