Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Overview
Horror manga legend Junji Ito delivers a chilling anthology in Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre. This collection showcases an array of his most unsettling and eerie stories, each crafted to evoke fear and fascination. With a unique blend of the bizarre and the grotesque, viewers are taken on a journey through Ito's imagination, where the mundane transforms into the nightmarish. Prepare for a haunting experience as these tales blur the line between reality and the supernatural, leaving audiences both captivated and terrified.
Episodes
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1
The Strange Hikizuri Siblings
A photographer fascinated by the supernatural decides to explore the eerie residence of the six Hikizuri siblings. Intrigued by tales of spirits and g...
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2
The Story of the Mysterious Tunnel / Ice Cream Bus
Goro revisits the enigmatic tunnel where he once witnessed his mother entering. Meanwhile, an ice cream truck pulls into the neighborhood, operated by...
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3
Hanging Balloon
In the aftermath of a beloved idol's tragic demise, which is initially deemed a suicide, unsettling reports emerge of her enormous, distorted head dr...
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4
Four x Four Walls / The Sandman's Lair
Koichi struggles to concentrate on his studies due to the incessant noise created by his younger brother, Soichi. Meanwhile, Yuji, plagued by unsettl...
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5
Intruder / Long Hair in the Attic
Oshikiri can't shake the unsettling sound of footsteps echoing through his empty home. Meanwhile, Chiemi awakens to a bizarre predicament—a rat enta...
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6
Mold / Library Vision
One year after leasing his home to Mr. Rogi, Akasaka discovers an extensive mold infestation throughout the property. Meanwhile, Koko's husband, Goro,...
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7
Tomb Town
While driving, Tsuyoshi accidentally strikes a girl with his vehicle. In a state of shock, he and his sister Kaoru discover that the path ahead is obs...
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8
Layers of Terror / The Thing that Drifted Ashore
After a tragic accident leaves Reimi with half of her face gone, she uncovers the haunting truth that her younger selves are still alive within her. ...
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9
Tomie・Photo
A menacing transfer student named Tomie isn't happy that a girl named Tsukiko has been taking and selling pictures of popular boys in their school.
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10
Unendurable Labyrinth / The Bully
While exploring the mountains, two friends stumble upon a secluded group of ascetic monks. During their time there, Kuriko begins to pick on a younge...
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11
Alley / Headless Statue
A young man relocates to a boarding house adjacent to a secluded lane. The local art instructor, infamous for his headless statues, is discovered dea...
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12
Whispering Woman / Soichi's Beloved Pet
A serene and enigmatic woman steps in to assist a distraught girl who struggles to make choices for herself. Meanwhile, Soichi's family welcomes a new...
