Without Looking Back

Look Back (Japanese: ルックバック, Hepburn: Rukku Bakku) is a 2026 Japanese coming-of-age drama film written, directed, and edited by Hirokazu Kore-eda. It adapts the 2021 one-shot manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, following the 2024 anime film adaptation. The film stars Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita, Furi Nanase, and Rokka Okada. Announced in December 2025, it was shot on 35mm film, with filming primarily taking place in Fujimoto's hometown of Nikaho, Akita from February to November of the same year. The main cast was revealed in June 2026, and additional cast members were announced the following month. Yuta Bandoh composed the film's soundtrack, which includes performances from Tōko Miura and Kenshi Yonezu. The film premiered on 6 September 2026 in competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, where it won five collateral awards. It was released in Japan by K2 Pictures on 11 September, grossing over ¥144 million in its first three days.