Long-awaited “Uzumaki anime” will apparently premiere on Adult Swim later this year.
Junji Ito fans have eagerly awaited the anime adaptation of his iconic horror manga, ‘Uzumaki’. Finally, it’s set to premiere on Adult Swim later this year, as Ito confirmed in a recent interview with the Japan Times.
Uzumaki Anime: Anticipated Release History
Initial Plans and Delays (2020-2021)
The anime adaptation of ‘Uzumaki’, co-produced by Adult Swim and Production I.G, initially aimed for a Toonami release in 2020. However, unforeseen circumstances led to its delay in 2021.
COVID-19 Impact and Revised Schedule (2022)
Amidst the global pandemic, the release was rescheduled to October 2022, adapting to the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Continued Uncertainty (June 2022)
Despite efforts, the project faced further setbacks in June 2022, leaving fans awaiting a new release date as the anticipation for ‘Uzumaki’ continues.
Uzumaki story
Junji Ito’s Uzumaki anime and manga centers on a small town nestled in the mountains as they begin to deal with unusual circumstances. A strange set of spirals starts to take over the town, appearing everywhere and in rather infinitive and disturbing ways.
More insights
‘Uzumaki’ tells the story of Kirie Goshima, a high school girl who discovers a strange spiral pattern appearing throughout her town. The pattern captivates the townspeople, driving them to obsess over it in disturbing and macabre ways as the story unfolds.
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