Look Back Announces U.S. Release Date

Look Back Announces U.S. Release Date

As a seasoned gamer and anime enthusiast with a soft spot for manga-turned-anime masterpieces, I can’t contain my excitement about the upcoming release of “Look Back.” Having followed Tatsuki Fujimoto’s career since his debut on the scene with “Chainsaw Man,” I’ve been eagerly awaiting a chance to delve into another one of his captivating stories.


As a devoted fan, I must acknowledge that Tatsuki Fujimoto has gained recognition for his gruesome shonen series, “Chainsaw Man”. However, it’s important to remember that Denji’s tale is just one of many stories crafted by this talented artist. In stark contrast to the realm of devils, “Look Back” focuses on two young aspirants in the manga world, detailing their friendship born from a shared passion for this art form. Though the anime film has been gracing Japanese theaters for weeks now, North American anime enthusiasts have been eagerly waiting to see if they’ll get a chance to witness Fujino and Kyomoto’s captivating narrative unfold. Fortunately, we can look forward to GKids joining forces with Studio Durian to bring “Look Back” to the Western world.

In other words, “Look Back” is Studio Durian’s inaugural anime film, a studio established by animator Oshiyama. As the director of this poignant movie, Oshiyama brings his expertise from previous work at Studio Ghibli on “The Boy And The Heron,” as well as the anime adaptation of “Chainsaw Man.” In an interview this year, the director discussed the distinctive animation style employed in bringing characters Fujino and Kyomoto to life.

“The key animation only draws the key points of movement, and the animation fills in the gaps. The lines drawn by the key animator are somewhat rough, so the animation artist cleans them up into neat lines. Normally, the lines drawn by the key animator don’t appear on the screen as is. This time, the key animator’s rough drawings are sent directly to the finishing touches and colored. The key animation is reflected on the screen as is as animation. I think one of the reasons why many people think, ‘this work is different’ is that we retained a hand-drawn feel.”

Look Back’s US Release Date

GKIDS has shared that the highly-anticipated anime film “Look Back” will be arriving at U.S. cinemas on October 4th. If you haven’t seen the trailer for this hit anime yet, you can catch it in the video provided below.

If you’re interested in learning more about “Look Back”, here’s a summary of the movie that originated from the creativity of mangaka Tatsuki Fujimoto. The story revolves around Fujino, a well-liked and humorous student whose comics are popular in the school newspaper. One day, her teacher encourages her to share the space with Kyomoto, an absentee artist whose work ignites a rivalry within Fujino. However, this competition transforms into something more profound when Fujino discovers their mutual love for drawing. The movie portrays the ups and downs of striving for artistic greatness and the unique connections formed through creative partnership.

Keen on keeping tabs with Tatsuki Fujimoto’s heart-wrenching narrative, Look Back? Stay informed by checking in regularly with Team Anime at ComicBook for the freshest news.

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2024-08-23 18:41