Gyo tells the story of a strange and horrifying event when grotesque fish, equipped with mechanical legs, begin to wash ashore in Okinawa. The protagonist, Tadashi, and his girlfriend, Kaori, find themselves caught in a nightmarish situation when they encounter the first of these terrifying creatures. As the plague of mechanical fish spreads, it becomes clear that a far more sinister force is at play, leading to a horrifying chain of events.
The horrors escalate as the couple uncovers the source of the epidemic—an industrial creation that ties into a larger, unsettling conspiracy. As the creatures invade land, a toxic stench permeates the air, and the world around them descends into chaos. Junji Ito’s Gyo combines grotesque horror with dark humor, creating a chilling narrative where the relentless spread of these bizarre fish represents humanity’s deepest fears of the unknown and uncontrollable. The story is a unique blend of body horror and apocalyptic dread, showcasing Ito’s mastery at turning ordinary environments into settings of unimaginable terror.