A meditative, poignant animated drama where the delicate lines of friendship and rivalry between two young manga artists sketch a heartbreaking, yet life-affirming ode to creation, loss, and the cathartic power of looking back.
Look Back
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"Manga drew them together. Life made them best friends."
Director:
Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Cast:
Yuumi Kawai, Mizuki Yoshida, Yoichiro Saito, Kota Oka, Kureha Maki
Drama
Animation
Box Office:
$12,648,664
Look Back - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
In the film, Fujino's successful manga series is called "Shark Punch."
This is a direct reference to Tatsuki Fujimoto's own manga. The title and themes are a clear nod to his earlier major work, Fire Punch, and the general aggressive, action-oriented style is reminiscent of his most famous work, Chainsaw Man. This detail reinforces the semi-autobiographical nature of the story, with Fujino acting as an avatar for Fujimoto himself.