Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection by Junji Ito

Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection

Junji Ito

416 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction horror manga short stories dark funny fast-paced

Description

Soichi, the unhinged second son of the Tsujii family, chews nails and makes them clatter and clack as he spouts horrific curses to bring about the most bizarre happenings. Whether it’s summer holidays or a birthday party, Soichi can turn any occas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
funny 52%
mysterious 42%
tense 32%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 4%
sad 4%
emotional 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.75

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