Netflix releases surreal opening sequence for 'Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

The works of Japanese horror manga master Junji Ito will be adapted into a Netflix anime. Netflix released on Thursday the opening sequence to the upcoming anime series “Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre,” which showcases a kaleidoscopic array of visuals teasing the show’s focus on grotesque, yet highly stylized scares. Ito is renowned throughout the industry for his ability to construct Lovecraftian horrors from the most mundane and unexpected of concepts, such as spirals and balloons.

Watch Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

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