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Season 1 – Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

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A collection of stories penned by Japanese horror manga artist Junji Ito.
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Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Nick Schager The Daily Beast 01/30/2023
Only by giving oneself over to the insane can its memorably morbid wonders be properly appreciated. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 07/08/2024
3.5/5
The horror anime series is fun and interesting to watch, albeit quite disturbing sometimes. Some of the stories are way better than others, while some leaves you feeling meh. Go to Full Review Paul Lê Bloody Disgusting 07/21/2023
2.5/5
This watered-down adaptation suggests Ito’s work should remain on the page, and it loses its integrity and intensity when put on screen. Go to Full Review Tatat Bunnag Bangkok Post 01/27/2023
I don't recommend people binge the whole thing all at once. Perhaps watch an episode or two. Leave it alone for a while then come back to it. That way I believe it will have a more emotional impact. Go to Full Review Brittany Vincent Decider 01/27/2023
Its improved animation and excellent voice acting make for a great watch whether you’re into Ito’s work or looking to read more of his stories. This is a good one to settle down with and watch as a slow burn. Go to Full Review Mariló Delgado Espinof 01/23/2023
4/5
Despite quite not measuring up to the quality of the original Ito, this anthology captures the tone well and hooks us from the very beginning. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Helene H @Helene19 Dec 25 Honestly, it's a bit better than the Junji Ito collection in that the episodes are better spaced out, but the problem is, some episodes are well-adapted, and others aren't. See more Due F Nov 11 This anthology delivers imaginative and eerie tales that capture Junji Ito’s unsettling brilliance, though some endings feel incomplete or unresolved. The animation flows smoothly, balancing monochrome and color to enhance the mood. Standout episodes like The Library Vision and Layers of Terror blend mystery and emotion, making the series a haunting yet heartfelt watch for fans of psychological horror. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com) See more Esi F Aug 27 Sehr schlecht, ist wahrscheinlich für kleine Kinder gemacht. See more Maddy P Jun 5 I absolutely love Junji Ito! See more Shirley C 09/02/2024 It was honestly okay I guess. I had pretty high hopes for this show as I quite enjoyed some of Junji Ito's mangas but this show was honestly disappointing. Things were difficult to follow and the endings of each episode were to0 abrupt to really scare me and these stories are honestly just one of those things that don't need a film adaptation. See more R Z 10/19/2023 I watched 4 episodes then stopped. The first episode (with the family) was especially bad -- no idea why the creators chose that as the first impression of the series. And what's up with the characters literally saying what's happening onscreen? Like in the "4x4 Walls" episode, the little brother says something like, "Okay! I'm making sounds to annoy my brother now!" Like thanks, I have eyes. See more Read all reviews
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Hiro Shimono

Oshikiri

Yuki Kaji

Gorô Shirasaki

Yumiri Hanamori

Tsukiko Izumisawa

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Kôichi

Seiko Ueda

Shinobu

Shun Horie

Gorou

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 19, 2023 The Strange Hikizuri Siblings A photographer with an interest in ghosts pays a visit to the creepy home where the six Hikizuri siblings live. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 19, 2023 The Story of the Mysterious Tunnel; Ice Cream Truck Goro returns to the tunnel he saw his mother walk into; driven by a bewitching young man, an ice cream truck arrives in the neighborhood. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Hanging Balloons After a popular idol dies by what appears to be suicide, there are multiple sightings of her giant, grotesque head floating in the sky. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Four x Four Walls; The Sandman's Lair Kôichi can't study because his younger brother, Sôichi, is constantly making noise; tormented by his dreams, Yuji asks his friend, Mari, to keep him awake. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Intruder; Long Hair in the Attic Oshikiri hears strange footsteps in the house where he lives alone; Chiemi wakes up to find a rat stuck in her long, black hair. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Mold; Library Vision A year after renting his house to Mr. Rogi, Akasaka finds mold growing everywhere; Kôko's husband, Gorô, is obsessed with maintaining his library. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Tomb Town After hitting a girl with his car, Tsuyoshi and his sister, Kaoru, find that the road they're driving on is blocked by countless tombstones. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Layers of Terror; The Thing That Drifted Ashore When an accident causes her to lose half her face, Reimi discovers that her younger selves still exist inside her; an eerie sea creature drifts ashore. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 19, 2023 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 at their school. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Unendurable Labyrinth; The Bully Two friends get lost in the mountains and come across a community of ascetic monks; Kuriko bullies a younger boy. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Alley; Headless Statue A young man moves into a boarding house next to an enclosed alley; an art teacher known for his headless sculptures is found murdered -- with no head. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 19, 2023 Whispering Woman; Soichi's Beloved Pet A mysterious woman calmly takes on the job of helping a hysterical girl unable to make any decisions on her own; Soichi's family adopts a pet cat. Details

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Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Shinobu Tagashira
Executive Producer
Rui Kyo
Screenwriter
Kaoru Sawada
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Horror, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Jan 19, 2023
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