Reviews

Uzumaki. Spirale Vol. 1 by Junji Ito

unicornofjoy's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

thereistime's review against another edition

4.0

This was a great Halloween read, the drawings were quite creepy and the story itself is really interesting, the ending wasn't at the same caliber as the rest of the story, but it was still kind of creepy all the same.

flowercities's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

this is so creepy and wonderful

rakktels's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

sisa_moyo's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

My first horror manga and it absolutely scared me, those short shallow breaths over spirals???
@throneofpages owes me damages for therapy 😪

maggieluong's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

ethan_libra's review against another edition

4.0

My first manga was a strong introduction to the medium. With sharp, precise drawings and great dramatic pacing, Junji Ito's Uzumaki, Volume 1 envelops the reader in the story, showing us the characters and the town they live in right before it starts being torn apart. Kirie and Shuichi were both strong main characters, and the setting was drawn beautifully. However, the true standout is Ito's trademark body horror, which creeps into the story, sears its images into your brain, and escapes before anyone has a chance to confront it. I have a feeling this will become a favorite recommendation of mine; too bad I had to return it before I could spread my copy to my horror-loving friends and family.

nina_stella's review against another edition

challenging dark inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

bernard_black's review against another edition

dark

4.75

shaswati's review against another edition

4.0

God! At first, I found it weird, but as the story progressed, I was drawn to it.