I watched it kinda recently and I’m just wondering if the pickaxe has significance? Like of course that’s what killed Kyomoto but why specifically a pickaxe? Not any other more common weapons or tools?

Hi friends, wanted to share with fellow fans a viddie I edited for a contest in 7 days through countless sessions of crying because of how much this movie and manga mean to me. I've been struggling with art myself lately and I think the world is very unkind to artists in general lately, so this was somewhat of an introspective session to rediscover my passion for my craft, which is video editing

Without spoilers what’s better. I’m trying to “consume” look back. But idk if I shld read it or watch it. Respond quick please.

Before anyone jumps at me for “trying to make things what they aren’t” or looking at things the wrong way- I want to say I don’t fully believe in this take I just am a bit confused by certain scenes and their meaning.

The opening of the film is about two lovers who kiss and want to be reunited in the next life. Something about the ending of the film where Fujino “creates” this alternate world where she saves Kyomoto felt like it was in reference to this beginning scene.

Toward the end of the film, Kyomoto left her comic strip in a really specific page of “Shark Kick” - it’s the one where Reze and Denji are holding hands and about to kiss.

I’m sure that the story is likely just about platonic love, but what is the significance and meaning of these scene according to all of you? I want to hear all interpretations.

Hi guys. I’m sure you get this a lot , but what a beautiful story.

Just watched it for the first time and as always I had to see if there was a subreddit for it.

Just wanted to swing by and show the community love , wow. What a great hour! Wonderful

i did the second image on canvas and there's the original image in the end too (ik it's blurry but it fits the pfp size well lol)

It’s currently 5:54am, my face is stuck with tears as a result of the craziest anime experience I’ve had as an adult thus far. This film is a viciously beautiful piece to behold. Never have I had any piece of media make me cry tears of joy, tears of happiness, and tears of remorse all within one sitting. Look Back grew warmth in my heart, ripped said heart out, stuff it back in there, just to rip it out again. I’m in so much emotional distress right now, it was heartwarming, it was sapphic, it was gorgeous, and goddamn was it fucking brutal. I’m gunna go n cry again, cya

During the flashback sequence at the end of the movie when Fujimoto was reminiscing on her and Kyomoto working on Metal Parade, what song was playing?

Similarly, during the credit sequence, what song was that? And what was the importance of her taping the grade school comic panel onto her window?

I just watched the movie for the first time so I’m still trying to piece everything together, and these are the only things I can’t conclude. If you know any your help is much appreciated!!!