Junji Ito’s Horror Stories are Finally Getting the Just Adaptations They Deserve and One Episode of Uzumaki is Enough to Prove it
Junji Ito is a celebrated name in the horror manga genre. His works differ from cliche horror tropes. This holds especially true with his use of body horror. The visuals are beyond bone-chilling. However, authenticity is often overlooked. Especially when it comes to Ito’s previous work. And there’s more to it.
Azami Kutorani in a still from the manga | Credit: Viz Media
Tales of the Macabre is one such example. It fails to meet expectations. This is relevant to its lackluster animation. Moreover, it renders the mangaka’s work as bland and lifeless. However, Uzumaki is an exception. The anime lives up to the essence of the core text. Moreover, the first episode is a testimony to this as fans react to its snippet on X.
Fans on X react to the first episode of Uzumaki
Uzumaki is one of the horror masterpieces by Junji Ito. It is...
Azami Kutorani in a still from the manga | Credit: Viz Media
Tales of the Macabre is one such example. It fails to meet expectations. This is relevant to its lackluster animation. Moreover, it renders the mangaka’s work as bland and lifeless. However, Uzumaki is an exception. The anime lives up to the essence of the core text. Moreover, the first episode is a testimony to this as fans react to its snippet on X.
Fans on X react to the first episode of Uzumaki
Uzumaki is one of the horror masterpieces by Junji Ito. It is...
- 9/30/2024
- by Himanshi Jeswani
- FandomWire
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