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Look Back
ルックバック
2024 58 min Japan 16+
★8.2
Animation, Drama
Director: Kiyotaka Oshiyama
💬 Based on the comic
«Look Back»
byTatsuki Fujimoto
Trailers
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Description
Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared passion for drawing.
US Gross:
$2M
Worldwide:
$12.65M
Starring
Yumi Kawai
Actor
Mizuki Yoshida
Actor
Yôichirô Saitô
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
Look Back is a poignant and deeply emotional coming-of-age drama that masterfully translates its source material into a moving exploration of artistic rivalry and friendship. While its brief runtime and narrative pivots may surprise some, the film is widely praised for its stylistic fidelity and resonant thematic exploration of the creative process.
| Theme | The film succeeds as a heartfelt and authentic portrayal of the artistic drive, focusing on the shared bond of manga creators. | |
| Direction | The direction preserves the spirit of the original manga while enhancing the narrative through unique, atmospheric stylistic choices. | |
| Score | The score provides a warm, complementary layer that elevates the film's shift between humor and melancholy. | |
| Runtime | The compact, sub-one-hour runtime creates a highly condensed experience that some viewers may find jarring or unexpectedly short. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure—shifting from a straightforward rivalry to complex, potentially non-linear themes—challenges viewer expectations. |