The first teaser for Look Back live-action was revealed at Jump Festa 2026. Directed by the winner of The Palme d'Or will be trading in his usual family drama for a very different style of story: a 143-page manga about two young girls with an obsession for drawing until their fingers bleed.What you will really get is Tatsuki Fujimoto's thoughts on grief, art, and whether creating is even worth it will be presented as slow cinema. We'll see long, slow shots of pencils scribbling on pages, snow gently falling onto written manuscript pages, and people with their backs turned toward everything else in the world!A Director's Vision Meets Manga BrillianceA scene from the Look Back live-action trailer (Image Source: K2 Pictures)Kore-eda directed, wrote the screenplay, and edited Look Back live-action. He wanted to make it feel as authentic as possible, so he shot it all on analog film stock. He worked closely with Senzo Ueno (cinematographer) to show how beautiful Japan's four seasons are compared to the main character’s artistic journey.Tatsuki Fujimoto was very confident in the Look Back live-action adaptation and said that there was no reason for him to say anything more because of the trust he has in Kore-ida's direction, and looking forward to seeing the finished product!The Story That Captivated MillionsFujin and Kyomoto from the animated version (Image Source: Studio Durian)Fujino is a confident elementary school student whose manga strips have made her popular in her class's newspaper. However, everything changes when a reclusive classmate named Kyomoto begins publishing manga alongside her as well. The rivalry between the two students turns into a beautiful friendship based on their mutual love for making manga together.This 143-page one-shot was created by Tatsuki Fujimoto as a self-reflection on the passion for art and the connections built through creativity. This story explores the question of "what causes people to produce art in the face of all the obstacles?" through the lens of both the joy of nurturing a creative passion and the ache of losing someone who believed in that passion.What the Teaser of Look Back Live-Action RevealsA manga drawing scene from the trailer (Image Source: K2 Pictures)The 30-second teaser of Look Back live-action offers glimpses into the film's visual approach. Close-up shots of hands drawing manga transition into scenes set to music. Fujino appears from behind, followed by Kyomoto wearing a traditional padded jacket. The footage shows the two girls creating manga together as seasons change around them.The production team includes composer Yūta Bandō, known for his work on BELLE and Kaiju No. 8. His music will help convey the story's emotional weight. Other key staff members bring expertise from various acclaimed projects, ensuring technical excellence throughout.Production Details and Release PlansFilming was conducted in the City of Nikaho in the Prefecture of Akita. The film is being produced and distributed by K2 Pictures in Japan, while Goodfellas will handle international distribution of the film outside of Japan, with confirmed releases in South Korea and Taiwan.The casting of Look Back live-action is not known, and so we are waiting to learn who will play Fujino and Kyomoto. These roles require actors who can convey the characters' evolution from elementary school through university years.The Look Back live-action promises an intimate character study elevated by Kore-eda's masterful direction. an emotional journey that will showcase a deep exploration of each of the characters' lives. The film also has to create its own pacing for the film that will allow these emotional and intentional scenes to breathe.The teaser provides an insight into how the film will focus on its purity versus the original material. Because of this, you'll be able to see real, everyday light and all seasons of life, and also how a creative process takes place.