Look Back
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“Manga drew them together. Life made them best friends.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2 [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-11
Top Cast
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Yuumi Kawai
Fujino (voice)
Mizuki Yoshida
Kyomoto (voice)
Yoichiro Saito
Homeroom Teacher (voice)
Kota Oka
Man (voice)
Kureha Maki
Fujino's Sister (voice)
Koya Yoshihashi
Editor (voice)
Takeshi Miyajima
Newscaster (voice)
Daisuke Takahashi
Announcer (voice)
Jun Ito
Teacher (voice)
Kaori Takeuchi
Friend's Mother (voice)
Masumi Taira
Grandmother (voice)
Rina Endou
Classmate (voice)
Taisei Miyagishi
Classmate (voice)
Minori Takanami
Classmate (voice)
Shinnosuke Tokudome
Classmate (voice)
Nanaka Shougaki
Classmate (voice)
Haruto Shima
Classmate (voice)
Sakura Tsutsumi
Classmate (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 34 DaysJapannual Japanese Film Festival Vienna
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 7, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 8, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiyotaka Oshiyama
- Screenplay & Story
- Kiyotaka Oshiyama
- Original Score
- haruka nakamura
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 58m
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.2M
- Production Studios
- Studio Durian, avex pictures, Shueisha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Kiyotaka Oshiyama, Tatsuki Fujimoto
haruka nakamura
Kazuto Izumita
Kiyoshi Hirose
Kazuto Matsumura, Ryo Oyama, Shinya Shinozaki
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Director
Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Screenplay
Kiyoshi Hirose
Editor
haruka nakamura
Original Music Composer
Kazuto Izumita
Director of Photography
Kazuto Matsumura
Producer
Ryo Oyama
Producer
Shinya Shinozaki
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Language
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Look Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Look Back 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 directed Look Back?
Look Back was directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama.
Who stars in Look Back?
The principal cast of Look Back includes Yuumi Kawai, Mizuki Yoshida, Yoichiro Saito, Kota Oka, Kureha Maki.
When was Look Back released and how long is it?
Look Back was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 58m.
How much did Look Back make at the box office?
Look Back grossed $25.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Look Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Look Back was composed by haruka nakamura.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Look Back?
Look Back holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).