Junji Ito Collection: Tomie English Sub & Dub

About Junji Ito Collection: Tomie

Meet Junji Ito Collection: Tomie (伊藤潤二「コレクション」富江), a drama, horror and supernatural anime by Studio DEEN (2018). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: 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 realm will never be free of Tomie.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At the front of the cast is Tomie, played by Rie Suegara in the Japanese track. Think of it as a pick for 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. On the casting side, Rie Suegara voicing Tomie gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2018, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.