Live-Action Look Back Film Casts Masaki Suda, Sets September 11 Opening
The casting of Masaki Suda and the confirmed September 11 release date bring the live-action Look Back closer to theaters, following the film's Cannes showcase in May.
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The live-action film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back one-shot manga has revealed a new trailer, six additional cast members, and a September 11 opening date in Japan. Masaki Suda plays editor Maeda, with Kankurō Kudō, Kayo Noro, Ryō Ikeda, Miyu Sasaki, and Maho Yamada also joining. GKIDS will release the film in North America, the U.K., and Ireland in 2026.
The live-action film of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back one-shot manga added six cast members and set a September 11 opening in Japan, the official website announced Wednesday with a new trailer. Masaki Suda will play Maeda, a Weekly Shonen Jump manga editor. Kankurō Kudō plays grade school teacher Tamai, Kayo Noro plays Fujino's mother Akari, Ryō Ikeda plays Fujino's father Nishi, Miyu Sasaki plays older sister Megumi, and Maho Yamada plays middle school teacher Manabe. Hirokazu Kore-eda directs, edits, and writes the screenplay. GKIDS will release the film in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland later in 2026.
- Masaki Suda: as Maeda, a Weekly Shonen Jump manga editor
- Kankurō Kudō: as Tamai, a grade school teacher
- Kayo Noro: as Akari, Fujino's mother
- Ryō Ikeda: as Nishi, Fujino's father
- Miyu Sasaki: as Megumi, Fujino's older sister
- Maho Yamada: as Manabe, a middle school teacher
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