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

Tamara Ceaikovski

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