Sep 8, 2013
I'll never be able to look at spiral shaped objects the same way again...
I stumbled upon this manga while browsing through horror/gory manga. I thought "3 volumes? Eh, why not?" I can say that I definitely wasn't disappointed.
Story -7
The manga doesn't have the most linear story, as it is more of a collection of small stories, each revolving around the concept/theme of a spiral or vortex. There's a chapter or two that have almost nothing to do with the task at hand, but are just there for entertainment. Think of these stories as those kind of stories someone would tell at a campfire or a
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sleepover. Though when you really observe the stories, some are really good at telling a simple story/theme with a powerful moral, just in a very dark, twisted way.
Art - 10
Hooooolyyy crap. I swear I can get nightmares from the art alone. Junji Ito has got to be one of my new favorite artists. It doesn't help that the most disturbing images tend to be the biggest panel on the spread or even cover the entire 2-page spread. The style of the environment and the occasional gore is awe-inspiring. Being an artist (in training), the art in Uzumaki has definitely inspired me.
Character - 6
There is little to no character development in this manga. The main character, Kirie, and her controlling boyfriend, Shuichi, aren't the sharpest tools in the shed, though not completely unlikable. Kirie can barely defend for herself and relies on overly conscious Shuichi (and a pinch of luck) to get out of near death experiences. There are a handful of minor characters, but let's just say they don't last long enough to talk about.
Enjoyment - 9
I love horror, so I definitely enjoyed Uzumaki for what it was, despite how borderline stupid some parts are. I laughed, I was terrified, I was amazed, I was even dumbfounded. Uzumaki definitely gives me my horror fix. If only it was longer, the manga ended before I could REALLY enjoy it.
Overall - 8
This is a cool, quick read for anyone who's a fan of the horror series. It's one of the only things I've read/played/watched that's actually scared me. But whether you may find Uzumaki terrifying or silly, it's an overall entertaining manga.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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