The Unseen World Behind Every Manga Strip In recent years, Japanese cinema has focused on the lives of children and adolescents, often exploring themes of friendship, identity, and coming of age.
Hirokazu Kore eda's "Look Back," an adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga, is no exception.
While praised for its portrayal of two young girls who become friends through their shared love of manga, the film also raises important questions about depicting childhood on screen.