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Uzumaki is a series which I had very high expectations of to be the best horror anime of the famous manga artist Junji Ito. I was excited when the anime's first episode was released; even after the atrocious pacing, I loved the animation, sound design, and voice acting. I was hoping they kept the slow pacing just like manga or at least a close enough pacing... But who am I kidding? If you want to complete a whole manga in 4 episodes with just 20 to 30-minute episodes, the pacing will be worse. Let's go to the 2 nd episode... Bro, everything changed except pacing. Well, the pacing went even worse, and the animation was worse than any studio could have made. The animation felt like animators were given mere days to complete the episode. Well, also, guess what? The studio was changed after the first episode, and they gave it to the worst animators out there... How could you!?!?! You made the fans wait for years, and you gave us this; it's pathetic; I am so disappointed not only in the anime but also in myself for expecting the masterpiece manga to get a well-justified anime adaptation... Now I have no hope...the rest of the 2 episodes will be worse, and it won't even be worth looking at...

If episode 2-4 were the same quality of the first episode I'd be willing to rate this an 8 or 9 but the quality fell off a cliff after the first episode. And the pacing ruins any tension the show is trying to build. So it just goes from wacky thing to wacky thing.

This should have been a non-traditional run length with stories that needed to be longer would be longer episodes and stories that were more side stories wouldn't feel the need to maintain a full episode length. But at least then the story would be contained.

Instead this anime adaptation feels like it happens in a matter of days instead of a longer period. It's just a shame because this manga of all of Junji Ito's works deserved a faithful adaptation.

I'll start with praising the first episode which was absolutely flawless, chilling and so beautiful to look at as what followed was just not what you would expect.

It seamlessly begins to suck you in to this plagued town where the people's paranoia, unsettling indifference to the happenings quickly crawls under your skin.

The atmosphere is oddly very entertaining as events don't take long to escalate. It was elevated by the exceptionally creepy music by Colin Stetson which merges with the scenes so accurately, it partially creates the mood for the show.

The artstyle remains remarkably consistent and polished in almost every frame making the main characters especially the girls very pretty and attractive.

Uzumaki has been a much anticipated horror manga adaptation since its first trailer was released by Toonami in late August 2019. That alone was so chilling and eerie, which was basically a prelude to only episode 1.

But despite how good episode 1 was, its horrifying how awful the animation becomes in episodes 2 & 3... Its just so jarring and disheartening becasue you see how beautiful and perfectly paced episode 1 was, that whatever the material is in subsequent episodes, it just seems cheap and unrefined, because the quality of animation is simply gone.

Personally, I felt like I was almost watching a different anime as it has lost most of its charm, the grounded human psyche element, and had devolved into bizarre out-of-nowhere transformations that have very little substance or depth to them besides poorly rendered bodyhorror and appalment, followed by sudden scene changes without closure that destroys immersion in the story. And the art continues to get rigid and poorly rendered.

It makes these following episodes almost unwatchable and sadly a viewer may be left reeling from how bad they look in comparison to the gorgeous and perfect episode 1.

I would say Episode 1 is a must watch but after 5 Years working on 4 Episodes, they should have given the same treatment to the rest of series... 4:05am.

Well I really want to give this a 7 because this isn't horrible, but I can't. This is a okayish series, but the worst thing is that it's just super disappointing.

It started well with the first episode. It was in my opinion pretty great. Then the drop in quality in episode 2 was very disappointing. Then the quality never got better for the rest of the series.

Animation quality dropped the most, but the pacing also got worse. I have to say though that episode 3 did have okay pacing, but still the animation quality was poor. Episode 2 and 4 felt pretty rushed in my opinion and had pretty bad pacing.

So is this series worth watching? Maybe. It's a short series and if you want to watch a okayish horror anime it might be worth checking out otherwise don't bother.

Uzumaki was the first manga I've read and upon hearing it was getting an anime adaptation back in 2019 I was excited. Especially after seing the first teaser displaying the gorgeous animation. Five years and three delays later I was kinda let down by episode 1. The pacing was waaay to fast for me to connect with the characters and for any horror to be felt. The best horror works; be it movies, games or novels takes their time and simmer up to a boil slowly when this was speeding down a highway in 200km/h covering like 3-4 chapters of the original manga in roughly 20 minutes. However the music by Colin Stetson and the previously mentioned animation work was amazing. That was when I heard that the anime only would be 4 episodes long... a bit bummed out about that I started watching episode 2. That's when I realized that Uzumaki (the anime) is a total and utter failure. Apparently a new animation studio were chosen for this episode and now the animation looks laughably cheap and bad. Like vomit in a pile of manure. And full of animation errors. I am absolutely gutted by this. One of the reasons for delaying the anime three times were, and I quote: "... we don't want to compromise its quality by delivering a mediocre final product." Oh boy, that ship has sailed. This is not a mediocre product, this is just straight up bad. Really bad. I will probably still watch episode 3 and 4, but not because I have any faith that it will be getting any better after this, but because I want to see how far down the spiral of embarrassment this actually goes.

This is a great adaption so far based off one episode. It takes about 4 or 5 chapters of the manga and tries to string them together as if they are all happening simultaneously. The two main stories in episode 1, the Dad's spiral problem and the girl with the crescent tatoo, are completed in this episode but they also throw in the spiral boy that goes to school and add some of the Mom chapter. I can already see the chapter they are going to pair the rest of the Mom story up with and I'm excited to see how they do it.

If you don't know what I'm talking about that's fine, just know these stories unlike the manga are now all being told next to eachother instead of the primary focus of each chapter that they were in the manga.

This... is an interesting choice. I think they pull it off fine. It makes more sense that these things would be going together. Unfortunately this makes the series seem rushed, and at 4 episodes you know there will be some cut content from the manga. So how much is cut in episode 1... well not much, almost everything from the first chapter is in there, but with so many things going on it feels rushed.

Animation, sound, and voice acting are all top notch, so despite me feeling the series is rushed I"m looking forward to how they weave everything together as they move on.

Uzumaki delivers a unique and unforgettable horror experience, staying true to Junji Ito's masterpiece. The storyline is deeply unsettling, revolving around a town cursed by spirals, leading to nightmarish transformations and psychological horror. Unlike typical horror anime, Uzumaki thrives on slow-building dread and disturbing imagery rather than cheap jump scares.

The black-and-white animation is a bold artistic choice, perfectly replicating Junji Ito's iconic manga style. This enhances the eerie atmosphere, making the horror feel raw and authentic. Every frame is crafted with precision, ensuring that the unsettling details remain intact.

One of the anime's strongest aspects is its presence of mind in storytelling. The characters' reactions, the gradual descent into madness, and the inescapable pull of the spirals create an overwhelming sense of dread. The pacing allows tension to build naturally, making each moment more impactful.

With its faithful adaptation, stunning visuals, and psychological depth, Uzumaki stands out as a true horror masterpiece. A 5/5 experience that immerses viewers in an unforgettable nightmare.

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Most of the good reviews are of the 1st ep. Which by itself, wasn't that good considering the pretty bad pacing, the only thing that saved it was the music and animation. The second ep is out now and oh boy... the pacing... is absolutely terrible, even worse than the 1st, they skip chapters like I skip my homework. They just put creepy scene after creepy scene after creepy scene witouth much care of how they each play with each other, its almost like they're just trying to meet the quota or notebook checking what creepy scenes they got to include, instead of trying to make any kind of buildup to make them actually work. The animation took a real nosedive too, and this is all on ep2... (to note that the anime has 4 eps only and was postponed like 3 times or something...) how is this even possible, did they waste all their budget on ep 1?

I will be watching the final 2 eps, but honestly, I just really hope that I'm wrong and they didn't waste all their budget on ep 1 animation.......... damn, I'm really disappointed.

Average: 6.75

Since there are only four episodes, here's a breakdown:

1) The premiere landed rather brilliantly. I had read the manga about three years ago, and its detailing was so intricate, that watching this just revoked my memory of how much I loved it. In this episode, we witness just the beginning. It is going to be a spiral from here, a horror.

I feel, however, that if one has not read the manga, the miniseries might come off as rather abrupt and disruptive. Being presented this way for consumption, the media feels a little insufficient, maybe a little on the lacking side for letting the viewers connect all the dots.

I absolutely adored the manga, making me devour it from cover to cover, and maybe that prejudice is affecting my judgement of this piece of work, but you must definitely give this one a watch if you are into eerie body horror and psychological thrillers.

2) I was initially not open to believing that the animation would be that terrible, but alas! I was in for some disappointment. The adaptation could use a lot more work. The episode felt rather bland for the most part despite having intriguing and bizarre content. I believe the music has a huge room for improvement.

However, the story progresses to grow more depressing as the spiral, or Uzumaki, continues to engulf more of the town, leaving the residents increasingly helpless as each falls prey to it one after the other.

3) How can it be so slow-paced and so rushed simultaneously? This is barely a 25-minute episode but I paused it a score times because I got distracted and bored. The original manga is so hooking, I finished it in a go, but this is not up to the mark.

Most of the intensity of the tale is lost somewhere, and all we are left with are bits and pieces woven together as if by a novice who has been handed a needle for the first time.

4) Now, this, is what I would call a grand finale! The tables of the delivery have turned around well. The animation was carried on perfectly, the pace was a cherry on the top. The plot is sufficient to get one hooked, but the make of this doubled that effect. This would be my favourite episode of the four.

The spiral has no sympathy, and its curse knows no bounds. How much time has passed - would they ever know if it is all spiralling down; down into the abyss? This is a battle against what seems unbeatable.

The first episode so far has captured my attention. The animation is excellent. Like others have stated before, character development is minimal at this time, but it doesn't detract from the draw of the spirals. Hopefully more will be revealed in further episodes. The music on the other hand is something to consider. Colin Stetson is widely known for his cyclical breathing technique of the sax, bringing forth chaotic sounding arpeggios. The choice for him to make the soundtrack is completely meta considering the subject matter of the show. Goes to show how much careful thought was put into making this show. Looking forward to completing this series.

If you're watching this based on the animation in the trailer, don't

I would've rated this a eight or nine before I watched episode two (eight or nine because it was a small bit to fast in the pace) but the animation in episode one saved it. Episode two on the other hand... the animation was horrible, there's a scene where characters are running and the sliding across the ground was so bad, genuinely why do companies and studios think it's a good idea to cut cost and time just to make a quick buck?? If you want to make money make a genuinely good show that people will want to watch. I was so excited because the trailer was amazingly animated and it captured the style of junji ito well. Now it's closer to something like "The Junji Ito collection" if you know how awful that show was.

Yeah, all the other reviews on here saying that the show is to fast pace and that they were trying to get the show out to fast is just stupid. All that matters is that they stayed true to the Manga and they kept it in the black and white art form. The 1st episode was so good that I watched it a 2nd time to see anything different and I was amazed at how much they put into the characters and the background style. The music is amazing with the acting be superior. Honestly, I am excited to see how they do "Jack in the Box" chapter being on of my favorites with the "Butterfly" one. Super excited to see the show doing well.

Based on the horror manga of the same name written and illustrated by Junji Ito, I've been hearing a lot about both the artist and this adaptation specifically over the years. I believe first teased in 2019 its been a slow 5 years to get this thing produced, and in the end so much hype has built up that I don't think there were many ways it could live up to it. We follow the citizens of small town Kurouzu, which is being driven slowly insane by spirals seemingly appearing throughout the village. Co-produced by Adult Swim's Williams Street, the art direction, all in black and white, matches what I've seen of Junji Ito's style quite well, although the cel shading in some scenes left a lot to be desired. Mixed with the use of rotoscoping, cel shading can often bring an uncanny valley sort of vibe to the flatter traditional styles, which I expected to work for a horror, and sometimes does, but more often feels unpolished. The plot itself is nuts, and for some reason I expected something more subtle, but that's the opposite of what you'll get; content warnings on disgust horror, lots of body disfigurement and that sort of thing. As someone who generally dislikes anything scary and shies away from this sort of thing outside of some Halloween spooks, the short 4 episode miniseries' imagery is still spiralling in my head where I just can't quite get it out, so it can't have been that bad. Parts are way too silly, and others just confusing. It felt lacking some amount of depth or weight, the characters themselves are quite flat, and it tries to compel with the story alone which itself eventually becomes monotonous. Probably wouldn't recommend although I wouldn't mind checking out more by Junji Ito.

I'm a fan of this kind of horror setup-the slow, creeping dread and the bizarre, nightmarish world and that's probably what kept me hooked for as long as it did. But the lackluster execution in later episodes really started to take away from the experience.

In terms of the art style, the first episode showed so much promise. The use of rotoscoping, while unusual for anime, fit the eerie, unsettling nature of Junji Ito's story. It added a layer of surrealism that felt appropriate for the twisted world of Uzumaki. But after that, the art became more of a distraction than an enhancement. The movements felt stiff and unnatural, and the once eerie tone of the show quickly faded into frustration. It's disappointing because the story deserves better, and the art should have elevated the horror instead of dragging it down.

In the end, this adaptation leaves much to be desired. If you're truly interested in experiencing the twisted world of Uzumaki, you're better off sticking with the manga. At least there, the horror comes through as intended.

Despite how complicated it is to animate works by Junji Ito, this is by far the best adaptation. It's a shame the animation is very short, but those 22 minutes are enough to constantly trap you in the horror of the spiral. Sometimes the movements are slow and not related to the movement of the lips, but I think it can be improved without reducing the rating because this animation is a work of art.

This adaptation is not a substitute for the manga, but rather complements it especially for those who do not yet know the work. I hope they continue to animate more works like Tomie, Black Paradox or Hellstar Remina. From now on I guarantee the perfection of this adaptation. Congratulations!

Not going to the approach they took with it was mind-blowing. A lot of people are not satisfied with the animation of last few episodes. Not going to lie I am also disappointed. I have no understanding of the Manga so my point of view is from a regular basis. I think it has a very strong story line if you think it as an mystery thriller Maga or in this case an anime or movie. First two episodes would give you the impression of a horror genre but to be fair it's not horror at all in the last two episode it's just what you expect nothing beyond expectations so I was quite disappointed, I would not say quite I was very disappointed with the ending. There is a vast Emptiness with the story in my heart. It's not to your heart's content.

I think it's a type of thing that those who even hate anime have to appreciate. Overall I would say it's a one time watch movie/ anime. I personally hate most of the anime because they come up with the most cringe thing that is possible 😬 so if I judge it from that point of view it's a 9 star 🌟

So let me start off by saying, I am unfamiliar with the manga. I don't know a single clue about the storyline so I went in blind.

Let me start off with the positives. The animation is top tier. It seems like it would be easy to pull you in and the atmosphere is really great. The storyline itself seems really interesting, and it was enough to make me continue watching.

As for the rest, I'd have to agree with others when I say it's moving too fast. Halfway through the episode it lost momentum. You don't get to know the characters or anything before the story starts moving forward. From what I've seen, they crammed a few chapters into one 20 minute episode, and you can really tell. I'm going to continue because I'm intrigued, but if they slowed down the pacing, it would make for a more atmospheric and more enjoyable experience.

Divide every episode into two episodes.

Yes the animation differences between 1 and 2-4 are jarring and horrific, but the main issue is the pacing. Every episode basically follows two storylines and if you simply make each episode about one storyline, it's fixed immediately. The major issue is there is not enough time in each episode for the plots to simmer. The first episode is fine because of shock value, but once the shock is gone, the story relies on creep factor, which is why the book is written the way it is. Simply make each episode about one storyline and that's all you need. And just a little more fluff to make it long enough.

The animation is like the comics but with it only being 4 episodes at 22 minutes each. It was crazy rushed. If they had told it the same way but stretched it out through 8 episodes so it wasn't as crazy crazy in your face, it would have been perfect. But instead they did the 4 episodes. Didn't give you enough time with each story, time to absorb the weirdness. By the time you see one crazy story the next one is on top of you doing a tap dance. I don't want a tap dance. I was a slow simmering dirty lambada the forbidden dance. I still enjoyed it. Don't get me wrong. It was good BUT it could have been perfect. I hope they do his other books and short stories but they give them the time they deserve.

Honestly, I'm relieved it was only four episodes because the entire premise was quite bizarre. While the unusual concept was undeniably intriguing, it also carried a certain unsettling quality that added to the horror element. I genuinely appreciated how effectively it created an eerie atmosphere, occasionally making me feel truly uncomfortable-which is a testament to its success in that genre.

However, despite these strong points, the overall execution felt somewhat lacking. The storyline didn't fully captivate me, and by the end, it felt like the series didn't live up to the potential of its fascinating concept. It was entertaining enough to watch, but it didn't leave a lasting impression.