Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

Tags

• Anthology — A collection of separate works collated into a single release.
• Episodic — Features story arcs that are loosely tied or lack an overarching plot.
• Cosmic Horror — A type of horror that emphasizes human insignificance in the grand scope of cosmic reality; fearing the unknown and being powerless to fight it.
• Ghost — Prominently features a character who is a ghost.
• Curses — Features a character, object or area that has been cursed, usually by a malevolent supernatural force.
• Tragedy — Centers around tragic events and unhappy endings.
• Denpa — Works that feature themes of social dissociation, delusions, and other issues like suicide, bullying, self-isolation, paranoia, and technological necessity in daily lives. Classic iconography: telephone poles, rooftops, and trains.
• Body Horror — Features characters who undergo horrific transformations or disfigurement, often to their own detriment.
• Religion — Centers on the belief that humanity is related to supernatural, transcendental, and spiritual elements.
• CGI — Prominently features scenes created with computer-generated imagery.
• Monster Girl — Prominently features a female character who is part-monster.
• Ensemble Cast — Features a large cast of characters with (almost) equal screen time and importance to the plot.