

Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Overview
From the mind of horror manga maestro Junji Ito comes a spine-tingling selection of some of his most bizarre, disturbing and terrifying tales.
Seasons (1)
Season 1
12 Episodes
2023
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