Junji Ito’s Uzumaki Anime Shares Japanese Trailer

Junji Ito's Uzumaki Anime Shares Japanese Trailer

As a lifelong horror enthusiast who’s been captivated by the hauntingly beautiful works of Junji Ito since discovering his manga in a dusty corner of my local comic book store, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming adaptation of “Uzumaki.” Having grown up on classics like Hitchcock’s Psycho and King’s IT, I’ve always been drawn to stories that tap into our deepest fears while maintaining a sense of artistic elegance.


As a dedicated fan of manga and anime for many years now, I can hardly contain my excitement over the upcoming anime adaptation of Junji Ito’s “Uzumaki.” Having grown up reading his chilling stories and haunting illustrations, I have eagerly awaited this moment for what feels like an eternity. The anticipation has only grown as each new update has been released, with the latest one being the Japanese language trailer that Adult Swim recently unveiled.

As a longtime fan of Japanese horror manga and anime, I am absolutely thrilled about the upcoming adaptation of Junji Ito’s masterpiece “Uzumaki” airing this September on Adult Swim’s Toonami block. Having grown up with Toonami shows like “Cowboy Bebop,” “Samurai Jack,” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex,” I have a deep appreciation for the unique, thought-provoking storytelling that Japanese animation has to offer. The trailer for “Uzumaki” released during recent Adult Swim programming block broadcasts only served to heighten my anticipation for this chilling adaptation. With its haunting visuals and eerie atmosphere, I can’t wait to see how they bring Ito’s twisted tales of cursed spiral objects to life. So mark your calendars, fellow horror aficionados – September is going to be a scary good month!

As an excited fan, I can’t wait to catch the subtitled trailer for Uzumaki airing on Toonami this coming Saturday, September 28th, at 12:30 AM! Don’t miss it!

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Uzumaki Anime Release Date

Under the direction of Hiroshi Nagahama (known for “Mushishi” and “The Flowers of Evil”), and featuring music by Colin Stetson (acclaimed from “Hereditary”), the anime adaptation of Junji Ito’s “Uzumaki” will debut on Adult Swim’s Toonami block this coming Saturday, September 28th at 12:30AM EST. It will initially air with Japanese audio and English subtitles. The following day, it will be accessible for streaming on Max. Its English dubbed version will start broadcasting every Thursday at 12:30AM from October 3rd, with a repeat telecast each time.

As a longtime fan of anime and manga, I am thrilled to learn more about Uzumaki, a suspenseful horror series set in a small town plagued by a mysterious curse that causes its inhabitants to transform into spirals. Having spent countless hours immersed in the rich narratives and intricate storylines of various anime titles, I find myself eagerly anticipating this captivating tale.

To get a glimpse of the original work before the upcoming anime release, consider checking out “Uzumaki” by Junji Ito through Viz Media’s Viz Manga app. You’ll need a paid subscription to access it, though.

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2024-08-12 02:10