From the mind of Japan’s “queen of horror manga” comes a short story collection sure to put a grin on your face and send a chill down your spine. Survive six of the author’s hand-picked scares, plus original commentary from the author.
Fans of Junji Ito, Kazuo Umezu, and Mermaid Saga, your collection isn't complete until you're very afraid of Kanako Inuki!
JAPAN'S “QUEEN OF HORROR MANGA” RETURNS!
The six hair-raising stories selected for this collection feature an array of unnerving characters and scenarios brought to life in Inuki’s signature art style, in the tradition of Junji Ito, Kazuo Umezu, Shintaro Kago, and Junko Mizuno.
"Until fairly recently, the English-speaking horror manga scene had been dominated by Junji Itō; Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki! takes another step towards rectifying that... Replete with a character index, author’s notes, an interview from 1997, and a strikingly gorgeous, tactile cover, Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki! is a beautifully presented release. Inuki’s darkly comic and often parodic horror stories explore aging, bullying, and childhood trauma, leaving room for shocking and inventive moments of supernatural body horror." -Grimoire of Horror
"Inuki takes a simple concept and lays it out over the page with such precision you can’t help but admire it. She’s got clear linework, bouncy expressions and spiralling eyes to her characters, which makes it all the better when the twist of that last couple pages come. Absolutely sure that as more of her work gets printed in English, she’s sure to be a heavy hitter like Umezu in her own right! But, for now, Be Very Afraid Of Kanako Inuki! is a great start." -Anime Herald
Inuki’s long career in horror manga includes past works such Presents and School Zone. Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki! is the English-language debut of several of her stories.
From the mind of Japan’s “queen of horror manga” comes a short story collection sure to put a grin on your face and send a chill down your spine. Survive six of the author’s hand-picked scares, plus original commentary from the author.
Fans of Junji Ito, Kazuo Umezu, and Mermaid Saga, your collection isn't complete until you're very afraid of Kanako Inuki!
JAPAN'S “QUEEN OF HORROR MANGA” RETURNS!
The six hair-raising stories selected for this collection feature an array of unnerving characters and scenarios brought to life in Inuki’s signature art style, in the tradition of Junji Ito, Kazuo Umezu, Shintaro Kago, and Junko Mizuno.
Praise
"Until fairly recently, the English-speaking horror manga scene had been dominated by Junji Itō; Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki! takes another step towards rectifying that... Replete with a character index, author’s notes, an interview from 1997, and a strikingly gorgeous, tactile cover, Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki! is a beautifully presented release. Inuki’s darkly comic and often parodic horror stories explore aging, bullying, and childhood trauma, leaving room for shocking and inventive moments of supernatural body horror." -Grimoire of Horror
"Inuki takes a simple concept and lays it out over the page with such precision you can’t help but admire it. She’s got clear linework, bouncy expressions and spiralling eyes to her characters, which makes it all the better when the twist of that last couple pages come. Absolutely sure that as more of her work gets printed in English, she’s sure to be a heavy hitter like Umezu in her own right! But, for now, Be Very Afraid Of Kanako Inuki! is a great start." -Anime Herald
Author
Inuki’s long career in horror manga includes past works such Presents and School Zone. Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki! is the English-language debut of several of her stories.
