Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre parents guide: Is the Netflix show appropriate for kids?

Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is a Netflix anime series that compiles most of Junji Ito’s greatest stories.

The anime has been anticipated for quite some time, not just because of the legendary name behind this title but also because it’s been nearly five years since we last saw an adaptation of Ito’s greatest pieces. (The Junji Ito Collection, in case you needed a reminder.) Needless to say, just like many fans, we are thrilled to see this Netflix release. But if you were planning to stream the series with an audience, we want to give you a rundown on whether you can watch this series with your younger ones.

Here’s everything there is to know about Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre‘s age rating.

Is Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre safe for kids?

To many, Junji Ito is known as the king of horror, meaning his stories are filled with an immense amount of gore, blood, body horror, and terror. The official teaser trailer below lets you get a feel of the eerie vibes this Netflix original contains.

To that end, we do not recommend this anime for younger audiences under 18.

Netflix shows like Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

If your younger ones love the idea of titles where each episode doesn’t exactly relate to the next or the previous, we recommend checking out The Disastrous Life of Saiki K, The Way of the Househusband, and Cowboy BeBop. But if you need a title that gives you a little suspense, feel free to stream Vampire in the Garden, Erased, and our favorite, Arcane: League of Legends.

Perhaps there will be a horror anime that younger audiences can watch without sleeping with the lights on, but until then, feel free to stream any of the aforementioned titles with kids. Or, if you have a moment by yourself, feel free to stream every single episode of Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre.