Junji Ito Collection: Tomie English Sub & Dub

About Junji Ito Collection: Tomie

Here is what Junji Ito Collection: Tomie (伊藤潤二「コレクション」富江) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, horror and supernatural anime by Studio DEEN (2018). What the story covers: 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.

From there, 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.

With drama at the core, 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. At 2 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Studio DEEN is the studio behind Junji Ito Collection: Tomie, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The drama focus matters here: 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. On the casting side, Rie Suegara voicing Tomie gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2018, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.