Documentary Revisits Antiwar Legacy of Hadashi no Gen

The documentary Hadashi no Gen wa Mada Okotte Iru looks at the creation and enduring impact of Keiji Nakazawa’s antiwar manga Hadashi no Gen, based on his atomic-bomb survivor experience. It traces the work’s birth, the author’s background, and how the manga has continued to influence debate about peace and war in Japan. The film presents interviews and archival material to reflect on the manga’s message and its significance for contemporary peace education.