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Oh my goodness! This is just so extremely painful! I simply can't take it anymore.

HAHAHAHA. It feels like my head is going to explode with this intense pain.

I don't know how much longer I can endure this.

Every moment seems to be filled with this unbearable agony.

I keep laughing, but it's not out of joy.

It's more like a nervous reaction to the overwhelming pain.

HAHAHAHA. I hope this will pass soon.

Otherwise, I might just lose my mind.

Oh, the torture!

HAHAHAHA.

This is a collection that encompasses multiple short stories centered around Tomie, thereby advancing the series. I will offer a concise thought regarding each of the stories and then summarize my overall feelings about the book, taking into account its individual components. However, first, let me provide a little background on my perspective.

I didn't have much knowledge about horror authors as I bypassed the entire Goosebumps series and other books I deemed too childish. As a very young boy, I quickly began reading at a much higher level than my peers. At the age of 7, I preferred reading the Illiad over books for kids my age simply because it was more challenging to understand. Any chills and thrills I experienced came from certain Choose Your Own Adventure books. As a pre-teen, I accidentally discovered John Bellairs at the library and promptly began reading as much of his work as I could until the local branch had no more to offer. After reading some Edgar Allen Poe, I swiftly graduated to some Stephen King as I felt Poe wasn't as terrifying as I could handle.

There wasn't much more horror that interested me. I knew what I liked and realized that I preferred the sense of anticipation and dread from authors like Poe and Bellairs more than the outright gore characteristic of authors like Stephen King. I don't mind a good jump scare or a nice, long horror novel - and I'll read it - but I do have a preference for a smolderingly wretched short story.

I discovered Junji Ito in my twenties after coming across an image series of The Enigma of Amigara Fault on Imgur. It was perfect. Amazingly shocking after a journey of existential dread. Absolutely brilliant. Are stories like Tomie at that level? Not really, in my opinion, but I couldn't say they are too far off.

Tomie (pronounced TOE-me-ay) is a haunting story about a seemingly impervious girl. Without revealing too much, I'll just say that understanding how parasites influence certain animal behaviors through evolution is sufficient to keep me awake at night. Having read through the entire series, I believe Tomie is a good story that could potentially be adapted into a decent period horror film series, but it would require some work to make it more evenly paced and scarier. After a while, you'll notice that there isn't enough variation in the series to maintain its unpredictability and scariness. Nevertheless, it's good enough to be the headline of this collection.

Photograph is a bit more frightening to me as it reminds me somewhat of the plot of one of the Ghostbusters movies. That alone may not seem scary, but there's something about the unseen that can truly unnerve me.

Kiss directly follows the events of the previous chapter and is much more character-driven than other chapters. It's not really that horrific as it focuses more on recovery and the suspense of dealing with trauma rather than the trauma itself. But then the last ten pages completely颠覆 everything I just said, and you'll wish you had read it with the lights on.

Mansion builds on what we've learned in the previous stories and further develops the characters, this time for Tomie herself. We're introduced to characters who question the morality of the situation and whether it could have been avoided. If John Bellairs is brilliant at the \\"jump scare in the paragraph\\", Junji Ito is truly the master of the \\"jump scare page-turn\\". This has the makings of a great horror film.

Revenge has a much different tone, and in my opinion, is the best of the lot. Boy, is this one creepy! I don't want to spoil it, so I'll leave it at that.

The Basin of the Waterfall neatly wraps up this volume and generates more lore. There are some grotesque frames here, but nothing quite like what came earlier. After completing this, I think you may be interested in reading other works by Junji Ito, but it's important to note that not much of what he does is as episodic as this; rather, this was more of a series of themed vignettes. His other volumes are more like disparate tales than this - which might be what you're looking for.

Overall, I really like this collection. It's not my absolute favorite as I don't care much for Tomie herself. I would recommend it after you've read a couple of other selected short stories by Junji to draw you in, but this is by no means a poor work. I just think his shorter stories have more of that classic, cult anthology horror feel that many people love to read and watch.

So this was my first time reading anything by Junji Ito and I enjoyed the experience overall.

His artwork is truly remarkable and genre defining. The detailed illustrations and unique style add a great deal of atmosphere and creepiness to the stories.

However, the weak writing that doesn't seem to go anywhere is a bit of a letdown. In each story, more or less the same thing happens every time. There isn't much in the way of character development or a complex plot.

Despite this, I still found myself engaged in the stories, perhaps due to the strength of the artwork. But I do think that if the writing were stronger, these stories could have been even more impactful.

Overall, I would say that Junji Ito's work is definitely worth checking out for the artwork alone, but don't expect a deep and engaging narrative.

I'm a die-hard Junji Ito fan, yet to be honest, I've always failed to comprehend the allure of Tomie.

The tales revolving around her are astonishingly repetitive. It's like this: I understand that Tomie is extremely attractive, and she will leverage her beauty to commit murders.

It happens again, and again, and again, and again.

If you're perusing his body of work, in my opinion, this particular one can be skipped.

It just doesn't offer much in terms of fresh ideas or engaging plot developments.

Sure, the concept might have seemed interesting at first, but after a while, it becomes tiresome and predictable.

I much prefer other works of Junji Ito that展现 more creativity and depth in their storytelling.

Maybe it's just me, but I can't seem to find the charm in the Tomie series.

This story is yet another remarkable masterpiece by Junji Ito.

And I must admit, Tomie is such an enthralling femme fatale, almost like an eternal devil. She manages to stay alive by either haunting other bodies or relying on her astonishing regeneration ability. Her narcissism is taken to the extreme, leading her to mass murder all the men she seduces. It's truly an intriguing concept for her character.

The story is enjoyable to read as it combines elements of mystery-solving and action. However, I'm a bit irritated by the numerous dumb male characters and the few potential protagonists whose existence seems to disappear or is simply not continued in the next story.

The author clearly shows that the story is centered around our beautiful monster, Tomie.

The more you read, the more you can notice the obvious improvement in the art style, from the 2005 style to what seems like the 2010 style. It did take some time, but it didn't bother me. The horror details mostly stem from his recent art, which is more gory, more creepy, and aesthetically dark for me.

I'm still confused about how and why Tomie exists, and this first book hasn't provided any answers. I can't comment more until I read the next book. Or perhaps I'm worried that this might be the last book about Tomie.

My name is... My real name is Tomie. Tomie is a truly extraordinary and rather terrifying girl. She is a being who seems to possess an unnatural ability - the inability to die. Moreover, she has this strange allure that causes men to become infatuated with her to the point of madness. This infatuation often leads them to commit heinous acts, including murdering themselves. And unfortunately, Tomie herself also experiences the consequences of this cycle.

\\n  But one thing is certain:\\n no one can ever truly be rid of Tomie.

The way the story is told is truly bizarre. The illustrations are on point, adding an extra layer of creepiness and authenticity to the narrative. The pacing is fast, which makes it feel like you're reading a series of short, intense stories back-to-back.

Overall, it's a captivating and somewhat disturbing read. Happy reading!♥️

It is truly amazing how Tomie manages to get on my nerves. Oh my God, such an unbearable character. Hahaha. This really shows that it is very well written.

Tomie is a character that elicits such strong emotions. Her actions and behaviors are so irritating that it makes you want to scream. But at the same time, you can't help but be drawn to her.

The way the author has crafted Tomie is masterful. Every detail, every expression, every word she utters is carefully thought out to create this sense of unease and frustration.

It's like a love-hate relationship with a character. You hate her for being so annoying, but you also love her for being so well-written. It's a testament to the author's skill that they can create such a complex and polarizing character.

Overall, Tomie is a character that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. She is a prime example of how good writing can make you feel a whole range of emotions, even if those emotions are ones you don't necessarily like.

I'm rather conflicted about this. The premise seems interesting, and the girl herself is captivating. However, there's a significant lack of explanation. We don't know what she truly is or the reasons behind her actions. It just leaves me with a sense of dissatisfaction. It is indeed disturbing, but that's about it. Maybe there's more to it in the rest of the stories, but I don't think I'll bother reading them. It's a pity because the initial concept had potential, but without proper development, it falls flat. I was hoping for a deeper exploration of her character and her motives, but instead, I'm left with more questions than answers.

Man, this was so good.

It was a great read, really chill and calm, and also a lot of fun.

Even though people are being mutilated, it's still kind of chill.

I'm going to buy the other volumes later.

This story has really captured my attention.

The way it's written makes it easy to get lost in the world the author has created.

The characters are interesting and the plot is engaging.

I can't wait to see what happens next in the other volumes.

I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good read that's both entertaining and a bit on the darker side.

It's definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you can handle a bit of gore and violence, you'll love it.

Overall, I'm really impressed with this and can't wait to continue the series.

I read this book when I was in Gramed and found it open. Hahaha. I'm not a fan of horror stories, but I was curious about Junji Ito's work because it was quite hyped among readers. Volume 1 of the book is quite thick, and as its title suggests, it tells the story of Tomie, a high school girl whose life ends tragically because she is mutilated by her lover, her affair teacher, and her classmates. The opening story really made me shiver and also piqued my curiosity to keep reading. But as I went further, I became more and more confused about the meaning of the story and also confused about what kind of creature Tomie really is

I have nothing to compare it with because this is the first manga I've ever read.

However, I actually liked it.

The only thing is that at moments there were too many scenes of violence against women, in the worst and most unpleasant sense.

But still, it was so morbidly appealing to me.

I found myself strangely drawn to the story despite the disturbing elements.

The art style was also quite unique and added to the overall atmosphere.

Even though the theme of violence against women made me uncomfortable at times, I couldn't help but keep reading to see what would happen next.

It was a strange mix of emotions, but in the end, I have to admit that I did enjoy the manga overall.

Maybe it was because it was so different from anything I had ever read before.

Or maybe it was because of the way the story was told, with its twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.

Whatever the reason, I'm glad I gave it a try and look forward to reading more manga in the future.

Tomie is a horror manga that may not be as extremely gory as some other Ito works, but it still manages to be pretty scary. The story of Tomie is filled with elements that send shivers down your spine. Her character is both alluring and terrifying, with her ability to regenerate and cause chaos wherever she goes.

The art style in Tomie is also a major factor in its scariness. The detailed illustrations bring the story to life and add to the overall atmosphere of dread. Even though it may not have the same level of gore as some of Ito's other works, the psychological horror in Tomie is enough to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Overall, Tomie will forever be a classic in the horror genre. It has stood the test of time and continues to be a favorite among horror fans. Whether you're a die-hard Ito fan or just looking for a good scare, Tomie is definitely worth checking out.