Summary
- Look Back wins Best Anime Film at the Filmarks Annual Awards 2024, praised for emotional storytelling.
- The film’s balance of introspection and emotional depth resonates with fans, standing out in 2024.
- The art style, pacing, and themes of creativity make Look Back a must-watch anime movie.
2024 has been a phenomenal year for anime, from new series to newer seasons for returning series and a great year for anime films too. And with that, just as the year is about to end, Look Back, one of the best anime films released this year, has just won the Best Anime Film award at the Filmarks Annual Awards 2024 and has carved itself into the world of anime films as a masterpiece.
This is a massive achievement, one that fans and critics alike are celebrating because it’s a treatment of the story and the level of emotion of the movie. Created by the prestigious Tatsuki Fujimoto, the man behind the incredibly popular Chainsaw Man series, Look Back reunited fans with its relatable story and stunning art.
Why Look Back Is a Must-Watch Anime Movie This November
Look Back hits Prime this November, blending art, emotion, and tragedy in what some are calling Anime of the Year.
A Prestigious Moment For Anime Films
A Manga Artist’s Work Winning About Manga Artists, Amazing!
As part of Japan’s entertainment industry, the Filmarks Annual Awards are critical audience-driven recognition. The awards are based on user ratings on the Filmarks platform, meaning that the winners are not being told to us by the likes of critics, but by the people who were able to vote for the series and film they thought deserved to win!
All right, the sky is the limit for my artwork, too.
Look Back’s victory is all the more significant because it’s also a view of how deeply a film can become a part of our lives. Look Back was one of the top anime films, besides many fierce competitors, in 2024. It is a recognition not just for the film’s artistic feats but also for how the film stands as a cultural landmark in anime history.
Why Look Back Deserved to Win
A Masterpiece of Emotional Storytelling
Look Back is a deeply moving story about two girls who are aspiring manga artists, and it tells a story about ambition, friendship, and loss. The story it tells hits home with an audience: both on a personal and emotional level. Mastering the balance between quiet introspection and emotional crescendos, and what makes it even more unique is that it removes the generic tropes of having a lengthy movie to convey its message. The movie lasts for less than an hour but tells more than what others can’t convey in two or even three hours.
The art style of the film further works for it, particularly with its detailed visuals placing just the right amount of effort into showing the characters’ emotions as well as into their creative journey. Its well-paced and subtle storytelling has been praised by critics as being above average in a modern-day anime film. And if anime fans haven’t watched the film yet, then what are you waiting for! This is the perfect signal and opportunity to watch it.
Sources: Anime News And Facts’ X
Look Back
- Release Date
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June 28, 2024
- Director
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Kiyotaka Oshiyama
- Cast
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Yumi Kawai
, Mizuki Yoshida - Runtime
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58 Minutes
- Main Genre
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Animation
- Character(s)
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Fujino
, Kyomoto - Writers
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Tatsuki Fujimoto
, Kiyotaka Oshiyama