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Even though Junji Ito’s works are inherently horror, it feels wrong to classify them as such because of his unique approach to the genre. Ito can have his own category, which is horror in its purest form, comprising of both atmospheric and body horror. Every panel in his manga invokes a feeling of discomfort within the reader. The effectiveness of his style is also why his works are some of the hardest to adapt into different mediums. With theUzumakianime on its way to fans, the track record of unsuccessful Junji Ito adaptations might finally come to a halt.
The anime was announced long ago, and a substantial amount of time has passed since then, but recently a new trailer was released. The trailer is a hopeful development and there’s a new wave of anticipation among long-time Junji Ito fans. Fans are willing to wait a little longer, if only it means the anime adaptation will do justice to the manga. A single glance at the trailer inspires confidence in the fate of the anime.
Uzumaki AnimeTrailer Inspires Hope
Set in Kurouzu-cho, a small coastal town of Japan,Uzumakiis the story of Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend, Shuichi Saito. Shuichi fears that their town is cursed byUzumaki, an enigmatic spiral pattern. Slowly it starts appearing everywhere, taking over the town and its people. Without any flicker of hope, Shuichi and Kirie observe their town’s slow descent into the spirals. First announced in 2019, theUzumakiAnime is scheduled for a September 28 release.
So far, two trailers of the anime have released. The visuals in the recent trailer are faithful to Junji Ito’s iconic style in the manga. The music adds to the unsettling feeling of the atmosphere as we see the characters navigating through the eerie phenomenon. All in all, the trailer is a hopeful development that instills faith in the quality of the anime adaptation.
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The only factor that sparks concern is the duration of the anime. Its listedwith four episodesonly, which seem too less. There might be a few alterations in the story to fit the narrative. However, a significant amount of time has gone into adapting the four episodes, so the result might exceed all expectations.
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Over the years, most adaptations of Ito’s works have failed. This is simply because his style is not something that can be easily translated into other mediums. Sticking to the original color scheme with the black-and-white visuals is the correct decision that works well in the favor of theUzumakianime. Since colors can significantly alter the tone. Every aspect ofUzumakiis pure horror. The creepy aura is consistently evident throughout the series’ duration. The anime trailer also captures a hint of that terrifying mood.
After the series of failed adaptations, the makers ofUzumakihave finally figured out a way to bring the horrors ofUzumakito life. It’s a popular belief that the purpose of adapting manga into anime is to enliven the source material by making enhancements to it.
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Besides adding color and movement, it’s extremely important to retain the essence of the original work. By sticking to the monochrome visuals, the basic simplicity of the manga is maintained while the music helps in accentuating the intensity. If done right, the anime could act as a model for the horror genre, exemplifying how to fuel the creepiest nightmares.
Uzumakiis available to read on Viz Media Website.
Laveena Joshi
Anime Writer
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
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