Essential Insights
- Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto: set to debut worldwide on Amazon Prime Video, has garnered significant praise for its critical success.
- The film adaptation has achieved notable acclaim, with outstanding reviews, accolades, and strong box office performance in Japan.
- Details regarding the cast and production team, including director Kiyotaka Oshiyama and leading voice actors, enhance the film’s overall quality.
Tatsuki Fujimoto is an internationally acclaimed author known for creating Chainsaw Man, one of the decade’s top-selling manga series. Consequently, any project linked to Fujimoto is deemed valuable, and enthusiasts are excited for his upcoming works.
Fortunately for fans, Fujimoto’s Look Back is on the brink of a global release. Amazon Prime Video recently announced that it will launch globally on November 7 and 8, 2024. This update allows fans to experience the film in full. To watch Look Back, viewers will require an Amazon Prime subscription.
Look Back: A Triumph in Critical Reception
Since its debut, Look Back has received widespread acclaim, currently holding an IMDb rating of 8.3 and an impressive 8.90 on MyAnimeList. Adapted from Fujimoto’s one-shot manga published in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump+ in 2021, Look Back boasts over 150 pages, distinguishing it as one of the lengthier one-shots in manga history.
“Look Back” Anime Movie will start streaming WORLDWIDE on Amazon starting Nov 8, 2024!
Animation Studio: Studio Durian
Director: Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Based on the Artist Drama One-shot by “Chainsaw Man” creator Tatsuki Fujimoto about two girls from a small town competing… pic.twitter.com/vQxEfLmKof
— Manga Mogura RE (Anime & Manga News) (@MangaMoguraRE) October 22, 2024
The adaptation was first revealed in February 2024 and showcased at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in a non-competitive section. Look Back was officially released in Japanese theaters on June 28, 2024.
Grossing over $6 million, the film performed impressively at the box office. Additionally, the one-shot manga attracted over 4 million readers within its first week. It also received multiple award nominations, securing victories in several categories.
Behind the Scenes of Look Back: Staff and Cast
The talented team responsible for bringing Fujimoto’s manga to life has proved their capabilities. Here’s a look at the primary contributors:
- Director: Kiyotaka Oshiyama (notable works include Chainsaw Man, Devilman Crybaby, Space Dandy)
- Writer: Kiyotaka Oshiyama
- Music Composer: Haruka Nakamura (known for Trigun Stampede, Hikikomori Sensei)
- Production Studio: Studio Durian (credited for Heikousen, The Boy and the Heron, Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s New Dinosaur)
Voice actress Yuumi Kawai (seen in Like a Dragon: Yakuza, Desert of Namibia, A Girl Named Ann) portrays the lead character, Ayumu Fujino. Additionally, Mizuki Yoshida (featured in Song of Kamui, The Lump in My Heart, Another Day in Paradise) lends her voice to Kyomoto.
The narrative of Look Back revolves around Ayumu Fujino, a gifted manga artist who develops a rivalry with her classmate. This competitive dynamic drives both of them to enhance their artistry and discover their true passions.
Viewers can look forward to the worldwide release of Look Back on November 7 and 8, 2024, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Source: Official Manga Mogura Re X (Formerly Twitter) Account
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