Itou Junji: Maniac | - Episode 1

: During the ritual, Shigorô appears to be possessed by their deceased father, Gozo, and even vomits "ectoplasm." However, the physicist quickly discovers the substance is merely udon flour—the entire séance was a staged trick to impress the guests.

: Kazuya, the self-appointed head of the household, invites a photographer named Sachiyo and her physicist boyfriend to witness a family séance. Itou Junji: Maniac - Episode 1

[Megathread] [Junji Ito Maniac] 1. The Strange Hikizuri Siblings : During the ritual, Shigorô appears to be

: Infuriated by the deception, Kazuya confronts Shigorô. Unexpectedly, the youngest sibling, Hitoshi, becomes the vessel for the actual spirit of Gozo. Real ectoplasm erupts from Hitoshi, chasing the terrified siblings until it retreats back into the father's grave. Cast and Creative Team The Strange Hikizuri Siblings : Infuriated by the

: While the art style remains faithful to Ito's original designs, some fans on Reddit felt the colorful and smooth animation lacked the unsettling, gritty atmosphere of the black-and-white manga.