🎨 Look Back (2024)
Look Back is a deeply moving anime short film (≈62 min) directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s one-shot manga. It explores the emotional and creative journey of two young artists—Fujino and Kyomoto—whose friendship transforms rivalry into inspiration and growth :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- Director & Screenplay: Kiyotaka Oshiyama
- Source Manga: Tatsuki Fujimoto (2021)
- Runtime: ~62 minutes
- Genre: Drama / Mystery / Anime
- Release: June 28, 2024 (Japan), November 7, 2024 (Prime Video) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
📝 Story Summary:
Schoolgirl Fujino’s cheerful manga strips are overshadowed by the intricate artwork of Kyomoto, an absent classmate. As rivalry turns to friendship, the two girls chase their artistic dreams—yet drifting paths and emotional challenges test their bond in a poignant, real-world ending :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
“Making things isn't a waste of time... it's the most beautiful way of belonging to the world.” — Critical reflection on *Look Back* :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
🏆 Achievements:
- 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic score :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Won Film of the Year at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Grossed over ¥1 billion (~$7 M) in Japan :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}