Uzumaki

by Junji Ito
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Good Books rating 4.33
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  • ID: 7708
  • Added: 2025-12-16
  • Updated: 2025-12-16
  • ISBN: 9781974706952
  • Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
  • Published: 2018-10-16
  • Reviews: 3

Uzumaki (3-in-1 Deluxe Edition) is a haunting horror manga that follows the residents of Kurouzu-cho, a small coastal town in Japan, as they fall prey to a mysterious and malevolent spiral pattern. The story is seen through the eyes of Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend Shuichi Saito, who witness the town's descent into chaos as the spiral's influence grows stronger. The manga is known for its surreal and disturbing artwork, which perfectly complements its unsettling narrative. This deluxe edition brings together the entire series into a single volume, making it a must-have for fans of horror and manga enthusiasts alike. The book's unique blend of psychological horror and supernatural elements creates an atmosphere of dread that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

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Reddit - r/Fantasy · 2025-12-16
masterful 4.50

Uzumaki is a masterpiece of horror storytelling that is both visually stunning and psychologically unsettling. Junji Ito's work is both grotesque and captivating.

This reviewer is blown away by the sheer creativity and horror of Uzumaki. They highlight how the book's visuals are both stunning and deeply unsettling, making it a standout in the horror genre. The psychological impact of the story is particularly noted, as it delves into the madness that consumes the town. They also appreciate the originality and the way Ito crafts each chapter to build tension and dread.

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    Overall, 'Uzumaki' is a masterpiece of horror storytelling that is both visually stunning and psychologically unsettling.

    Junji Ito has crafted a world that is both grotesque and captivating.

    The artwork is a mix of grotesque, graphic body horror but also makes one feel the psychological madness.

The Rauch Review · Noah Petrillo · 2025-01-01
chilling 4.50

The manga delivers remarkable, chilling illustrations of a seaside town's descent into madness. The spiral-shaped body-horror is both creative and horrifying.

Noah Petrillo is captivated by the chilling illustrations and the psychological madness depicted in Uzumaki. They find the spiral-shaped body-horror to be both creative and horrifying, making it a standout in the horror genre. The reviewer also appreciates the way Ito builds tension and dread throughout the story, making it a must-read for any horror fan. They note that the psychological impact of the story is particularly effective, delving into the madness that consumes the town.

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    The manga delivers remarkable, chilling and masterful illustrations of a seaside Japanese town, psychological madness and creative, spiral-shaped body-horror.

    The spiral-shaped body-horror is both creative and horrifying.

    The psychological impact of the story is particularly effective.

Jeroen's Thoughts · 2023-09-17
impressive 4.00

Ito's imagination is impressive, and the horror writing is top-notch. Each chapter is well-crafted with a good setup and execution.

This reviewer is impressed by Junji Ito's imagination and the quality of his horror writing. They note that each chapter is well-written, with a good setup and execution that keeps the reader engaged. The reviewer also appreciates the originality and the way Ito builds tension throughout the story. They find the psychological and physical horrors to be particularly effective, making Uzumaki a standout in the horror genre.

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    Ito's imagination is really impressive, and so is the quality of his horror writing.

    Each chapter is well written with a good setup, an execution that keeps the reader engaged.

    The psychological and physical horrors are particularly effective.

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