Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection

Junji Ito’s Soichi collects the master of horror’s unsettling tales centered on the titular creepy child, a boy whose morbid obsessions and grotesque inventions blur the line between black comedy and genuine dread. Published by Viz Media beginning in 2023, this single-volume compilation gathers stories from Ito’s long-running career, with the author handling both writing and art, complemented by Jocelyne Allen’s translation. It’s an essential entry for Ito fans, offering a focused look at one of his most recurring and delightfully disturbing characters.