Look Back
Genres: Manga, Oneshot, Shounen (B), Drama, Slice of Life
Published: 2021
Language: 🇬🇧 English (Translated from 🇯🇵 Japanese)
Summary
Fujino is a fourth grader who draws a manga strip for the school newspaper. Her art makes her the star of the class, until she’s told that Kyomoto, a reclusive student, also wants to submit a manga…
What starts as a rivalry fueled by jealousy soon transforms into a deep creative partnership between Fujino and Kyomoto. Fujino draws characters and story, while Kyomoto focuses on detailed backgrounds. Their journey from school paper to professional publication unfolds beautifully—until tragedy strikes.
Review
“Look Back” is a hauntingly beautiful oneshot by Tatsuki Fujimoto, balancing the joy of creative passion with the painful realities of life. The emotional arc is powerful—from rivalry, friendship, and dreams, to grief and guilt. The pacing is thoughtful, the art poignant, and the final panels linger long after you turn the last page.
The story explores the consequences of chance encounters, the fragility of human connection, and the ache of “what if?” It is a heartfelt meditation on artistic pursuit, personal loss, and healing through memory.
Content Warnings
- Murder / Violence (school attack)
- Death of a main character
- Grief and trauma
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