Takeshi - Childhood Days) is a 1990 Japanese film directed by Masahiro Shinoda.

It was chosen as Best Film at the Japan Academy Prize ceremony.

The film is a story of childhood life during wartime Japan.

Takeshi, the intelligent son of a fisherman, is the schoolyard bully.

When his cousin comes to stay with his family to avoid bombing raids, Takeshi at first treats him well then begins bullying him, too.