"Junji Ito: Collection" is a horror anime series that adapts the works of Japanese horror manga artist Junji Ito.
Each episode tells a different self-contained story, featuring a wide range of horror themes such as ghosts, spirits, body horror, and psychological thrills.
The series offers a chilling and eerie journey through the mind of Ito, as it presents some of the most popular and terrifying stories from his macabre tales.
With stunning animation, a haunting soundtrack and an eerie atmosphere, this show is perfect for fans of horror anime and manga, and anyone looking for a truly terrifying viewing experience.
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Plot:
Junji Ito: Maniac, which adapts 20 of Ito's short stories, is able to bring to life both famous tales like "Tomei" and "Kubitsuri Kikyuu" (The Hanging Balloons) and lesser-known ones like "The Bully."
Although there are some scary parts, the anime version of the story leans more heavily toward humor than the original plot, and it really pays off.
Awful horror suddenly surfaces in other episodes, such as episode three, which adapts the well-known short story "The Hanging Balloon."
Each narrative that follows the one that played before it is built with surprises and decisions that are artistic in their own right.
The connecting theme that unites each story is only discovered as you continue viewing and pays off at the series' conclusion, much like any excellent compendium or collection of works.
My nocturnal trek became terrifying on its own because "Alley" and "The Story of the Mysterious Tunnel."
But "Ice Cream Bus," which plays on every parent's worst dread, is the most cunning. Even while you may watch the series over time, the binge format has the advantage of allowing you to see little details that tie the storylines together.
Furthermore, every episode has a joyful-sounding opening theme at the conclusion that contrasts sharply with the gruesome narratives being portrayed.
Review:
With solid line work and a mellow color combinations reminiscent of Ito's original black and white pictures, the animation has a vintage appearance and an eerie music is blended with creepy tunes.
Strong voice acting supports this and aids in conveying the terror; the diverse cast makes even the most unbelievable decisions seem plausible.
In almost every story, a strange event that leads to a violent death or a shocking show of bodily horror is presented. However, the intention is not to scare but to disturb.
For the uninitiated, there are a few moments that may give them nightmares, but nothing that will cause them to leap out of their seats.
Basically, every short has a solid aural and visual foundation from the beginning. Things sort of ruined by the strange cutting and poor storyline and some of the stories are just plain uninteresting.
Conflicts either don't resolve or come to a disappointing conclusion while others have a good beginning but end abruptly without any sense of resolution.
But I particularly enjoyed the way the show explored the different types of horror, and how it managed to be both terrifying and thought-provoking at the same time.
Overall great show to binge watch for someone new to Junji Ito's work and into disturbing horror stories.
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