Conor, a Korean-American, lives in a city where same-sex marriage has been legalized, but where racist and homophobic hate crimes are still frequent. He joins a band with the blonde hair, blue-eyed Simon and the two go on to create their own “dark heaven” in an abandoned church. Feelings develop between the pair, but light cannot dwell with dark, and their time together will soon come to an end... (Source: Lezhin US) *Note: Includes two extra chapters.*

The so-called “Lighthouse of the North,” the prosperous trading town of Schoarra, hides a dark underbelly: seedy slums ruled by five ruthless crime bosses. When streetwise orphan Vlad finds the brothel he works for decimated by a disgraced knight, he turns to the path of the blade, pledging himself to the pursuit of power by sword. Blessed with the ability to seek wisdom from his sentient sword, Vlad embarks upon a journey of growth and peril as swordsman in service to the powerful House Vayezid. (Source: WEBTOON)

Kurozu-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 According to Shuichi Saito, the withdrawn boyfriend of teenager Kirie Goshima, their town is haunted not by a person or being but by a pattern: uzumaki, the spiral, the hypnotic secret shape of the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 Kurouzu-cho are pulled ever deeper, as if into a whirlpool from which there is no return... (Source: VIZ Media) *Notes: \- Includes the extra chapter "Uzumaki Tokubetsu-hen: Ginga", which was included in editions later released. \- Chosen by the American Library Association (ALA) as one of the Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2009. (Vol. 1)*

Including nine of Junji Ito's best short stories, as selected by the author himself and presented with accompanying notes and commentary. It also includes one all new, previously unpublished story. 1. Used Record (from Ayatsuri no Yashiki) 2. Shiver (from Namekuji no Shoujo) 3. Fashion Model (from Souichi no Noroi Nikki) 4. Hanging Blimp (from Kao Dorobou) 5. Marionette Madness (from Ayatsuri no Yashiki) 6. Painter (from Tomie) 7. The Long Dream (from Tunnel no Tan) 8. Honored Ancestors (from Kao Dorobou) 9. Greased (from Voices in the Dark) 10. Fashion Model: Cursed Frame *All chapters except for 4 and 10 have been adapted by Ito Junji Collection.* (Source: VIZ Media)

Shy Nakaba has been a shut-in ever since gossip at school destroyed his reputation. But when his mom snags him a job to help him break out of his shell, he’s forced to face a co-worker who knows a thing or two about courage and commitment! Can Nakaba stand tall and speak up for what he truly wants? Mr. Mini Mart serves up a sweet-and-salty story filled with brave confessions and bold crushes! Will the past catch up to a boy who wants nothing more than to hide away forever? Or will the future finally shine with the promise of brand-new beginnings? (Source: Juné) **Included one-shot:** Shounen Scrub (Youthful Love)

Ujin Kang is an ordinary nobody—until one day, he gains a strange ability. Whenever he reads a script or screenplay, he’s pulled into a mysterious dimension where he can relive the character’s experiences. When he ends up showcasing a performance born from that dimension, his acting is so overwhelming that it leads to a massive misunderstanding. Mistaken for a once-in-a-generation acting prodigy, Ujin is suddenly thrust into a world of media and celebrities far beyond his quiet, insignificant life. (Source: WEBTOON)

Tomie Kawakami is a femme fatale with long black hair and a beauty mark just under her left eye. She can seduce nearly any man, and drive them to murder as well, even though the victim is often Tomie herself. While one lover seeks to keep her for himself, another grows terrified of the immortal succubus. But soon they realize that no matter how many times they kill her, the world will never be free of Tomie. (Source: VIZ Media) *Notes: \- While a collection of mainly independent short stories, Tomie was originally published as Volumes 1 and 2 of the [Ito Junji Kyofu Manga Collection](https://mangabaka.org/search?q=anilist%3A145235). This entry is for the standalone release of Tomie first published in February 2000 with previously unreleased chapter "小指/Little Finger". \- Later collections such as the 'Complete Deluxe edition' by VIZ combines this and the sequel entry [Tomie: Again](https://mangabaka.org/search?q=anilist%3A145612) for a total of 20 chapters. \- The short story “Painter” has been adapted in the first part of episode 9 of Ito Junji: Collection.*

Ryusuke returns to the town he once lived in because rumors are swirling about girls killing themselves after encountering a bewitchingly handsome young man. Harboring his own secret from time spent in this town, Ryusuke attempts to capture the beautiful boy and close the case, but… (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: This entry is for the standalone release.*

Kae Serinuma is what you'd call a "fujoshi." When she sees boys getting along with each other, she loves to indulge in wild fantasies! One day her favorite anime character dies and the shock causes her to lose a ton of weight. Then four hot guys at school ask her out, but that isn't exciting to her at all — she'd rather see them date each other! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Mitsuha is a young girl living in a rural town named Itomori and is fed up with her life. One day, her family and friends notice she's suddenly acting strange. Little do they know, a high school boy from Tokyo named Taki Tachibana found himself randomly switching places with her when he fell asleep. But he has no clue how to act as a high school girl in an unfamiliar place! This is the story of the hit novel Kimi no Na wa. from the perspective of Mitsuha's friends and family as they deal with her strange new quirks—and avoid disaster. (Source: Yen Press)

By all appearances, Western Restaurant Nekoya is a normal restaurant serving normal people—but unbeknownst to the regulars, it also attracts an alternative clientele. Every Saturday, all manner of fantastical beings come to dine, and what is familiar fare to humans can be downright exotic for visitors from beyond. To these customers, Nekoya is known by a different name: Restaurant to Another World. (Source: Yen Press)

Hari’s normal. Sure, she can’t remember anything from when she was a child, but apart from that, she’s just a relatively unknown actress who dreams of making it big. All is well. That is, until she gets kidnapped. Luckily, Hari manages to emerge from that incident relatively unscathed, but… Why is the man who saved her following her around? What does a missing person’s case from twenty years ago have to do with anything? What secrets will be unearthed from Hari’s missing memories? (Source: Lezhin US) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*