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Look Back follows two schoolgirls bound by comics, then jumps years later into a cruel attack. You get 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.
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Violence A man attacks art students. Sudden, not an action film
A man attacks art students. Sudden, not an action film
Language We did not see language in this one
We did not see language in this one
Sex / nudity A first-kiss comic title. No sex scene
A first-kiss comic title. No sex scene
Drugs / alcohol We did not see drugs in this one
We did not see drugs in this one
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 We did not see sexual violence in this one
We did not see sexual violence in this one
Child peril / abuse We did not see child peril in this one
We did not see child peril in this one
Bullying / discrimination We did not see bullying in this one
We did not see bullying in this one
Gore / death / weapons We did not see gore in this one
We did not see gore in this one
Dangerous behaviour We did not see dangerous behavior in this one
We did not see dangerous behavior in this one
Eating disorders / body image We did not see eating in this one
We did not see eating in this one
Mental health We did not see mental health in this one
We did not see mental health in this one
Gambling We did not see gambling in this one
We did not see gambling in this one
Grief / bereavement A friend is gone and the drawings keep asking why
A friend is gone and the drawings keep asking why
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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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?
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