Live-Action Junji Ito Omnibus Series Reveals Teaser, Ending Song, Anime Expo Premiere
The series marks a rare live-action adaptation of multiple Junji Ito stories in omnibus format, with an early world premiere at Anime Expo giving international fans a first look before Japanese broadcast.
Key Facts
- The live-action omnibus series adapts 13 manga stories by Junji Ito, including 'Lovesickness,' 'The Mansion of Phantom Pain,' and 'The Rib Woman.'
- The series, titled 'Strange -Itō Junji no Yoru mo Nemurenu Kimyō na Hanashi-,' premieres July 3 on TV Tokyo's Drama 24 block.
- South Korean singer-songwriter 10CM performs the ending theme song 'The Darkest Night.'
- Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles will screen the first two episodes on July 3, with the second episode making its world premiere there.
- IVE performs the opening theme 'Jigsaw.'
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
TV Tokyo unveiled the teaser, key visual, and details for its live-action Junji Ito omnibus series, which adapts 13 of his manga stories. The series premieres July 3 on TV Tokyo, with South Korean act 10CM performing the ending theme. Anime Expo 2026 will screen the first two episodes, including a world premiere of the second episode.
TV Tokyo has released the first teaser video, key visual, and additional details for its upcoming live-action omnibus series based on 13 manga stories by Junji Ito. The series, titled Strange -Itō Junji no Yoru mo Nemurenu Kimyō na Hanashi-, will premiere on July 3 in the Drama 24 block on TV Tokyo. South Korean singer-songwriter Jeong-yeol Kwon, performing as 10CM, provides the ending theme song "The Darkest Night."
Anime Expo 2026 will host the first two episodes on July 3 in Los Angeles, with the second episode making its world premiere there. The adapted stories include "Lovesickness," "The Mansion of Phantom Pain," "The Rib Woman," and ten others. The series is directed by Atsuhiro Yamada, Yūta Shimotsu, and Ryōta Kondō, with scripts overseen by Daisuke Hosaka. IVE performs the opening theme "Jigsaw."
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