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© Junji Ito - The Thing That Drifted Ashore Junji Ito’s The Thing That Drifted Ashore is a short, simple, but also deeply disturbing story. It’s less about what happens, and more about what it suggests. While the most memorable part is its visual centerpiece, the sea creature washed ashore, ...

© Junji Ito - Licking Woman Junji Ito’s The Licking Woman is remembered for one thing and one thing alone, the image of a grotesquely bloated tongue stretching from an unnaturally warped face. It’s an image that’s frequently shared online for how absurd and visceral it is. The story itself, ...

© Junji Ito - Fashion Model Fashion model is another fan favorite story by Junji Ito, and for a good reason. It’s a rather short and simple horror story, but one that stands out because of its central figure: Miss Fuchi. The moment we see her, we know instantly that ...

© Junji Ito - Dissection Girl Among Junji Ito’s many unsettling tales, Dissection Girl stands out as a master class in body horror. It’s a story that begins with a surreal premise, but turns into an exploration of obsession, guilt and the human psyche. Like unsettling fiction? Join my newsletter ...

© Junji Ito - Glyceride I read pretty much everything that Junji Ito has published over his long career, but few of his stories made my skin crawl the way Greased (also known as Glyceride) did. It’s not his scariest, but it might be his most disgusting story. Every page, ...

© Junji Ito - Long Dream Among Junji Ito’s many unsettling tales, Long Dream stands out for its unique blend of body horror and existential dread. While many of his stories stayed on my mind, this one holds a special place for its unique exploration of consciousness and the nature ...

© Junji Ito - Layers of Fear I first came across Layers of Fear years ago, long before the story was ever officially translated. While I couldn’t understand a word, the outlandish visuals alone had me completely transfixed. Junji Ito has a gift for disturbing imagery, but in this story, ...

© Junji Ito - Army of One Army of One stands out as one of Junji Ito’s most underappreciated masterpieces. It was originally published as a bonus story alongside Hellstar Remina, but, in my opinion, it completely overshadows it. It’s a blend of psychological horror, societal commentary and existential dread ...

© Junji Ito - The Enigma of Amigara Fault I still remember discovering The Enigma of Amigara Fault back in 2006, when it was first translated and shared on 4chan. Even amongst a plethora of strange and unsettling tales, it stood out. It was not only creepy, but unforgettable, making ...

© Junji Ito - Uzumaki I’ve been a fan of Junji Ito’s work for almost two decades, but Uzumaki will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s not just one of his most famous works, but one of the greatest horror manga ever created. Uzumaki is a towering ...