Junji Ito Collection: Tomie

About Junji Ito Collection: Tomie

Junji Ito Collection: Tomie (伊藤潤二「コレクション」富江) blends drama, horror and supernatural by Studio DEEN (2018). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Unaired episodes included with the second and third DVD sets of the TV anime. Tomie Kawakami is a femme fatale with long black hair and a beauty mark just under her left eye.

Soon after, she can seduce nearly any man, and drive them to murder as well, even though the victim is often Tomie herself. While one lover seeks to keep her for himself, another grows terrified of the immortal succubus. Soon they realize no matter how many times they kill her, the world will never be free of Tomie.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Tomie, voiced by Rie Suegara, leads the cast you will follow most closely. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 2 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio DEEN, so the studio's house style defines how Junji Ito Collection: Tomie looks and moves on screen. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 6.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Rie Suegara as Tomie, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2018, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.