Chainsaw Mans creator, Tatsuki Fujimoto, took the Japanese box office by storm earlier this spring with Look backWhat has happened since then One of the best anime movies of 2024. Since its theatrical release, fans of Fujimoto’s work have been eagerly awaiting a streaming announcement, and after a long wait, Look back is finally making its way to streaming.
According to a post on X by the official handle of the streaming hub, Look back Will be streaming On Amazon Prime Video worldwide from 7 November 2024 (November 8 in some regions). The announcement was accompanied by an existing key visual featuring Fujino and Kyomoto As well as an English-subbed version of ​​the first trailer posted on Prime Video’s YouTube channel.
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back is finally coming to streaming thanks to Amazon
Look back was a massive box office hit
Based on the one-shot by Tatsuki Fujimoto and directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, Look back Only recently made its way to North American theaters via GKIDS on October 4, 2024. It has yet to be determined how well Look back It was still in American theaters, but the streaming announcement was met with a lot of excitement from fans worldwide, who have been eagerly awaiting its release since the film first opened in Japan in June 2024.
This was largely due to its meteoric rise at the Japanese box office where the film Gross over 1 billion yen in just over two weeks from opening in Japanese theaters and receiving a lot of critical acclaim. All eyes have been on the film ever since, and luckily, it won’t be too long Look back Making its way to Amazon Prime and fans worldwide.
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The streaming release date is perfectly set to not overlap with Look backs global theatrical release schedule as the film has yet to make its way to theaters in the UK and Ireland, where it is set to be distributed by K-movie from 25 October 2024. K-Movie will also distribute the film in Australia and New Zealand, where it is expected to hit theaters on October 24. Meanwhile, Warner Bros has also announced that it will be releasing the film in India from October 25.
The exciting release of Look Back could set a precedent for the giant movie
Overall, granted Look back‘s massive success and exciting theatrical release schedule, fans can only hope that Tatsuki Fujimoto’s upcoming film adaptation of the giant arc is also given the same treatment. Given its production by MAPPA, the movie is sure to be just as stunning, and, hopefully, fans around the world can enjoy the upcoming film just as easily as Look back, Be it in theaters or streaming platforms.
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Confident artist Fujino and reclusive Kyomoto bond over their shared passion for drawing manga. As they navigate the challenges of growing up and pursuing their artistic dreams, their friendship deepens. The story beautifully explores themes of creativity, dedication and the impact of personal connections on their journey.
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Kiyotaka Oshiyama
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June 28, 2024
- Writers
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Tatsuki Fujimoto, Kiyotaka Oshiyama