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Ben K: Your manga has been adapted into anime and live action films. Do you have an interest in games? Speelman, Tom (July 25, 2021). "Junji Ito thinks the world has gotten scarier, but not as scary as his manga". Polygon. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023 . Retrieved March 30, 2023. Reprints The Junji Ito Horror Comic Collection Volumes 5 and 6 ( Souichi's Diary of Delights and Souichi's Diary of Curses, respectively), excluding Fashion Model Ben K: I see. Thank you. Now, I'd like to ask you about this beautiful art book. This is your first one. Was there a reason behind the timing of its publication?

The Enigma of Amigara Fault: This story presents human-shaped holes appearing in the side of a mountain, resulting in uncanny and terrifying visuals that could inspire distinctive tattoo designs. Adapted from Osamu Dazai’s 1948 novel No Longer Human, this despairing, incrementally devastating novel tells the story of Yozo Oba, a young man whose acute perceptions of social artifice drag him into a quagmire of affectless dispassion and psychotically alienated action. Incapable of forming any real connection with those around him, he ambles abusively from lover to lover, pursuing a hazily defined dream of becoming an artist. Ito’s talent for monstrous depiction and grim surrealism bristles against Dazai’s otherwise realist setting here, the communist cells of early 20th century Tokyo depicted as frenetic hornet hives, the bodies of adulterous partners awkwardly entwined as animal grotesqueries. But the real draw here is in Ito’s bracing realisation of Oba’s paintings – something that Dazai could only describe in the original – which punctuate the book as morbid markers of a disaffected psyche; gaseous wraiths peep through a pungent tangle of withered herbs, a portrait collapses under the weight of its own depiction of hopelessness. As Oba’s health declines after multiple failed suicide attempts, we see him stumble upon a snow-blanketed street, eventually vomiting a puddle of blood across a crisp white sidewalk. As the blood resolves itself into the form of a vibrant rising sun, a phalanx of skeletal conscripts marches past on their own forlorn journey to war. Ito’s retelling constantly suspends personal crises under the overbearing weight of a history defined by social obligation. You’ll need plenty of cups of green tea and a comforting mochi or two to get through this one.Jôhô, Hidenori; Kinoshita, Takao; Kôno, Keita (April 11, 2015), Yo ni mo Kimyô na Monogatari Spring 2015 (Mystery), Fuji Television Network, Kyodo Television, archived from the original on September 21, 2022 , retrieved September 20, 2022

Like all classic horror, there’s an underlying trend of monsters and the unnatural. The designs of these aspects have already been discussed, but it’s worth mentioning their conceptual appeal as well. For example, the fish monsters from Gyo are scary for two reasons. Firstly, their design is clever, tapping into two types of fear, as discussed above. Secondly, the creatures inspire a more practical type of fear; taking creatures that are usually removed from daily life (by virtue of being in the ocean), and giving them the means to intrude into what would normally be considered safe from them. This concept is expanded upon in Ito’s work, in which there are often no safe spaces, and characters are doomed to confront the horrors with little reprieve.

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Ito: 30 years have passed since I began creating manga, so this book was produced as a 30th year commemorative project. Hara-san was in the charge of everything...

Collects: Hallucinations, Bog of the Living Dead, Pen Pal, Intruder, The Strange Tale of Oshikiri, and The Strange Tale of Oshikiri: The Walls It’s clear that the visual aesthetic of Ito’s manga plays an important role in its appeal. However, beyond aesthetic, Ito’s work also features deeply unnerving narrative themes. Higuchinsky (February 11, 2000), Uzumaki (Drama, Fantasy, Horror), Omega Micott Inc., Shogakukan, Space Shower TV, archived from the original on October 2, 2022 , retrieved October 2, 2022 Hara: Yes, it was a 30th year commemoration, but there's more to it. Mr. Ito's works have been translated a lot outside of Japan. So, in addition to commemorating Mr. Ito's 30th year, I also had foreign language translation in mind when I planned the book. Kao Dorobou (The Face Burglar) - 2000 VHS or DVD | Request Details". Otsukai. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022 . Retrieved September 20, 2022.Finding a tattoo artist who can accurately translate Junji Ito’s distinctive style onto your skin involves careful research and consideration. Here are some specific tips to guide your search: The Hanging Balloons (2000), archived from the original on September 20, 2022 , retrieved September 20, 2022 Smith, David (February 11, 2023). "Junji Ito Maniac: Disturbing, Unsettling, And A Little Bit Normal". Kotaku Australia. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023 . Retrieved March 30, 2023.

So to answer the question of why Junji Ito’s manga is so unique and appealing; it all comes down to aesthetic and narrative. Comfort and Communication: Lastly, you should feel comfortable with the artist. Open communication is key to achieving the desired result, so choose someone who is open to your ideas, responsive to your questions, and clear in explaining their process. Remember, tattoos are a form of self-expression, and what matters most is that they resonate with you on a personal level and make you feel confident in your skin. However, it’s always important to consider the potential implications and reactions from others when choosing a design. 6 Other Cool Junji Ito Ideas to Inspire You

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Chik, Kalai (September 17, 2019). "Interview: Horror Manga Mastermind Junji Ito". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020 . Retrieved April 9, 2020. Shimizu, Takashi (March 24, 2001), Tomie: Re-birth (Horror), archived from the original on October 6, 2022 , retrieved October 6, 2022 Ben K: And if you had to go underground, there must have been insects, like centipedes and the like? Marronnier (マロニエ), 2004 [49] – (loosely adapted from Marionette Mansion and A Doll's Hellish Burial)