"Tomie" is a highly concentrated body horror of the highest caliber. It's no wonder that Junji Ito is called the emperor of horror in the manga world. His stories are fantastical, divine, and extremely detailed. Each tale has a complete plot, excellent character development, and an ideal balance in the portrayal of images and dialogues.

In the second volume, there are incredibly grotesque stories like "Volosia" and "Momori"

Esse mangaka entrou para meus favoritos. Tomie é muito bem construída!!

The story of Tomie is truly captivating. The way the mangaka has developed the character is remarkable. Tomie's allure and mystery draw the readers in from the very beginning.

The art style is also a major highlight. The detailed illustrations bring the story to life, making it easy for the readers to imagine the scenes and characters. Each panel is精心 crafted, adding to the overall atmosphere of the manga.

Overall, I highly recommend this manga to anyone who loves a good horror or mystery story. The mangaka's talent and creativity are evident throughout the series, and I can't wait to see what else they have in store for us.

Just as disturbing as the previous volume!

This volume, however, has a tendency to drag on. All the stories revolve around the same titular victim, who haunts and engulfs her own victims and even engages in a clone war with... herself.

The premise can become tedious at certain points.

Nevertheless, big praise goes to Ito-san for creating such a rich lore based on just one urban legend. His ability to expand and develop the story in such a detailed and captivating way is truly remarkable.

Despite the slight drawback of the pacing, the overall quality of the work is still very high. Ito-san's unique art style and storytelling techniques continue to draw readers in and keep them on the edge of their seats.

Overall, this volume is a worthy addition to the series and will surely satisfy fans of Ito's work.

This was truly so bad that I simply couldn't endure making it all the way through.

It felt as if I was trapped in a never-ending cycle of reading the same story over and over again.

The lack of variety and creativity was extremely disappointing.

Each page seemed to offer nothing new or exciting, just a repetition of the same old plot and characters.

I found myself constantly losing interest and having to force myself to continue reading.

It was a real struggle to get through this piece of writing, and I can't say that I would recommend it to anyone.

I hope that in the future, the author will put more effort into creating something unique and engaging that will keep readers hooked from start to finish.

It is most interesting to see how much Junji Ito's skills have grown from the first arc to the last, as well as the development of his crazy ideas. Here, it is much clearer to see what he wanted to convey, and the plots become more and more crazy and unexpected. Now, I want to read Uzumaki because it is interesting to see how much his later works are better. The only thing that is lacking is some connection between the plots, which only appears at the end of that.

Junji Ito's works have always been known for their unique and terrifying styles. From the beginning, his art skills were already remarkable, but as the story progresses, we can see a significant improvement in his ability to depict details and create a sense of atmosphere. The development of his crazy ideas is also fascinating. He constantly pushes the boundaries of imagination, presenting us with stories that are both terrifying and thought-provoking.

However, one area where his works could be improved is the connection between the plots. Sometimes, the stories seem a bit disjointed, and it is only at the end that we can see a glimmer of a larger narrative. Despite this flaw, Junji Ito's works remain highly recommended for fans of horror and manga.

No let up in the weirdness.

Every page seems to bring a new and strange concept that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

However, don't think I enjoyed it as much as the previous one.

Possibly due to the inevitable comparison with the Uzumaki series.

The Uzumaki series had a certain charm and uniqueness that was hard to replicate.

This new work, while still filled with strange and interesting ideas, just didn't have the same impact on me.

Maybe it was because I had such high expectations after reading the Uzumaki series.

Or perhaps it was because the style and tone of this new work were just a little bit different.

Whatever the reason, I still found myself intrigued by the story and eager to see how it would end.

But in the end, it just didn't quite measure up to the Uzumaki series for me.

Now I will tell you a terrible thing, Nadia, call the children: this second volume of "Tomie" is an absolute disappointment

All the stories are really great. In fact, I would even need a volume 3 because I'm left with a strong desire to read more. The vivid descriptions and engaging plots in each story have truly captivated my attention. I found myself completely immersed in the worlds created by the authors. The characters are well-developed and their adventures are both exciting and thought-provoking. It's rare to come across a collection of stories that can have such a profound impact on the reader. I can't wait to see what else is in store for me in the next volume. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read and wants to be transported to different realms of imagination.

I still like the story of the amoeba Tomie. Oh, it's really thrilling. She is an amoeba, but once she mutates and wants to kill each other.

So remember that at the beginning, Tomie existed because her corpse was mutilated by her teacher and classmates.

I'm very happy that the book came quickly and I also got a horror poster. Although there are many Tomies, her tastes are the same: caviar and foie gras.

This story of Tomie is really fascinating. The concept of an amoeba that mutates and has such violent tendencies is quite unique. It makes me keep turning the pages to see what will happen next. The fact that Tomie has a specific taste for caviar and foie gras adds an interesting detail to her character. It's like a little quirk that makes her even more memorable.

Overall, I'm really enjoying this story and can't wait to see how it develops further. I hope there will be more exciting twists and turns in the future.

Junji Ito stands out among other horror manga artists with his very intuitive approach to storytelling. There is an impression that the illustration (especially the luxurious frames that take up a whole page or a spread) prevails over the plot. The stories resemble the oral tradition of scary tales, especially those for children and teenagers - the plot is simple and fast-paced, the characters are simplified to templates, exaggerated images, and the ending is often open or seemingly unfinished. But Ito's stories differ from scary tales in the dreamlike and surreal nature that is characteristic of dreams. You don't worry about the logic or the artistry of the storytelling, but you are amazed at how far this can be taken:)

In the second volume, however, the stories more often try to explore a certain theme or moral (especially at the end), rather than just being a scary story for the sake of being scary. Both versions are wonderful, by the way.

The story of Tomie is probably again intuitive, about the inexpressible horror of women (especially attractive ones :)), their mercantilism, heartlessness, and how they can ruin a man's ego, subjugate his dignity, and break his will. Sometimes she spoils the lives of "good boys", sometimes she is a reflection of the weak characters of others. But in the end, Tomie always "punishes" and destroys. Honestly, I'm surprised that the theme of cannibalism only emerges in one chapter:)

At the same time, at some point, Tomie, no matter how badly she behaves, you start to feel sorry for her. She seems to almost constantly be aware of herself and the nature of her influence on her surroundings. She has a few days or weeks before a new admirer goes crazy. So, who knows, maybe her cynicism and cruelty are the result of this closed cycle. She girlbossed too close to the sun.

The two-volume set is great, and the publisher is cute

I completed the second half of this earlier today. I had largely read it the other night, but there were still four chapters remaining for me to do this morning. Just like before, I struggle to rate graphic novels such as this. However, I do know that I liked this one a little less than the other one. Perhaps it was due to the overarching narrative that was present for most of the first half, while this was more of a collection of stories that all happened to feature Tomie. As a result, this will receive a 3.5 (rounded up to 4), in contrast to the previous volume's straight 4.

My rating: 3.5/5 (rounded up).

Would I own/re-read? Sure.

TW: Gore, Death, Body Horror, Murder, Abuse, Bullying, Psychosis.

Does the animal die? To my recollection, no animals are harmed during the second half of Tomie.

I have conflicting feelings regarding Tomie. She is a very peculiar character that evokes contradictory emotions.

In this volume, I was already more familiar with this cosmic entity, but still, I was shocked at some moments. There are really some quite repulsive scenes.

Anyway, it's very good. Junjinho always serves up strangeness.

Tomie's allure and horror are intertwined, making it difficult to look away. Her presence in the story keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, never knowing what to expect next.

The illustrations in this volume also add to the overall atmosphere, bringing Tomie's grotesque beauty to life in a vivid and disturbing way.

Despite the repulsiveness of some of the scenes, I can't help but be drawn to Tomie and her story. It's a strange and captivating journey that I'm eager to continue.