Mangaka, Hori Mamoru (2024)

This story portrays Mamoru, a manga artist in a slump, as he begins to confront his true self through a series of events triggered by the appearance of ghosts in his life. Since winning the Newcomer Award, Hori Mamoru has been on hiatus after losing his inspiration. While struggling alone in his room one day, three ghosts appear before him and tell him they’ll help him. Each of the three ghosts recount an event they experienced in their life, of which Mamoru ends up using to turn their stories into three separate manga. Before long, Mamoru begins to confront his deeply buried past, including his separation from Haru, and the promises he couldn’t fulfil. (Source: Japanese = Eiga.com || Translation =Drama-Otaku.com) ~~ Adapted from the manga Mangaka, Hori Mamoru (マンガ家、堀マモル) by seta. Duration: 1 hr. 52 min. Content Rating: G - All Ages