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Uzumaki Deluxe: Spiral into Horror by Junji Ito

45 reviews

house_of_hannah's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

3.0

This collection consists of twenty chapters all centered around the same town, Kurouzu-cho, and the same two main character's, Shuichi & Kirie. Some of the chapters lead into each other, while others are more episodic. Nonetheless they are all about what seems to be a spiral curse. 

Immediately you can see how detailed and well done the art is. It can go from something beautiful to something twisted in the span of a panel. Ito is known for his body horror, so expect nothing less here, as that is a main component of the story. 

Unfortunately, the characters themselves feel quite bland. They never really develop a personality. I wanted to feel invested in them and their fates at least a little, but just never really could. 

The art is ultimately what shines here, as the story is just ok. The spirals are interesting, and how they are incorporated into the art is mesmerizing. We never really get an explanation for what's going on though, but I think the ending is fitting. Considering all of this, it was just an average read for me in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Medical content, Cannibalism, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying and Pregnancy

graceeland's review against another edition

challenging dark tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

tetrapakk's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic friendship

archosaur's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Car accident

Moderate: Mental illness, Cannibalism, and Death of parent

jenniferlynnkrohn's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, and Car accident

Moderate: Cannibalism and Stalking