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Junji Ito - Frankenstein: Story Collection

Junji Ito - Frankenstein: Story Collection

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In the cold laboratories of obsession and the desolate landscapes of the human soul, a classic nightmare is reborn through a lens of cosmic dread. From a stitched-together titan seeking its creator’s love to the unsettling story of a boy whose house is overtaken by strange pipes, these stories dismantle the boundaries between science and madness. Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection is a haunting reimagining of Mary Shelley’s masterpiece, presented in a premium deluxe edition that showcases Ito’s unparalleled ability to blend existential grief with grotesque physical transformation.
Ito drew inspiration for the lead story from the foundational themes of Shelley’s 1818 novel, infusing it with his signature body horror and meticulous linework to emphasize the tragedy of a life sparked by ego. Transitioning from his background as a dental technician to a visionary of the macabre, Ito uses this collection to explore the "monsters" created by human ambition and the inescapable nature of one's own identity.
  • Japanese Name: フランケンシュタイン (Selected works from Junji Ito Kessaku-shu)
  • English Title: Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection
  • Story & Art: Junji Ito
  • Original Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Publications
  • English Publisher: VIZ Media (Signature / Deluxe Hardcover)
  • Release Years (Original): 1994–1998 (Original magazine runs)
  • Hardcover Deluxe Release: 2018 (English Edition)
  • Volumes: 1 Deluxe Hardcover (collects the Frankenstein arc and additional short stories)
  • Age Rating: Mature (16+)
  • Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Sci-Fi, Seinen
  • Themes: Ambition, Loneliness, Creation vs. Creator, Body Horror, Obsession
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Winner: Eisner Award for Best Adaptation from Another Medium. Frankenstein is widely regarded as one of the most faithful and visually arresting adaptations of the source material ever produced. As of 2026, the collection remains a cornerstone of the VIZ Media horror catalog, celebrated by scholars and fans alike for its visceral artistry and its profound exploration of the loneliness that haunts both the creator and the damned.

 

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