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  • Meet Fujino and Kyomoto, the unlikely artist pair in Tatsuki Fujimoto’s emotional anime film “Look Back”

    Meet Fujino and Kyomoto, the unlikely artist pair in Tatsuki Fujimoto’s emotional anime film “Look Back”

    Look Back found the voices for the main characters, Fujino and Kyomoto, in Plan 75’s Yuumi Kawai and Mizuki Yoshida from Alice in Borderland, respectively. Look Back is the anime film adaptation of a one shot manga from Tatsuki Fujimoto, creator of Chainsaw Man. The film is helmed by Kitoyaka Oshiyama, with animation coming from Studio Durian.

    Look Back tells the tale of two girls who couldn’t be more different, as Fujino is confident and Kyomoto is a shut-in who doesn’t leave the house. Their mutual love for drawing manga brings them together in a story of growing up and moving forward. 

    Fujino

    Yuumi Kawai lends her voice to the confident artist Fujino, who worked hard to embody her character. “Look Back” is a manga that touched the hearts of many people. This time, Director Oshiyama and the rest of the production team created an animation, and I added breath and voice to the story in an attempt to add new color to the time that Fujino and Kyomoto lived. This was the first time I had the opportunity to participate in the world of anime, and I did my best to convey the earnest voice that goes along with Fujino’s body, which moves wonderfully in the drawings,” she says.

    Kyomoto

    Playing the role of the shy Kyomoto is Mizuki Yoshida, who recalls reading the manga for the first time, saying, “When I first read Look Back, I was shocked by the realistic world that Tatsuki Fujimoto had drawn, and I was really curious to see how this work would be turned into a movie. I was looking forward to it.”

    Yoshida was ecstatic to be part of the world creator Fujimoto has built. “When I auditioned for the role of Kyomoto and saw the video for the first time, I was so moved that even though it was an unfinished picture, I said, ‘Wow! That world is alive!’ and I burst into tears during the recording, even more so when I saw the footage of Fujino and Kyomoto. I fell in love with the book. It was my first time working as a voice actor, but I put my heart and soul into my role,” she says.

    Fujino Kyomoto train

    Go on an emotional journey as Look Back opens in Philippine cinemas on August 28. Follow Encore Films PH on Facebook and @encorefilmsph on Instagram for the latest updates.

  • “Look Back,” Japan’s Blockbuster Hit by Chainsaw Man Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto, Debuts in PH Cinemas on August 28

    “Look Back,” Japan’s Blockbuster Hit by Chainsaw Man Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto, Debuts in PH Cinemas on August 28

    The wait is over! The anime adaptation of “Look Back,” from Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto, is set to release in Philippine cinemas on August 28. Yūmi Kawai (Plan 75) and Mizuki Yoshida (Alice in Borderland) lend their voices to lead characters Fujino and Kyomoto, respectively.

    A Tale of Friendship and Art

    “Look Back” is an endearing, tearjerker film that explores the beauty of friendship. Fans and critics alike have raved about its heartfelt narrative and emotional depth since its release in Japan. This anime film adaptation of a one-shot manga tells the story of two small-town girls, Fujino and Kyomoto, who are polar opposites. Fujino is overly confident, while Kyomoto is a shy shut-in. However, their shared love for drawing manga brings them together in an unexpected and profound friendship.

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    Stellar Animation and Direction

    The coming-of-age film is animated by Studio Durian, founded by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, who also directs “Look Back.” Oshiyama’s impressive portfolio includes works like “The Boy and the Heron,” “Devilman Crybaby,” and “Flip Flappers.” His expertise is evident in the stunning animation and meticulous attention to detail in this film.

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    Critical Acclaim and Popularity

    The original “Look Back” manga was a huge hit in Japan, reaching over 4 million reads within just two days of publication. The movie adaptation has been equally successful, grossing more than 1 billion yen in less than 20 days.

    Screen Rant praised the film’s animation, direction, and writing, stating, “In many ways, Look Back does an even better job of showing off Tatsuki Fujimoto’s talents than the Chainsaw Man anime did. It’s already an easy contender for the best anime film of 2024, if not the best-animated film of 2024 overall.”

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    Emotional Depth and Unique Atmosphere

    But Why Tho emphasized the emotional depth of “Look Back,” writing, “While I cried when reading Fujimoto’s original manga, I felt myself weeping even more while watching the Look Back anime.” They further elaborated, “The score and the small movements of wind that carry their connection through time and space feel gargantuan even within the small scale of the film. From the four-panel comics being animated to the main story itself, the animation captures whimsy, melancholy, and romance. It’s a unique atmosphere that almost defies explanation, much like Fujimoto’s manga.”

    Join the Journey

    Embark on an emotional journey as “Look Back” opens in Philippine cinemas on August 28. Follow Encore Films PH on Facebook and @encorefilmsph on Instagram for the latest updates.