The horror fans, rejoice! Production I.G revealed the English voice cast for the anime of Junji Ito’s iconic Uzumaki horror manga at the “Production I.G x WIT x Signal.MD” panel at Anime Expo 2024. The terrifying tale of a town plagued by spiral madness is set to send chills down your spine later this year!

The voice cast includes:

Get ready for a star-studded lineup that will bring Ito’s chilling masterpiece to life in English. But, before you binge-watch this four-episode mini-series on Toonami, here’s a sneak peek:

The Japan Times newspaper recently spoke with Junji Ito himself, revealing that the anime is scheduled to premiere this year. But that’s not all – Adult Swim has already shared a spine-tingling trailer for the anime on July 22, giving fans a glimpse into the mind-blowing world of Uzumaki!

A bit of context: the anime was originally slated for 2020, then delayed to 2021, and later pushed back again in 2022. But patience will pay off, as this long-awaited mini-series promises to deliver a mesmerizing and unsettling ride.

Behind the scenes, Hiroshi Nagahama (Mushi-Shi) is at the helm, directing this mini-series at Studio Drive and Studio Akatsuki. Production I.G USA and Adult Swim are co-producing, with the legendary composer Colin Stetson (Hereditary) scoring the music. Are you ready for the thrill ride of your life?

For the uninitiated, the 1998-1999 manga tells the tale of a town where bizarre occurrences revolving around spiral shapes begin to take over one by one. If you haven’t read it, buckle up and prepare for a descent into madness!

The Uzumaki manga also inspired a live-action horror film in 2000, starring Eriko Hatsune and Fan Fhi.

Source: Production I.G x WIT x Signal.MD panel at Anime Expo 2024