Look Back wins Best Animated Feature in Japan

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At the 48th Japan Academy Film Prizes , the film adaptation of " Look Back " was listed as having taken home two major awards: Best Animated Feature Film and the Creative Contribution Award , the latter in recognition of the incredible work of its animation team.


The following comments were included in the ceremony:


  • Yuumi Kawai (voice of Ayumu Fujino): “ I’m Yuumi Kawai, and I had the honor of participating in this film as a voice actress. Congratulations from the bottom of my heart! From the moment I received the animation before we began recording, I was completely captivated by the incredible quality of the work. I was excitedly waiting for the day Oshiyama-san’s film would be released into the world, so being able to celebrate this moment today fills me with happiness. At the same time, I feel like this recognition was inevitable. I’m so proud of Look Back and want to express my deepest respect to everyone who made this film possible .”

  • Ryou Oyama (Planning and Production): “ Today we received the incredible honor of winning the Best Animated Feature Film award at the Japan Academy Film Prizes. Thank you so much. The film Look Back was born from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga and was created with enormous dedication by director Oshiyama and the entire animation team, who poured a part of themselves into it, facing the creative process with total dedication. Knowing that a work into which so much passion was invested has reached so many people around the world and has been seen by so many viewers is something that truly fills me with joy. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude once again. We will take this award as an incentive to continue creating with the same care and dedication in the future .”

 


Based on the acclaimed one-shot by Tatsuki Fujimoto ( Chainsaw Man ), "Look Back" tells the story of Ayumu Fujino, a young aspiring mangaka who, after meeting the talented Kyoumoto, becomes obsessed with improving her art. Their rivalry turns into admiration and, over time, into a life-changing friendship. The film, animated by Studio Durian and released in June 2024, has been a huge success thanks to its emotional story and stunning animation.


In the Best Animated Feature Film category, "Look Back" edged out heavyweights like "Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM," "HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle," "Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram," and "Give It All." But "Look Back" wasn't the only film to shine. "Kingdom: Taishogun no Kikan" took home five awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Takao Osawa and several nods in cinematography, lighting, sound, and visual effects.


And in a touching moment, the Academy paid tribute to two Doraemon voice legends, Noriko Ohara and Nobuyo Oyama, by awarding them posthumously. The late actor Toshiyuki Nishida was also honored with the Association's Honorary Award. The Japan Academy Film Prizes continue to celebrate the best of Japanese cinema, maintaining the tradition of honoring major productions. Last year, "Godzilla Minus One" was the big winner, while Hayao Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron" took home the award for Best Animated Feature Film.


This year, "Look Back" undoubtedly stole the spotlight, and rightfully so. Well deserved!

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