Highly-Awaited Cinema Release of Japan’s Blockbuster Hit “Look Back”

From Chainsaw Man Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto to Debut Nationwide in the Philippines on August 28

The wait is over! The anime adaptation of Look Back, from Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto, will be released in Philippine cinemas on August 28. Featuring the voices of Yūmi Kawai (Plan 75) and Mizuki Yoshida (Alice in Borderland) as the lead characters Fujino and Kyomoto, respectively, this highly-anticipated film promises to be a must-watch for anime fans.

Look Back is an endearing and tear-jerking film exploring friendship’s beauty. The story revolves around two small-town girls, Fujino and Kyomoto, who are polar opposites. Fujino is overly confident, while Kyomoto is a shut-in. Despite their differences, their shared love for drawing manga brings them together. This coming-of-age film is animated by Studio Durian, founded by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, who also directs Look Back. Oshiyama’s impressive works include The Boy and the Heron, Devilman Crybaby, and Flip Flappers.

The original Look Back manga received critical acclaim and was highly popular in Japan, reaching over 4 million reads within two days of publication. The movie adaptation has been equally successful, grossing over 1 billion yen in less than 20 days since its release in Japan.

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

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

Join Fujino and Kyomoto on their emotional journey when Look Back opens in Philippine cinemas on August 28. Stay updated by following Encore Films PH on Facebook and @encorefilmsph on Instagram.