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From Viz:
Kurôzu-cho, a small fogbound town on the coast of Japan, is cursed. According to Shuichi Saito, the withdrawn boyfriend of teenager Kirie Goshima, their town is haunted not by a person or being but by a pattern: uzumaki, the spiral, the hypnotic secret shape of the world. It manifests itself in small ways: seashells, ferns, whirlpools in water, whirlwinds in air. And in large ways: the spiral marks on people's bodies, the insane obsessions of Shuichi's father, the voice from the cochlea in your inner ear. As the madness spreads, the inhabitants of Kurôzu-cho are pulled ever deepe... More...
Kurôzu-cho, a small fogbound town on the coast of Japan, is cursed. According to Shuichi Saito, the withdrawn boyfriend of teenager Kirie Goshima, their town is haunted not by a person or being but by a pattern: uzumaki, the spiral, the hypnotic secret shape of the world. It manifests itself in small ways: seashells, ferns, whirlpools in water, whirlwinds in air. And in large ways: the spiral marks on people's bodies, the insane obsessions of Shuichi's father, the voice from the cochlea in your inner ear. As the madness spreads, the inhabitants of Kurôzu-cho are pulled ever deepe... More...
From Viz:
Kurôzu-cho, a small fogbound town on the coast of Japan, is cursed. According to Shuichi Saito, the withdrawn boyfriend of teenager Kirie Goshima, their town is haunted not by a person or being but by a pattern: uzumaki, the spiral, the hypnotic secret shape of the world. It manifests itself in small ways: seashells, ferns, whirlpools in water, whirlwinds in air. And in large ways: the spiral marks on people's bodies, the insane obsessions of Shuichi's father, the voice from the cochlea in your inner ear. As the madness spreads, the inhabitants of Kurôzu-cho are pulled ever deeper, as if into a whirlpool from which there is no return... Less...
Kurôzu-cho, a small fogbound town on the coast of Japan, is cursed. According to Shuichi Saito, the withdrawn boyfriend of teenager Kirie Goshima, their town is haunted not by a person or being but by a pattern: uzumaki, the spiral, the hypnotic secret shape of the world. It manifests itself in small ways: seashells, ferns, whirlpools in water, whirlwinds in air. And in large ways: the spiral marks on people's bodies, the insane obsessions of Shuichi's father, the voice from the cochlea in your inner ear. As the madness spreads, the inhabitants of Kurôzu-cho are pulled ever deeper, as if into a whirlpool from which there is no return... Less...
Type
Manga
Related Series
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Associated Names
Lubuk Pusar (Malay)
Sarmal
Spiral (ITOU Junji)
Spirala (Polish)
Spirale (French)
Spirals
Spirála
The Spiral
Uzumaki - Spirala užasa (Serbian)
Uzumaki - Spirale (Italian)
Vortex
Whirlpool
Спіраль
الدوامة
ก้นหอยมรณะ
うずまき
漩涡
Sarmal
Spiral (ITOU Junji)
Spirala (Polish)
Spirale (French)
Spirals
Spirála
The Spiral
Uzumaki - Spirala užasa (Serbian)
Uzumaki - Spirale (Italian)
Vortex
Whirlpool
Спіраль
الدوامة
ก้นหอยมรณะ
うずまき
漩涡
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Latest Release(s)
v.3 c.18-20 (end) by Manga-Sketchbook over 17 years ago
v.3 c.15-17 by Manga-Sketchbook over 17 years ago
v.3 c.14 by Manga-Sketchbook over 17 years ago
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v.3 c.15-17 by Manga-Sketchbook over 17 years ago
v.3 c.14 by Manga-Sketchbook over 17 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
3 Volumes (Complete)
1 Volume (3-in-1 Edition - Complete)
1 Volume (3-in-1 Edition - Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1
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User Rating
Average: 7.9 / 10.0 (1055 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.86 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.86 / 10.0
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Last Updated
August 30th 2023, 1:13pm
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Genre
Drama Horror Mature Mystery Psychological Seinen Supernatural Tragedy
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Year
1998
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Big Comic Spirits (Shogakukan)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Viz (3 Volumes - Complete; 3-in-1 Deluxe Edition - Complete)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #723 (+28)
Monthly Pos #1610 (-14)
3 Month Pos #2041 (+811)
6 Month Pos #3316 (+657)
Year Pos #4714 (+765)
Monthly Pos #1610 (-14)
3 Month Pos #2041 (+811)
6 Month Pos #3316 (+657)
Year Pos #4714 (+765)
List Stats
On 362 reading lists
On 782 wish lists
On 2703 completed lists
On 49 unfinished lists
On 313 custom lists
On 782 wish lists
On 2703 completed lists
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It got me
by Pandy91
January 10th, 2009, 12:43pm
January 10th, 2009, 12:43pm
Rating: 9.7 / 10.0
There's just something wonderful about this story, the fact that the object of everyone's obsession is something that's so organic, something that you wouldn't have noticed because it's so common...
There's so much to this manga, not just what you see, but the underlying meaning is very moving: nature is such an omniscient force, and you can never ecsape it. The part that scared me the most was when the babies were being put back in the wombs, I will never be able to look at a baby the same way again.
The ending was beautiful in my opinion, it might have been a bit open-ended but that was the point, otherwise it wouldn't be much of a horror manga.
Some people made a comment about how the story was "almost funny", that's the genius of Junji Ito, he has a way of making something scary seem borderline absurd, he plays it off like that sort of thing happens all the time.
This was an excellent story, so a 10/10 from me.
There's so much to this manga, not just what you see, but the underlying meaning is very moving: nature is such an omniscient force, and you can never ecsape it. The part that scared me the most was when the babies were being put back in the wombs, I will never be able to look at a baby the same way again.
The ending was beautiful in my opinion, it might have been a bit open-ended but that was the point, otherwise it wouldn't be much of a horror manga.
Some people made a comment about how the story was "almost funny", that's the genius of Junji Ito, he has a way of making something scary seem borderline absurd, he plays it off like that sort of thing happens all the time.
This was an excellent story, so a 10/10 from me.
freaky
by nanichan
December 23rd, 2008, 11:22am
December 23rd, 2008, 11:22am
Rating: N/A
this manga was so disturbing D:
Spoiler (highlight to view)
it didn't scare me but when one girl's head started to dissapear, that kinda suprised me
Scariest Manga Yet
by emperor26
December 8th, 2008, 7:43pm
December 8th, 2008, 7:43pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Junji Itou's Uzumaki was the first horror manga I have ever read since I was in high school, and it was both horrifying and disturbing, but in a good way.
Uzumaki was able to create an intruiging storyline based on the sprials, interweaving them to form a terrifying conclusion.
If you're looking for a good horror manga, I suggest Uzumaki. You won't be disappointed.
Uzumaki was able to create an intruiging storyline based on the sprials, interweaving them to form a terrifying conclusion.
If you're looking for a good horror manga, I suggest Uzumaki. You won't be disappointed.
Uzumaki
by luzzz
September 1st, 2008, 6:19am
September 1st, 2008, 6:19am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
That was one of the scariest stories I have ever read. Some parts really freaked me out. The mangaka is a master at telling a good horror story without throwing away the human elements. The concept of the spiral was also cleverly incorporated throughout the story. The only minor gripe I have with the manga is the open ending. I wanted to know what happened
Spoiler (highlight to view)
to the town after the spiral curse was lifted. Was it inhabited by humans again? Did the spiral curse attack the new inhabitants? Did the cycle repeat? Did Kirie and Shuichi die? Presumably they did but I wanted more confirmation. It was also abrupt at how the Kirie's family members were dealt off one by one - like her brother suddently turning into a snail and her parents turning into stone - but it did catch me by surprise.
nightmares
by erynotyuki
August 7th, 2008, 5:10am
August 7th, 2008, 5:10am
Rating: N/A
freaked me the heck out...
but i'm a horror fan so i enjoyed it!
seriously, give it a try, but be prepared for some really gruesome images.......
but i'm a horror fan so i enjoyed it!
seriously, give it a try, but be prepared for some really gruesome images.......
Masterpiece of terror
by Telengard
July 13th, 2008, 7:56pm
July 13th, 2008, 7:56pm
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
With Uzumaki, Junji Ito proves that he knows what I'm afraid of. In the bizarre events and gruesome images of these volumes I have seen things I now wish I could forget. These things have been preying on my mind for a few days already, and I expect they will for weeks to come.
The stories are loaded with innovative ideas you aren't likely to see repeated in any other work of horror. If Freddy, Jason, and Michael epitomize slasher films, Uzumaki is the antithesis of them. There are very few cliches to be found here.
The plot of Uzumaki is somewhat loose as the stories are mostly event driven. The end is almost disappointing, and perhaps flawed. Without spoiling I can only say that the end seemed inevitable.
The characters of Uzumaki are somewhat deeper than in Ito-sensei's previous works, but still quite simple. Even more, they grew on me, and I slowly began to care about them. This is a vast improvement over the characters of Tomie, for example.
The art of Uzumaki is very good, and at times breathtaking. The environment is filled with intricate patterns and detailed scenery. I was astounded by the vast difference in quality between Uzumaki and Ito-sensei's earlier works.
Uzumaki should be considered required reading for all serious horror fans. General audiences should be forewarned that readers will be confronted with viscerally repulsive imagery. Uzumaki is not for everyone, but if you think your constitution is strong enough then give it a read.
... Last updated on July 18th, 2008, 10:59am
The stories are loaded with innovative ideas you aren't likely to see repeated in any other work of horror. If Freddy, Jason, and Michael epitomize slasher films, Uzumaki is the antithesis of them. There are very few cliches to be found here.
The plot of Uzumaki is somewhat loose as the stories are mostly event driven. The end is almost disappointing, and perhaps flawed. Without spoiling I can only say that the end seemed inevitable.
The characters of Uzumaki are somewhat deeper than in Ito-sensei's previous works, but still quite simple. Even more, they grew on me, and I slowly began to care about them. This is a vast improvement over the characters of Tomie, for example.
The art of Uzumaki is very good, and at times breathtaking. The environment is filled with intricate patterns and detailed scenery. I was astounded by the vast difference in quality between Uzumaki and Ito-sensei's earlier works.
Uzumaki should be considered required reading for all serious horror fans. General audiences should be forewarned that readers will be confronted with viscerally repulsive imagery. Uzumaki is not for everyone, but if you think your constitution is strong enough then give it a read.
... Last updated on July 18th, 2008, 10:59am
AHHHH
by ares6
June 15th, 2008, 5:56pm
June 15th, 2008, 5:56pm
Rating: N/A
EWWWWW!!! THE GORE!!! THE INSANITY!!!!
Spiral Horror
by deelink
February 29th, 2008, 2:30pm
February 29th, 2008, 2:30pm
Rating: N/A
The storyline of this manga is disjointed, almost like it's a horrible recollection. And in some ways that is one of the devices of narrative that Junji Ito uses to throw the readers off balance.The end is very sketchy too, and you are left wondering what really happened. But the response to the ending is varied, so you should read it for yourself!
The Viz translations are really good, and the new editions are well presented. The characters are very memorable and coupled with the most amazing horror scenes you will ever see, the story becomes a race agaisnt the madness that is Uzumaki! The film is also very good, but I would treat it more like an art piece than a true horror movie. If you like to be disturbed and like engrossing Japanese horror, you will really like Uzumaki!
The Viz translations are really good, and the new editions are well presented. The characters are very memorable and coupled with the most amazing horror scenes you will ever see, the story becomes a race agaisnt the madness that is Uzumaki! The film is also very good, but I would treat it more like an art piece than a true horror movie. If you like to be disturbed and like engrossing Japanese horror, you will really like Uzumaki!
Great
by Dragonfiremule
January 18th, 2008, 2:04pm
January 18th, 2008, 2:04pm
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
Great! I really couldn't put it down once I got started. I would give it a ten, but the ending is horrible, so it gets a nine. Quite a great read, doubly so if you like horror and seinen.
hmm
by kamasutra69
July 19th, 2007, 8:37am
July 19th, 2007, 8:37am
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
art very good
well written story
i agree with deathpenguin
i cant give higher than 8 cos its almost funny
... Last updated on July 19th, 2007, 8:38am
well written story
i agree with deathpenguin
i cant give higher than 8 cos its almost funny
... Last updated on July 19th, 2007, 8:38am
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