# Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey (2025)

> An aspiring manga artist confronts the gap between being praised and becoming genuinely skilled under the demanding guidance of a formative teacher.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7393957

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Kazuaki Seki
- Cast: Mei Nagano, Yo Oizumi, Ai Mikami, Mei Hata, Jin Suzuki, Fuju Kamio, Kenjiro Tsuda, Teppei Arita
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36946651/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: reflective, witty, warm, quiet weekend, creative inspiration

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