kinaydah’s Reviews > Tombs: Junji Ito Story Collection > Status Update

“floaters”. good. 4/5

“bronze statue”. no comments really (i’m tired). 3.5/5

“the strange tale of the tunnel” is also in the anime, but in the original story i’ve just read there are definitely parts that were taken out for the anime adaptation, and i think those parts make it even better. 4.5/5 because it is amazing but it doesn’t have that spark that makes me obsessed like slug girl or the thing that washed ashore

“washed ashore” (also called “the thing that washed ashore,” a title i like better) is literally about a massive sea creature that has washed ashore. it is short, simple, haunting, and terrifying. i love the ocean so much because of how horrifying it is, so this story is another one that is special to me… i’ve seen commentaries on fear of the deep sea include this as reference. genuine perfection. 5/5 <3

just read “the window next door”. much like at least a handful of these stories, i already know this one because it was in one of the anime series’, but this was another perfect nightmare. scaryyyyy definitely chilling in the best way. honestly another 5/5 for me… simple in the best way. ugh so good

that was perfect. i read “slug girl”, the story i was most excited for. it was just perfect. something about the vibe just settles right into my brain like this story was made for me to read and enjoy, which is very weird to say about a 16 page story about a girl turning into a slug. i think it’s body horror… when it’s done right i become obsessed. and junji ito can do it RIGHT. 5/5 no doubt about it at all

just finished “clubhouse”. eeek!! something about that one i really love… somehow it reminds me a bit of the movie jennifer’s body, which i also adore. anyway i enjoyed this story and it kind of ended in the middle of the climax and i love that. junji ito is amazing bc not only is the content of the story weird but even the formatting is kinda strange. hes perfect! this story was amazing tbh 5/5 !!! <3

just starting this collection of fresh nightmares from junji ito my beloved and omg. slug girl is in this one. i love slug girl. it’s the third story so i will rate it when i get to it as i will with all of these stories :3 i’m so excited!! also i love the cover and the colour aesthetic this book has. okay on to reading! tombs is the first story!