Aun no me decido si 2.5 o 3.

There is a story about a young girl named Tomie. From the first chapter, we can see her personality and that she is not generally liked by people. She is a beautiful girl who treats others poorly. The girls don't like her, and the boys fall in love with her.

I only read the first volume out of three, and I felt it was rather repetitive. The first few chapters are okay, but then almost the same thing happens over and over again. The creativity regarding the monstrous aspect also doesn't have much of an impact. Generally, the only thing that changes or transforms is her, and although different things happen to her, I feel that the other stories of the author vary more in this regard.

The last chapter is good. It shows us a little better how Tomie functions. The idea that she is so beautiful but the men who fight over her are the ones who end up hurting her is strange. As a character says, "They always want to cut her in half."

As always, the drawings are scary or disgusting, perhaps both.

I don't know if I will continue with the following volumes. I'm worried that it will always be the same. I think that Junji Ito's stories work very well as single chapters rather than long stories (personal opinion). Even Uzumaki, his most famous work, felt a bit long to me, although I liked it much more than Tomie.

The first 6 chapters show us this curse of Tomie. She was highly desired in her school. However, she had an affair with her teacher, which triggered the jealousy of another classmate. In a brief quarrel, the classmate made her fall from a small cliff. At that moment, her teacher (whom she was pregnant with) and almost the entire class decided to dismember her and throw her body in different places, creating this curse where Tomie doesn't die and comes back to kill and drive men crazy.

It is interesting. There is nothing really scary, but it does have good moments.

This story of Tomie's curse is quite unique. The way her beauty leads to such tragic events is captivating. The actions of the teacher and the classmates in dismembering her body add a touch of horror and mystery.

Although it may not be overly terrifying, the concept of a woman who cannot die and returns to seek revenge is definitely engaging. It makes the reader wonder what will happen next and how the characters will deal with this curse.

Overall, it is a story that has its own charm and keeps the reader interested from beginning to end.

3.5* stars

I initially obtained the complete deluxe version for my horror month horror read smackdown. However, after spending the last 3 days reading it in complete darkness, I came to the conclusion that it would be better if I read each volume with a 2-year gap in between.

This work is extremely creepy and unsettling. Apparently, it's not even the most creepy and unsettling one to emerge from Junji Ito. As you progress through it, the lore becomes increasingly interesting, but I'm scared.

I will now embark on my 2-year break. I need this time to recover and build up the courage to face the next volume. Junji Ito's works have a unique ability to get under your skin and stay there. I'm both fascinated and terrified by them. But I know that when I return in 2 years, it will be an experience like no other.

[UPDATE: nah i changed the rating to 3.25]

I really don't know what to rate this. Maybe I'll stick with 3.5. You know, it's not a bad rating because I truly liked it. I absolutely loved the drawings. They were so detailed and vivid, really bringing the story to life. And the story itself was quite engaging. Tomie's character is just iconic. She has this allure that keeps you hooked.

However, I have to admit that I wasn't scared at all. I mean, it's supposed to be a horror, but for some reason, it didn't have that spine-chilling effect on me. I still enjoyed it, don't get me wrong. The whole concept was interesting, and the way the story unfolded was captivating.

Nevertheless, I loved it, and Tomie is now my profile pic on Instagram. She just looks so cool and mysterious. I guess I'll keep exploring more of this kind of content to see if I can find that true horror experience that I'm looking for.

Junji Ito is an incredibly talented manga artist, and I have an absolute adoration for him.

His works are a unique blend of horror, mystery, and psychological thriller that keeps me on the edge of my seat with every page turn.

The detailed illustrations and the ability to create such a creepy and atmospheric world are truly remarkable.

I find myself constantly coming back to reread his manga, as each time I discover new details and interpretations that I missed before.

Junji Ito's creativity knows no bounds, and his stories have a way of staying with you long after you've finished reading.

Whether it's the grotesque characters, the spine-chilling plot twists, or the overall sense of unease that pervades his works, there's something about Junji Ito's manga that keeps me coming back for more.

I can't wait to see what new masterpieces he will create in the future.

Junji Ito often suffers from a deficiency in having firm convictions to support his characters.

Most of the actions they undertake simply don't hold any logical sense, and the outcome is a rather inhumane story that seems to be crafted solely to disgust and repulse the reader.

However, it must be said that this manages to do a fairly good job of being a horror piece. It is disgustingly gross, slimy, and has the ability to make one feel extremely uncomfortable.

Yet, outside of the realm of body horror and the terrifying concept of being pursued by something from which there is no escape, it doesn't really amount to a great story.

This is one of those cases where horror stories usually fare better when the reader is provided with less information. Because anything that one can envision on their own is invariably scarier than being presented with the whole truth.

Irrespective of whatever Tomie has done, the things that were done to her to transform her into the way she is and the nonchalant attitude of her murderers are perhaps the most disturbing aspects of the entire narrative.

I have a sense that this might offer an interesting perspective on the horror of the siren's call.

Tomie is brutally murdered, but to everyone's horror, she appears at school as if nothing has occurred. It is later discovered that any tiny part of her body has the ability to regenerate into a new Tomie.

These new Tomies are all somewhat evil and wreak havoc throughout Japan, causing all kinds of chaos and trouble.

After the masterpiece that was Uzumaki, this was a real letdown. The original concept just isn't that compelling. It's not nearly strong enough to sustain a whole series of stories about new Tomies constantly emerging from her body parts and creating mayhem.

In fact, there is even a second volume! However, I have no intention of reading it as I was already thoroughly bored with this first installment.

The idea of Tomie's regenerative powers and the resulting chaos could have been explored in a more interesting and engaging way, but unfortunately, it falls flat in this series.

Perhaps with a different approach or more creative storytelling, it could have been a better read. But as it stands, it fails to live up to expectations.

I am ashamed of myself for how much I have loved the strange Đunđi Ita.

Love is a complex emotion that can sometimes lead us to unexpected places. In my case, it was towards this mysterious Đunđi Ita.

I still remember the first time I saw him. There was something about him that immediately caught my attention. Maybe it was his unique appearance or his charm that I couldn't quite put my finger on.

As time passed, my feelings for him grew stronger. I found myself thinking about him constantly, and my heart would race whenever I was around him.

But now, looking back, I realize how strange my love was. Đunđi Ita was not like anyone I had ever known before. He had his own quirks and idiosyncrasies that made him both fascinating and confusing.

And yet, despite all of this, I couldn't help but love him. It was a love that I couldn't explain or understand, but it was real nonetheless.

Now, I am left with a sense of shame and confusion. Shame for loving someone so strange, and confusion about what it all means.

But perhaps, in the end, love is just love, and there is no right or wrong way to feel it.

My first encounter with a freaky Asian comic by the horror master Junji Itou was an absolute delight.

The moment I opened the pages, I was immediately plunged into a world filled with a plethora of weirdness.

Itou's unique art style and his ability to create the most disturbing and yet captivating scenarios are truly remarkable.

Every panel is filled with details that send shivers down your spine.

The storylines are often twisted and unexpected, taking you on a wild ride through the darkest corners of the human psyche.

It's exactly what I need when I'm looking for a good scare and a dose of the truly strange.

Junji Itou's comics are a must-read for any horror enthusiast, and I can't wait to explore more of his works.

It is one of those stories that gives you a strange feeling. For me, it was simply disgust at first, and then it turned into a kind of admiration and courage.

The collection of stories makes Tomie a unique, hallucinatory, and malevolent character, the type of character that turns your stomach.

I had to read it calmly because the first stories seemed repulsive to me. I saw everything very real, as if I were part of what was happening and wanted to do something about it. Later, it became more continuous, but above all, I must admit that it is a good start to reading for this year.

Tomie's character is truly fascinating. Despite being so evil, there is something about her that draws you in. The stories are full of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. Each story is unique and adds to the overall mystery and horror of Tomie.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys horror and mystery. It is not for the faint of heart, but if you can handle the gore and violence, you will be rewarded with a truly unforgettable reading experience.

Tomie, beauty, evil, and bizarreness.

A beautiful girl who always catches the attention of men (and sometimes even women) and makes them want to cut her into pieces. And when she is cut, not only does she resurrect, but her parts also gain a life of their own, causing her to multiply. How can this not be terrifying? Get ready to find out.

It's not the first time I've read this manga, and it's definitely not the first time I've seen a work by Junji Ito. Nevertheless, his art will always captivate and surprise me.

The stories are also very well done. I would like to highlight two tales: "At the Bottom of the Waterfall" and "Revenge." They serve very well as separate tales for those who want to have a first contact with this world of Ito's horror manga.

I recommend this reading to everyone.

For what should be a really predictable story,

"OMG, WOMEN ARE MONSTERS. THEY ARE SO MONSTERS THAT THEY HURT OTHER WOMEN. SEE, SEE, THIS IS WHY IT'S NOT OUR FAULT WE MURDER WOMEN. IT'S BECAUSE THEY'RE MONSTERS."

This, however, is actually pretty good. There is a lot of variety in the Japanese students/body horror tropes. Some of the tropes completely took me by surprise. They were so unexpected that I couldn't help but be intrigued.

Others had me cracking up as they playfully riffed on historical horror tropes from Western fiction. It was a unique and entertaining combination.

I'm sure there were more than a few things that went over my head. The complexity and depth of the story might have eluded me in some parts.

Nonetheless, I'd love to see this annotated. It would be fascinating to have a detailed analysis of the various elements and their meanings.

Although it'll probably never happen, one can always dream.

Overall, this story offers a fresh and engaging take on the horror genre, with its blend of Japanese and Western tropes.