Updated May 2026: Look Back has been streaming on Amazon Prime Video since November 7, 2024. This guide confirms the current legal viewing options for this acclaimed short film.
Look Back is a 58-minute anime film directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, adapting the one-shot manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto — the creator of Chainsaw Man. The story follows two girls, Fujino and Kyomoto, whose shared passion for drawing manga shapes their lives across years of friendship, rivalry, and loss. Originally published in 2021 and adapted into a film that premiered in Japan on June 28, 2024, Look Back was nominated for an Eisner Award for its manga source and holds a 100% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is available in both Japanese with subtitles and English dub, along with dubbed audio in Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Turkish.
| # | Service | Type | Availability / Countries | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon Prime Video | Subscription streaming | Worldwide exclusive; streaming since November 7, 2024 | All viewers — Prime Video is the exclusive streaming home; sub and multi-language dub available |
Streaming Platform Quick Links
Streaming libraries change by country, so check your local Prime Video library before subscribing. There are no confirmed free ad-supported options for Look Back as of May 2026.
Best Legal Options for Look Back
1. Amazon Prime Video — Exclusive Worldwide Home
Amazon Prime Video secured exclusive worldwide streaming rights for Look Back, which launched globally on November 7, 2024 — approximately five weeks after its North American theatrical premiere on October 4, 2024. The film is available with a Prime Video subscription, either as part of a full Amazon Prime membership ($14.99/month or $139/year in the US) or via a standalone Prime Video subscription ($8.99/month with ads, $12/month ad-free in the US). At just under 60 minutes, it’s one of the most efficient ways to spend an evening with a genuinely affecting story.
Why Only Prime Video?
Prime Video holds exclusive global streaming rights for Look Back. At the time of the film’s streaming launch, it was not available to rent or purchase as a digital download — a Prime subscription was the only way to stream it. As of May 2026, verify current purchase/rental options on storefronts like Apple TV, Amazon Video digital purchase, or Google TV, as these may have been added since the initial exclusive window.
Look Back is confirmed on Amazon Prime Video in the United States with worldwide availability. If you’re traveling and your local Prime Video library doesn’t show the film, connecting to a US server with NordVPN can help you access your account from abroad.
For more anime film and series streaming guides, visit the JPBound Where To Watch Database.
