Japanese Horror Weekly Wrap-up 2024/1/14
We are back at it! Missed some of the cool things that were released in the Japanese horror and Kowabana worlds this week? Catch up right here!
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VIDEOS
Cho-Kowai! Gakkou no Kaidan: Late Night Footsteps: https://youtu.be/ZuULcetobpQ
Bizarre & Fascinating Japanese History Compilation: https://youtu.be/H4wDOYtQWUI
Hyaku Monogatari: The Children’s House: https://youtu.be/iUSo4zvxq8o
Chilling Storytime with Mandemon (Part 1): https://youtu.be/dhChColfrAw
Kowabana: ‘True’ Japanese scary stories – Life Threatening Encounters: https://youtu.be/wfZyHSSMoF0
SITE UPDATES
2ch Translations: The Most Horrifying Scene in Ring Has To Be This
Strange Translation: Can’t Cross
GAME TO CHECK OUT
This one isn’t actually out yet, but this crossed my timeline just recently and looks to be of interest. If you want to follow the development of a “retro-inspired action horror game” by a small team based in Tokyo, check their Twitter out!
Hey! We're a small #indiegame developer based in #tokyo, working on a retro-inspired action horror game. We can't wait to share more in the near future.#indiedev #lowpoly pic.twitter.com/77qtXXVsHb
— DDDistortion (@DDDistortionDev) December 7, 2023
J-HORROR NEWS
An Ito Junji exhibition in Tokyo was just announced! It will be held at the Setagaya Literary Museum on April 27, so if you’re going to be in the area, check it out!
＼ #伊藤潤二展 4月27日～ 世田谷文学館／
本日情報解禁！！
■展覧会タイトル正式決定
伊藤潤二展 誘惑
JUNJI ITO EXHIBITION ENCHANTMENT■描き下ろし新作イラスト
「富江の世界」優美さとグロテスクさが同居する伊藤ワールド
恐怖と狂気の世界に誘います pic.twitter.com/aBEEiQ48mI— 「伊藤潤二展 誘惑 JUNJI ITO EXHIBITION ENCHANTMENT」開催決定！！ (@jhorrorpj) January 8, 2024
FEATURED ART
Finally this week, Sadako finds herself a little higher than expected… If you post Japanese horror art on Twitter, make sure to tag me so I can find it! I love seeing people’s awesome work.
思ったより高かった貞子ちゃん pic.twitter.com/JW8TUdP91o
— ねむい🏳️🌈 (@o_psha) January 9, 2024
That’s all for this week. Until next week, stay safe, and if you come across any news you think I should know about, best place to find me is the Twitter and Discord links above!