Look Back
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.
Critics Sentiment
Fujino and Kyomoto start creating manga together
Fujino learns of tragedy striking Kyomoto
The devastating drop from their separation to learning of tragedy, followed by the powerful recovery through artistic reflection and renewed purpose.
Look Back follows a classic emotional arc that builds to friendship and creative collaboration before plunging into tragedy and grief. Critics universally praised the film's artistic meditation and emotional authenticity, though some felt the short runtime limited character development. The film recovers powerfully in its final act with philosophical depth about art's purpose.
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Yuumi Kawai
Fujino (voice)
Mizuki Yoshida
Kyomoto (voice)
Yoichiro Saito
Homeroom Teacher (voice)
Kota Oka
Man (voice)
Kureha Maki
Fujino's Sister (voice)
Koya Yoshihashi
Editor (voice)
Takeshi Miyajima
Newscaster (voice)
Daisuke Takahashi
Announcer (voice)
Jun Ito
Teacher (voice)
Kaori Takeuchi
Friend's Mother (voice)
Masumi Taira
Grandmother (voice)
Rina Endou
Classmate (voice)
Taisei Miyagishi
Classmate (voice)
Minori Takanami
Classmate (voice)
Shinnosuke Tokudome
Classmate (voice)
Nanaka Shougaki
Classmate (voice)
Haruto Shima
Classmate (voice)
Sakura Tsutsumi
Classmate (voice)
Seira Ina
Live Announcer (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Man from 4-Frame Manga (voice)
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