Soya Kurokawa

After his yakuza father is slain, young Kikuo is taken in by a prominent Kabuki master. Raised alongside the master's heir, Shunsuke, Kikuo devotes himself to mastering the traditional stage. Over five decades, their deep brotherhood and fierce artistic rivalry propel both men through sacrifice, scandal, and devotion as they compete to become legendary performers.

Takagi loves playing good-natured pranks on her classmate Nishikata. But try as he might, he can never prank her back - she's just too clever. (imdb)

A single mother confronts a teacher after her son begins acting strangely, leading her to suspect mistreatment. The truth behind the boy's distress is gradually revealed from three distinct perspectives: the mother, the teacher, and the child.