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Tatsuki Fujimoto’s world inChainsaw Manhas many supernatural elements but it is still realistic through the characters and their aspirations. From Denji to Aki, they all just wanted a bit of normalcy far from the suffering and tragedy they endured. WhileLook Backdoesn’t have a supernatural setting and is more grounded thanChainsaw Man, both Fujino and Kyomoto seemed like outcasts when they accepted their talents.
Fujino’s journey, even with the few pages, was extremely relatable and there is supposedly a reason behind that resonance. Fujimoto used some personal experiences to shape these stories and characters that touched fans’ hearts.
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Personal Experiences Inspired His Protagonists
Most fans notice thatTatsuki Fujimoto’s characters are often flawed and tragic. The erratic nature of life makes normalcy an aspiration for them. Denji just wanted to have a good meal and craved human connection or the way Aki wanted a life where his close ones stayed safe. While Fujino was just a child inLook Back, who gave up on her hobby due to peer pressure, she did it all for the sake of being perceived as normal.
Fujimoto was once asked if there’s a contradiction between being normal and being creative. He shared how, growing up, he was often questioned for drawing. Being obsessed with something (or being an Otaku) was not “normal”, and him not being normal raised eyebrows. Similar to how everyone asked Fujino to stop drawing in the sixth grade as it wasn’t normal.
Tatsuki Fujimoto on being “normal”pic.twitter.com/wc5k4XoykP
Fujimoto drew a distinction between rural areas and cities, where being slightly different in cities is more acceptable. Whereas in rural areas, if you don’t follow the general beliefs, you’re inviting additional pressure by not fitting in.
So, people like him and Fujino who were drawing beyond the acceptable ages weren’t normal as they contradicted what those around them sternly believed. Something that Fujimoto said explained what defying those beliefs probably felt like for him:
Thoughts like Denji’s desire to “become a normal person” might stem from the feeling of being in a group but not being a part of it.
‘Normal’ is a subjective term that differs for every person. While drawing and expressing her thoughts through art was Fujino’s normal, spending time with your friends as a teenager was normal for others. Drawing a static line to explain a dynamic term like that creates an unnecessary and judgemental divide. This idea that Fujimoto presents in some form in all his creations exists in the real world and that’s when you need people like Kyomoto to save the day.
People Eventually Find Their Normal or Create It Themselves
Fujino gave up on her normal to conform to others’ idea of it, she stopped drawing. Until the encounter with Kyomoto brought it out from her again. Kyomoto not only appreciated Fujino but admired her and her talent. Denji is yet to come to peace with things, but he found people like Aki and Power who somewhat fulfilled his dream of leading a normal life.
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And similarly Fujimoto found his audience that spends hours appreciating and understanding his works. What resonated with fans and appealed to them is this idea that Fujimoto lived and then brought it to life through his art. The honesty with which he portrayed it is what makes his works so beloved by so many!
Look Backis available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
Laveena Joshi
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
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