The anime adaptation of Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's oneshot, Look Back, which debuted in Japanese theaters on June 28, 2024 in just 319 theaters, has gained popularity on social media, thanks to the work of renowned Japanese game designer Hideo Kojima.With more than 137,000 attendance, the movie grossed an incredible 172 million yen (1.06 million USD).
Remarks From Hideo Kojima Regarding "the New Film "Look Back"
Hideo Kojima said that he thought
Look Back was "one of the most
remarkable anime of the last decade" on his official X account. He added some further insight, stating, "I was completely disturbed! The strength, the compassion, the sensitivity! Sensitivity and rich expressiveness that even exceed live-action movies! The entertainment industry's current and future really touched me!
The anime is amazing. I'm eager to "look back" on Tatsuki Fujimoto's original manga, which I've already bought.
Kojima's love for the movie has also drawn attention from fans, as seen by this viral tweet that read: