“Look Back,” the new film based on the work of Tatsuki Fujimoto, finally has a release date outside of Japan, allaying fans’ biggest concerns.
Given the success of Chainsaw Man, it was clear that a new film based on another manga by Tatsuki would attract attention. And so it is that the next adaptation is based on a deeply emotional – and considerably less gory – story.
So far, Look Back has received extremely positive reactions and soon viewers around the world will be able to take a look at it. The anime film will be released Friday, October 4, 2024 in North America, with release in other territories likely scheduled for around this date.
This will reassure those who have been following the film since its premiere in Japan. There was some concern that Look Back would only be released as a streaming version, as it is not directly part of a major franchise.
“After a theatrical release for a few weeks and a few months later, I’m sure it will be released on Amazon Prime in Japan (Amazon Studios/MGM are listed as producers),” said a Redditor in June who claimed to have seen Look Back in Japan. “Great chance the worldwide release will be on Amazon Prime as well.”
We can’t find any evidence of a connection between Amazon and Look Back, but that’s not entirely unusual. Anime productions often have gaps in information until they’re released in English-speaking territories and the full credits are more widely available.
In any case, GKids has a deal for the film that guarantees a theatrical showing before it moves to streaming. Amazon remains a clear option for home media, as it has acquired some big films, including the Rebuild of Evangelion quadrilogy.
But that’s a problem for the future. For now, we can look forward to seeing Look Back in theaters in early October. Our list of upcoming anime will keep you updated on other major premieres. You can also check out our list of all the new movies coming soon so you don’t miss any hits.
