The Beauty of Look Back: Why Artists Create

[@T2266]

I have seem the movie twice, it's really faithful, except for one little conversation between Fuji and her editor, which I think it really adds into the story. Also the music elevates it well.

[@QuintusCunctator]

Some time ago I read a critique of a book (I think it was "Reunion" by Fred Uhlman, but I digress). The critic said: "(This book) is a minor masterpiece. Not in the sense that it's less of a masterpiece than others; but in the sense that it whispers, where others shout". I think this perfectly describes "Look back" too. Thank you for this "minor" video!

[@deliii395]

It's midnight here and I'm in my feels listening to this. Something about the pain of creation just makes me tear up. I love how the movie adds another layer to it all with oshiyama single handedly animating most of the movie. Each rendition of Look Back whether it's the manga or the movie is proof of the artist's painstaking work.

[@booleah6357]

I think Allan Watts had a very apt quote on this and I don't remember it exactly so Im paraphrasing here but, "the real tragedy of life is that nobody can see just how much their lives affects others and how in turn just how much influence they actually have."

[@nexgen6249]

Thank you so much for giving look back a chance and making this beautiful video.

[@arcturionblade1077]

Loved this movie. My wife and I actually met on DeviantArt (cringe, yeah?) and it was our love of art and drawing that initially drew us together (we're about to celebrate our 13th anniversary soon). So this film really hit us in the feels because we both gave up drawing for one reason or another (such is life and work), so we could really relate to both Fujino (who initially wanted to give up art because she feels she's not good enough) and Kyomoto (who initially wanted to shut herself off from the world but always wanted to push herself to be better at drawing). The "alternate elseworld parallel" version of Kyomoto who inadvertently sent the manga strip to future/older Fujino, had shades of the Gwenyth Paltrow movie "Sliding Doors" (Fujimoto being a big film buff), but I'm glad that they didn't lean into the supernatural element very hard at all. The ending is bittersweet but more realistic.

[@katriuniverse]

remembered my late classmate. we were seatmates and we used to draw competitively in class. it's hitting me now.

[@lisahu6360]

Thank you for pointing out so many details and giving them the space and time to shine. As a creator/artist, look back is a simple yet powerful story. I cry at every look back analysis and commentary, even at this one. So thank you for making feel an artist feel seen.

[@papsicleO_O]

I LOVE look back, it's easily my favorite of Fujimotos works. But if you wanna see how he can get really cinematic, I think you should try check out "Goodbye Eri". I'd love to see your thoughts on it!

[@dmgurei]

We’re going to be reading that live this Thursday! 🫡👀

[@averageds3player699]

Some fun facts Shark Kick was on volume 11 cuz at the time Chainsaw man only had 11 volumes Look Back was released on the same date as the Kyoani attack

[@popogeejo]

I am painfully excited for the movie. It's inevitable it'll come to the UK but just a matter of when. My only real addition to your reading of Look Back is that when Fujino is asked "Why do you draw." and pictures Kyomoto's smile. While I agree it's partly about seeing people's reactions I also think that it's about satisfying the part of you that's an artist. Kyomoto, to me, represents a pure love of art for the sake of art while Fujino represents a pursuit of art for the rewards (praise, income, whatever.) This isn't to say Fujino doesn't care about art, that's the point of Kyomoto's smile: ultimately Fujino draws because it fulfils the part of her that wants to be good at art even if she has to sacrifice chasing opportunities to focus and improve purely on that art.

[@Ecalleu]

Art 10/10

[@randy3639]

Guh, absolutely wonderful video!! I'm not sure if it's the music, writing or editing (or all of the above!) but this video really made me emotional- perhaps enough to make me finally read the manga haha. Definitely deserves more views!!!

[@RobertoSanchez-uz4ii]

Great video. I was confused seeing the view count as you deserve way more

[@brucewrld]

Best look back video I've seen! Just watched it yesterday...twice! In sub and dub!

[@user-42069]

Great video 👍

[@CherryNah]

I'm waiting for the movie to be in theaters (it might happen haha) and having a licensed in Spanish in my country because I read a part but I think I reaaaaaally want to have it and read it completely with it in my hands

[@Yasmine-th9qe]

When will the movie come out worldwide ?