As a long-time enthusiast of Japanese manga and anime, I can confidently say that the release of “Uzumaki: Animated TV Series” is a thrilling development for us followers of this captivating genre. Having grown up with classics like “Bleach,” “Naruto,” and “Death Note,” I eagerly awaited the adaptation of Junji Ito’s masterpiece, Uzumaki.
Today, the prominent anime and manga distributor Viz Media is making available for electronic purchase all four episodes of the much-anticipated miniseries adaptation “Uzumaki: Animated TV Series”, which was previously aired on Cartoon Network’s Toonami under the title “Uzumaki”.
From Adult Swim and Production I.G USA, a division of renowned Japanese anime creators Production I.G, comes “Uzumaki”, perfect for Halloween viewing. This chilling body horror series is adapted from Junji Ito’s highly acclaimed manga with the same title. The animation style mimics the original, using black-and-white 2D illustrations similar to the book. To amplify the eerie atmosphere, the music score was crafted by Colin Stetson, who also composed for “Hereditary”.
The story of “Uzumaki” unfolds in the fictional town of Kurouzu-cho, where peculiar spirals manifest – from eerie whirlwinds to smoke rising from the crematorium and even the inhabitants twisting into unusual forms. Within their minds, people’s eyes spin and swirl as their bodies contort abnormally. A young girl named Kirie, seeking respite from this affliction, attempts to leave the city, but her escape proves challenging.
First published in the magazine “Big Comic Spirits” back in 1998-99, this manga gained swift recognition from critics and was even nominated for an Eisner Award in 2003. Since then, it’s been transformed into two video games and a live-action movie. This month, its anime adaptation, jointly produced by Adult Swim and Production I.G USA, has been airing on Adult Swim’s Toonami block, with the final episode being broadcast last night, October 25th.
VIZ Media Senior Director of Digital Distribution, JP Villanueva, expressed great enthusiasm about adapting Junji Ito’s renowned work, Uzumaki, into a screen version that maintains the original manga’s chilling aesthetic and impact. By making it available on various digital platforms, fans now have an innovative way to immerse themselves in this captivating horror saga, allowing them to enjoy it at their convenience from any location.
Viz Media, based in San Francisco, is a significant influencer in spreading Japanese manga and anime worldwide. This company disseminates both physical and digital versions of franchises such as “Bleach,” “Naruto,” “Sailor Moon,” “Death Note,” and “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,” along with countless manga titles and the famous “Shonen Jump” magazine, to name a few.
The animated TV show titled “Uzumaki” can be purchased from numerous digital platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and the Microsoft Store.
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2024-10-26 20:16