The horror manga series Higanjima, written and illustrated by Koji Matsumoto, begins serialization.
Sequel manga 'Higanjima 48 Nichigo' (48 Days Later) begins serialization, expanding the Higanjima story.
Higanjima is adapted into its first live-action film, bringing the manga's horror themes to the big screen.
A television adaptation of Higanjima debuts, presenting the story in serialized TV format.