Uzumaki anime: Story, characters, seiyuu, where to watch

Updated on July 29, 11:04 a.m. (GMT+8): Added release date and streaming platforms.

Fans of Junji Ito’s work won’t have to wait much longer, as the Uzumaki anime has finally arrived.

Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horror is a tale about how a dark force begins to consume the town and its inhabitants, taking fans on a thrilling ride into the depths of madness and obsession.

Here, we explore the series’ captivating story, the characters, the chilling first look, and where you can watch it.

Uzumaki anime story

The story of the Uzumaki anime unfurls in the seemingly quaint town of Kurouzu-cho, which is gripped by a supernatural curse involving spirals.

The spirals are a force of nature that distort not just physical objects but the minds and lives of the townspeople.

The Uzumaki anime follows high school students Kirie Goshima and Shuichi Saito as they navigate this spiral-infested world, attempting to uncover the source of the curse that has befallen their town and fight for their survival.

Uzumaki anime characters and seiyuu (voice actor)

Kirie Goshima

Kirie, a central character, is a high school student whose ordinary life takes a turn towards the uncanny as she begins to witness the bizarre effects of the spiral curse on her town and the people she loves.

Shuichi Saitou

Kirie’s boyfriend, Shuichi, is deeply attuned to the malevolence of the spirals.

His awareness and fear of the curse drive him to protect Kirie and seek a way out of the nightmare enveloping Kurouzu-cho.

Azami Kurotani

Azami stands out as one of the more mysterious figures, with her unique connection to the spirals.

Her story intertwines with the main narrative in ways that are both fascinating and horrifying, contributing to the depth of the curse’s impact on individual lives.

Yukie Saitou

Initially depicted as a reasonable and nurturing individual, Yukie Saitou’s life takes a dark turn following her husband’s death, which is deeply intertwined with his obsession with spirals.

This event triggers in Yukie a profound phobia of these shapes, leading her down a path of paranoia and self-destruction.

Mr. Yokota

Mr. Yokota is a teacher at Kurozu High School and educates students including Kirie Goshima, Katayama, and Tsumura.

His story takes a dark turn when he transforms into a snail person.

Toshio Saitou

Toshio Saitou is the father of Shuichi Saitou, husband of Yukie Saitou, and the first victim of the spiral.

Okada

Okada is a high school student from Kurozu-Cho High School. He has an obsessive infatuation with his classmate, Azami Kurotani, due to her distinctive scar.

Despite Azami’s clear rejection, Okada’s fascination only deepens, drawing him into a dangerous circumstance.

Katayama

Katayama, a classmate of Kirie Goshima at Kurôzu-Cho High School, has a peculiar routine — he only shows up to school on days when it rains.

Additionally, he’s widely known for being slow both mentally and physically.

Tsumura

Tsumura, a classmate of Kirie at Kurozu High School, bullies Katayama due to his slow nature.

He becomes the second person in their circle to turn into a snail person, with Katayama being the first.

Uzumaki anime first look

The first look for the Uzumaki anime offers a glimpse into the darkly beautiful and foreboding world created by Junji Ito.

It showcases the meticulous attention to detail in the animation, which faithfully captures the unique style of the manga, and sets an atmospheric tone with its haunting soundtrack.

The preview hints at the psychological horror and disturbing transformations that await which promises a faithful adaptation for longtime fans.

Uzumaki anime release date and where to watch

Fans can watch the Uzumaki anime on Adult Swim starting September 28, 2024.

You can catch the replay on Max. The English dub encores on Thursdays.

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