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かくかくしかじか

Confirmed2025-05-167.47.0Trakt

High schooler Akiko has big plans to become a popular mangaka before she even graduates, but she needs to get much better at drawing if she ever wants to reach her goal. Looking for an easy fix, she signs up for an art class, thinking all her problems will soon be solved. She's in for a surprise: her new instructor is a sword-wielding taskmaster who doesn't care about manga one bit. But maybe this unconventional art teacher is just what she needs to realize her dreams!

Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey is an anime film following Akiko, a high school student determined to become a professional mangaka. Released on May 16, 2025, the movie chronicles her unexpected journey when she enrolls in an art class taught by an unconventional, sword-wielding instructor who challenges everything she thought she knew about drawing.

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Streaming availability in United States

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Available in: Japan · Taiwan

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
2025-05-16

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When did Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey come out?

The film was released on May 16, 2025.

What is the movie about?

The story follows Akiko, a high schooler who wants to become a mangaka and enrolls in an art class hoping for a quick path to success. Her unconventional teacher, who wields a sword and dismisses manga entirely, becomes the unexpected mentor who helps her achieve her creative dreams.

Where can I watch Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey?

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