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Junji Ito
Junji Ito is a master of horror manga, and his work Uzumaki is a prime example of his unsettling and unforgettable style. If you enjoy truly disturbing and imaginative horror, you'll want to check out his stories.
Smashed
Synopsis
Prepare yourself for thirteen chilling nightmares from the master of horror, Junji Ito. This collection plunges you into worlds where strange nectar can lead to terrifying consequences and haunted houses open gateways to hell. Escape is not an option in Ito's signature style of endless dread.
Genres
Characters
Nami (Smashed)Protagonist
A troubled teenager struggling with an eating disorder, at the center of the story "Bloodsucking Darkness."
SoichiAntagonist
Junji Ito's recurring troublemaker, appearing here in "Soichi's Version" and "Soichi's Beloved Pet," where he corrupts a family's newly adopted cat.
Asano (Smashed)Supporting
A case worker who investigates victims left rigid and crucified by a spectral flood in "Earthbound."
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read the other Junji Ito Story Collection volumes before Smashed?
No. Smashed is a standalone anthology of thirteen unconnected horror stories, part of Junji Ito's ongoing series of themed short-story collections (alongside volumes like Shiver and Venus in the Blind Spot). You can read it on its own — the one exception is Soichi, a recurring troublemaker character who also appears in Ito's other collections, but his stories here stand alone too.
