Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Overview:
From the mind of horror manga maestro Junji Ito comes a spine-tingling selection of some of his most bizarre, disturbing and terrifying tales.
Season 1
The Strange Hikizuri Siblings
Season 1 · Episode 1
The Story of the Mysterious Tunnel / Ice Cream Bus
Season 1 · Episode 2
Hanging Balloon
Season 1 · Episode 3
Four x Four Walls / The Sandman's Lair
Season 1 · Episode 4
Intruder / Long Hair in the Attic
Season 1 · Episode 5
Mold / Library Vision
Season 1 · Episode 6
Tomb Town
Season 1 · Episode 7
Layers of Terror / The Thing that Drifted Ashore
Season 1 · Episode 8
Tomie・Photo
Season 1 · Episode 9
Unendurable Labyrinth / The Bully
Season 1 · Episode 10
Alley / Headless Statue
Season 1 · Episode 11
Whispering Woman / Soichi's Beloved Pet
Season 1 · Episode 12
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