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Look Back Exhibition: Emotions of Lines by Kiyotaka Osuyama

Exhibition Overview
The 'Look Back Exhibition – Emotions of Lines by Kiyotaka Osuyama' will be exhibited at the Azabudai Hills Gallery from January 16 to March 29, 2026. This unique exhibition celebrates the theater anime adaptation of 'Look Back,' originally a comic series published on the Shonen Jump+ platform by Tatsuki Fujimoto. This event is personally organized by the director Kiyotaka Osuyama.

Highlighting the Journey
The exhibition focuses on the creative process, delving into how the involved creators interpreted and translated the original story into a full-fledged animation. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the transformation journey from manga to animation, under the guidance of Osuyama, who will curate and narrate various aspects of the exhibit.

Tickets on Sale
Starting November 12, 2025, tickets for the exhibition will be available for purchase. In addition to the standard tickets, a limited-time offer that includes an exclusive Osuyama-designed T-shirt will be sold until December 8, 2025. This special ticket allows attendees to choose from five iconic designs that reflect key moments of the characters Fujino and Kyomoto throughout their journey.

• - Ticket Prices:

- Original T-shirt Ticket: ¥6,500 (tax included)
- Lawson Ticket Exclusive: ¥4,500 (includes a special sacoche)
- General Advance Ticket: ¥2,300 (high school students and above)
- Child Advance Ticket: ¥1,500 (ages 4 to middle school)

This limited ticketing period means fans should act quickly to secure their access to these exclusive bundles!

Experience the Art
Visitors can look forward to impressive displays of artwork, including a 'drawing tunnel' that encapsulates the myriad original sketches employed in creating 'Look Back.' The exhibition will showcase not just the finished pieces but also behind-the-scenes gems like notes, design drafts, and other creative artifacts, providing insight into the intense labor and love invested in the project by the animator team, led by Osuyama himself.

Interactive Spaces
In a touch of interactivity, the exhibition will feature key locations from the anime, like Fujino's creative workspace filled with sketches, acting as an immersive photo spot for fans. This setup invites attendees to feel a part of the 'Look Back' narrative—an experience heightened by recreations of pivotal scenes that ignite the story's plot.

Follow-Up Displays
A special inclusion in the exhibition is the first public display in Japan of Fujimoto Tatsuki's original storyboard sketches from the creation of 'Look Back.' This will undoubtedly enhance the experience, allowing fans a profound understanding of how the anime's thematic and visual elements interconnect with the original manga.

About the Anime
'Look Back' tells the poignant story of Fujino, a fourth-grade student creating a comic strip for the school newspaper, who encounters her isolated classmate Kyomoto. Bonded through their passion for manga, their friendship faces tumultuous challenges that carve a moving tale. This heartfelt exploration amplifies the narrative's tension, leading to a cascade of impactful emotions.

STAFF

• - Original Work: Tatsuki Fujimoto (Shueisha Jump Comics)
• - Director, Script, Character Design: Kiyotaka Osuyama
• - Art Director: Kiyoshi Samejima, Assistant Art Directors: Yoshishi Harizaki, Takashi Omori
• - Color Designer: Maya Kusumoto
• - Cinematography: Kazuto Izumida
• - Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose
• - Sound Director: Eriko Kimura
• - Music: haruka nakamura
• - Animation Production: Studio Dorian
• - Distribution: Avex Pictures

Main Cast

• - Fujino: Yumi Kawai
• - Kyomoto: Mizuki Yoshida

Theme Song

• - 'Light song' by haruka nakamura, sung by urara

Exhibition Details

• - Exhibition Name: 'Look Back Exhibition – Emotions of Lines by Kiyotaka Osuyama'
• - Dates: January 16, 2026 – March 29, 2026
• - Location: Azabudai Hills Gallery, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM (last entry at 17:30 PM)

For updates, ticket information, and more details, check the official exhibition website here.