New Live-Action Junji Ito Horror Anthology Coming This July
全新伊藤潤二真人版恐怖選集將於今年七月登場
Horror fans have a terrifying reason to celebrate this summer.
恐怖影迷們這個夏天有個令人不寒而慄的慶祝理由。
TV Tokyo has officially announced a new live-action anthology series, "Strange: Junji Ito’s Strange Stories for Sleepless Nights," based on the legendary manga works of Junji Ito.
東京電視台正式宣布了一部全新真人影集《怪：伊藤潤二的失眠怪談》，該影集改編自傳奇漫畫家伊藤潤二的經典作品。
Set to premiere on July 3, 2026, the series will bring 13 of Ito’s most unsettling horror tales to life.
該影集預計於2026年7月3日首播，將搬演伊藤潤二最令人不安的13則恐怖故事。
Known for his mastery of body horror, Ito’s work explores the dark intersection of physical mutation and psychological distress.
伊藤潤二以擅長人體恐怖而聞名，其作品探討了身體突變與心理困擾之間的晦暗交集。
The project is being directed by a talented trio—Atsuhiro Yamada, Yuta Shimotsu, and Ryota Kondo—with scripts overseen by Daisuke Hosaka.
這項計畫由山田篤弘、下津悠太、近藤亮這三位才華洋溢的導演聯手執導，並由保坂大輔監督劇本。
The series will air as part of the "Drama 24" late-night block, keeping with the tradition of Japanese horror television.
該影集將作為深夜檔「Drama 24」的一部分播出，延續日本恐怖電視劇的傳統。
While the specific cast remains a mystery for now, the selection of stories—including "Lovesickness" and "Face Thief"—promises to deliver the intense, surreal atmosphere that made Ito an international icon.
雖然目前演員陣容仍是個謎，但其所選的故事——包括《至死不渝的愛人》與《臉之盜》——保證能帶來讓伊藤潤二成為國際標誌性人物那種強烈、超現實的氛圍。
Whether you are a longtime fan of his detailed, grotesque panels or new to the genre, this collection is sure to keep you awake long past midnight.
無論你是他那細膩、怪誕作畫風的資深粉絲，還是此類型的新手，這部合集絕對能讓你在午夜過後依舊清醒。
