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Release Year2025
Runtime2h 06m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes5
DirectorKazuaki Seki
WritersDate-san, Akiko Higashimura
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBlank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey
About Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey
High schooler Akiko has big plans to become a popular mangaka before she even graduates, but she needs to get much better at drawing if she ever wants to reach her goal. Looking for an easy fix, she signs up for an art class, thinking all her problems will soon be solved. She's in for a surprise: her new instructor is a sword-wielding taskmaster who doesn't care about manga one bit. But maybe this unconventional art teacher is just what she needs to realize her dreams!
Directed by Kazuaki Seki, Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey leans on a strong ensemble — Mei Nagano, Yo Oizumi, Ai Mikami — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2025.
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