Ito’s line work and shadowing of the creature exude physicality off the page the gunk slithering across its eyes and the blood emerging from its stitched body parts bring out textures that readers can feel while looking upon the monster. It’s in Ito’s adaptation where we see one of the more chilling versions of the Frankenstein monster to date.
The tale involves Victor Frankenstein retelling the story of his monstrous creation, and the agony it has brought upon his life. Along with some additional short stories, Ito’s Frankenstein makes for an excellent addition to his bibliography.Īdapting the classic tale into manga format makes for a condensed version of the original novel besides forgoing some of the philosophical elements found in Shelley’s Frankenstein, Ito follows the general plotline. In his latest work, he adapts the gothic classic of Mary Shelley ’s Frankenstein. From his short story collections to the epic Uzumaki, Ito’s work taps into the existential, provoking anxieties and chills. įor years Junji Ito has proven himself to be a master in contemporary horror. There are so many great titles out there that deserve recognition, and it’s my goal to celebrate the art form with fans (and hopefully introduce a few titles to you all along the way).įor our first installment of Anime Horrors, we review Junji Ito ’s Frankenstein.
I am honored to welcome you all to the first entry in Anime Horrors ! Each month I’ll be sharing a mix editorials, reviews, and interviews regarding all that’s anime and manga horror.
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