Itou Junji: Maniac - Episode 12 -

Reviewers note the story explores themes of domestic violence and the blurred lines between mental health struggles and supernatural intervention. Part 2: Soichi's Beloved Pet

Adapted from Fragments of Horror , this segment is often cited by critics from Ready Steady Cut and Den of Geek as the stronger, more psychological half of the finale. Itou Junji: Maniac - Episode 12

Soichi’s family adopts a stray cat named Colon. Jealous of the attention the pet receives, Soichi attempts to "curse" the cat or turn it into a monster to scare his family. Reviewers note the story explores themes of domestic