Coming-of-Age

Actor-turned-director Will Ropp makes his feature debut with 'Brian,' a coming-of-age comedy about a high schooler grappling with anxiety and a crush on his teacher. The film premieres at SXSW 2026 in Austin on March 14. Ropp drew from personal experiences to highlight the blurred lines between comedy and tragedy in adolescence.

26 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Prince Hisahito of the Japanese imperial family visited the mausoleums of Emperor Meiji and Emperor Komei in Kyoto on February 27, 2026, to report the completion of his coming-of-age ceremony from last September. The visit was private during his university spring break, and he performed rituals in morning dress.