Itou Junji Kyoufu Hakubutsukan 10: Shibito no Koiwazurai
Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection
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Itou Junji Kyoufu Hakubutsukan 10: Shibito no Koiwazurai

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Phantom Mansion, Shibito no Koiwazurai Yobanashi: Shirofuku no Bishounen, Gentsuu Yashiki, Abarabone no Onna, Real Unko no Omoide, ShiKoi: Hakui no Bishounen, Lovesick Dead Sequel, The Woman With No Ribs, The White Clothed Pretty Boy
Japanese: 伊藤潤二恐怖博物館 10 死びとの恋わずらい
English: Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection
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Information

Type: Manga
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 10
Status: Finished
Published: 2007
Genre: Horror Horror
Serialization: None
Authors: Itou, Junji (Story & Art)

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Ranked: #25442
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Chapters: /10

Synopsis

1-4. Shibito no Koiwazurai
5. Shibito no Koiwazurai Yobanashi: Shirofuku no Bishounen
6-7. Kaiki Hikizuri Kyoudai
8. Gentsuu Yashiki (Phantom Mansion)
9. Abarabone no Onna (The Woman With No Ribs)
10. Real Unko no Omoide

Background

Shibito no Koiwazurai was published in English as Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection by VIZ Media on April 20, 2021. It was published in Polish by Japonica Polonica Fantastica in May 2016.

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Reviews

Dec 21, 2017
Mixed Feelings
Because this title technically only contains four chapters (explained in the synopsis above), this review only takes into account those four chapters. However, I don't think my ratings would change much if this reviewed the entire volume, but it is something to keep in mind.

Story, 6: There is a sequel to the four chapters included in Volume 15 of "The Horror World of Ito Junji" which was entertaining, but seemed mostly unnecessary to the overall narrative of that arc. The other one-shots included had interesting premises but had very rushed endings.


Art, 7: There are some great biological horror pieces (namely in "The Woman With No ...
Jan 1, 2023
I liked its focus on its story at first but then all of it was finished briefly and how it was done didn't appeal to me. The family story was not interesting neither.
I believe the plot could be handled better but it wasn't as random as other popular Junji Ito works so I loved that about this manga.
Ending for the first story part was somehow wholesome but it was quick, It would be better if all chapters were about the first plot.
Art style is great as expected from Junji Ito mah man.



Not recommended for normal readers.
Jun 13, 2023
I have said similar things in the past, but the more I read Ito, the more I feel like he's just a strange author. He has this habit of getting latched onto an idea, and turning it into this weird, creepy concept that becomes sprawling in scope. But he doesn't really know how to maintain that scale for long. It's like asking someone who is used to piloting a raft to begin captaining a cruise ship. Both of those things are technically boats, but the latter requires much more knowledge and responsibility, and the skills to maneuver one don't really translate.

This shows in Lovesickness. The ...

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Poll: Itou Junji Kyoufu Hakubutsukan 10: Shibito no Koiwazurai Chapter 7 Discussion
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