New anime movie from the creator of Chainsaw Man gets called a masterpiece in glowing first reactions

Jun. 4, 2024

“Look Back… I cried so much I might never be able to watch it again”

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Look Back, the new anime movie from the creator ofChainsaw Man, is getting called a “moving” masterpiece following its first preview screening in Japan.

“I went to the preview screening of Look Back! I seriously cried, it was so moving… It’s amazing. The animation was good too, and I really felt Tatsuki Fujimoto’s emotions. Everyone, please watch it,” wrote a fan, which has been translated from its original Japanese (viaComicbook.com).

“Look Back… I cried so much I might never be able to watch it again,” said another, while a third added: “I’m so glad I got to see [Look Back]. I cried.”

It’s so emotional, in fact, that tissues seemed to not suffice and those lucky enough to watch it early had to bring out more hardy mop-ups for their tears.

“I went to the preview screening of Look Back. My handkerchief is soaked,” tweeted someone, which gives you a keen idea as to what to expect from the film.

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