Summary
The film adaptation ofLook Back, a short story byChainsaw Mancreator Tatsuki Fujimoto, has been released in Japan and select overseas venues over the summer, and it’s already a massive hit.Look Backhas been praised by fans and critics alike for its stellar visuals and emotional narrative, and with it dominating the Japanese box office with over a billion yen, it’s clearly a financial success, as well.
Look Backhas been a major successin every medium, and it might not be the only one of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s short stories to reach that achievement. While the film was largely a one-to-one adaptation of the original manga, there were some original scenes added to the story, andone scene inLook Backoriginal to the film suggests that there might be plans to animate another one of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s short stories.
It might be nothing more than a reference, but considering the quality of the story in question, it would be great to see, regardless.
An Easter Egg In Look Back Hints At A Goodbye, Eri Adaptation
The Next Tatsuki Fujimoto Manga That Could Get An Anime
InTatsuki Fujimoto’sLook Back, Fujino and Kyomoto took their winnings from a manga contest to have a day out in the city, which included going to see a movie. While the manga only showed their reactions to the movie, the film adaptation had it so thatthey were watching the film Yuta Ito made inGoodbye, Eri, another manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. At the end of the day, it could be nothing more than an Easter egg, but it still suggests that there’s interest in aGoodbye, Erianime.
Why A Goodbye, Eri Anime Would Be Great To Watch
Look Backhints that aGoodbye, Erianime adaptation might be in the works, and there are a few reasons why that’s exciting to think about. While Tatsuki Fujimoto’s works always incorporate the ideas of film in some way,Goodbye, Eritakes that further than any other story of his thanks to its metafictional narrative, with that even playing into the ambiguous nature of the ending. As such,a film adaptation ofGoodbye, Ericould further emphasize its themes of film production through creative animation and direction, and that could serve to elevate the story to even greater heights.
The biggest reason why aGoodbye, Erianime would be exciting, of course, is because of its story.Goodbye, Eriis a dramatic and emotional story about coping with loss and the legacy a person leaves behind when they die, and just likeLook Back, it shows some of the most emotionally resonant writing of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s career. With how greatChainsaw ManandLook Back’s anime were,Goodbye, Eriwould benefit just as much from an anime, so it would be great ifLook Backtruly was a sign of that being on the horizon.
Look Back
Cast
Confident artist Fujino and reclusive Kyomoto bond over their shared passion for drawing manga. As they navigate the challenges of growing up and pursuing their artistic dreams, their friendship deepens. The story beautifully explores themes of creativity, dedication, and the impact of personal connections on their journey.
