Description
For the first time ever, the master of horror Noroi Michiru will be available in English. The collection the two volumes will comprise of his one-shots and each page will be rendered in exquisite detail to showcase his splendid artwork – each panel worthy of being framed. Noroi Michiru’s aesthetic is impressive in that it conforms to Western expectations, both amongst illustrated covers and also pages of narrative – focused, realistic anatomy opposed to more exaggerated, fanciful forms. His concepts, artwork and narratives are admirable as the efforts of Junji Ito, but his circulation, and consequently his fanbases, has mainly been exclusive to Japan.
The works in this collection are full of visceral, hypnotic moments which lure the reader into haunting new worlds of the unexpected, where a dream-laden reality that could only be anticipated, grasped at unrelenting, but never predicted, and become more real than real.
Note: We are still fulfilling the existing Star Fruit orders, so shipping of new orders will be slightly delayed while we process the Star Fruit ones with priority.
Words about The Horrors of Noroi Michiru:
American Manga Awards 2026-
“Horror manga is at its best at its most panicked, when the absurd and psychosexual is made viscerally real. Noroi Michiru is a master of the form. Filled to the brim with manic, bloodthirsty girls, leering monsters, and libidinal protrusions of gore, The Horrors of Noroi Michiru is the real deal. This first collection of Michiru’s short stories is sure to become an international cult classic, a testament both to the ingenuity of the artist’s own wicked craft and the dedicated vision of its international publisher, the late, great Matt Haasch of Starfruit Books.”
– Helen Chazan
“Noroi Michiru has incredible artwork throughout, with several images that linger in the mind and leave you feeling uneasy long after finishing each one-shot. Michiru brings a unique voice to horror manga, combining grotesque visuals with a distinctive style that makes this collection a standout addition to any horror fan’s collection”
– Dani Kingston
