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Look Back film production and international release

Overview

The live-action film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga, ‘Look Back’, directed, written, and edited by Hirokazu Kore-eda, has commenced its theatrical run. Following its successful world premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, where the screening received a standing ovation lasting over 12 minutes, the film moved into its domestic release phase in Japan on September 11, 2026.

Filmed across the changing seasons in Kahoku City, Akita Prefecture, the narrative follows a 13-year journey of two girls connected by their passion for drawing. To celebrate the production, filming sets in the region were restored with high fidelity. The production emphasizes high-quality cinematic technicality, utilizing Dolby Atmos, 4K, and 35mm film, alongside rotoscoping techniques to blend animation with live-action elements.

To coincide with the release, a limited-edition 64-page ‘Special Booklet Volume 1’ became available to moviegoers starting September 18, 2026. This booklet includes the complete 41-page version of ‘Metal Parade’, featuring storyboards, sketches, and manuscripts, alongside exclusive commentary between Tatsuki Fujimoto and Hirokazu Kore-eda.

Following its domestic launch, the film expanded its international presence. Director Kore-eda, alongside lead actresses Natsuki Deguchi and Ayame Makita, visited Taiwan to promote the film. In October 2026, the film was selected for the Gala Presentation section at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea. Following appearances at festivals in Toronto and London, GKIDS has scheduled limited theatrical screenings in the United States to begin on December 30, 2026, with a wider release on January 15, 2027.

Entities

Hirokazu Kore-eda · Tatsuki Fujimoto · Natsuki Deguchi · Look Back · Ayame Makita

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Hirokazu Kore-eda releases new trailer for Look Back live-action film

    Director Hirokazu Kore-eda has released a new trailer for the live-action film Look Back, based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga. US theatrical release is set for late 2026.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Hirokazu Kore-eda and ‘Look Back’ cast attend Busan International Film Festival

    Director Hirokazu Kore-eda and the cast of the live-action film ‘Look Back’ attended the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea as part of the Gala Presentation section.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Cinema City announces October 2026 film lineup and highlights ‘Look Back’

    Cinema City announces its October 2026 film lineup featuring Spielberg and Tom Cruise, while Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Look Back’ continues its run, exploring the passion of manga creators.

  4. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Hirokazu Kore-eda promotes ‘Look Back’ in Taiwan

    Director Hirokazu Kore-eda and cast members visited Taiwan to promote the record-breaking live-action film ‘Look Back’, an adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Look Back live-action film to offer special manga booklet

    The live-action film ‘Look Back’ will distribute a 64-page special booklet starting September 18, 2026, featuring the complete ‘Metal Parade’ manga and exclusive dialogues with director Hirokazu Kore-eda.

  6. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Look Back live-action film premieres in Japan

    The live-action film ‘Look Back’, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, has premiered in Japan following a successful screening and standing ovation at the Venice International Film Festival.

  7. [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Look Back film premieres at Venice International Film Festival

    Hirokazu Kore-eda’s live-action adaptation of the manga ‘Look Back’ premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, receiving a 12-minute standing ovation.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Look Back live-action film announces exclusive merchandise and set restorations

    The live-action ‘Look Back’ film will offer limited-edition illustrations by Tatsuki Fujimoto and features restored filming sets in Kaho, Akita Prefecture, to commemorate its release.

  9. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Look Back live-action film completion event held in Tokyo

    Actors Natsuki Deguchi and Ayaju Makita attended a completion event for the live-action film ‘Look Back’, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s popular manga.

  10. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Look Back live-action film releases making-of footage from Akita filming

    Making-of photos have been released for Hirokazu Kore-eda’s live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 'Look Back,' starring Natsuki Deguchi and Ayame Makita. The film premieres September 11.

Sources

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