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A review by minbyrnes
Lovesickness by Junji Ito
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It’s the inks. The way Junji Ito inks really gets to me. Love the artwork and when he chooses to draw beautiful people they’re stunning. But his art also creeps me out.
In terms of story, I think my favorite was The Mansion of Phantom Pain.
Lovesickness: I really liked it but the ending felt a bit lacking to me. I kind of wish that last chapter wasn’t a thing. 3.5⭐️
The Strange Hikizuri Siblings: I liked the first story more than the second one. These kids are twisteddddd. 4⭐️ and 3⭐️
The Mansion of Phantom Pain: loved it. It’s the kind of scary that gets to your head. Not that visual. Just the way I like it. 5⭐️
The Rib Woman: eh. It was ok. I wish it was more… supernatural? 2⭐️
Memories of Real Poop: what even was that? 1⭐️
Mathematically, it’s less than 3.25 overall but in my heart I want to give the collection 3.5 stars.
In terms of story, I think my favorite was The Mansion of Phantom Pain.
Lovesickness: I really liked it but the ending felt a bit lacking to me. I kind of wish that last chapter wasn’t a thing. 3.5⭐️
The Strange Hikizuri Siblings: I liked the first story more than the second one. These kids are twisteddddd. 4⭐️ and 3⭐️
The Mansion of Phantom Pain: loved it. It’s the kind of scary that gets to your head. Not that visual. Just the way I like it. 5⭐️
The Rib Woman: eh. It was ok. I wish it was more… supernatural? 2⭐️
Memories of Real Poop: what even was that? 1⭐️
Mathematically, it’s less than 3.25 overall but in my heart I want to give the collection 3.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gore, and Suicide
Moderate: Self harm and Vomit
Minor: Abortion and Death of parent