Chainsaw Man Creator Releases New OneShot Ahead of Anime Debut

Chainsaw Man Creator Releases New One-Shot Ahead of Anime Debut

Mangaka Tatsuki Fujimoto of Chainsaw Man just released a one-shot manga called Look Back that doesn’t feature gratuitous violence or dark themes.

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Chainsaw Man Creator Releases New OneShot Ahead of Anime Debut

Shonen Jump just officially released a one-shot manga by mangaka Tatsuki Fujimoto called Look Back before the anime debut of his incredibly popular series Chainsaw Man. The one-shot follows Chainsaw Man’s unannounced hiatus, which hasn’t received an update since December.

While it’s obvious by the one-shot’s distinct artistic style that Tatsuki Fujimoto drew Look Back, there is absolutely nothing else about the manga that suggests it could possibly be written by the same mastermind behind the bloody and even nihilist manga Chainsaw Man. But Tatsuki Fujimoto is clearly credited as the writer of Look Back. Additionally, upon closer inspection, other clues abound that it can be no other.

Recently released in English by Viz, Look Back follows middle schooler Fujino, a talented artist celebrated by her classmates and teachers for the manga she submits for the school newspaper. But her life completely changes when she is tasked with providing manga slots to a social recluse named Kyomoto so he can submit his art to the school paper. Fujino immediately regrets helping him, for it’s made abundantly clear by the next edition of the paper that his art transcends her own abilities, a truth that’s only exacerbated by the fact that her manga is printed literally next to his. The unfeeling comments from her classmates only serve to worsen her suffering and self-doubt.

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The real turning point of the story comes when Fujino is forced to meet Kyomoto in person as Tatsuki Fujimoto then delves into the relationship that follows. There’s even a confusing moment when reality comes into question, seeming to explore the power of art and how deeply it can affect someone’s life in an almost metaphysical way. But what’s so remarkably stunning about Tatsuki Fujimoto’s narrative is how much (and frequently) Fujino changes her mind throughout the manga, proving how capably Tatsuki Fujimoto captures the human psyche. Fujino’s ability to shift so suddenly might be an accurate portrayal of adolescence, but it also details the strength of wanting so desperately to be the best, even though it might not be one’s true passion, the undeniable power that a renewed sense of hope can have on someone and the debilitating effect that comes from utter defeat. It’s heartbreaking to read, especially when it’s clear how much effort Fujino puts into her craft.

Another possibility as to why and how Tatsuki Fujimoto can capture Fujino so deeply is that Fujino’s struggles could come from Fujimoto’s own personal experience. It’s widely known that Tatsuki Fujimoto started drawing early in life much like Fujino, and his art greatly contrasts from everyone else’s in the industry. Could this, therefore, be autobiographical? Could the title Look Back actually be a reference to how Fujimoto had to reflect on his own life to write such a personal narrative? Even without knowing anything about him, the closeness of both Fujimoto’s and Fujino’s names is undeniable, which only raises further suspicion.

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Regardless, Fujino’s struggle, drive, and passion are clear. All of her qualities are even more pronounced when noting the incredible shift in subject matter that Tatsuki Fujimoto took from Chainsaw Man and his earlier work, Fire Punch. This only proves that Tatsuki Fujimoto is more than capable of jumping between genres as easily and flawlessly as he can depict gratuitous violence. But even when writing Chainsaw Man, it’s evident that Tatsuki Fujimoto is more than capable of delving deep into human emotions amidst the chaos that permeates Chainsaw Man, including profound fear, severe mental distress, psychological trauma, and the baffling effect that love can have on individuals. Look Back is clearly different in overall style, but the way in which Tatsuki Fujimoto captures his characters is really no different than in Chainsaw Man. That manga, and the upcoming Chainsaw Man anime, are just as deep and profound as Look Back. The only difference is that Tatsuki Fujimoto just makes it much easier for readers to find.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/chainsaw-man-creator-look-back-manga/

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