Junji Ito Collaborates with Poppy, Presents a Horror Vinyl That Gives You Chills

Kapanlagi.com - A unique collaboration comes from the world of horror and music. Japanese horror manga legend Junji Ito teams up with Grammy-nominated singer Poppy to deliver a horror audio experience in the form of vinyl.

This project is initiated by Zero Zero Enterprises through a Kickstarter campaign. They adapt Junji Ito's classic horror story titled Old Records into an immersive listening experience in vinyl format.

The story follows the tale of a cursed recording belonging to singer Paula Bell. Anyone who listens to her last song will experience a series of mysterious misfortunes.

1. Junji Ito's Horror Story Transformed into an Audio Experience

Junji Ito Collaborates With Poppy (credit: kickstarter.com)

The story Old Records was first written by Junji Ito in 1997 and is now brought back to life in the form of an audio horror experience. The script adaptation was written by Ryan Cady, who is previously known for works like The X-Files.

This project features two language versions. Poppy narrates the story in English, while the Japanese version is presented by Shoko Nakagawa, a voice actress known from the anime Gurren Lagann and Dragon Ball Z.

2. Horror Vinyl with Various Collector Editions

Junji Ito Collaborates With Poppy (credit: kickstarter.com)

This Kickstarter project offers a variety of vinyl variants that are appealing to collectors. Ranging from standard versions to limited editions with unique designs like Blood Splatter and Glow in the Dark.

Some editions are even personally signed by Poppy, while the rarest version features the signatures of both Junji Ito and Poppy. These collector editions are sold in very limited quantities, making them coveted items for horror and music fans.

3. Junji Ito, Legend of World Horror Manga

Junji Ito Collaborates With Poppy (credit: x.com/@animecorner_ac)

Junji Ito is known as one of the most influential horror manga creators in the world. Since his debut in 1987, he has produced various iconic works such as Tomie, Uzumaki, and Gyo.

His works are famous for their ability to turn seemingly ordinary things into something extremely terrifying. He has also won four Eisner Awards and will be inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame in 2025.

4. Poppy, an Unpredictable Experimental Musician

Junji Ito Collaborates With Poppy (credit: x.com/@animecorner_ac)

On the other hand, Poppy is known as a musician with a unique style that is hard to categorize. She often blends various genres, ranging from pop, metal, to experimental rock in her works.

The album Disagree even made her the first female soloist to be nominated for a Grammy in the Best Metal Performance category. She has also collaborated with various big musicians such as Knocked Loose, Bad Omens, BABYMETAL, and Amy Lee from Evanescence.

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