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Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection: Junji Ito Story Collection Hardcover – April 20, 2021

by Junji Ito (Author)
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An innocent love becomes a bloody hell in another superb collection by master of horror Junji Ito.

Ryusuke returns to the town he once lived in because rumors are swirling about girls killing themselves after encountering a bewitchingly handsome young man. Harboring his own secret from time spent in this town, Ryusuke attempts to capture the beautiful boy and close the case, but…

Starting with the strikingly bloody “Lovesickness,” this volume collects ten stories showcasing horror master Junji Ito in peak form, including “The Strange Hikizuri Siblings” and “The Rib Woman.”
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    April 20, 2021
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    5.75 x 1.1 x 8.25 inches
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    1974719847
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    978-1974719846
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More Like Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection This hauntingly strange story collection showcases a dozen of Junji Ito’s earliest works from when he burst onto the horror scene, sowing fresh seeds of terror. What horrific events happened to create the earthbound—people tied to a certain place for the rest of their short lives? Then, a strange haunted house comes to town, but no one expects it to lead to a real hell… Junji Ito meets Mary Shelley! The master of horror manga bends all his skill into bringing the anguished and solitary monster—and the fouler beast who created him—to life with the brilliantly detailed chiaroscuro he is known for. This volume includes nine of Junji Ito’s best short stories, as selected by the author himself and presented with accompanying notes and commentary.

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"Ito’s boundless imagination and his skill for evoking dread and visceral terror are on full display in this collection." — Library Journal starred review

About the Author

Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles include Tomie and Uzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films; Gyo, which was adapted into an animated film; and his short story collections Fragments of Horror, Frankenstein, Shiver, Smashed and Venus in the Blind Spot, all of which are available from VIZ Media.

Ito’s influences include classic horror manga artists Kazuo Umezz and Hideshi Hino, as well as authors Yasutaka Tsutsui and H.P. Lovecraft.

His collection Frankenstein won the 2019 Eisner Award in the "Best Adaptation from Another Medium" category, and he has received critical acclaim for his spectacular long-form manga adaptation of Osamu Dazai’s 1948 novel No Longer Human.

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Customers find this manga collection to be a decent read with great stories, particularly praising the best short story in the collection. They appreciate the body horror elements and Junji Ito's unique and unsettling imagination. The artwork receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as beautifully disturbing. Customers consider it an awesome addition to manga collections.
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31 customers mention content, 27 positive, 4 negative31 customers mention "Content"27 positive4 negative
Customers enjoy the content of the book, describing it as an amazing and fun read, with one customer specifically praising Junji Ito's fantastic work.
"great book"Read more
"...A great read; great stories and beautifully disturbing artwork. 10/10"Read more
"Really nice book. Pages are clean and easy to read. I love Junji Itos work"Read more
"amazing book !!"Read more
22 customers mention story quality, 17 positive, 5 negative22 customers mention "Story quality"17 positive5 negative
Customers enjoy the stories in this collection, particularly praising the best short story, with one customer highlighting the suspenseful plot and another noting the quick 4-5 page format.
"...A great read; great stories and beautifully disturbing artwork. 10/10"Read more
"A great story and i love junji ito. recommend"Read more
"So many disturbing and creepy stories from the master of manga horror. Loved it from beginning to end. Especially the boy of death"Read more
"...The stories were flat, barely made sense, and felt very immature...."Read more
13 customers mention horror, 11 positive, 2 negative13 customers mention "Horror"11 positive2 negative
Customers enjoy the horror elements of the book, particularly its body horror themes, with one customer noting its unique and unsettling imagination.
"It's good horror. I am very appericate with Junji Ito. I want to more look new books in the future. I can't wait next new book."Read more
"...He creates horrors that give nightmares horrors ... the things he writes and draws is amazing and terrifying and beautiful at the same time...."Read more
"A great story from Junji Ito. The plot is suspenseful and intriguing. You end up wanting learning more about the world Junji Ito has create it"Read more
"...Very eerie and intriguing setup. The other stories vary in quality, but overall they are quite enjoyable. My favourite one, "The Phantom Pain""Read more
9 customers mention collection, 8 positive, 1 negative9 customers mention "Collection"8 positive1 negative
Customers find this manga collection awesome to add to their library, with one customer noting it's a must-have for Junji Ito fans.
"Another great collection."Read more
"I love all of junji itos books I have 10 so far, and they never seem to let me down. This one is really good his gore never ceases to amaze me...."Read more
"...Came without damage to it. Its always cool to add another hardcover to the collection. Junji ito horror is like gold. His work is amazing...."Read more
"...but its still a really good collection to read/own. It is over 400 pages long and contains mostly longer stories...."Read more
7 customers mention artwork, 7 positive, 0 negative7 customers mention "Artwork"7 positive0 negative
Customers appreciate the artwork in the book, describing it as amazing, with one customer noting it is beautifully disturbing.
"...junji ito’s book are amazing, great unique stories with amazing art. even included some extra stories !"Read more
"Came on time and the art work is amazing"Read more
"...It's strange, creepy, and sometimes humorous with really fantastic art. I have yet to read a Junji Ito that wasn't a big hit for me"Read more
"...His style and writing is gorgeous. I loved this story. A bit confusing but absolutely awesome. Another one of his longer stories!"Read more
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5 out of 5 stars
Horror Master Does It Again
So Junji Ito ... my wife is addicted to his writing and manga ... so when he was at SDCC ... I knew I was in trouble. So we went to his speaking engagement and the man is really brilliant (honestly I had no idea who he was prior to this) ... I felt bad for him because his hands are very badly gnarled because of years of drawing. But no one can take away the horror he inspires with everything he writes and draws. He creates horrors that give nightmares horrors ... the things he writes and draws is amazing and terrifying and beautiful at the same time. The stories are all enthralling and tell tales that will give you nightmares but you will soon realize that even your nightmares pale in comparison to the nightmares he is writing. It's truly awe inspiring to be honest. One day we will lose this horror genre master but for now, I recommend everyone buy his books and be both inspired and terrified.
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  • Uli
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Another great collection.
  • magis123
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    So Junji Ito ... my wife is addicted to his writing and manga ... so when he was at SDCC ... I knew I was in trouble.

    So we went to his speaking engagement and the man is really brilliant (honestly I had no idea who he was prior to this) ... I felt bad for him because his hands are very badly gnarled because of years of drawing. But no one can take away the horror he inspires with everything he writes and draws.

    He creates horrors that give nightmares horrors ... the things he writes and draws is amazing and terrifying and beautiful at the same time. The stories are all enthralling and tell tales that will give you nightmares but you will soon realize that even your nightmares pale in comparison to the nightmares he is writing. It's truly awe inspiring to be honest.

    One day we will lose this horror genre master but for now, I recommend everyone buy his books and be both inspired and terrified.
    magis123
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Horror Master Does It Again

    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
    So Junji Ito ... my wife is addicted to his writing and manga ... so when he was at SDCC ... I knew I was in trouble.

    So we went to his speaking engagement and the man is really brilliant (honestly I had no idea who he was prior to this) ... I felt bad for him because his hands are very badly gnarled because of years of drawing. But no one can take away the horror he inspires with everything he writes and draws.

    He creates horrors that give nightmares horrors ... the things he writes and draws is amazing and terrifying and beautiful at the same time. The stories are all enthralling and tell tales that will give you nightmares but you will soon realize that even your nightmares pale in comparison to the nightmares he is writing. It's truly awe inspiring to be honest.

    One day we will lose this horror genre master but for now, I recommend everyone buy his books and be both inspired and terrified.
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  • Rad
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Very good and very nice
  • Amazon Customer
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    I really enjoyed this one, so I bought a second copy for my brother as well. After the main story, there are several fun shorter stories after. It's strange, creepy, and sometimes humorous with really fantastic art. I have yet to read a Junji Ito that wasn't a big hit for me
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  • Mona
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2026
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Got this for my granddaughter and she loved it . Came in perfect.
  • Robert
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2026
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    My girlfriend loves this book
  • payne6
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2021
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    The love sickness collection isn't the best story collection out there (it might be either smashed or Frankenstein for me personally) but its still a really good collection to read/own. It is over 400 pages long and contains mostly longer stories. So before I begin the stories in this collection are:

    The lovesickness collection which is 5 stories and over 200 pages long. This is pretty much the bulk of the book.

    The strange Hikizuri siblings which is 2 stories about 40-50 pages long in total.

    The mansion of phantom pain

    The rib woman

    Memories of real poop

    The love sickness stories tells a tale of a boy named Ryusuke who has to move back to his childhood town after years of being far away. The town is unique because it has a old "outdated"(use to be popular in Japan but not anymore except this town) game where kids, teens and adults walk up to the first person they see on a foggy night at a crossroad and ask questions like "should I ask X out?" or "do they really love me?" and whatever the person answers is their fortune. The problem is someone is running around telling bad fortunes and making people act crazy. The thing is that person looks like Ryusuke. I don't want to spoil anymore but its a decent read. I haven't read it in awhile so re reading it again I forgot some of the twists and turns the story has. This is pretty much the main feature of the book and I think it definitely is the best story in this entire collection.

    The next two stories are The strange Hikizuri siblings its two separate stories about basically his version of the Addams family. Except they aren't wholesome they are mean, abusive, and just psychotic to each other. I have to be honest these stories weren't my favorite. Everyone is just unlikeable and I get it that's the point of the stories, but even Souichi is a little monster but has some redeeming qualities while the siblings have none of that.

    The mansion of phantom pain is a okay story. Its not bad but definitely weird. Basically a kid that lives in a mansion feels pain outside his body and people have to try to soothe him. The ending is actually the best part of the story.

    The Rib Woman is another decent but odd story. A doctor performs a special surgery that removes some rib bones to make women look more petite. But there is someone out there attacking women. Its not a bad story but once again just kind of weird.

    Memories of real poop is the last story and I have to say they butchered it. Its a quick 4-5 page story about how Junji Ito bought fake poop as a kid. The issue is the translation isn't great. The fan made translations knew what Junji Ito was going for this wasn't as funny as the actual fan translations. I rarely if ever complain about translations but this story definitely suffers from it.

    Overall though its a solid collection. It doesn't have a lot of stories compared to previous collections, but the love sickness stories definitely make up for it. Not his best but certainly not his worst either. I enjoyed reading love sickness again and glad I got this collection. I definitely though can see why people don't like this collection though.
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  • Christina J. Collins
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Lovesickness is a chilling collection of short stories by, Junji Ito that delves into the darker side of human desire and obsession. Here are some of my observations:

    As expected from Ito, Lovesickness is rife with unsettling body horror. He masterfully depicts grotesque transformations, unsettling mutations, and the horrifying consequences of unchecked desire. The collection explores various facets of obsession, from the obsessive pursuit of beauty to the destructive power of unrequited love. While the body horror is prominent, Ito also excels at creating psychological dread. The stories often leave a lingering sense of unease and discomfort, even after you've finished reading them.

    Some of the most memorable stories include:

    The Hanging Balloons. A chilling tale of a woman obsessed with maintaining her youthful appearance, leading to grotesque consequences.

    The Strange Hikizuri Siblings. A disturbing story about a family with a unique and disturbing method of sibling bonding.

    The Rib Woman. A classic Ito story that blends body horror with social commentary on the pressures of beauty standards.

    Overall, Lovesickness is a collection that showcases Ito's mastery of horror. It's a disturbing and unsettling read, but also a testament to his unique and unsettling imagination.
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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy
    Reviewed in India on July 22, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    If you are a fan of junji ito its a must but and quality is very good but as always cocoblu has worst packaging with not even polythin wraped
  • Le Veilleur Silencieux
    5.0 out of 5 stars A haunting blend of obsession, folklore, and psychological horror
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on November 1, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection is a chilling anthology that centers around the titular story—a fog-drenched town plagued by a mysterious fortune-telling ritual and a beautiful boy whose presence drives young women to suicide. Ito masterfully weaves themes of romantic obsession, urban legend, and existential dread, creating a narrative that’s both eerie and emotionally unsettling. The protagonist Ryusuke’s return to his hometown sets off a spiral of guilt and horror, as he confronts both supernatural forces and buried trauma.

    The collection also includes The Strange Hikizuri Siblings, a grotesque family drama steeped in dysfunction and dark humor, along with shorter tales like The Rib Woman and The Mansion of Phantom Pain. Each story carries Ito’s signature blend of surreal imagery and psychological tension, with artwork that amplifies the grotesque beauty of his characters and settings. While some readers find Lovesickness less viscerally terrifying than Uzumaki or Tomie, its strength lies in its slow-burn atmosphere and emotional ambiguity.

    If you're drawn to horror that explores the fragility of identity and the dangers of longing, this collection is a must-read. I can also help you compare it with Smashed! or Shiver to explore how Ito’s themes evolve across his anthologies.
  • João Paulo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
    Reviewed in Spain on January 4, 2023
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Beautiful series of stories based on a town folklore of crossroads fortune telling GONE WRONG! Another engaging series of small stories full with gore and psychological terror
  • Tchomboltz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Particularmente, uma das minhas obras favoritas de Junji Ito.
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 22, 2021
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Inicialmente, eu não possuía muita expectativa sobre Lovesickness, visto que não via muitas pessoas comentando sobre, e acredito que isso foi um dos motivos de eu ter me surpreendido e gostado tanto desta obra, pois não esperava nada dela e acabei me encontrando com um ótimo mangá. Apesar de ter uma história interessante, curiosa e bizarra (padrão Junji Ito), o que mais me conquistou aqui foi a arte maravilhosa que é apresentada. Por se passar em um ambiente, em sua maior parte, com bastante névoa, a ambientação de Lovesickness é pesada e opressora, visto que o traço do Mestre Ito não decepciona e passa uma sensação constantemente desconfortável e intimidadora. Pelo fato de a arte ser uma das coisas que me fez ser um fã de Junji Ito, Lovesickness é um prato cheio pra quem busca um visual estonteante e medonho.
    Tchomboltz
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Particularmente, uma das minhas obras favoritas de Junji Ito.

    Reviewed in Brazil on October 22, 2021
    Inicialmente, eu não possuía muita expectativa sobre Lovesickness, visto que não via muitas pessoas comentando sobre, e acredito que isso foi um dos motivos de eu ter me surpreendido e gostado tanto desta obra, pois não esperava nada dela e acabei me encontrando com um ótimo mangá. Apesar de ter uma história interessante, curiosa e bizarra (padrão Junji Ito), o que mais me conquistou aqui foi a arte maravilhosa que é apresentada. Por se passar em um ambiente, em sua maior parte, com bastante névoa, a ambientação de Lovesickness é pesada e opressora, visto que o traço do Mestre Ito não decepciona e passa uma sensação constantemente desconfortável e intimidadora. Pelo fato de a arte ser uma das coisas que me fez ser um fã de Junji Ito, Lovesickness é um prato cheio pra quem busca um visual estonteante e medonho.
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  • Vladyslava Skrzypaczk
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    Reviewed in Poland on June 3, 2024
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