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2024 was definitely a big year for the anime industry, especially for the movies. There were quite a few films that left an impression on the community, but the one that stood above all was Tatsuki Fujimoto’sLook Back. The movie has received worldwide appreciation and has been crowned as the best anime film of 2024 by fans and critics.
Not only that, it even won the Best Anime Film at the Filmarks Annual Awards 2024, proving Fujimoto and Studio Durian’s talent. According to many anime fans, the main reason behind namingLook Backas the best anime film of 2024 was its brilliant visualization and animation. However, it is the only reason whyLook Backdeserved the title.
There are many other elements that contributed to the success of theLook Backanime movie. But the one that was the most emotional was the portrayal of art and its significance within the narrative. The central theme of the story focuses on the manga artists and the importance of their work, which, in a way, connects people.
The flourishing success ofLook Back
Look Backis based on the manga of the same name by Chainsaw Man’s creator,Tatsuki Fujimoto, which originally was a one-shot published in July 2021. The manga was quite popular, and ultimately Studio Durian decided to produce its anime adaptation, which came out in June 2024. It was an instant success, andBox Office Mojoreported that the movie made $12.6 million globally.
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Look Backfollows the story of Ayumu Fujino, who has a talent for drawing manga and is quite popular in her school because of it. However, her talent for art is challenged by Kyomoto, an introverted student who seems to be even better than Fujino. Circumstances lead them to become friends and draw manga stories together until tragedy hits and their lives change completely.
The film is perfect in terms of story depiction, animation, character development, and score. It perfectly adapts the narrative from the one-shot manga and isrecognized on a global scale. There are very few other projects that could reach the level of recognition thatLook Backhas gotten in the past few months.
Animation isn’t the only thing that contributed toLook Back’ssuccess
The majority of fans believe thatLook Back’ssuccess stems from its animation quality. And while it’s true to a certain extent, there are other aspects that contribute toLook Back’ssuccess. One of the major ones among them is the portrayal of art’s significance within the story. Art and creation are the central themes ofLook Back,which is delivered through Fujino and Kyomoto’s hard work.
It is the only thing that makes them understand each other and ultimately brings them together. It contributes to their friendship and also helps Fujino to deal with the tragedy of Kyomoto’s death.
It motivates them to work hard and also helps them understand different aspects of life. In fact, it is the only thing that kept Kyomoto’s memory alive in the end.
It All Boils Down to 1 Deep-Dive Reason Why Tatsuki Fujimoto’s ‘Look Back’ Is a Masterclass in Storytelling
The wonderful depiction of manga art in the movie adds to the emotional and aesthetic elements of the story. It adds substance to the anime, and while most of the fans fail to notice its importance, it is the only thing that contributed to the development of the two main characters and ultimately the narrative ofLook Back.
Look Backis available to stream on Prime Video.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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