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Into the Ito-Verse: A Look into Junji Ito and Ito-esque Media

Into the Ito-Verse: A Look into Junji Ito and Ito-esque Media

By: Rika Opio
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 Have you or a loved one been personally affected by the captivating yet horrifying works of manga artist Junji Ito? Have you stared into the spiral? Have you discovered a hole that was just your size? Or perhaps fallen for a succubus with a mole under her eye? You may be entitled to an auditory settlement in the form of this podcast. Your host, Rika, is a self-described "Junji Ito Simp" and is dying to tell you more about the works of or reminiscent of Junji Ito.Rika Opio 2021
Episodes
  • Greased

    Greased
    Oct 28 2021

    In this episode, Rika talks about the short story "Greased" which is found in the Shiver collection. Fair warning, this story is GROSS.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Licking Woman

    The Licking Woman
    Apr 2 2021

    In this episode, Rika discusses the story "The Licking Woman" from Ito's anthology Venus in the Blind Spot. Listen to some gross descriptions of tongues, talk about dinosaurs, and some major simping. 
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    45 mins
  • Intro and Hell-O Dollies/The Hell of the Doll Funeral

    Intro and Hell-O Dollies/The Hell of the Doll Funeral
    Mar 10 2021

    In this first episode, Rika talks about how she first discovered Junji Ito and talks about the very short story, "Hell-O Dollies" or "The Hell of the Doll Funeral."
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    18 mins
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I never listen to pod casts, but I’m a fan of Junji Ito and the first couple minutes of listening to Riko Opio got me hooked. Thank you!

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Rika is an energetic and charming host who walks you through multiple pieces of juni itos work. Any fan of Junji Ito should give it a listen!

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