Kore-eda Hirokazu’s ‘Look Back’ Leads Tokyo International Film Festival Goes to Cannes Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)

By Naman Ramachandran

Naman Ramachandran

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Five Japanese features are heading to the Cannes Film Festival next month through the Tokyo International Film Festival‘s Goes to Cannes showcase, with Kore-eda Hirokazu‘s “Look Back” – a drama about two young women bound together by their devotion to manga across 13 years – the marquee title in a lineup spread across suspense, animation, mystery and family drama.

All five titles are Japanese-language productions due for 2026 completion. Kadokawa Corporation and Toei Company each contribute one title, while Shin-Ei Animation brings the selection’s sole animated feature.

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