Tatsuki Fujimoto is undoubtedly one of the greatest mangaka of all time. He is mostly known for his shonen manga, The Chainsaw ManMany fans believe that this is his best project. But those familiar with other works strongly disagree. They strongly believe that Fujimoto has written a good title. One such book is Look Back. The author released a one-shot in 2021, and an animated movie based on the title premiered on streaming services in 2024. The movie was praised by fans and critics for its great story and phenomenal characters.
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The movie also won Crunchyroll's Anime Film of the Year Award in 2024, which was another feather in its cap. The Crunchyroll Awards are held in higher esteem than others, so when an anime wins an accolade, it gets a huge boost in popularity. Look Back also got this advantage because more people got to know about the film.
A Look Back live action movie has been announced
Look Back live action movie will release in 2026
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A live-action movie of Look Back will be released in 2026
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The new adaptation of Look Back will be directed by the legendary Hirokazu Kore-eda.
It's been a great year for fans of Tatsuki Fujimoto's works. Not only did they get to enjoy the critically acclaimed Chainsaw Man Movie: Reze Arc, but they also experienced Fujimoto's adaptation of 17-26. Most fan bases would be happy if they only saw one of two things, but Chains Man got lucky in 2025. However, the excitement is far from over, as it has been confirmed. Will look back Achieving live-action customization. A live-action movie of Look Back will be released in 2026. An exact release date has not been shared, but it should be revealed in the coming weeks.
This movie will be directed by famous Japanese director Hirokazu Koreida. He is no less than a living legend, who no one knows, is still responsible for projects like Walking, Monster, and Shoplifter. Having a director of Hirokazu Kore-eda's caliber working on a live-action movie of Look Back is a big deal. Judging by the masterpieces he has produced, there is no doubt that Look Back will be a huge hit. Another thing to note is that Hirokazu Kore-eda has read Look Back, and he appreciates the author's efforts. Indeed, Fujimoto's work resonated with him.
“On my return trip from Kyoto to Tokyo, I was drawn to the back of a picture on the cover of a book in a bookstore at Shinagawa Station. Without thinking, I picked up a copy – that was my first encounter with Look Back. That night, I read it in one sitting. Even though manga and film are different genres, as a friend, I felt like someone who did this work. Sadly, that Mr. Fujimoto could not go ahead without creating this piece, no one knows that kind of work. was.”
Kore-eda Look Back was filmed in Nikaho City, and the movie is currently in post-production. Two visuals for the movie have also been released, and they both feature Ayumu Fujino and Kyomoto.
Fujimoto was asked about Hirokazu Kore-eda directing the Look Back live-action movie, to which he replied, “If director Kore-eda is going to film Look Back, I have nothing to say. I'm looking forward to it!” It is very clear that both Fujimoto and Kore-eda have great respect for each other.
Chainsaw Man season 2 has not been announced yet
As mentioned earlier, Chainsaw Man Movie: Reze Arc was released in September 2025, and it received overwhelmingly positive reviews from the audience. The movie may not have grossed as much as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, but it managed to get a higher rating on MyAnimeList. Currently, it has a rating of 9.18, which puts it above the likes of Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Hunter X Hunter and Monster.
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Before the premiere of the movie, it was widely speculated that there would be some sort of announcement related to the next season of the anime. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, leaving fans disappointed. Now fans have to be patient and wait until the official social media accounts share the update.
Due to the lack of news, it is difficult to predict when the studio is planning to release the new season. MAPPA is releasing two big projects in January 2026, so it's highly unlikely that the studio will have enough members to work on Chainsaw Man Season 2. However, fans should not lose hope, as Chainsaw Man has been confirmed to attend Jump Festa 2026. The series has a Jump Super Stage, which means a strong update ability to recover per fan. The Chainsaw Man. If one were to speculate about the release date, it is likely that Chainsaw Man Season 2 will air in 2027, as anything before that seems impossible.
Look Back is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
The Chainsaw Man
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2022 – 2022
- network
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TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
- directors
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Takeru Sato
- The authors
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Hiroshi Seko
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Tomori Kusunoki
Makima (voice)
