If you loved
Look Back
Tatsuki Fujimoto · Book · 2022
What hooked you in Look Back was the way it maps the profound, transformative weight of deep platonic connections against your personal creative evolution.
Films on the same thread
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Film · 2025
Explores: Forbidden Romance, Survival, Identity.
If the artistic intensity of Look Back resonated with you, this film captures that same visceral, high-stakes emotional turbulence found in the works of Tatsuki Fujimoto.
Your Name.
Makoto Shinkai · Film · 2016
Explores: Fate, Interconnectedness, Rural vs. Urban Life.
Like the bond between Fujino and Kyomoto in Look Back, this story explores how destiny and shared experience can bridge the gap between two people living entirely different lives.
Suzume
Makoto Shinkai · Film · 2022
Explores: Grief and Loss, Environmentalism, Fate vs. Free Will.
This film mirrors the poignant exploration of grief and moving forward that defines Look Back, showing how personal tragedy shapes the trajectory of our lives and relationships.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Mamoru Hosoda · Film · 2006
Explores: Regret, Consequences of Time Travel, First Love.
The regret and growth inherent in Look Back are reflected here, as the protagonist discovers that the desire to change the past often obscures the beauty of the present.
Series on the same thread
Chainsaw Man
Series · 2022
Explores: Debt, Devil Hunters, Transformation.
Fans of Look Back will appreciate the signature creative voice of Tatsuki Fujimoto, whose ability to ground surreal or brutal circumstances in human desire remains consistent across his projects.
Dororo
Osamu Tezuka · Series · 2019
Explores: Revenge, Body Horror, Loss of Humanity.
This series shares the themes of resilience and body identity found in Look Back, focusing on how individuals navigate a world that has stripped them of their agency.
NANA
Ai Yazawa · Series · 2006
Explores: Female Friendship, Dreams and Aspirations, Urban Life.
The complex, evolving friendship at the heart of Look Back finds its match here, as two women navigate the tension between their personal dreams and their deep, platonic bond.
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman · Series · 2022
Explores: First Love, Self-Discovery, High School.
This series captures the same delicate, coming-of-age sincerity present in Look Back, focusing on the transformative power of a connection that changes how you view yourself and others.
Podcasts on the same thread
Backlisted
Backlisted · Podcast · 2026
If the literary sensibilities and reflective nature of Look Back appealed to you, this podcast offers a similarly thoughtful space to explore the history and impact of storytelling.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
Much like the collaborative spirit of Look Back, this podcast highlights the strength found in female friendship and the ways we process our realities through shared, creative storytelling.
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Common questions
Is Look Back written by the same person who created Chainsaw Man?
Yes, Look Back was crafted by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man. The story explores the relationship between two girls, Fujino and Kyomoto, who are brought together by their shared passion for drawing manga.
What is the plot of Look Back about?
Look Back follows two girls from a small town, the confident Fujino and the shut-in Kyomoto. Their lives intersect through a mutual love for drawing manga, resulting in a poignant story about the process of growing up and moving forward.
Who are the main characters in Look Back?
The main characters in Look Back are Fujino and Kyomoto. Fujino is described as overly confident, while Kyomoto is a shut-in. Their friendship develops after they discover a shared interest in creating manga.
Does Look Back focus on the experience of growing up?
Yes, Look Back is a poignant story about growing up and moving forward. It centers on the relationship between two small-town girls, Fujino and Kyomoto, who connect through their dedication to drawing manga.