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"The Scenery in Akita Was Beautiful": Fans From Across the Prefecture Flock to Theaters as the Live-Action Film "Lookback" Opens | Akita Sakigake Shimpo Digital Edition

Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest film, "Look Back," a live-action movie primarily shot in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, premiered nationwide on the 11th. The film is based on a manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, a native of Nikaho City. A theater in Akita City was filled with people eagerly awaiting the release…
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Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest film, "Look Back," a live-action movie primarily shot in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, premiered nationwide on the 11th. The film is based on a manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, a native of Nikaho City. A theater in Akita City was filled with people eagerly awaiting the release…

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Tatsuki Fujimoto's original manga, "Look Back," became a hit when its realistic portrayal and storyline were adapted into an animated film in 2024. Now, this popular manga is being made into a live-action film by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The film, which generated excitement even before the cast was announced, stars Natsuki Deguchi and Ayu Makita. Inheriting the paternal care they received from director Kore-eda, their gaze towards younger actors is as…

"Look Back," a live-action film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's coming-of-age one-shot manga published on "Shonen Jump+", directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, was released on September 11th. This marks the first time a Fujimoto work has been adapted into a live-action film. The story follows Fujino and Kyomoto, two people dedicated to manga, their encounter, and the irreplaceable bond they share... The post Natsuki Deguchi x Aya Makita talk about the…

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WWD JAPAN.com broke the news on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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