Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

2023 1 Season 12 Episodes ★ 7.1 Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

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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Cast

Seasons

12 eps

Season 1

2023

Details

Status

Ended

Original Language

JA

Network

Netflix

Production

Studio Deen

Reviews

A

Alunauwie

November 11, 2025

★ 9/10

This anthology delivers imaginative and eerie tales that capture Junji Ito’s unsettling brilliance, though some endings feel incomplete or unresolved. The animation flows smoothly, balancing monochrome and color to enhance the mood. Standout episodes like The Library Vision and Layers of Terror blend mystery and emotion, making the series a haunting yet heartfelt watch for fans of psychological ho...