Bakuman

In this 2015 film directed by Hitoshi One, two high school friends, Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi, embark on a journey to become successful manga artists. The story delves into their struggles and triumphs as they navigate the competitive world of manga publishing, aiming to have their work serialized in the prestigious Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The film stars Takeru Satoh and Ryunosuke Kamiki, who bring the characters’ dreams and determination to life. While the movie has not received any notable awards, it offers an inspiring look at creativity and ambition. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.