Junji Ito Collection Timeline ( Real )

career_milestone
1987

Junji Ito's Debut as a Horror Manga Artist

Junji Ito begins his career as a horror manga artist, gaining recognition for his unique storytelling and artwork.

publication
1987

Publication of 'Tomie' Manga

Junji Ito releases 'Tomie', one of his most famous and influential horror manga series.

announcement
July 2018

Announcement of Junji Ito Collection Anime

The anime adaptation of Junji Ito's horror stories, known as 'Junji Ito Collection', is officially announced.

premiere
January 5, 2018

Premiere of Junji Ito Collection Anime

The 'Junji Ito Collection' anime series premieres in Japan, adapting multiple stories from Junji Ito's works.

release
2018

North American Release of Junji Ito Collection

The 'Junji Ito Collection' anime is licensed and released in North America, increasing its international audience.

Junji Ito Collection Timeline ( Fictional )

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Spring, Year 1

Tomie First Appears

Introduction of Tomie, a beautiful girl who has the ability to regenerate from any injury and drives people around her to madness and violence.

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Summer, Year 2

The Souichi Phenomenon Begins

Souichi Tsujii starts exhibiting strange curses and psychic abilities, often causing chaos around him due to his obsession with a single girl.

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Autumn, Year 3

The Human Chair Incident

A man hides inside a chair to be closer to the women sitting on it, leading to a horrifying discovery.

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Winter, Year 3

The Fisherman and the Little Girl

A tragic story about a mysterious fisherman and a girl with strange deformities, exploring obsession and transformation.

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Year 4

Tomie's Return and Rampage

Tomie returns repeatedly, spreading chaos and leaving a trail of destruction wherever she goes.

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Year 5

The Horror of the Spiral

A spiral-shaped curse causes physical and mental distortion among victims, illustrating the pervasive horror in the universe.