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melodyseestrees's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
thereaderfriend's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Confinement, Torture, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
butvampirestho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
cantfindmybookmark's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Gore, Stalking, Murder, and Pregnancy
makabra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Child death and Suicide
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This was my first ever manga and I absolutely loved it. It made me very sick to my stomach at many points, but I was totally expecting that, so it was fine. The art is as gorgeous and detailed as it is grotesque. Every page had my eyes wide with terror, wonder, disgust, and sometimes all of those things at once. Though it's a thick book, it's a very fast read and I definitely recommend it to other people who don't have a lot of experience with manga. I think this is the beginning of my terrifying but beautiful journey with Junji Ito's work.
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
yogomagpie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Cursing
kakeyame's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Terminal illness, and Car accident
directorpurry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
CW: body horror, gore, insects, parental death, child death, abuse, bullying, cannibalism (ish??)
Junji Ito never met a body he didn't want to horror.
Similarly to Tomie, I feel some kind of way about how so many of these adult men treat Kirie, who is a child. But on the other hand - visuals cannot be beat!
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, and Pregnancy
house_of_hannah's review against another edition
3.0
Immediately you can see how detailed and well done the art is. It can go from something beautiful to something twisted in the span of a panel. Ito is known for his body horror, so expect nothing less here, as that is a main component of the story.
Unfortunately, the characters themselves feel quite bland. They never really develop a personality. I wanted to feel invested in them and their fates at least a little, but just never really could.
The art is ultimately what shines here, as the story is just ok. The spirals are interesting, and how they are incorporated into the art is mesmerizing. We never really get an explanation for what's going on though, but I think the ending is fitting. Considering all of this, it was just an average read for me in the end.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Medical content, Cannibalism, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Pregnancy