Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu 01

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While Japan has a strong history of crime and mystery writing, as well as horror writing, Junji Ito still stands head-and-shoulders above the rest.

Is there anything spookier than a silent feline, eyes glinting, stalking you in the night…IN YOUR OWN HOME?? Master of horror Junji Ito turns his twisted eye on his own life in this comedic graphic memoir about becoming a cat owner, now reissued in a deluxe hardcover featuring an exclusive interivew with Ito and a NEW cover illustration by the author that GLOWS IN THE DARK! The perfect gift for the slightly-twisted cat lover in your life. Ito was born in Gifu prefecture in 1963. His debut horror book — which we’ll discuss below — was Tomie. As a comedy, some would argue that Junji Ito’s Cat Diary has a niche audience. However, its comedy is relatable to all cat owners. Before becoming a full-time writer, and during the writing and release of Tomie, Junji Ito worked as a dental assistant. Hopefully, with the help of my guide, you’ll be able to find the best book to introduce you to the master of macabre himself.Since he is so scared and she looks so very obviously scary, doubt is immediately sewn into our minds about whether or not she is actually a threat. It was nominated for an award at the Angouleme International Comics Festival and was even adapted into an Original Video Animation. a b Marie, April (3 June 2016). "Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu (Manga)". Dread Central. Archived from the original on 29 July 2019 . Retrieved 9 November 2019. The phenomenon spreads slowly, and people begin to wonder if it’s contagious. There is no rhyme or reason for why people would begin acting this way. Until, of course, there is.

Junji Ito’s Cat Diary revolves around the humor of both owning cats and knowledge of Ito’s previous works. It does make it a little bit more niche than his other manga. With the scent of death hanging over the island, it’s revealed that the cause of the stench belongs to the strange, legged fish that are making an appearance.

Minami, Nobunaga (5 April 2009). 伊藤潤二の猫日記 よん＆むー [著]伊藤潤二. asahi.com (in Japanese). The Asahi Shimbun. Archived from the original on 15 April 2009. Ultimately, some of these stories aren’t reviewed well because of the original format that Ito wrote them in.

The Liminal Zone is a collection that features four tales. Unlike other collections, the stories featured in this one are much longer than other books and originally appeared on the Line Comics App in Japan. Unfortunately, not all characters can be written well. However, in other works, the characters are written incredibly.Venus in the Blind Spot is a short story collection of some of Junji Ito’s best short fiction throughout his career.