When Hello Kitty met Junji Ito last year, fans of cute mascots and horror manga alike were stunned and totally obsessed. The unexpected mashup turned the sweet Sanrio lineup into nightmare-fuel versions of themselves, and somehow, it worked. Each acrylic figure combined Ito’s signature unsettling aesthetic with the familiar, soft features of Hello Kitty and friends. The limited-edition items became an instant hit, especially at pop-up shops where gachapon (capsule toy) collectors scrambled to grab them all. 2e1x32

Manga creatorJunji Itois Japan’s reigning king of horror—a household name akin to Stephen King in the West. Several of Ito’s blood-curdling tales have been adapted into anime, including Gyo and Uzumaki. However, he is best known for his extensive manga work, much of which has been translated into multiple languages and embraced by generations of readers worldwide.

As much as I love Junji Ito and his work, I'm getting kind of tired of his most iconic character. Over the past few decades, Junji Ito has become a major name for the horror genre. His work has sent chills down readers' spines with amazing stories like Uzumaki, Remina and Gyo. However, with his popularity, there have been some that have proven to be more iconic than others, and his most iconic one, Tomie, has become so overused that I'm kind of tired of it.

10 years ago, Junji Ito collaborated with Pokémonfor an artwork crossover, and it still can't be beaten today. As his popularity continues to grow, Junji Ito has been collaborating with more popular series to give fan-favorite characters his signature creepy style. Some of the most notable team-ups over the past few years have included a pairing with Sanrio's Hello Kitty and a team-up with K-Pop group Zerobaseone. However, his best crossover work actually came ten years ago with spooky designs for iconic Pokémon.

Legendary mangaka Junji Ito has officially teamed up with K-Pop group Zerobaseone to create their latest single digital cover. 2025 has been a huge year so far for Junji Ito. Even with its controversies, the success of Adult Swim's adaptation of Uzumaki has seen the artist making new collaborations. Now, not too long after bringing his creations to the hit asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight, Junji Ito is breaking into the world of K-Pop for his latest work.

Junji Ito, the renowned Japanese horror manga artist known for his iconic series Uzumaki, has entered the world of J-Pop through newly designed merchandise for the recently formed musical idol group Phantom Siita. Phantom Siita’s X announced new merchandise for its first world tour, “Moth to a Flame,” which is set to start in Taipei on January 16. Soloist singer Ado, who also produces the group, quoted the post, revealing that Ito produced the illustrations.

Marvel's most unkillable character is actually rivaled by Junji Ito's most terrifying creation. It's become common knowledge among comic fans that Deadpoolis a character that's near-impossible to kill. While he has died occasionally, including earlier this year when his daughter took over the role, the Merc With a Mouth always finds a way to come back because of his powerful healing factor. However, one Junji Ito character actually exceeds Deadpool's power, making his abilities seem like child's play in comparison: Tomie.

Dead by Daylight, the beloved multiplayer horror game, has long been a fan favorite for people who love all things macabre. Now, the game is upping its fear factor with an exciting new collaboration with iconic Japanese horror artist Junji Ito. Known for his deeply unsettling manga, such as Uzumaki and Tomie, Ito’s work has terrified readers with grotesque imagery and haunting psychological themes. With this new crossover, Dead by Daylight promises to deliver a chilling experience that blurs the line between gaming and horror manga.

Dan Da Dan has become one of the most popular animes of Fall 2024 thanks to its chaotic and vibrant atmosphere blended with a slow-burn romance and strange phenomena. While the combination of these topics may sound bizarre, Yukinobu Tatsu's story has a creative way of tackling occult themes that is different from any other shōnen anime. The reason behind this was that Dan Da Dan's inspiration was a niche horror movie.

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