Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
On Netflix
A 12-episode anthology of grotesque, surreal horror tales that prioritizes visceral dread and body horror over narrative resolution or human connection.
From the mind of horror manga maestro Junji Ito comes a spine-tingling selection of some of his most bizarre, disturbing and terrifying tales.
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Questions people ask
Is Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre easy watching? No. Less comforting than 100% of series.
Does Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 100% of series.
Is Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of series.
Is Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of series.
Is Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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