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“Theatrical Anime Lookback Exhibition – Kiyotaka Oshiyama Line Emotions” Now open
“Theatrical Anime Lookback Exhibition – Kiyotaka Oshiyama Line Emotions” opened at Azabudai Hills Gallery in Toranomon, Tokyo on January 12th, 2024, and runs until March 29th, 2024.
This exhibition is dedicated to the theatrical animation Look Back, based on the acclaimed manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Director Kiyotaka Oshiyama personally supervised the exhibition and provided commentary for it.
Look back tells the story of Fujino, a fourth-grade elementary school student who initially excels at creating four-panel comics for her school newspaper. Her confidence is shaken when she encounters the exceptional talent of Kyomoto, a classmate who isn’t in school. Years later, on the day of their graduation, Kyomoto reveals she has long admired Fujino’s work. This sparks a creative partnership between the two, united by their shared passion for manga. However, their lives are soon disrupted by unforeseen and dramatic events. The film explores themes of artistic ambition, rivalry, and the complexities of human connection.
Kiyotaka Oshiyama, the director of Look Back, was born in Fukushima Prefecture in 1982. He began his career as an animator in 2004 and gained recognition as the animation director for Dennou Coil (2007). He has as directed, written, and designed numerous projects, including the short film Shishigari (2018). In 2017, he founded studio Dorian, the animation production company behind Look Back. For Look Back, Oshiyama served as director, screenwriter, character designer, animation director, and created the original animation concepts.
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