Itou Junji: Maniac - Episode 12 Direct

His antics consistently backfire in a darkly comedic fashion. The cat eventually undergoes a bizarre, supernatural transformation—possibly due to Soichi's meddling—that leaves him injured and comically defeated.

This segment received mixed reactions; some fans on Reddit find Soichi's repetitive, obnoxious behavior frustrating, while others appreciate the lighter, "wholesome" contrast it provides to the darker segments of the series. Series Conclusion 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. His antics consistently backfire in a darkly comedic fashion

Based on a story from New Voices in the Dark , this segment brings back the series' recurring antagonist, the nail-chewing boy Soichi. Series Conclusion Soichi’s family adopts a stray cat

Episode 12 of Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre serves as the anthology’s finale, featuring two distinct stories: and "Soichi's Beloved Pet" . Part 1: Whispering Woman