Upon her arrival, she is greeted with the magical 'angel hair' which the villagers refer to as 'Amagami' and begins to uncover the secrets that lie within both the isolated village and the significance of her arrival. Kyoko, uncertain of the purpose of her trip to the mountain herself, finds herself drawn to the mountain and the little town that resides there. Initially follows the young and beautiful Miss Kyoko Byakuya and her curious trip to Sengoku Mountain where she meets a mysterious man that seems to know a little too much about her. While many of Ito's stories are plot-driven, focusing on the happenings rather than the people involved, Sensor was Ito's successful attempt at writing a more character-driven story instead. Sensor, also known by the name 'Travelogue Of The Succubus' recently got its long-deserved stand-alone release in North America in 2021 with beautiful yet chilling cover art to greet its readers.

A few new entries were added for any fans (new and old) that were entranced by Ito's beautifully animated Netflix series and are on the lookout for any other hidden gems of his to read in the dark. Considering how long Ito's amazing list of works is in his 30+ years as a manga artist, it'd be impossible to showcase every single notable piece in his arsenal.

While many fantastic works from Ito have been included in the animated series, many of Ito's most popular pieces weren't featured and didn't have their time in the spotlight. Updated on January 31st, 2023, by Christine Mendoza: With the release of the highly anticipated Netflix series, Junji Ito Manic: Japanese Takes Of The Macabre, fans new and old have been itching for more horrific Ito content to get their hands on. For any new horror fans that may not know where to start, here are a few of Junji Ito's scariest manga to witness first-hand how Ito ingeniously blurs the line between true horror and paralyzing beauty. His distinct art style and aesthetic are easily recognizable at a glance. Ito's works are well-known among many manga fans. RELATED: Hideo Kojima & Junji Ito Collaboration: Ito Stories Worthy Of A Horror Game Adaptation (& Some To Stay Away From)

Horror manga artist Junji Ito is a master of utilizing his beautiful artwork in unique ways that send chills through readers' spines after every flip of a page. Unlike the medium of film or television, manga can't rely on loud sounds or jump scares to get the best of their audience. However, every once in a while it's nice to take a break and delve into horror to get a fill of spooks and scares. The world of manga is often a beautiful place, filled with fantasy, escapism, and endless possibilities.

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