Junji Ito's decades-long career has solidified him as a master of spine-tingling tales in Japanese horror manga.
Incredible Stories
While working as a dental technician, Ito began contributing chilling short stories to local publications.
Original Profession
This manga showcases Ito's boundless creativity, with a narrative that grows increasingly bleak and unsettling as it unfolds.
Uzumaki
This riveting and gory horror manga never explains the origins of its horrifyingly attractive creature, accompanied by eerie artwork.
Tomie
Ito's journey in the manga industry commenced with his debut work, "Tomie," in 1987.
The Beginning
The popularity of the "Tomie" series propelled Ito into the limelight, revolutionizing the horror genre in manga.
Revolutionizing Horror
"Uzumaki" received Eisner Award nominations in 2003 and 2009, while his manga adaptation of "Frankenstein" secured an Eisner Award in 2019.
Awards and Accolades
Ito's novels have been adapted into live-action films and anime shows, broadening his audience.
Beyond Manga
Ito collaborated on the canceled game "Silent Hills," working alongside Guillermo del Toro and Hideo Kojima, expanding his influence into the gaming realm.