Junji Itos Uzumaki Anime Gets September Release Date & New Trailer

Junji Itos Uzumaki Anime Gets September Release Date & New Trailer

Key Takeaways

  • Uzumaki anime adaptation will debut on September 28, 2024, after five years of anticipation.
  • The show aims to stay true to Junji Ito’s manga with its black-and-white, unsettling art style.
  • The anime will be four episodes long, directed by Hiroshi Nagahama and featuring a soundtrack by Colin Stetson.

As a seasoned gamer and horror manga enthusiast with a soft spot for Junji Ito’s masterpieces, I can hardly contain my excitement for the impending arrival of “Uzumaki” on September 28, 2024. Five long years of anticipation have finally come to an end, and it feels like Christmas in October!


Fans of horror manga are eagerly awaiting the upcoming anime adaptation of Junji Ito’s “Uzumaki,” a highly anticipated project that has captured everyone’s interest in the genre.

This animated series aims to faithfully reflect Ito’s groundbreaking artwork, carefully adapting his unsettling themes for the screen.

Fans of the show will be thrilled to hear that Adult Swim has unveiled a fresh trailer, revealing the confirmed launch date: September 28, 2024. (Courtesy of GameRant)

Fans of Junji Ito are thrilled because the long-awaited anime adaptation of his work, “Uzumaki,” is finally happening. Ever since its initial announcement at Crunchyroll Expo in 2019, they’ve been eagerly waiting, and now, after a span of five years, their patience will be rewarded with a faithful rendition.

This fresh trailer offers a substantial peek into the series, marking the first extended preview we’ve received so far. Earlier, Adult Swim shared just short glimpses as teasers.

The trailer’s black-and-white design closely mirrors Ito’s comic, capturing the eerie atmosphere of apprehension and discomfort that originally captivated readers.

You can catch the trailer below:

The trailer showcases various chilling episodes from the comic, Uzumaki, such as “The Spiral Enigma,” “The Slugs,” “The Buzzing Swarms,” and “The Wound.” These terrifying events spirally escalate in the haunted town of Kurouzo-cho.

Spirals, Fear, and the Unknown

In the small, apparently ordinary town of Kurouzo-cho dwells teenage girl Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend Shuichi Saito. However, their everyday lives are disrupted when they uncover a chilling spiral-themed curse that has gripped the town with a sinister hold.

This occurrence is evident everywhere, gradually devouring not just the town, but also its inhabitants, in a most chilling fashion.

What makes Uzumaki distinct from other horror tales isn’t solely its eerie and meticulously designed artwork. In addition, it provides a more extensive, complex plotline as opposed to the shorter stories often found in Junji Ito’s anthologies.

As a fan with a deep appreciation for the genre of psychological horror, I can confidently say that this feature enables a more immersive and chilling exploration of the eerie ambiance and psychological terror that Junji Ito is renowned for. Having delved into his works numerous times, I find myself consistently drawn to the unsettling atmosphere he masterfully creates, leaving me both fascinated and disturbed.

This anime consists of four episodes, produced by Studio Drive. Hiroshi Nagahama, renowned for his work on “Mushi-Shi” and “Flowers of Evil,” lends his expertise in horror directing to this production.

Moreover, Production I.G USA takes care of the show’s production, and Colin Stetson contributes a chilling musical score that helps establish the series’ atmosphere.

Viewers can tune in to Adult Swim on September 28th to watch the premiere of Uzumaki. The episodes will be accessible on HBO Max the day after.

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2024-09-06 15:08