Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection
A collection of tales featuring Soichi, the uncanny and hilarious hero of the Junji Ito world!
“I’ll get you for this… I’ll show youtruehorror!”
416 pgs
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!Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles includeTomieandUzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films;Gyo, which was adapted into an animated film; and his booksBlack Paradox,Deserter,Fragments of Horror,Frankenstein,Lovesickness,No Longer Human,Remina,Sensor,Shiver,Smashed,The Liminal Zone,Tombs, andVenus in the Blind Spot, all of which are available from VIZ Media.
A collection of tales featuring Soichi, the uncanny and hilarious hero of the Junji Ito world!
“I’ll get you for this… I’ll show youtruehorror!”
416 pgs
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!Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles includeTomieandUzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films;Gyo, which was adapted into an animated film; and his booksBlack Paradox,Deserter,Fragments of Horror,Frankenstein,Lovesickness,No Longer Human,Remina,Sensor,Shiver,Smashed,The Liminal Zone,Tombs, andVenus in the Blind Spot, all of which are available from VIZ Media.
A collection of tales featuring Soichi, the uncanny and hilarious hero of the Junji Ito world!
“I’ll get you for this… I’ll show youtruehorror!”
416 pgs
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!Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles includeTomieandUzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films;Gyo, which was adapted into an animated film; and his booksBlack Paradox,Deserter,Fragments of Horror,Frankenstein,Lovesickness,No Longer Human,Remina,Sensor,Shiver,Smashed,The Liminal Zone,Tombs, andVenus in the Blind Spot, all of which are available from VIZ Media.
