The master of horror manga Junji Ito (伊藤潤二) will get a TV anime series, Ito Junji Collection (伊藤潤二『コレクション』) in January 2018. Today, the first few cast members were unveiled.
Yuji Mitsuya as Souichi from the Souichi series
Shimono Hiro as Oshikiri from Oshikiri Idan
Kaori Nazuka as Yuko from Slug Girls
Besides the three manga mentioned above, Tomie, Lovesick Dead, and Fashion Model will also be animated.
This anime is made in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the mangaka’s career. It is currently directed by Diabolik Lovers’ director Shinobu Tagashira at Studio Deen. Gyo is the only manga to be animated so far. Eight series have been adapted into live-action movies.
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Junji Ito’s horror TV anime will air January 2018