"With the domination of Shonen manga like One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach for years, a subgenre has also been discreetly thriving in the industry— horror. At the forefront of this genre stands Junji Ito, a master of eerie storytelling and grotesque imagery. Among his creations, Uzumaki is regarded by Ito as the “most complete demonstration” of his artistic ability, in addition to being one of the most terrifying horror stories ever written.

While this masterpiece manga first started its serialization in 1998, fans had to wait quite a long time for the anime adaptation to come to fruition. The long wait is finally over as Uzumaki‘s Adult Swim adaptation is set to premiere on 28th September…

… Horror as a genre has always thrived in visual mediums. Thus, the creepy imagery of Uzumaki is perfect for animation, where the spirals can take on a life of their own. In addition to this, the story’s exploration of cosmic horror, body horror, and psychological terror taps into fears that are universal, which are bound to resonate with viewers on a new level…"