“Look Back” by Tatsuki Fujimoto

A manga short-story about what you create for, and about never giving up on the things that you love.

7/10 on the crymeter. You might not cry, but you’ll be changed for life.

“You know, to begin with.. I.. don’t even like drawing manga. It’s not fun. The entire process is a hassle. It’s super unglamorous. You can draw aaall day long and still be nowhere near finished. Really, I’d be better off just sticking to reading manga. I shouldn’t draw it.”

“Then why do you draw, Fujino?”

  1. Panel from Look Back picturing Kyomoto joyful
  2. Movie poster for Look Back’s animated adaptation
  3. Panel from Look Back picturing Fujino at her desk as the seasons pass by

Highly recommend if you are a creative wondering if you should keep going, especially in this job market. The world is bleak but wouldn’t it be bleaker if you let go of what you love?

Buy Look Back here or read it on Viz Media.