Frankenstein – Junji Ito Story Collection breathes new life into Mary Shelley’s classic tale of creation and destruction. Junji Ito reimagines Victor Frankenstein’s tragic quest to conquer death, presenting the anguished monster and his tormented creator in stunning, eerie detail. With his signature chiaroscuro art style, Ito captures the emotional depth and horror of this timeless story, highlighting themes of isolation, ambition, and vengeance.
The collection also includes six haunting tales centered around Oshikiri, a high school student living in a decaying mansion linked to a sinister parallel world. From doppelgangers to chilling encounters with the dead, these stories showcase Ito’s mastery of the macabre, offering a blend of gothic horror and psychological unease.