{"product_id":"statues-junji-ito-story-collection","title":"Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eStatues: Junji Ito Story Collection is a chilling horror anthology from master storyteller \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJunji Ito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, published under the premium \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVIZ Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Signature line. Known for his unsettling imagination and psychological horror, Ito delivers ten disturbing tales that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eThe collection opens with a haunting mystery surrounding an art teacher who creates eerie, headless statues only to be found murdered in the same grotesque fashion. As suspicion grows, something far more sinister begins to take shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eAcross the volume, readers are drawn into a series of deeply unsettling scenarios. In one tale, a strange funeral ritual sees the dead placed on tatami mats and set adrift downriver, revealing a dark secret from the past. In another, a mysterious illness grants girls unnatural beauty at a horrifying cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eEach story blends supernatural horror with psychological dread, exploring themes of obsession, mortality and the unknown. Ito’s signature art style amplifies the tension, turning ordinary settings into scenes of creeping terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eThis collection stands alongside other iconic works like \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUzumaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTomie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, showcasing why Junji Ito remains one of the most influential creators in horror manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Older Teen+\u003c\/strong\u003e, this volume combines horror, fantasy and graphic storytelling into a must read anthology for fans of dark fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003ePerfect for manga readers, horror enthusiasts and collectors, Statues delivers a series of unforgettable stories filled with eerie imagery and unsettling twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople searching for Junji Ito Statues collection, horror manga anthology Viz Signature, Junji Ito short stories, psychological horror manga, Uzumaki style horror manga or dark fantasy manga collection will find this title essential. Fans of unsettling and surreal horror will also enjoy this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJunji Ito is widely regarded as one of the greatest horror manga creators, known for blending psychological terror with grotesque imagery. His short story collections are particularly celebrated for delivering compact, unforgettable horror experiences.\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viz Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58096492904829,"sku":"VIZ719884","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1138\/0520\/files\/Statues_Junji_Ito_Manga.png?v=1777367677","url":"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/products\/statues-junji-ito-story-collection","provider":"Mighty Lancer Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}