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Junji Ito
Writing

Junji Ito

Born 1963-07-31
Sakashita, Gifu, Japan
Department: Writing

Biography

Junji Ito (Japanese: 伊藤 潤二 Hepburn: Itō Junji, born July 31, 1963) is a Japanese horror mangaka. Some of his most notable works include Tomie, a series chronicling an immortal girl who drives her stricken admirers to madness; Uzumaki, a three-volume series about a town obsessed with spirals; and Gyo, a two-volume story where fish are controlled by a strain of sentient bacteria called "the death stench."

Known For

Prominent works featuring Junji Ito

Junji Ito Collection
TV
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Junji Ito Collection

2018
TMDB4.0
Uzumaki
Movie
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Uzumaki

2000
TMDB3.0
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
TV
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Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

2023
TMDB3.5
Uzumaki
TV
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Uzumaki

2024
TMDB3.5
Gyo: Tokyo Fish Attack
Movie
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Gyo: Tokyo Fish Attack

2012
TMDB2.7
Tomie: Rebirth
Movie
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Tomie: Rebirth

2001
TMDB3.5
Tomie
Movie
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Tomie

1998
TMDB2.7
Bloody Smart
TV
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Bloody Smart

2026
TMDB3.8
Tomie: Unlimited
Movie
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Tomie: Unlimited

2011
TMDB2.3
Tomie: Replay
Movie
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Tomie: Replay

2000
TMDB2.6

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (44 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Bloody SmartBloody SmartComic BookTV Series2026
Living CorpseLiving Corpse(voice)Movie2026
Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless NightsStrange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless NightsComic BookTV Series2026
Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless NightsStrange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless NightsWriterTV Series2026
The Fearsome MelodyThe Fearsome MelodyNovelMovie2026
Sangre del ToroSangre del ToroSelfMovie2025
UzumakiUzumakiTyphoon Voice (voice)TV Series2024
UzumakiUzumakiGraphic NovelTV Series2024
Kaidan. Strange Stories of Japanese GhostsKaidan. Strange Stories of Japanese GhostsHimselfMovie2023
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the MacabreJunji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the MacabreComic BookTV Series2023
The Legendary Horror Manga Author - Hino HideshiThe Legendary Horror Manga Author - Hino HideshiSelfMovie2019
Horror Manga TheaterSelf / AppearanceTV Series2019
Junji Ito CollectionJunji Ito CollectionComic BookTV Series2018
Junji Ito CollectionJunji Ito CollectionOriginal ConceptTV Series2018
Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa NaokiManben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa NaokiSelf / AppearanceTV Series2015
The EarthboundThe EarthboundNovelMovie2015
Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist CompetitionTales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist CompetitionComic BookMovie2015
Gyo: Tokyo Fish AttackGyo: Tokyo Fish AttackNovelMovie2012
TomioTomioDirectorMovie2011
TomioTomioWriterMovie2011
TomioTomioNovelMovie2011
Tomie: UnlimitedTomie: UnlimitedNovelMovie2011
Tomie vs TomieTomie vs TomieNovelMovie2007
Tomie: RevengeTomie: RevengeNovelMovie2005
Tomie: BeginningTomie: BeginningNovelMovie2005
The Groaning DrainThe Groaning DrainOriginal StoryMovie2004
MarronnierMarronnierNovelMovie2004
Tomie: Forbidden FruitTomie: Forbidden FruitComic BookMovie2002
KakashiKakashiAuthorMovie2001
KakashiKakashiOriginal StoryMovie2001
Tomie: RebirthTomie: RebirthNovelMovie2001
Love GhostLove GhostComic BookMovie2001
Street of GravestonesStreet of GravestonesComic BookMovie2000
OshikiriOshikiriNovelMovie2000
The Face BurglarThe Face BurglarComic BookMovie2000
Long DreamLong DreamComic BookMovie2000
The Hanging BalloonsThe Hanging BalloonsComic BookMovie2000
UzumakiUzumakiNovelMovie2000
Tomie: ReplayTomie: ReplayNovelMovie2000
Tomie: Another FaceTomie: Another FaceNovelMovie1999
TomieTomiePhotographer (uncredited)Movie1998
TomieTomieNovelMovie1998
Bloodsucking DarknessComic BookMovie—
Junji Ito CrimsonJunji Ito CrimsonOriginal ConceptTV Series—