This was my first Junji Ito story that I have read. It’s been easily a year or more since I’ve picked up and read a manga. I don’t think it’s anything new when I say that Junji Ito is amazing at telling the story he wants to tell. His images are frightening (I’d say way more than the story). Was the ending to my taste? No. I found it kind of an what... that’s the end? There’s nothing more? Kind of ending. I’ve read scarier things in the past, but I think any fan of horror should read this. The illustrations are far scarier than the story (as well as a stronger narrative tool), but still a great read for the Halloween season!