A new anime series based on the works of legendary author and horror manga artist Junji Ito is on the way, announced at Paris’ Japan Expo 2025 and slated to stream on Crunychroll when it premieres.
The new series, “Junji Ito Crimson“, will feature new theme son “Karasuageha” from artist Yumi Matsutoya.
A music video of the theme song was also released with the announcement, featuring illustrations by Ito, below.
No other details have been revealed at this time, including directors, cast, or premiere date, but the series will adapt multiple stories from Junji Ito’s catalog, new and old. The artist’s official site describes the upcoming series as “Crimson refers to the color crimson or bright red, and the concept of this volume is ‘monsters.’ This is a collection of horror stories that carefully selects masterpieces filled with unique madness, allowing you to immerse yourself in the eerie, bizarre, and yet original world of Junji Ito.”
The twisted manga of Junji Ito has been adapted multple times already, including “Junji Ito Collection” in 2018, “Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre” in 2023, and last year’s “Uzumaki“.
Ito’s official statement: “Currently, an anime called ‘Junji Ito’s Crimson’ based on my original work is being made. Just hearing this title makes me excited and my expectations rise. I have heard that they will select from my old and new short stories to be animated, especially those that can fully utilize the deep red color like blood. I think Yuming, also known as Yumi Matsutoya, is one of the best composers in the world. This time, Yuming will be in charge of the opening theme for ‘Crimson’. This is something that is not common, and it really feels like a dream. When I first listened to Yuming’s scat-like demo, I immediately felt that it was a masterpiece. It is very emotional, and the melody is unforgettable once you hear it. Recently, this new masterpiece by Yuming has been playing endlessly in my head, and I am immersed in happiness. I think it is an important point that the TV anime ‘Junji Ito’s Crimson’ will be an anime series that evokes the image of crimson. In addition, Yumi Matsutoya will be performing the opening theme, which will give the anime a different feel from ‘Collection’ and ‘Maniac.’ I’m sure the fans are looking forward to it, so please look forward to it!”
Expect a lot more Junji Ito in the future, too, with three live-action feature adaptations in development.
Stay tuned for more info, including a release date, as it arrives.
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