Director: Masanori KOMIYAMA

Producer: Yoshimi TAKAHASHI / Rika KIMURA

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Genre: Documentary / Comic-book / WWII

Theatrical Release in Japan: 2025


[2025 / Color / HD / Stereo / 90 min. / Japanese with English subtitles]

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[Tagline]

The documentary examining the birth and present-day impact of "Barefoot Gen."

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[Synopsis]

The manga “Barefoot Gen,” depicting the story of Gen, a boy exposed to the atomic bomb who loses his family yet survives with strength against poverty and prejudice, has been translated and published in 25 countries since its serialization began in 1973, read worldwide. However, in recent years, debates have arisen over restricting access in school libraries and excluding it from peace education materials, citing its graphic depictions and historical perspectives. This documentary reexamines why the manga continues to profoundly move people, tracing its journey from its creation to the present day.