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Venus in the Blind Spot

Also known as: Itou Junji Tanpenshuu: BEST OF BEST, 伊藤潤二短編集 BEST OF BEST, Vênus Invisível – Coleção de Histórias Curtas: O melhor de Junji Ito, Colección de cuentos cortos de Junji Ito - Lo mejor de lo mejor

by Junji Itou, Rampo Edogawa, Robert Hichens

Score from AniList: 74/100finished1 volumes10 chapters

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A "best of" collection of creepy tales from Eisner award winner and legendary horror master Junji Ito. This ultimate collection presents the most remarkable short works of Junji Ito’s career, featuring an adaptation of Rampo Edogawa’s classic horror story "Human Chair" and fan favorite "The Enigma of Amigara Fault." In a deluxe presentation with special color pages and color illustrations from his most recent long-form manga No Longer Human, every page invites readers to revel in a world of terror. Contains: 1. Okuman Bocchi (Billions Alone) 2. Ningen Isu (The Human Chair) [Story: Edogawa Ranpo] 3. Kono Yo no Hoka no Koi (An Unearthly Love) [Story: Edogawa Ranpo] 4. Mouten no Venus (Venus in the Blind Spot) 5. Name Onna (The Licking Woman) 6. Umezu-sensei to Watashi (Master Umezz and Me) 7. Miirareta Kirida Kyouju (How Love Came to Professor Kirida) 8. Ashura no Dansou no Kai (The Enigma of Amigara Fault) 9. Daikokubashira Hiwa (The Sad Tale of the Principal Post) 10. Wasuregatami (Keepsake) (Source: VIZ Media)

Chapters available: 10
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A chilling Junji Ito anthology of short horror tales, with a classic Rampo adaptation and strong one-off ideas that creep under the skin.

Pros

A strong range of creepy short stories
An adaptation of a classic Rampo tale adds literary weight
Unsettling, memorable concepts

Cons

The body horror will be too much for some readers
Uneven, as anthologies tend to be

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Rin here. If you want a horror collection that sticks with you, this is a strong pick. It's a best-of selection from Junji Ito, which means you're getting the most striking short works from a career built on unforgettable ideas. The tone is restless from the start, and the variety keeps the dread fresh.The strength is range. The stories move between eerie mysteries and bold, creeping concepts, and the adaptation of a classic Rampo tale gives the collection a literary spine. The deluxe presentation with colour pages adds a sense of occasion, and the best entries stay in your head long after you finish.The limitations are the usual ones for anthologies. Some stories land harder than others, and the body horror is sharp enough that it will not suit every reader. Pacing depends entirely on which tale you're reading. Still, for fans of horror who like their stories unnerving and inventive, this is a satisfying, chilling collection. Read it in short sittings if you want to keep your nerves intact.