ほんとうに怖い童話 [Hontō ni Kowai Dōwa] [Really Scary Fairy Tale]

In this long-running horror anthology series published by Bunkasha from 2000 to 2023, classic fairy tales are reimagined through a chilling, modern lens. Across 148 issues, Hontō ni Kowai Dōwa (Really Scary Fairy Tale) twists familiar stories into unsettling new forms, often highlighting the darker psychological and societal fears lurking beneath the surface of childhood narratives. The series is notable for its consistent, unsettling atmosphere and its sustained popularity over two decades, making it a cornerstone of Japanese horror comics.