“The “spiral pattern” is not normally associated with horror fiction. Usually spiral patterns mark character’s cheeks in Japanese comedy cartoons, representing an effect of warmth. However, I thought it could be used in horror if I drew it a different way. Spirals are one of the popular Japanese patterns from long ago, but I don’t know what the symbol represents.

I think spirals might be symbolic of infinity. The different stages of the spiral (in “Uzumaki”) were definitely inspired from the mysterious novels of H.P. Lovecraft. His expressionism with regard to atmosphere greatly inspires my creative impulse.”

- Junji Ito on the symbolism of spirals in his work (x).

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hana3a:

Junji Ito and his cat Tenmaru

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kaileybear:

portrait of HP Lovecraft done by Junji Ito.

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coelasquid:

bigbigtruck:

chakli appreciation life

and just like that one of my favorite snack foods is now inextricably associated with terror

good post all around

aceofstars:

you know

it just does not surprise me that junji ito’s cat has a fucking skull pattern on its back

at all

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pukeybunny:

Just bought these 2 shirts omg.

GOD I’M SO JEALOUS

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zetsubot:

junji ito has teddy bear curtains

#…………..moe

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