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Look Back (2024)

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Animation, Drama • 58m

Overview

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.

Best English-Friendly Release

Upcoming Release

Best Video Release

2026 Japan Avex Blu-ray. The 4K Blu-ray is an upscale with strong sharpening. Caps

Best Audio Release

2026 Japan Avex 4K Blu-ray, includes original 5.1 and an Atmos remix. The HD disc only includes 5.1.

Format

1080p Blu-ray

UHD Tiers

Worse Than BD
Avex Pictures:

Upscale with strong sharpening. Caps

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Length

58 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

LOOK BACK

Last Updated

a month ago
Best English-Friendly Release
Upcoming Release
Best Video Release

2026 Japan Avex Blu-ray. The 4K Blu-ray is an upscale with strong sharpening. Caps

Best Audio Release

2026 Japan Avex 4K Blu-ray, includes original 5.1 and an Atmos remix. The HD disc only includes 5.1.

Format
1080p Blu-ray
UHD Tiers
Worse Than BD
Avex Pictures:

Upscale with strong sharpening. Caps

Length
58 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
LOOK BACK
Last Updated
a month ago
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Best Audio:

Japanese audio: 2015 US Disney Blu-ray

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US GKIDS Blu-ray

Best Video:

Japan King Records 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Japan King Records 4K Blu-ray / US GKIDS Blu-ray

US GKIDS Blu-ray for the Amazon English dub

US OOP Funimation Blu-ray for the older Funimation English dub

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US GKIDS Blu-ray

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Best Audio:

Japan King Records 4K Blu-ray / US GKIDS Blu-ray

US GKIDS Blu-ray for the Amazon English dub

US OOP Funimation Blu-ray for the older Funimation English dub

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Best Video:

US GKIDS/UK Anime, Ltd. 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

US GKIDS/UK Anime, Ltd. 4K Blu-ray for both the original Japanese and the Amazon English dub

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Best English-Friendly:

US GKIDS/UK Anime, Ltd. 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

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Best Audio:

US GKIDS/UK Anime, Ltd. 4K Blu-ray for both the original Japanese and the Amazon English dub

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US GKIDS Blu-ray

Best Video:

Japan King Records 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

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US OOP Funimation Blu-ray for the older Funimation English dub

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US GKIDS Blu-ray

Best Video:

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Best Audio:

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US GKIDS Blu-ray for the Amazon English dub

US OOP Funimation Blu-ray for the older Funimation English dub

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The Collector's Edition US GKIDS/UK Anime, Ltd. Blu-ray has both Manga and Netflix English dubs.

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Best Audio:

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Best Audio:

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Best Audio:

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Best Video:

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5.1 DTS Mix: 1997 Disney DTS LaserDisc level corrected

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Additional Info:

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Best Video:

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Best Audio:

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Additional Info:

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