Question 1

How do the protagonists' names reference the original manga author?

Accepted Answer

The names Fujino and Kyomoto combine to form "Fujimoto", the surname of the original manga author Tatsuki Fujimoto.

Question 2

What extreme measure did the director take to complete the film on time?

Accepted Answer

Director Kiyotaka Oshiyama spent two and a half months living in the production studio and worked overtime to finish the film.

Question 3

How does the film visually reference the Oasis song that inspired it?

Accepted Answer

The first shot shows "Don't" on a book spine, the final shot shows "In Anger" on a book cover, and combined with the title card "Look Back", they form the song title "Don't Look Back in Anger".

Question 4

What is the central conflict between Fujino and Kyomoto?

Accepted Answer

Fujino, popular for her funny comics, becomes jealous when her teacher pairs her with reclusive Kyomoto, whose beautiful artwork sparks competitive fervor that transforms into shared passion.

Question 5

Who plays the outgoing comic artist Fujino?

Accepted Answer

Yumi Kawai voices the character Fujino, the popular student whose funny comics are celebrated in the class newspaper.

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