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Junji Ito
伊藤潤二傑作集 [Ito Junji Kessaku-shū]
Junji Ito's collected horror manga, published in eleven volumes by Asahi Shimbun Publications between 2011 and 2013. Volumes 1 and 2 gather the Tomie stories; later volumes collect his short stories and short serials, including his Frankenstein adaptation. The run closed in August 2013 with volume 11, 潰談, released in English by VIZ Media as Smashed. Asahi issued a complete eleven-volume box set in 2022.
The Ito Junji Kessaku-shū series is a collection of standalone horror stories, so there is no specific reading order required. Each volume can be enjoyed independently without prior knowledge of other entries.
Many stories featured in the Ito Junji Kessaku-shū have been adapted into anime, most notably in the "Junji Ito Collection" series. These adaptations often cover multiple tales from various volumes.
The Ito Junji Kessaku-shū serves as a compilation of some of Junji Ito's most celebrated short stories, drawing from his extensive body of work. It offers a curated selection of his iconic horror narratives, making it a good entry point for new readers.