The animated film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's (creator of "Chainsaw Man") short manga, "Look Back," hit Japanese theaters last June, earning critical acclaim and box office success. Despite its less-than-an-hour runtime, it captivated audiences worldwide.
Now, director Kiyotaka Oshiyama is bringing fans even closer with the "Look Back Theatrical Anime Exhibition – Kiyotaka Oshiyama: The Emotion in Lines," set to run from January 16 to March 29, 2026, at the Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo. Alongside the reveal of the main visual, new details on special tickets and exhibition content have also dropped.
The newly unveiled main visual, personally redrawn by Director Oshiyama in pencil, captures Fujino and Kyomoto with incredible warmth and emotion.
What's more, with special cooperation from original author Tatsuki Fujimoto, the exhibition will feature the never-before-seen "original storyboard drafts" from the creation of the "Look Back" manga. These rare materials were previously distributed as limited-edition bonuses for the film's release, making this their first public display in Japan – a truly unmissable treat for fans!
This exhibition marks the first time multiple original drawings by Kiyotaka Oshiyama and other animators will be displayed, allowing visitors to truly feel the passion poured into the animation. It's a unique opportunity to witness the intricate details of feature-length animation production, from notes and scene sketches to original keyframes, all presented on an exhibition scale.
The venue will also recreate "Fujino's Room," where the two characters collaborated, and the "hallway piled high with sketchbooks" that connects to Kyomoto's room. Visitors will feel like they've stepped directly into the story's turning point, experiencing the world of "Look Back" firsthand.
Advance tickets went on sale November 12, 2025, and include:
Limited Edition Special Ticket Set (Available until December 8, 23:59 JST)
This set includes an exclusive "Kiyotaka Oshiyama Director's Pick Original Exhibition T-shirt," with five classic scenes featuring Fujino and Kyomoto to choose from. Purchasers also receive an exhibition-exclusive paper bag. Priced at 6,500 JPY.
Loppi/Lawson Ticket Exclusive
Comes with an "Original Shoulder Bag" featuring theatrical animation key art designs – a special exhibition-exclusive collectible. Priced at 4,500 JPY.
Standard advance tickets are 2,300 JPY for high school students and above, and 1,500 JPY for junior high students and younger. This exhibition isn't just a look back at the making of "Look Back"; it's a chance to rediscover the "emotion hidden within lines." For fans of both Tatsuki Fujimoto and Kiyotaka Oshiyama, this is hands-down the ultimate pilgrimage for early 2026!
Look Back Theatrical Anime Exhibition – Kiyotaka Oshiyama: The Emotion in Lines
Dates: January 16 (Fri) – March 29 (Sun), 2026
Location: Azabudai Hills Gallery (Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A MB Floor, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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