Story and art by Junji Itou Originally publisher: Shogakukan Length: One Shot While horror has been a genre present throughout the history of manga, it was only with the rise of alternative/adult manga that a diverse range of titles aimed to terrify became prevalent in the mainstream. Contemporary authors like Kazuo Umezu (The Drifting Classroom) … Continue reading The Enigma of Amigara Fault: Classics of Horror
Human Chair Review
The Human Chair (Ningen Isu) Originally story by Edogawa Rampo, Art and adaptation by Junji Itou Publisher: Shogakukan (2007) Length: Oneshot (One Chapter) Despite my bumpy relationship with Junji Itou, works like Human Chair prove to me that the mangaka can create short, frightening stories when he wants to. The bizarre plot of this piece, when … Continue reading Human Chair Review
Voices in the Dark Review
Yami no Koe (Voices in the Dark) Story and Art by Junji Itou Original Publication: Asahi Sonorama (2002) Length: One Volume (7 Chapters) To leave Junji Ito’s skills unacknowledged is a slap in the face to all fans of horror manga. He is considered the heir of the genre, passed down from the likes of … Continue reading Voices in the Dark Review
