Uzumaki isn’t the only horror manga breakthrough by Junji Ito. The mangaka has a whole lineup of spine-chilling stories, and some of them will be getting adapted into the upcoming anime Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre.
Fair warning, this anthology is not for the faint-hearted. From bizarre spirits to psychological horror, Ito-sensei knows the A-Z of the genre.
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre will be released in 2023, but a definite debut date hasn’t been confirmed yet. It will include 20 stories from Juni Ito’s works that have never been adapted into an anime before.
The official website for the anime included some stills from the stories:
- The Strange Hikizuri Siblings: The Séance:
- Unendurable Labyrinth:
- The Long Hair in the Attic:
- Bullied:
Another story called Where the Sandman Lives will also be included.
Some of the cast members who will take part in the upcoming anime have been unveiled:
| Story | Character | Cast | Other Work |
| The Strange Hikizuri Siblings: The Séance: | Kazuya Hikizuri | Takahiro Sakurai | Griffith (Berserk) |
| The Strange Hikizuri Siblings: The Séance: | Kiko Hikizuri | Romi Park | Hange Zoë (Attack on Titan) |
| Unendurable Labyrinth | Sayoko | Hisako Kanemoto | Zenith Greyrat (Mushoku Tensei) |
| The Long Hair in the Attic | Chiemi | Yoko Hikasa | Tio Klarus (Arifureta) |
| Bullied | Kuriko | Natsumi Takamori | Sōna Sitri (High School DxD) |
Each of these stories is known for instilling the fear of the unknown in readers. They will walk you through the most haunting events and their devastating effects. Are you daring enough to binge-watch it?
About Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is an upcoming anime that will be released in 2023. It features a collection of some of Junji Ito’s best horror works.
Some of the stories include Unendurable Labyrinth, The Long Hair in the Attic, Bullied, and others. Even some stories from Tomie, Soichi and The Hanging Balloons have been included.
Source: Official Website
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