Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horror

Last Modified Oct 18, 2024 13:19 GMT
Uzumaki
Source: Adult Swim

Uzumaki is a Japanese horror manga, a brainchild of Junji Ito, a renowned mangaka, currently leading the horror manga genre to new heights. In all of Ito’s groundbreaking work, Uzumaki is surely his crowning achievement.

Uzumaki first appeared in Shogakukan's weekly seinen manga magazine, “Big Comic Spirits” from 1998 to 1999 in Japan and Viz Media released its English translation in North America from February 2001 to August 2002 in its monthly Pulp magazine. Giving in to its ever-growing “cult” following, Uzumaki was adapted for an anime production, which was released on 28th September.

What sets Uzumaki apart from its competitors is the fact that its horror element does not rely on typical jumpscares that plague the horror genre. Junji Ito’s visualization of a dark fantasy, supernatural world takes readers on a journey that is filled with disturbing visuals that can only be described as psychologically horrifying. Uzumaki leaves a mark on the memories of its readers that isn’t a cup of tea for just anybody.

So if you are planning to give Uzumaki a try, let it be known that it is not for the weak of heart, and brace yourself for some bizarre, disturbing supernatural phenomenon.

What is Junji Ito's Uzumaki about?

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Kurôzu-cho town in Uzumaki. (Source: Viz Media)

The story of Uzumaki centers around a high school student named Kirie Goshima and the residents of the town she lives in, Kurôzu-cho. Kurôzu-cho is affected by the paranormal curse, “Spirals.”

This spiral curse is capable of infecting individual people, taking control of their bodies, thoughts, and even their surroundings. What makes it so terrifying is that only the ones infected by the spiral curse can sense its presence, while others are oblivious to its existence.

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Is the Uzumaki manga finished?

Who is the spiral girl in Uzumaki?

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Why did Kirie cut her hair in Uzumaki?

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Are Kirie and Shuichi dating?

FAQs On Uzumaki

A. The Uzumaki anime consists of a total of 4 episodes

A. Yes, the Uzumaki anime premiered on 28 September 2024.

A. Yes, Junji Ito’s Uzumaki is finished. It started publication in 1998 and serialized its last chapter in 1999. Its anime adaptation is currently being aired on Adult Swim, and its fourth and last episode is set to air on 20 October 2024.

A. Uzumaki analyzes the structure of society and its disintegration using the idea of a spiral curse. The story examines what would transpire in the event of civilization collapse on a social, moral, and physical level, specifically, about the human body.

A. Kirie Goshima, a high school student, is the main character in the Uzumaki manga series.

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