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Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection (2023)

2023 · Junji Itō · 416 pages · United States of America

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Synopsis

“I’ll get you for this… I’ll show you true horror!” Soichi, the unhinged second son of the Tsujii family, chews nails and makes them clatter and clack as he spouts horrific curses to bring about the most bizarre happenings. Whether it’s summer holidays or a birthday party, Soichi can turn any occasion into a nightmare in a heartbeat. What is the terrible secret of his origin? Meanwhile, tormented by his little brother’s never-ending pranks, older brother Koichi has a soundproof room built. But why does it have a series of four doors? And then there’s the strange phenomenon surrounding the handmade casket their grandfather left behind. What on earth—or hell—has the family seen there? Ten tales that celebrate the sinister and hilarious world of Junji Ito’s favorite antihero, Soichi!

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Why watch it?

A 2023 title built around Comics, Comics & Graphic Novels and Fantasy. Directed by Junji Itō.

Who is it for?

You’ll like it if you enjoy

Not ideal if you are looking for

  • Paranormal
  • Body horror
  • Witchcraft
  • Bestiary

Influences

  1. 1948
    1984
  2. 1954
    I Am Legend and Other Stories
  3. 1987
    From Hell
  4. 1990
    14
  5. 1998
    Uzumaki
  6. 2023
    Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection

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