Junji Ito Collection: Tomie English Sub & Dub

About Junji Ito Collection: Tomie

Looking for background on Junji Ito Collection: Tomie (伊藤潤二「コレクション」富江)? This drama, horror and supernatural series by Studio DEEN (2018) starts out like this. The setup: 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.

As a drama title, 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

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. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. 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.