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Uzumakiis one of the finest horror masterpieces by Junji Ito. It is also one of his celebrated and popular manga. The manga truly lives up to its magnum opus status. This is evident in its ability to wring out complex emotions. From fear to repugnance, it encapsulates the essence of body horror. With the release of the anime adaptation, a pressing issue remains.
The anime adaptation of Ito’s magnum opus is well-received. Especially due to its authenticity and animation. Although it encapsulates the aura of fear and terror, it fails in pacing. While most fans on X appreciated the visuals, the fast-paced nature is a caveat. This may prove to be a pitfall for the author’s masterpiece.
Uzumaki is well-adapted yet fast-paced according to most fans
Uzumakiis one of the popular and celebrated masterpieces by Junji Ito. Unlike most horror manga, the series underlines fear in novel ways. This is evident through the author’s use of body horror. Unlike archetypal horror stories, Ito’s stories aredevoid of ghosts. In this case, spirals plague an entire town, driving people to madness. And there’s more to it.
Thespirals start as benignand pave the way for ominous events in the series. From Shuichi’s father to Azami, everyone falls victim to its insidiousness. The animated adaptation perfectly captures the fear and terror. It brings those ominous events and instances to life with the animation. The greyscale animation sticks to the essence of the text. However, theres a caveat to that.
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A user on X@ANIDEEZYpointed out the pacing issue while praising the animation. People had mixed opinions about it nonetheless.
The atmosphere was incredible
binging this on halloween gon hit
I knew it would be fast paced but so far so good. I can’t wait til it airs on max!
I actually love that they show off multiple episodic chapters and make them happen at the same time instead of just going completely episodic like the manga, it flows better for me personally
This animation is really bringing the manga to life
Despite the pacing issue, the series lives up to the author’s work. Especially through its painstaking efforts in recreating the art style. Conversely, other adaptations fail to imbibe the same emotion. Moreover, this is the ever-looming pitfall with the previous works.
Junji Ito’s previous adaptations are ridden with pitfalls.
Junji Itois one of the seasoned mangaka in the horror manga genre. FromThe Liminal ZonetoRemina, he has produced notable works. Additionally, his works arent bog standard horror as one may assume. This is especially true with his take onhuman horrorinThe BullyandGlyceride. Despite his plethora of diverse horror stories, the animated adaptations fail in many ways.
From excessive sounds to monotonous colors,Tales of the Macabrefailed Ito’s stories immensely. Moreover, the animation is a pure mockery of the author’s art. This is true with the bland visuals as well as unsolcited colors. In comparison,Uzumakiretains authenticity of the author’s art style. Despite its production issues, the series captivates the core through itsgrey-scale visuals.
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All in all, the pacing issue seems plausible for readers. However, it is done to keep things interesting. It renders the story palatable as opposed to stretching it out. Moreover, the pacing of the series garnered neutral reactions. Especially due to the series’ staying true to the core text.
Uzumakiis available for streaming on Adult Swim. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
