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Look Back

NR2024Kiyotaka Oshiyama
IMDb: 7.8/10Rotten: 100%Metacritic: 90/100
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"Manga drew them together. Life made them best friends."

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.

AnimationDrama
FriendshipElementary SchoolFriendsSchoolBased On MangaShounenAnimePhilosophicalComplexMangaka

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What is Look Back (2024) about?

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.

Who stars in Look Back?

Look Back stars Yuumi Kawai (Fujino (voice)), Mizuki Yoshida (Kyomoto (voice)), Yoichiro Saito (Homeroom Teacher (voice)), Kota Oka (Man (voice)), Kureha Maki (Fujino's Sister (voice)). The film was directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama.

How long is Look Back?

Look Back has a runtime of 58 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated NR.

Is Look Back worth watching?

Look Back holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Animation, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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