6.523 minSeason 1 • Episode 12
LatestThe story Smashed features a group of friends who encounter unimaginable consequences when enjoying an exotic treat. And in Rumors, Souichi bites off more than he can chew, even with nails for teeth, when trying to manipulate his classmates.
A collection of animated horror stories based on the works of Japanese artist Junji Ito.
Direction
Static panels that somehow crawl off screen
Production
Black-and-white dread preserved in color anime
Writing
Stories end where American horror keeps explaining
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ito's horror draws from 'kaidan' ghost stories and post-war Japanese anxieties about changing bodies and technology.
The anime notoriously disappointed fans by rushing iconic stories like 'The Enigma of Amigara Fault' into single episodes.
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