This was my first foray into the world of mangaka Junji Ito and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction. Fragments of Horror is quite simply one of the best horror anthologies I’ve come across in any medium.
Fragments of Horror is comprised of eight short stories of varying lengths. While some are better than others, they are all effective. It starts off with Futon, which consists of a mere eight pages yet masterfully sets the tone for the anthology. Eerie, quirky, shocking and unpredictable. Said tone is established and maintained by pretty much all of the stories featuring twist-laden plots often incorporating the theme
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: The Shards of Evil, Futon, Mokuzou no Kai, Tomio: Akai High-neck, Yuruyaka na Wakare, Kaibou-chan, Kuroi Tori, Nanakuse Magami, Mimikosuri suru Onna, Haunted Wood Mansion, Tomio: Red Turtleneck, Lingering Farewell, Dissection Girl, Black Bird, Nanakuse Japanese: 魔の断片 More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 8
Status: Finished
Published: Apr 13, 2013 to Apr 12, 2014
Genre:
Horror
Demographic:
Shoujo
Serialization:
Nemuki+ Authors:
Itou, Junji (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #27502 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #830
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May 3, 2021
TLDR: pretty boring but has some promising moments
Right, so I didn't like this very much. I've heard over the years how Ito is this supposedly amazing horror artist and writes these creepy stories. I picked up this copy of short stories and was exited to finally enjoy some horror as its been a while since I've read any. The story's are quite boring besides two, maybe three of them, the art is great, but the story's are quite frankly not creepy or uncomfortable to me. The further I got into the manga the more I enjoyed them I assume this is because, as ITO explains in ... 
Aug 18, 2017
Note: I also wrote this review on Goodreads under the name Animelove24 but it is still my review.
This review will be consisted of what I thought of each story. Futon: A nice short start to the collection. A little bit horrifying, and a little bit funny. I gets you prepared for how all the other stories are going to be. Wooden Spirit: This one I just found really weird. I didn't really get why the woman was there or why the house turned into a monster. I definitely liked the first one better. Tomio. Red Turtleneck: Here is where I feel the 'Horror' part of Fragments of Horror ... 
Sep 24, 2016
Story 7/10
Ma no Kakera has stand-alone chapters, with pretty simplistic stories, so don't expect something which will blow you away. Despite that lack of complexity, I didn't find most of the stories really predictable. They usually have a twist, which in some cases will leave you like WTF? (specially Nanakuse Kyokumi and Haunted Wood Mansion stories) Art 10/10 I find Ito Junji's art really great, and Ma no Kakera is not a exception. It fits the story well and creates a proper atmosphere. Characters 6/10 The worst part of Ma no Kakera. They have no depth and are completly forgettable. However, being a totally plot-driven manga, the characters aren't ... 
May 14, 2020
The shorts found here can be pretty hit or miss, when they hit, they hit hard but unfortunately they can also miss hard.
As the title suggests "Fragments of horror" are short horror stories that don't share anything thematically or even have any shared characters. Personally, I found Blanket(futon) and Haunted wood mansion to be the weakest of the bunch and they cover the 'miss' section. However, Tomio: Red turtleneck, Black Bird and Whispering woman have quickly become some of my favorite Junji stories. The art is generally pretty solid and does justice to the expectations on Junji manga but Dissection girl has a different art style to ...
May 2, 2022
Overall- 8.5/10
A pretty decent collection from Junji Ito with consistently good art but not so consistent stories. 1. *Futon*: 5/10 Man, Ito sure does not like guys named Tomio. It won’t be wise to expect much from a story of only 7 pages, and the story does not do much to prove you wrong either. Very simple idea, unclimatic conclusion, really not much to see here story-wise, but Ito’s visual talents never disappoint. The only reason I am rating this this high is because of that 2-page spread. 2. *Wooden Spirit*: 7/10 While this short remains successful in creating a great atmosphere of mystery and also having earning the praise of ...
Aug 14, 2023
This is the second manga by Junji Ito that I've read, the first one being Uzumaki. This is actually a collection of eight short stories, each being an anthology. The stories in this one are quite short but impactful and unique. Some of them are good while others, not so much. Maybe the ones I didn't enjoy were probably not my cup of tea. The art style is beautiful yet creepy as expected by Junji Ito. The art style heavily compliments the story. The only reason I picked "Mixed Feelings" in the recommended section is because I didn't like all of the stories.
Aug 8, 2024
Whispering Woman being the best story in this collection>>>
I started Junji Ito's with "Mimi's Ghost Stories" and thought the collection very weak and bland, but with this one I ended up liking it more. They have stories with good and even interesting themes (somewhat suggestive) that managed to come out of a mind that had been without drawing stories for about 8 years (as he says at the end of the Manga). I feel that the best of the stories was "Whispering Woman", having a very interesting theme, something that I thought the other stories lacked a little (I liked "Lingering Farewell" and "Black Bird" a ... 
Jun 22, 2018
There's something about Junji Ito's work that I have a hard time putting into words. While reading this, I didn't feel particularly fulfilled after each short story. Some were quite weak and some were pretty strong. Some had interesting premises and execution, some were just kinda silly. But even after reading some of the best stories in this collection, I didn't feel a lot of satisfaction. Then, after I finished the book, it dawned on me: Junji Ito's work is a slow burn. It just sticks with you, coming to mind when you least expect it. It haunts you.
Not that his work is particularly scary ... |
