Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back has been gaining quite a ton of praise from fans ever since its domestic release on June 28, 2024. The movie is based on Fujimoto’s one-shot manga of the same name. The movie adaptation of Look Back will showcase a different side to Tatsuki Fujimoto’s creativity.
Hideo Kojima, the mastermind behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise, had very high praise for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s movie on his X account. Here is what Kojima had to say about Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back.
A Master Recognizes a Mastermind as Kojima Applauds Fujimoto’s newly released movie Look Back
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s highly anticipated movie is completely different from his highly popular shonen series, Chainsaw Man. Studio Durian took up the task of animating the movie and the visuals look completely surreal. The story follows the story of two aspiring artists, Fujino Ayumu and Kyomoto, who find an unlikely friendship through an artistic rivalry.
Hideo Kojima gave his take on how he felt after watching the anime movie adaptation of Fujimoto’s Look Back. He had very high praise for the movie, going on to claim that the movie had shaken even the creator of one of the most iconic action-adventure games to his core. In his X post, Hideo Kojima wrote:
“Look Back” is one of the most remarkable anime of the past decade. I’ve written commentary for it. The original work was amazing, too.
“I was shaken to my core! The tenderness, the kindness, the strength! Such rich expressions and sensitivity, surpassing even a live-action… pic.twitter.com/yCU4iUvulh
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) June 30, 2024
The premiere of the movie certainly left Hideo Kojima holding Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga and anime series in high regard. However, the feeling seemed to be mutual for a majority of the fans who went and watched the preview screening of the movie.
Hideo Kojima’s review for Look Back has fans excited about the worldwide release of the movie
Tatsuki Fujimoto certainly showcased his range as a writer with Look Back. Especially given how much praise it received from Hideo Kojima, fans around the world are now even more excited for the movie to get released in their countries. Here are some of the comments from Hideo Kojima’s X post.
This is the 3rd time he’s tweeted about this movie give it 2 months he will have an Asa Mitaka pfp
— Gump Dumpasy Tactics (@gumpsawdump) June 30, 2024
YES! The king gets it! I hope you get to check out his other works as well!
— Ryan Colt Levy ⛓️✌🏽 (@ryancoltlevy) June 30, 2024
I didn’t really think much of the manga outside of the conclusion. I hope the anime blows me away though
— B. Anime (@BornAnime_N101) June 30, 2024
Can’t wait!
— Julius Caesar (@AlmightyJCaesar) June 30, 2024
certified kojima tweet rating, oh its peak.
— _Sleepyhead (@daehypeelS_) June 30, 2024
North American fans will have the opportunity to watch the highly acclaimed movie on 14th July 2024. Given how much of a hit the movie release has been in Japan, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the movie be a massive hit for American audiences.
Look Back is set to release in theatres on 14th July 2024. However, for fans who can’t wait to know the story, you can read Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back on Viz.
Frequently asked questions
What is Look Back based on?
Look Back is an anime film based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s acclaimed one-shot manga of the same name. Fujimoto is best known as the creator of the hit shonen series Chainsaw Man, but Look Back showcases a more grounded, emotional side of his storytelling. The film follows two aspiring young artists, Fujino and Kyomoto, whose artistic rivalry grows into an unlikely friendship.
What did Hideo Kojima say about Look Back?
Hideo Kojima, the creator of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, praised the film on X, calling it one of the most remarkable anime of the past decade. He said he had written commentary for it and described being shaken to his core by its tenderness, kindness and strength, noting that its expression and sensitivity surpassed even live-action.
Which studio animated Look Back, and when was it released?
Look Back was animated by Studio Durian, whose hand-drawn-style visuals drew wide praise. The film opened in Japan on June 28, 2024, and the article notes it later reached North American audiences in 2024. Fans who want the original story can also read Fujimoto’s Look Back one-shot manga on Viz.
