Hirokazu Kore-eda Is Directing the Live-Action Adaptation of Look Back
The latest chapter of Chainsaw Man had a surprise in the end. The announcement of the live-action adaptation of Fujimoto’s Look Back was quietly made at the end. Hirokazu Kore-eda, one of the greatest directors of our times and a Palme d’Or winner, is revealed to be the director of the Look Back live-action movie today. Surprisingly, the live-action movie Look Back has already been shot in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, and post-production work is currently in full swing. Therefore, the Look Back live-action movie is slated to premiere sometime in 2026. According to Deadline, Kore-eda shared his reminiscent thoughts about discovering the Look Back manga and reading it in one night: Tatsuki Fujimoto, who was a big fan of Kore-eda’s “Our Little Sister”, also expressed his feelings about his work being adapted into a movie by legendary director Kore-eda: With a runtime of just 60 minutes, the Look Back anime movie moved millions worldwide with its emotional tale. Now, Kore-eda, known for his masterpieces such as Shoplifters, Nobody Knows, Maborosi, and many more, is set to bring a brilliant adaptation of Look Back to the big screens next year. That said, are you looking forward to watching the live-action version of Look Back next year? Let us know in the comments below. Name Email ID
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