Since its premiere on June 10, 2024, the anime film “Look back”received universal praise from fans and critics alike. Now, Tatsuki Fujimotothe creator of “Chainsaw man“, joins the chorus of praise for the film adaptation of his work. According to the Japanese news site OriconFujimoto cried tears of joy while watching the animated adaptation of Look Back.

«There is an expression like 'bringing the characters to life', and that is absolutely true.“Fujimoto said.”I felt like I was looking through a camera into the world that Fujino and Kyomoto live in. The animation and the voice actors' performances were so natural and wonderful. I cried thinking that perhaps never again in my life will my work be created with such sincerity.“.

Fujimoto isn’t the only one who has expressed his great respect for the anime film.”Look back“. A PR representative for the film told Oricon that the reception has been overwhelmingly positive. «On social media, we were inundated with glowing reviews, with people saying things like: 'I couldn't stop crying the whole time I watched it and I still cry when I think about it.,''The pinnacle of modern animation,''There is not a single second of a scene that is wasted,''The respect for the source material is incredible' and 'Story is the reason a movie was made', and word of mouth continues to spread».

Fujimoto's ability to create profound and emotionally resonant stories has cemented his place as one of the most influential authors of his generation. His ability to combine elements of horror, action and drama in his narratives has captured the attention of readers around the world.

The film is described as follows:

• Ayumu Fujino, a fourth grader, regularly draws four-panel manga for the school newspaper and is praised for having the best art in her class. One day, her teacher asks her to give one of her manga in the school newspaper to an absent student named Kyomoto. When Kyomoto's manga appears next to Fujino's, he receives much praise for his detailed art, leaving Fujino furiously envious.
• Refusing to be outdone by someone who barely attends school, Fujino dedicates herself to learning how to create manga. As time passes, her goal of surpassing Kyomoto seems to grow further and further away, and Fujino, now in sixth grade, finally gives up and stops creating manga. Graduation day arrives, and Fujino is asked to deliver Kyomoto's graduation certificate. By chance, the two end up coming face to face, and their unexpected encounter will have consequences far beyond what either of them could have anticipated.

Source: Oricon News