The live-action film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga has unveiled a new trailer, revealing more cast members and its September 11 opening date in Japan. The trailer showcases the film's vibrant and emotional story, set in a small town where two girls, Fujino and Kyomoto, bond over their shared love of manga. The film stars Masaki Suda as Maeda, a Weekly Shonen Jump editor, and Kankurō Kudō as Tamai, a grade school teacher. The cast also includes Kayo Noro as Akari, Fujino's mother, and Ryō Ikeda as Nishi, Fujino's father. The film is directed and edited by Hirokazu Kore-eda, known for his critically acclaimed films like "Shoplifters" and "Our Little Sister." The music is composed by Yūta Bandō, who has worked on films like "BELLE" and "Kaiju No. 8." The film's staff includes Senzo Ueno for photography, Masachio Nishida for lighting, and Kazuhiko Tomita for sound. The 79th Cannes International Film Festival showcased the film on May 15, and it opened in Japan in June 2024, earning over 227 million yen in its first three days. GKIDS will release the film in theaters in 2026 in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. The film's success in Japan and North America highlights the appeal of live-action adaptations of manga, and the trailer promises an emotional and visually stunning experience for audiences worldwide.
