Description

A small town cursed by an obsession with spirals sounds simple, but Junji Ito turns it into an unforgettable tale of psychological and cosmic horror. From the unsettling art to the way the spiral theme seeps into every aspect of the story, it’s impossible to look away, even as the dread builds with every page. Ito’s detailed, grotesque illustrations bring the horror to life in a way that lingers long after you close the book.

Its influence on horror manga and even Western media can’t be overstated. What I find so fascinating about Uzumaki is how it explores fear not just through gore, but through the psychological unraveling of its characters and the inescapable madness of their world. It’s a work that sticks with you, making it more than just a horror story.