Bro, just imagine the terrifying situation of getting chased by a tentacle. It's like something out of a wild and freaky dream. I mean, I've seen so much hentai that I can almost predict where this is headed. It's that kind of scenario that makes your heart race and your mind fills with all sorts of crazy thoughts. The idea of being pursued by a tentacle is both strange and a little bit exciting in a twisted way. You can't help but wonder what will happen next. Will it catch you? What will it do to you? These questions just keep popping up in your head as you run for your life. It's a truly unique and unforgettable experience, even if it's just in your imagination.

For making my first manga, I really enjoyed reading. I was shocked at the end. The walking fish, Tadashi and Kaori, I imagined the smell they felt and it made me feel really disgusted. But well, I really liked it.

When I was creating my first manga, the process of reading was truly enjoyable. As I reached the end, I was completely taken aback. The concept of the walking fish, Tadashi and Kaori, was quite unique. I could vividly picture the smell that they might have exuded, which made me feel a sense of nausea. However, despite this, I still had a genuine liking for the overall story.

My experience of making my first manga was filled with the pleasure of reading. The ending brought a shock to me. The walking fish, Tadashi and Kaori, were so strange. I could almost smell the odor they gave off, which was really revolting. But in the end, I found that I actually liked the manga very much.

I don't know the disgust I felt when reading this story. For those who have ever smelled the aroma of putrefaction, they know it is not pleasant at all.

Gyo is a horror manga in which a kind of mutant fish with legs appears and smells rotten. These beings will invade the coasts, bringing chaos to Japan.

I am pleasantly surprised by Junji Ito. Not only because of the incredibly detailed illustrations, but also because I don't know how he managed to create such original monsters and put us in such a tense atmosphere with such a simple plot. It is extremely recommended, and I already want to start volume 2.

Man, this manga is truly something else. From the very first page, it emits a stench that lingers all the way to the end of the book. It's horrid, nasty, and putrid. It's kind of like that dead cat marinating behind the dumpster that hasn't been picked up for a week during the height of summer. And yet, it's also pretty fun.

"Gyo" is a horror manga written and illustrated by Junji Ito, who is well-known for his other popular horror mangas like "Uzumaki" and "Tomie." Ito is renowned for his vivid imagination and the carefully crafted depth of his drawing technique. These abilities are fully on display in "Gyo," as he weaves a tale of a sinister World War Two weapon that has gone horribly wrong in modern-day Japan.

The story begins relatively normally, with a bickering young couple, Tadashi and his girlfriend Kaori, vacationing on the island of Okinawa. However, it doesn't take long for the weirdness to set in. A strange and putrid odor starts to manifest on the coast, followed by the appearance of an unusual fish walking on land on a pair of metal legs. Tadashi reports the sighting to the local police, but they don't believe him and even threaten to arrest him for pranking them. As the story progresses, things move quickly. Tadashi's uncle, a scientist, gets involved as the strange walking fish begin to invade the mainland on a large scale. Kaori starts to act strangely, and the uncle reveals a horrible secret from the past. The stench of death and decay fills the air, with predictably nauseating results. And as the pages turn, things just get crazier and more disgusting.
As far as horror manga goes, "Gyo" is pure 1950s-era creature-feature stuff. At the beginning, Ito walks a fine line between traditional scares and gross-out action. But as the story ramps up, he abandons all restraint and lets it all hang out in a stomach-churning way. It's a real page-turner, a thrilling tale of science gone too far that never lets up for a second. The reader can almost smell that horrid death-stench.
"Gyo" was originally serialized in the weekly Japanese manga magazine "Big Comic Spirits" in 2001-2002. Viz Media published it in a two-volume set in 2003-2004, with a reprint in 2007-2008. There is also a single volume edition available. I'm lucky enough to have the original 2003-2004 first editions, which I found at a used book store. There's also an anime version of "Gyo" on the market, but it alters some details of the story, most notably changing the perspective of the main character from Tadashi to Kaori.
Volume One ends on a wild cliffhanger, and I can't wait to see what hideous and stenchy horrors Junji Ito has in store for me in Volume Two. "Gyo" is a quick, fun read recommended for anyone who enjoys Japanese horror manga. It might be a good idea to leave a copy in the guest bathroom, right next to the can of air freshener. Good times indeed.

The last story in the series is here. This story has two volumes. The first volume is the origin of the mermaid, and the other volume is the current chapter.

The story begins with Tadaichi and Karori going on a vacation to Okinawa. During the trip, they encounter a strange fish with legs.

Karori, who has a good sense of smell, detects a stench all around, so she asks Tadaichi to get rid of the smell.

Tadaichi catches the fish and puts it in a bag, but the smell still escapes. He ties the bag tightly, but it still floats away into the sea.

However, the situation gets worse because a group of fish with legs attack the island and kill many people.

The two of them flee back to Tokyo and consult Mr. Lu, a scientist, who tells them that this is a weapon that survived from a military experiment. When it uses up the energy from the fish, it will cause the next victims to be infected and move to the island.

One of the infected people is Karori herself.

Well, after all this, the first volume ends. So let's move on to the second volume.

Tadaichi, who has a crush on Karori, goes to ask for help from Mr. Lu. Mr. Lu gives Karori a new leg, which should be better, and she starts to emit a stench again.

Karori is scared and flees, so Tadaichi has to go out and look for her. He encounters strange events all over the city. When he brings her back, he finds that his uncle has also died and a new person has been installed with a new leg.

And then the story just goes on and on until it ends.

In the first volume, we pity the woman a lot. What a strange and wonderful thing that is.

In the second volume, we pity the man. What kind of love is that? The woman is not even a nice person. If we were in this situation, we would have separated long ago.

The story is really strange and confusing. It's like encountering a group of zombies attacking the city, but they are zombies with metal legs. After fleeing from the zombies, then the characters of the animals appear. Finally, it ends in a strange and romantic way.

It's quite entertaining.

Goodreads gives 3.8 for the first volume and 4.1 for the second volume. We give a total of 3.9.

4* STARS!

Save the best for later. However, I didn't find this to be his 'best'. I simply adore the strange element of surprise in Gyo. I first watched the anime movie and then read the manga. There's a bit of a prologue, and there are no sexual scenes like in the anime.

It commences with stinky smells infiltrating part of Okinawa, Japan. The couple, Tadashi and Kaori, embarked on a research or holiday (I'm not sure which). During their time there, they discovered a peculiar fish with spider legs. Tadashi managed to kill it, but somehow it didn't die. Then, a huge shark attacked their house, and they fled back to Tokyo, where the strange phenomenon began to spread.



Tadashi and Kaori sought answers from his uncle, Professor Koyanagi, regarding this bizarre occurrence. But Kaori fell ill after the attack. Additionally, the professor seemed to know something. As the smell worsened, something was amiss with Kaori.

The manga version of Kaori is truly distinct from the anime. She's rather egoistic and a clean freak. The anime Kaori is more gentle and loving, and a bit clingy towards Tadashi. However, in the manga, we have more of Tadashi as the main character, while Kaori is the main in the anime.

Kaori became a 'gas monster' due to the infection after the attack. The professor finally disclosed his crazy experiment. I felt that the explanation about this dead fish was quite promising. It was a shady experiment gone wrong by the government.

When there were no more fish, but the claw machine was still alive. That thing was taking over infected humans and using gas as fuel. Ew... Kaori became one of them. Everything remained the same as in the anime movie, just with different main leads. Anyway, I relished the premise of the weird fish phenomenon. It was so thrilling!

I read half of it before lunch and I can say I lost my appetite. Please don't read it while or before eating.

Junji Ito's works have always been known for their unique style. His art and writing are truly something else. In this particular piece, it was beautifully disgusting. The detailed illustrations and the creepy storyline combined to create a truly disturbing experience.

The way he portrays the characters and the settings is both captivating and horrifying. It's as if he has the ability to bring our worst nightmares to life on the page.

While some may find his work too intense or disturbing, there's no denying the talent and creativity that goes into each and every one of his stories. If you're a fan of horror or just looking for something different to read, Junji Ito's work is definitely worth checking out. Just be prepared to have your appetite ruined.

The premise is good, but the development of Uzumaki seemed more rounded and terrifying to me.

Kaori, the protagonist's girlfriend, is unbearable.

Uzumaki is a truly remarkable work. The story unfolds in a unique and captivating way, with its themes of obsession and the strange manifestations of the spiral motif.

The characters are well-developed, and the sense of horror and unease builds steadily throughout.

Kaori, in particular, adds an interesting dynamic to the plot. Her actions and behavior often leave the reader on edge, wondering what she will do next.

Overall, Uzumaki is a must-read for fans of horror and manga alike. Its combination of a great premise, engaging story, and well-developed characters make it a truly unforgettable experience.

[There may be some vague spoilage, but it's still perfectly edible. Edifying. Whatever.]

Undoubtedly, this is the smelliest comic ever published, especially for those readers with a touch of synaesthesia. However, don't let that deter you. Just light some scented candles or some incense, and you'll be okay.

So, a young couple is attacked by a dead fish that is skittering around on an automated spider-like prosthesis. The stench is almost as terrifying as the sight of it, and it is symptomatic of a deadly and highly communicable virus. Even worse, this is not an isolated incident. More of these plague-fish are emerging from the ocean, including everything from halibut to manta-rays, from squids to great white sharks. They are moving with a frightening speed, rotting and bloated, and spreading the intolerable death-stench inland. The virus soon becomes an epidemic, spreading from the fish to humans with great efficiency, and so do the mysterious, self-replicating machines.

There is plenty of strange and weird content that Uzumaki fans will immediately recognize. Ito's storytelling approach is unique, coming at you from odd angles that Western readers either love or hate. I won't attempt to explain it and ruin it for newbies, even though ruining things is one of my hobbies.

Junji Ito's greatest work is usually considered to be Uzumaki, and I don't disagree with that assessment. However, I have a soft spot for this amazing little scribbled-scrapbook of craziness. Ito has a habit of creating the most misshapen and strangely constructed stories, yet somehow manages to make them into an amazingly fast and smooth ride. His sharp line-work, which combines elements of Katsuhiro Otomo and Kazuo Umezu, makes all the rotting, bloating, and stinking even more vivid and intense. Even the smell seems to come through in the illustrations. Unlike many manga being adapted for English audiences, this two-volume work concludes with a surprisingly brisk under-500-page journey. It is highly recommended for horror fans, but perhaps not so much for sushi fans.

I was informed about the premise of this story by a friend of mine who is somewhat like the IMDB of comics (no exaggeration!).

I completely dismissed the idea of reading Gyo outright until yesterday. The reason being that the premise was truly shocking, disgusting, and quite frankly, a little too outlandish for my personal taste.

I had previously read Uzumaki and actually liked it, despite its equally peculiar premise. So, I finally decided to give Gyo a chance, and I was immediately drawn in. After all, who wouldn't be intrigued by the idea of a great white shark that arrives on shore with its metallic legs to devour poor, unsuspecting human beings?

There are certain parts of the story that are truly horrifying, while others are simply disgusting, and some fall somewhere in between the two. It's definitely not as extremely gory as some other Japanese horror works that I've read. However, Junji Ito does manage to create a world that is as stark and terrifying as something that Lovecraft himself would have been proud of.

I highly recommend giving it a try, and I'm certain that you will not be disappointed!

After reading the Uzumaki series,

this particular installment just doesn't quite measure up to the standard that I had envisioned in my mind.

The concept behind it and the illustrations are truly amazing,

capable of captivating the reader's imagination.

However, a significant number of the pages seemed to be repetitive of others,

which detracted from the overall experience.

It gave the impression that there could have been more innovation and variety in the storytelling.

Despite this drawback, I still hold out hope that Volume 2 will be more of a hit for me.

Maybe it will bring in new and exciting elements that will make up for the shortcomings of this volume.

I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds for this series and whether it can regain my full interest and enthusiasm.

3.5
Creepy
I like it.

The number 3.5 might seem an ordinary decimal at first glance, but when combined with the word "creepy" and the statement "I like it," it creates an interesting and somewhat mysterious combination. The term "creepy" often evokes feelings of unease or discomfort, yet the admission of liking it adds an element of curiosity. It makes one wonder what exactly about this creepy aspect is appealing. Maybe it's the thrill of the unknown, the sense of danger that lurks beneath the surface. Or perhaps it's the ability to face and embrace the things that make us feel a little bit scared. Whatever the reason, this simple phrase manages to capture our attention and make us think about the strange and unusual things that can sometimes attract us.

In a world where we are often bombarded with the ordinary and the expected, the idea of something being creepy and yet liked can be a refreshing change. It challenges our perceptions and forces us to look beyond the surface and consider the deeper emotions and desires that lie within us. So the next time you come across something that is a little bit creepy, don't be so quick to dismiss it. You might just find that, like the writer of this phrase, you have a strange and unexpected affinity for it.