Our take
Look Back follows two schoolgirls bound by comics, then jumps years later into a cruel attack. Expect a first-kiss comic title, a killing aimed at art students, and grief that does not let go. Fine for 13+ who can handle a sudden, sad turn. Sensitive kids should skip the later stretch
Uplifting themes
Two very different girls make each other braver on the page
Story (may spoil tone)
Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared passion for drawing.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence A man attacks art students. Sudden, not an action film
A man attacks art students. Sudden, not an action film
Language No language found in this title
No language found in this title
Sex / nudity A first-kiss comic title. No sex scene
A first-kiss comic title. No sex scene
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening A quiet story that turns into real dread. The last stretch sits heavy
A quiet story that turns into real dread. The last stretch sits heavy
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement A friend is gone and the drawings keep asking why
A friend is gone and the drawings keep asking why
Talk after watching
- One girl hides at home. What does friendship look like when someone will not come out?
- Drawing is how they talk. What happens when that is taken away?