During Anime NYC 2024, GKIDS has announced that they will release the Look Back anime film in North America on October 4. The film adapts the one-shot manga from Chainsaw Man creator, Tatsuki Fujimoto.
The Look Back manga initially released in 2022. The manga’s store page describes it as follows: “The overly confident Fujino and the shut-in Kyomoto couldn’t be more different, but a love of drawing manga brings these two small-town girls together. A poignant story of growing up and moving forward that only Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man, could have crafted.” The anime first premiered in Japan in June 2024.
Look Back Film Premiering in North America Later This Year, New Trailer Released
GKIDS has announced that they will release the Look Back anime film in North America on October 4. Recently, the film has sold over 1 million tickets in Japan. It has also earned over 1.73 billion yen (about 12 million USD) at the Japanese box office. Check out the new trailer for the upcoming film below:
The trailer’s description includes a synopsis for the film:
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.
Based on the acclaimed manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man, Look Back captures the highs and lows of pursuing artistic excellence and the special bonds formed through creative collaboration. The heart-wrenching story is the stunning feature-length directorial debut from Kiyotaka Oshiyama that will leave you in tears and inspire you to chase your own artistic dreams.
Look Back will premiere in North America on October 4.
