The horror and charm of Junji Ito's "Collection": A detailed review and recommended points

Junji Ito's "Collection" - A mix of horror and beauty

Junji Ito's eponymous anime series, "The Junji Ito Collection," aired on WOWOW and TOKYO MX from January 5 to March 23, 2018. Based on Junji Ito's many horror manga works, the series provided viewers with fear and amazement in a 12-episode, 30-minute format. Directed by Shinobu Tagashira and produced by Studio Deen, it successfully recreated the unique atmosphere of the original work in the medium of anime.

Relationship between the original work and the anime

Junji Ito is a writer who took the Japanese horror manga world by storm, and his works are loved all over the world. The Junji Ito Collection is comprised mainly of his representative short stories such as "Tomie," "Soichi," and "Oshikiri," and the biggest challenge was how to express the sense of fear and creepiness of the original works in an anime. In adapting the works into an anime, the visuals and story of the original work were faithfully reproduced, while the movements and sound effects unique to anime were used to provide viewers with a new horror experience.

Characters and cast

The main characters of this work are as follows.

• Tomie - Voice actor: Rie Suegara The most beautiful woman in the world, she leads men who are obsessed with her to ruin. She is the symbol of fear, as she has been killed many times but has been resurrected as an immortal. Rie Suegara's voice perfectly expresses the beauty and terror of Tomie.
• Fuchi - Voiced by Mami Koyama A fashion model with a long, thin face, thin eyebrows, and a mouth that opens to reveal shark-like teeth. Her eerie presence is further accentuated by Mami Koyama's voice.
• The Beautiful Boy at the Four Crossroads - Voice actor: Hikaru Midorikawa A man dressed in black and with a mysterious dark charm. The way his cruel words drive women crazy and lead to bizarre deaths is portrayed realistically through Hikaru Midorikawa's voice.
• Souichi - Voice actor: Yuji Mitsuya A sinister elementary school student whose catchphrase is "I'll make you go through a horrible experience." His malice and lack of determination are comically expressed by Yuji Mitsuya's voice.
• Oshikiri Tohru - Voice actor: Shimono Hiro A high school student lives alone in a mansion so large that it's impossible to count the number of rooms. The mysterious incidents that occur in the mansion are portrayed realistically through the voice of Shimono Hiro.

These characters play an important role in recreating the sense of fear from the original work in the anime. In particular, characters such as Tomie and Fuchi faithfully reproduce their appearances from the original work, while amplifying the sense of fear with movements and expressions that are unique to anime. In addition, the voice actors' performances also vividly portray the characters from the original work, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

Story and subtitle

The Junji Ito Collection will have 12 episodes, with two short stories in each episode. The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1A: Soichi's Selfish Curse
• Episode 1B: Doll Funeral from Hell
• Episode 2A: Fashion Model
• Episode 2B: A Long Dream
• Episode 3A: The Beautiful Boy at the Crossroads
• Episode 3B: Slug Girl
• Episode 4A: Chills
• Episode 4B: Puppet House
• Episode 5A: Oshikiri's Strange Story
• Episode 5B: Fabric Teacher
• Episode 6A: The Window Next Door
• Episode 6B: A Slow Farewell
• Episode 7A: Used Records
• Episode 7B: A City Without Roads
• Episode 8A: Ancestors
• Episode 8B: The Circus Has Come
• Episode 9A: Painter
• Episode 9B: Blood Jade Tree
• Episode 10A: Glycerides
• Episode 10B: Bridge
• Episode 11A: Supernatural Transfer Student
• Episode 11B: Scarecrow
• Episode 12A: The Collapse
• Episode 12B: Rumors

These short stories play an important role in recreating the horror and creepiness of the original work in the anime. In particular, episodes such as "Soichi's Selfish Curse" and "The Beautiful Boy at the Crossroads" play an important role in recreating the horror of the original work in the anime. Also, episodes such as "Oshikiri Idan" and "Tomie" play an important role in recreating the horror of the original work in the anime.

Music and theme song

The opening theme of this work is "Shichiten Hattou no Blues" by THE PINBALLS. This song has a dark atmosphere that is appropriate for Junji Ito's work, and has the effect of amplifying the sense of horror of the anime. The ending theme is "Mutual Universe", written, composed, and arranged by Daijiro Nakagawa of JYOCHO. This song plays an important role in expressing the intersection of horror and beauty.

Production Staff

The film is directed by Tato Shinobu, with series composition and scriptwriting by Sawada Kaoru, character design by Tato Shinobu, music by Hayashi Yuki, and animation by Studio Deen. These staff members play an important role in recreating the horror and eeriness of the original work in the anime. In particular, Tato Shinobu's character designs faithfully reproduce the visuals of the original work while amplifying the sense of fear with movements and expressions unique to anime. Hayashi Yuki's music also plays an important role in expressing the intertwining of horror and beauty.

Ratings and Recommendations

The Junji Ito Collection plays an important role in recreating the horror and creepiness of the original work in anime. In particular, characters such as Tomie and Fuchi faithfully reproduce the visuals of the original work, while amplifying the sense of fear with movements and expressions unique to anime. In addition, the voice actors' performances also vividly express the characters of the original work, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Furthermore, the music and theme song also play an important role in expressing the intertwining of horror and beauty.

This anime is a must-watch for horror fans and a satisfying read for any Junji Ito fan. It has been especially praised for the way the anime plays a vital role in bringing to life the horror and creepiness of the original. The voice actors' performances and music have also been highly praised, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

The recommended points are as follows:

• The anime recreates the horror and creepiness of the original work
• The voice actors' performances vividly portrayed the original characters
• The music and theme song express the interplay of horror and beauty
• The short stories in each episode recreate the horror and creepiness of the original in animated form.

As mentioned above, "The Junji Ito Collection" plays an important role in recreating the sense of horror and creepiness of the original work in anime form. It is a must-watch for horror-loving viewers and Junji Ito fans, and is highly recommended.