Episode 12 - Itou Junji: Maniac -

Adapted from Fragments of Horror , this segment is often cited by critics from Ready Steady Cut and Den of Geek as the stronger, more psychological half of the finale.

This segment received mixed reactions; some fans on Reddit find Soichi's repetitive, obnoxious behavior frustrating, while others appreciate the lighter, "wholesome" contrast it provides to the darker segments of the series. Series Conclusion Itou Junji: Maniac - Episode 12

Mitsu is living with an abusive boyfriend who eventually beats her to death. Despite being dead, her spirit remains with Mayumi, continuing to whisper instructions that eventually lead the girl to commit a violent act of revenge against the boyfriend. Adapted from Fragments of Horror , this segment

His antics consistently backfire in a darkly comedic fashion. The cat eventually undergoes a bizarre, supernatural transformation—possibly due to Soichi's meddling—that leaves him injured and comically defeated. Despite being dead, her spirit remains with Mayumi,

Episode 12 of Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre serves as the anthology’s finale, featuring two distinct stories: and "Soichi's Beloved Pet" . Part 1: Whispering Woman

Soichi’s family adopts a stray cat named Colon. Jealous of the attention the pet receives, Soichi attempts to "curse" the cat or turn it into a monster to scare his family.