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Format:TV
Episodes:12
Episode Length:24 mins
Season:WINTER 2018
Source:manga
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Anthology100%Episodic88%Gore80%Body Horror79%School79%Tragedy79%Demons79%Cosmic Horror76%Ensemble Cast60%Curses60%
TVFINISHED2018 WINTER6.3 / 10 AniList score

Junji Ito Collection

伊藤潤二「コレクション」• Itou Junji: Collection
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Synopsis & Story

In the light of day and in the dead of night, mysterious horrors await in the darkest shadows of every corner. They are unexplainable, inescapable, and undefeatable. Be prepared, or you may become their next victim. Sit back in terror as traumatizing tales of unparalleled terror unfold. Tales, such as that of a cursed jade carving that opens holes all over its victims' bodies; deep nightmares that span decades; an attractive spirit at a misty crossroad that grants cursed advice; and a slug that grows inside a girl's mouth. Tread carefully, for the horrifying supernatural tales of the Itou Junji: Collection are not for the faint of heart. (Source: MAL Rewrite) Note: Anime adaptation of stories from both the 11-volume Ito Junji Kessaku-shuu series and the Fragments of Horror book.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

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Junji Ito Collection: should you watch it?

At a glance

Junji Ito Collection has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 32% of 20,855 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #64 most popular anime of 2018, and #28 highest-rated anime of Winter 2018, and #17 most popular anime of Winter 2018 on AniList.

Of the 39.4K AniList users who started it, 11.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 28.6K have finished it.

At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Horror, Mystery — especially anthology, episodic, gore, body horror.

Where it fits in the series

Full franchise watch order

Episodes

12 episodes are listed.

Main cast & creators

Original creator
Junji Itou
Series composition
Kaoru Sawada
Character design
Shinobu Tagashira

Opening & ending themes

Openings

  1. OP1“Shichiten Battou no Blues” by THE PINBALLS

Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.

Junji Ito Collection FAQ

How many episodes does Junji Ito Collection have?
Junji Ito Collection has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Junji Ito Collection?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Junji Ito Collection finished?
Yes. Junji Ito Collection has finished airing — the final episode aired March 23, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Junji Ito Collection?
No sequel is listed for Junji Ito Collection as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Junji Ito Collection based on a manga?
Yes. Junji Ito Collection adapts the manga by Junji Itou.
Who animated Junji Ito Collection?
Junji Ito Collection was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Shinobu Tagashira.
Who sings the opening of Junji Ito Collection?
The opening, "Shichiten Battou no Blues", is performed by THE PINBALLS.
Where can I watch Junji Ito Collection?
Junji Ito Collection is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.