Chainsaw Man‘s creator, Tatsuki Fujimoto’s latest box office hit Look Back, has already been making waves and a new comment by Fujimoto reveals he has nothing but the highest praise for the new film. Despite only releasing in Japan on 28 June, 2024, the praise for Fujimoto’s latest anime film Look Back is already pouring in both from fans and critics alike and now, Fujimoto has also expressed his approval of the adaptation with the most touching message ever.

In a comment posted on X by the Look Back anime’s official account, Fujimoto greatly praises the film, its animation, and the voice acting performances. Fujimoto goes as far as to say he cried from the thought that he may never be able to experience his work being adapted with so much sincerity again in his life.

Fujimoto’s entire message roughly reads:

There’s an expression like “the characters come to life,” and that’s exactly what it sounds like. I felt like I was watching the world that Fujino and Kyomoto live in through the camera. The animation and the voice actors’ acting were so natural and wonderful. I cried, thinking I might never be able to have my work made with such sincerity again in my life. There are so many surprises and discoveries within the 58 minutes that I can’t pick them out one by one and praise them all. Many people were involved in making this a truly wonderful piece, so I would like to thank everyone. Thank you very much!

Fujimoto Praises Look Back as a Sincere Adaptation

Based on the Critically Acclaimed One-Shot by Tatsuki Fujimoto and Produced by Studio Durian

Based on the 143-page drama one-shot by Fujimoto published on Shonen Jump+ back in 202, Look Back was already regarded as a masterpiece as a manga and the anime film has managed to perfectly capture the essence of the characters and the story, even according to Fujimoto himself, which serves as the best of testimonies. Of course, this comes as no surprise considering the film was adapted and directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, who has previously directed award-winning anime like The Boy and the Heron and The Wind Rises.

Moreover, within the second week of its release, Look Back managed to rise to the top spot at the Japanese Box Office, selling over 360,000 tickets nationwide with high praise even from the likes of Hideo Kojima. Safe to say, Look Back is a masterful coming of age that has brought both viewers and even its creator Fujimoto himself to tears, making this release one to keep an eye out for. Hopefully, Look Back will make its way to theaters around the world soon enough.

Source: @lookback_anime/X