Look Back

New Films Opening This Week Include The Odyssey and Look Back

A weekly release roundup dated September 11 highlights new films opening in Japan, including The Odyssey and the anime film Look Back.

是枝裕和「ルックバック」では“4種類の光”を意識、出口夏希・蒔田彩珠らと会見

Look Back Live-Action Film Cast Enjoys Venice Sightseeing

Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita and other cast members of the live-action Look Back film visited Venice and shared moments from their sightseeing trip.

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Take on the Look Back Phenomenon Opens Next Friday

Award-winning director Hirokazu Kore-eda offers his take on the Look Back phenomenon, with the project scheduled to open next Friday.

Hirokazu Kore-eda Focused on the Sound of a Pen in the Live-Action Look Back Film

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda discusses his attention to the sound of a pen in the live-action Look Back film, drawing inspiration from comments by manga creator Tatsuki Fujimoto.

Japanese Films Including Live-Action Look Back Selected for London Film Festival 2026

The 2026 London Film Festival will feature several Japanese films, including the live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga Look Back.

出口夏希×蒔田彩珠「ルックバック」が釜山映画祭へ、是枝裕和の監督作としては「怪物」以来

Fujino and Kyomoto’s Rooms from the Look Back Live-Action Film Recreated in Akita

The rooms belonging to Fujino and Kyomoto from the live-action Look Back film have been recreated at the Akita filming location and unveiled to the public today.

Wicked City’s Graphic OVA Format Reinforces Its Cold War Political Thriller

A retrospective examines Wicked City, the classic anime OVA, focusing on how its transgressive sexual imagery and graphic material push the format’s boundaries while supporting its political thriller narrative.