![]() ![]() A good creator can make evoke emotions within their audience. Then Junji adds horrifying acts, sometimes real enough to be true, leaving that reader in a state of panic, even after they put the book down. ![]() If the reader sees a normal suburban town, they immediately attach all of the (sensical) knowledge about areas similar to these, in order to find themselves comfortable in the environment. He does this by dangling the reader’s ability to control the situation slightly above their head. When no monster is needed to convey unsettlement, you know you’ve found something special.Įven when you can identify elements of dark humour, the author’s ability to leave the reader in a constant state of anxiety is terrifying. It’s one thing to depict a character suffering internally, but Ito is able to manifest these feelings physically, resulting in a series of bizarre shapes, colours and patterns. ![]() Despite his often gruesome portrayal of creatures within horror (bio-organic fish in Gyo), his depiction of psychosis within humans is what sets him apart from his contemporaries. He is considered the heir of the genre, passed down from the likes of Kazuo Umezu (The Drifting Classroom) and Hideshi Hino (Panorama of Hell). To leave Junji Ito’s skills unacknowledged is a slap in the face to all fans of horror manga. Original Publication: Asahi Sonorama (2002) ![]()
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