There’s a sense that these writers dare to describe what should never be described. What takes Junji Ito’s manga one step beyond even the stories of H.P. Lovecraft is that he dares to draw them as well as write them. Milligan, Mercedes (September 2, 2019). "Adult Swim Teams with Production I.G for Junji Ito Adaptation 'Uzumaki' ". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on December 15, 2019 . Retrieved November 4, 2019. a b c d A Talk with Junji Ito | Creator Interview | VIZ, archived from the original on June 2, 2022 , retrieved June 2, 2022

Madonna is the second story from Junji Ito’s The Liminal Zone; a collection of four standalone tales that were unrestrained by the magazine format and therefore as long as he wanted them to be. This is the last story on this list to feature in the Shivershort story collection. But that book is full of gems that really show off the strength of Ito’s art and plotting. Gyois accompanied by two short stories – The Sad Tale of the Principal Postand The Enigma of Amigara Fault. The latter is one of Junji Ito’s best-known short stories and tells of a cliff face with human-shaped holes. People are compelled, to the point of obsession, to go in them when they realise they perfectly match them. Note: Chapter 9 and 10 are new works. [5], Chapter 1 was also published in 猫・ネコ・ねこ！！！ (Neko Neko Neko!!!) 2008/07. Mimi's Tales of Terror (a.k.a. Mimi's Ghost Stories) (ミミの怪談) (collection of six one-shots, adapted from Hirokatsu Kihara and Ichiro Nakayama's Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro (怪談新耳袋))

Marronnier (マロニエ), 2004 [49] – (loosely adapted from Marionette Mansion and A Doll's Hellish Burial)

Body horror is what he’s most known for. The result is all kinds of terrifying body contortions – as made famous in works such as Uzumaki and Shiver. It’s often this imagery that circulates online and has brought in readers. The enigma draws public attention and news crews begin to report on it. Soon enough, people are coming from all over to see the human-shaped holes for themselves.Inside and outside of his home country, Junji Ito’s manga is celebrated as the best of Japanese horror writing. Collects: Slug Girl, The Thing That Drifted Ashore, Mold, Shiver, The Inn, Groaning Drain Pipes, and Bio House Osamu Dazai’s name is often mentioned in the same breath as those of other 20th Century Japanese writers like Yasunari Kawabata, Kenzaburo Oe, and Junichiro Tanizaki. Junji Ito, as J-kun, has recently built a new house and has invited his fiancée, A-ko, to live with him. Little did he know, his blushing bride-to-be has some unexpected company in tow—Yon, a ghastly-looking family cat, and Mu, an adorable Norwegian forest cat. Despite being a dog person, J-kun finds himself persuaded by their odd cuteness and thus begins his comedic struggle to gain the affection of his new feline friends. Original Publication:「ふぁみドラ 2008年6月号」 "Family Drama 2008-06", 「ほんとにあった爆家族の話 2008年10月号 & 2009年4月号」"Really LOL'ed Family Stories 2008-10 & 2009-04"

Tales of the Bizarre: 2015 Spring Special - The Earthbound (世にも奇妙な物語 スペシャル・春 - 地縛者), 2015 [52] – (adapted from The Earthbound) Based on "Kokka no Wana (Trap of the State)", the autobiography of ex-diplomat and political writer Sato Masaru. Kao Dorobou (The Face Burglar) - 2000 VHS or DVD | Request Details". Otsukai. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022 . Retrieved September 20, 2022. These diary-style comics explore his relationship with his cats, with all kinds of silly misadventures. Many of the story techniques Ito uses for his horror comics are flipped on their head and played as humour.

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Collects: The Face Burglar, Scarecrow, Falling, Red String, Honored Ancestors, and The Hanging Balloons Junji Ito’s Frankenstein feels like a film adaptation of sorts, with Ito playing the role of director, costume designer, set designer, choreographer, and camera operator. And, in all of those roles, he excels. Magazine". www.78magazine.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016 . Retrieved September 26, 2022.