I was a little disappointed with this one. Liminal Zone vol 2 is a collection of short manga horror stories. I wish the volume had been longer because I think it was only 4 or 5 short stories. I do like that they added another story with the Hikizuri siblings from the previous volume. I will still continue reading all the Ito I can get my hands on though.

I’ve read Volume 1 and this may be even better. The stories are solid Junji Ito, terrifying and emotionally impactful.

Liminal Zone 2 by Junji Ito is another captivating and unsettling collection that showcases his mastery of horror. In stories like The Strange Hikizuri Siblings, Ito explores the eerie, otherworldly nature of human connection with his signature grotesque detail and haunting visuals. Each tale pulses with a sense of creeping dread, leaving readers both fascinated and disturbed. Liminal Zone 2 solidifies Ito’s skill at blending psychological terror with supernatural horror, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.

The art style of Junji Ito is hands down one of the rarest ones that can truly show the emotion of darkness and horror that you cannot find anywhere else. You can always look forward to a twist that you were not prepared for in anyway.

“Demon King of Dust” - This was a twisty tale, but overall gave me some serious cottonmouth and I’m still thinking about it.

“Village of Ether” - A bit slow to start, but there was a huge turn that pulled me in. Although, I’m a little confused at how the mechanics looked on women versus the men (once you read it you’ll understand).

“The Strange Hikizuri Siblings Chapter 3: Uncle Ketanosuke” - I have never liked the stories of the Hikizuri Siblings. They’re basically a darker Addams Family. Also, what is it with tongues in this novel this time around? And “karma”? The last pane of this story sealed it that this was a skippable story.

“The Shells of Manjunuma” - Junji Ito speaks about the inspiration of this story which I did appreciate.

Overall, I wasn’t a fan of this one. It’s rare for me to rate this author’s books so low, honestly I think the only other one I rated low would have been the light novel released but I don’t think I rated that one since I DNF that one. Read this if you’re a Junji Ito fan, but definitely don’t recommend this one for a first timer.

Aside from the negatives, I am always beyond excited when I get the notification that a new Junji Ito graphic novel is available to request for arc, and I will always make it a priority to request, read, and comment on them.

3.5 ⭐️

I’ve heard a lot of things about Junji Ito and mannn this was good. I don’t do horror, but I love the look of his art style so I thought I’d give it a go.

The first chapter and the last chapter I really enjoyed. The two in between were also good but i enjoyed the others more.

Thank you NetGalley and Viz Media for the ARC!

Another unsettling horror manga collection from Junji Ito. Leaves you wanting more (as always). Actual score 3.5, rounded up.

Junji Ito continues to develop his oeuvre, adding more fever dreams and time-worn ghost stories to his impressive collection.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

As always Junji Ito is a treat. I love these collections, and as per usual there are several stand out titles alongside some weaker ones. All in all, it's a fun set.

I mean, what is there to say, really? It's Junji Ito. He is the undisputed master of horror manga. I never thought dust could be scary, but here we are - yet another fear unlocked due to Ito's masterful storytelling.

3.5 stars

Thank you NetGalley for an arc copy!

I love Junji Ito's art style so much, the way he can protray emotion on characters faces in insane. I enjoyed the first story in this a lot, there was one story with a family that has appeared in one of his previous manga's that I didn't love and I felt the same the first time I read about that family's story. Apart from that the manga was great, it has slightly unsettling horror vibes and again the artwork in this is truly phenominal.

easily one of my favorite Junji Ito works now (besides the third story). It's so fun watching his art style really solidify but never become bland and idk how this dude makes the most mundane things so creepy, his mind is a wonderous place

Thank you to NetGalley and Viz Media for my arc in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

This was the first 5/5 Junji Ito in a long while for me. I loved how genuinely unsettling and creepy the stories themselves were. The illustrations just knocked it out of the park.

I want more of THIS Ito.

The master of horror manga is back with new tales of terror and even the beloved spiral makes their grand reappearance.

Ito certainly knows how to take an ordinary story and make it horrifying. All of these stories started out a little slow and as they make their way towards the end they become horrifying masterpieces. The end of these tales are wild and Ito knows a thing or two about being scarily wild.

‘The Liminal Zone, Vol. 2’ is a great collection of spooky tales. I did enjoy the first volume more than this but these stories are still great and weird. Ito can do no wrong.

I knew there was a reason why I loved crows. 🐦‍⬛

Anyone that is familiar with Junji Ito will know what to expect with this collection. The stories in this book are really good and I enjoyed each of them. I think my favorite story was "Demon King of Dust." All of the stories are very different and touch on horror in different ways but as usual for Junji Ito, they are quick and engaging reads. I also enjoyed the letter included at the end from the author, which gave insight into why he wrote the stories.