In the Netflix Intro he did back in June, Junji Ito mentions 3 of his most famous stories that will be included in the series: Tomie, Souichi's Diary of Curses, and The Hanging Balloons. RELATED: Junji Ito: The Master of Horror Manga Background Thus, all eyes are on Junji It's Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre to see if it can break this spell.

This four-part adaptation was announced in 2019 but has yet to receive a firm release date, despite renewed promises that this will occur in 2023. He's been nominated for and won several Eisner awards, most recently for Remina ( Hellplanet Remina) in 2021, a story about a planet-sized world-eater that heads towards Earth, and the subsequent cruelty and chaos that ensues.Īlthough his work has been successfully adapted in the past, Junji Ito has had middling success with many adaptations, including Crunchyroll's 2018 Junji Ito Collection, widely considered a flop, and Adult Swim's version of Uzumaki, a story often listed as Junji Ito's best work, about a town cursed by spirals. Considered a master of cosmic and body horror, Junji Ito has been terrifying millions with his stories for decades. Strong first images, a stellar voice cast, and fan-favorite chilling stories have horror aficionados in eager anticipation for its upcoming release. Containing 20 of his most twisted and terrifying tales, the new anime series promises to be a seminal version of this cult favorite horror author. One of the most anticipated titles being released in 2023 is Junji Ito's Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre.

Tomie from junji ito