Tomie follows the dark and twisted tale of Tomie Kawakami, a stunningly beautiful and manipulative femme fatale with long black hair and a distinctive beauty mark under her left eye. Her allure is so powerful that it drives men to obsession and violence, often leading them to murder her in a desperate attempt to possess or rid themselves of her. However, Tomie’s immortality defies all efforts to end her existence—no matter how many times she is killed, she regenerates, continuing her cycle of destruction.
As the story unfolds, Tomie’s ability to seduce and control those around her becomes both her greatest weapon and curse. Lovers fall into madness, some driven by desire, others by fear, yet none can escape her grasp. Tomie is a haunting exploration of obsession, power, and immortality, as Junji Ito expertly blends psychological horror with grotesque imagery to create a figure whose beauty is as deadly as it is captivating. The tale reveals a chilling truth: the world will never be free of Tomie, and she will always return, more dangerous than before.