Look Back (2024) Review

Is Look Back worth watching?

Yes — Look Back is worth watching, with a 86% Critic Score and 85% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 81% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (74), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (8.2/10).

Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, Look Back runs 58 minutes in Japanese. On Celluloid we index it for “Look Back review”, “is Look Back worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Japan.

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.

Critics consensus: Kiyotaka Oshiyama’s adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s one-shot is a devastating short feature about art, rivalry, and grief. The film stars Yuumi Kawai, Mizuki Yoshida, Yoichiro Saito, Kota Oka, Kureha Maki, and others.

Should you watch Look Back tonight?

Yes — prioritize Look Back tonight if you want a proven animation with lasting rewatch value. At 58 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Look Back?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Look Back (2024) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt31711040. Explore more from Japan on our country hub or browse animation films.