Uzumaki is one of the greatest horror tales that anyone can feast their eyes upon. It's hard to sell the idea of a spiral tormenting townsfolk, but the strength of Ito's nightmarish drawings coupled with the unique twists and turns of this story make it clear why the anime adaptation of this series is hyped to the moon and back. There's a reason why Junji Ito's name has shot up to the stratosphere of popularity, and fans who are engrossed by the superb horror qualities of Uzumaki have plenty of options available if they are looking for something similar.