Tomie
main character
ONA
6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 19, 2023
- Season
- Winter 2023
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Shinobu Tagashira
- Original creator
- Junji Itou
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Anthology88%Episodic86%Cosmic Horror80%Curses79%Tragedy75%Denpa75%Religion64%CGI63%Ensemble Cast60%Urban50%
ONAFINISHED2023 WINTER6.6 / 10 AniList score
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
伊藤潤二『マニアック』• Itou Junji: Maniac
Synopsis
A Netflix produced anime series adapting 20 stories chosen by Junji Ito, including from: - Tomie - Souichi - The Hanging Balloons - The Strange Hikizuri Siblings: The Séance - Unendurable Labyrinth - The Long Hair in the Attic - Bullied - Where the Sandman Lives - Ice Cream Truck - Tomb Town - Library Vision - Headless Statue
Should you watch Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre?
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 36% of 9,423 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #14 most popular anime of 2023 on AniList.
Of the 19K AniList users who started it, 8.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 13.9K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Horror, Mystery — especially anthology, episodic, cosmic horror, curses.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Junji Itou
- Director
- Shinobu Tagashira
- Character design
- Shinobu Tagashira
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Junji Ito Collection, Junji Ito Collection: Tomie, Itou Junji: Crimson
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Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre FAQ
How many episodes does Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre have?
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre finished?
Yes. Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre has finished airing — the final episode aired January 19, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre?
No sequel is listed for Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre based on a manga?
Yes. Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre adapts the manga by Junji Itou.
Who animated Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre?
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Shinobu Tagashira.
Where can I watch Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre?
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.