The Liminal Zone by Junji Ito

The Liminal Zone

Junji Ito with Jocelyne Allen (Translator), Masumi Washington

fiction horror manga dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

216 pages | first published 2022

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After abruptly departing from a train in a small town, a couple encounters a “weeping woman”—a professional mourner—sobbing inconsolably at a funeral. Mako changes afterward—she can’t stop crying! In another tale, having decided to die together, a...
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Summary of 344 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 71%
tense 61%
sad 13%
adventurous 10%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
reflective 4%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 18%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 5% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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