Look Back, the latest work by Tatsuki Fujimoto, already known for Chainsaw Man, was recently made into a film by Studio DURIAN. The Japanese public had the opportunity to attend the first screening yesterday, enjoying considerable success.
According to eigarankingnews, Look Back recorded the greater number of spectators in Japanese theaters on its release day, despite only being shown in 112 of the 300 theaters available in the country. The film grossed 70 million yen (about 405 thousand euros) on its first day. Considering the limited distribution and the fact that it is the adaptation of a simple one-shot, this result is quite significant.
The first feedback from the public is extremely positive. Hideo Kojimathe famous creator of the Metal Gear series, attended the screening, emphasizing the interest that the film has aroused even among prominent personalities in the entertainment world. The reactions of the spectators were emotional and intense. Japanese fans mainly praised the film’s ability to deeply touch the hearts of the spectators.
Look Back seems to have hit the mark, transforming the original work into a cinematic experience that not only does justice to the source material, but elevates it to new levels of emotional involvement. The emotion and admiration of the audience confirm that the Studio DURIAN has managed to create a work that, despite its simplicity, has a profound impact. This initial success gives hope for a future international distributionthus allowing audiences beyond Japan’s borders to appreciate this touching transposition.
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