The Liminal Zone by Junji Ito

The Liminal Zone

Junji Ito with Jocelyne Allen (Translator), Masumi Washington

216 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror manga short stories dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

After abruptly departing from a train in a small town, a couple encounters a “weeping woman”—a professional mourner—sobbing inconsolably at a funeral. Mako changes afterward—she can’t stop crying! In another tale, having decided to die together, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 571 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
mysterious 74%
tense 61%
sad 13%
adventurous 11%
emotional 9%
challenging 7%
reflective 5%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 19%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 28% | Character: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

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