Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

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Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

2023

1 Seasons

12 Episodes

7.0(131 votes)

Ended

Animation

Mystery

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Drama

Overview

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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Studio Deen

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