Episode 12: Itou Junji: Maniac -

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

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. Itou Junji: Maniac - Episode 12

Based on a story from New Voices in the Dark , this segment brings back the series' recurring antagonist, the nail-chewing boy Soichi. Episode 12 of Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales