
Mimi's Tales of Terror
Also known as: Mimi no Kaidan, ミミの怪談, Mimi's Ghost Stories, Contos de Horror da Mimi, Les cauchemars de Mimi, Las historias de fantasmas de Mimi
by Junji Itou, Hirokatsu Kihara, Ichiro Nakayama
University student Mimi and her boyfriend Naoto encounter one chilling mystery after another. There’s the enigmatic neighbor woman dressed in black from head to toe—but if she’s so odd, why does it seems like there are many others like her? Then, whose eyes track Mimi’s movements from the cemetery next door? And why does a bizarre red circle drawn on a basement wall change with each passing day? Nine scary stories that really happened, drawn from the famed collection of urban legends Shin Mimibukuro (New Earmuffs), and adapted into manga by horror genius Junji Ito! Chapter 1: On the Utility Pole Chapter 2: The Woman Next Door Chapter 3: Rustling in the Grass Chapter 4: Grave Placement Chapter 5: Seashore Chapter 6: Just the Two of Us Chapter 7: Scarlet Circle Chapter 8: Sign in the Field Chapter 9: Monster Prop (Source: VIZ Media)
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A creepy anthology of haunting tales in which a university student and her boyfriend encounter one unsettling mystery after another, and Junji Ito's eerie art gives each story a disquieting edge.
Pros
- Eerie, memorable Junji Ito art
- Varied, creepy short stories
Cons
- Body-horror imagery is intense
- Short run leaves some tales brief
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Read the full take
University student Mimi and her boyfriend Naoto encounter one chilling mystery after another. There is an enigmatic neighbour woman, and each tale unfolds with an eerie, unsettling logic. That premise is a classic horror anthology structure, and the series builds dread through the couple's repeated encounters with the uncanny.The strength is the imagery. The art is detailed and uncanny, and each tale has a memorable, creeping sense of dread. The couple's reactions ground the stories.The weaknesses are clear. The body-horror imagery is intense, and the short run leaves some tales brief. Readers wanting gentler horror should look elsewhere.Recommended for horror fans who enjoy eerie anthologies. Expect graphic imagery and a creeping, unsettling read. Its quieter moments reward readers who give it time.
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