Junji Ito Reacts to Anime Cats | React

[@phoenixthegrandanomaly236]

“I make horror that can frighten almost anybody.” “Oh, and cats.”

[@laboon344]

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[@user-oh5su1nz1w]

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[@igotthisnamefromanamegener1891]

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[@milkeyway7105]

Aren't they basically just the same thing

[@dethhollow]

At the end "Yeah, cats are kind-of creepy, but then I got one and it's adorable" Maybe if I adopt a Gyo fish it'd start to grow on me.

[@104kewpiefiori]

X: Ito Junji must be such a mysterious man, with weird things on his mind Ito Junji: aw kittens

[@pikapikap5002]

@muhammad wafri true. And we can't do anything else but to surrender

[@slamacatgt4296]

@muhammad wafri is that supposed ti to be against cats?

[@satanjesse]

ito junji be like haha meow kitty cute awww

[@AsexTwin]

who’s x

[@ilovejson]

​@@AsexTwini know im late, but i think x stands for any random person?

[@sultanafraz2019]

This guy is pretty normal for someone that scared the humanity out of me

[@CrunchyrollExtras]

He is incredibly nice!

[@tokyocrystal]

@@CrunchyrollExtras He seem so🥰

[@aliciaosorio8321]

What manga has he made ?

[@rambles7087]

@@aliciaosorio8321 his most well known work is Uzumaki (spiral horror manga) he had a lot more but that's the most well known of his works

[@aliciaosorio8321]

Rambles oh crap I’ve seen that manga in the store it caught my eye but I wasn’t sure I should get it thanks

[@gansetsukon]

When the horror master is a cinnamon roll in real life

[@tokyocrystal]

🤣😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣I love it

[@gansetsukon]

@@tokyocrystal me too :3c

[@azmonbored3837]

Funny thing is most people when they meet horror directors they end up being the sweetest funniest people but when they meet comedians they’re the most depressing.

[@MDzaki-uk2ll]

@@azmonbored3837 it do be like that, innit?

[@DoctorShroom]

Sounds like the plot/name of a manga/anime.

[@aurea.]

*Azumanga Daioh cat chomps* Guy who makes some of the most nauseating horror manga around: _That was very scary_

[@sugarjuice9459]

LMFAO RIGHTT

[@danialyousaf6456]

To be fair, the whole clip went in the same direction his stories go.

[@cassualtea2040]

@Wth happened to my name The Marvelous Misadventures of Flabjack

[@trishamaeaupe5467]

I miss watching Azumanga Daioh

[@errortryagainlater4240]

People being compressed inside a mountain, fish machine monsters, a creepy woman at the window and a regenerating succubus: *yawn.* Round cat goes nom: *real shit?!*

[@Izanagi009]

this is so surreal seeing one of the people known for Japanese horror literally react to cats and on top of that get scared by Azumanga Daioh of all shows

[@aradraugfea]

The scenario. Imagine what Ito would do with the EXACT same scenario, and it starts to make sense.

[@leraw99]

@@aradraugfea Yeah, I think he's got that storyteller-hat on permanently, so he's always thinking of what's happening and of what's _actually_ happening.

[@hkoxnw]

It's interesting how Azumanga Daioh built up a decent amount of suspense/intrigue in a subtle way in that scene. Compared to Bleach where you get all these stupid shots of Ichigo looking surprised and making sounds.

[@hkoxnw]

@RipMudafuka69 MLG hxh is better

[@侘寂-z6p]

For real

[@AsclepiusHoe]

0:27 Cat: Bites hand Junji Ito: *giggles* Junji Ito's brain: *10 pages worth of horrifying ideas*

[@devinward461]

10 at minimum

[@joisaita6522]

LMAO xdd

[@bazboyd44]

That was very scary

[@Illuminatea]

There is one where when you get bitten you also turn into snail kinda weird humanoids

[@lolwut6635]

I could see it when he was looking at the lucky cat that's not really a cat. His brain was just churning up ideas.

[@crossbones116]

Junji Ito is simultaneously one of the most horrifying storytellers around, and looks like a Japanese Ned Flanders.

[@manabluerose]

I legit cannot unsee this now. rofl

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

Ohaididdl-yo Neighborino-san

[@countessD84]

Dolphinboi - Play Monster Rancher oh my god, I can just hear that now! 😂

[@sychomadman]

Stahpp..

[@amendamarthauli6028]

LMAO

[@peachdoesart7175]

This is like Edgar Allen Poe admiring how cute my little pony is

[@zoeyl9662]

my little poeny

[@ethanedwards3357]

@@zoeyl9662 *Get out.*

[@stigmata4724]

@@zoeyl9662 LAMAMOAOAKAJAM

[@PandikawDraws]

For real lol

[@PandikawDraws]

@@zoeyl9662 JSJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJA

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

The power of Gintama, can even get this master of fear to laugh.

[@Izanagi009]

wow, you are everywhere

[@junejj2127]

He was expressionless for the whole video but as soon as he saw Catherine😭😭

[@MiataBoy0]

Sup OG

[@hansalt6695]

@@Izanagi009 because you are everywhere

[@saucystavii2064]

You're here to....

[@EvilSandwich]

As much as I love his horror, I highly recommend his Cat Diary manga. It uses all the same tropes, pacing and build up of all his horror stories. Except the payoff is always some variation of "Yay! Kitties!" XD It's a hilarious read for people that enjoy having their expectations screwed around with. lol

[@fayz655]

@@user-lq3td5zd8s the cat manga isn't scary at all. It's very cute

[@sarahzahira4915]

Sometimes his artstyle in 'Cat Diary' scares me just like his other horror comics.😱

[@LordZero666]

It's a manga where cats get scared of people. Like when he does the kissy face "kitty kitty come here I'm gonna gobble you up 💕😘"

[@iwantedtobethatanomaly2270]

I'd mostly recommend the cat manga to folks who don't like extremely disturbing stuff but still want to get a taste of his art and writing style.

[@thesatelliteslickers907]

its a comedy manga where the comedy comes from the fact that junji ito cannot stop drawing like junji ito

[@Rahhelthethird]

Most brilliant horror Mangaka: "Cat's scary, five out of five." 0:30

[@user-ln5js1xt6q]

lol he kinda cute tho (•‾⌣‾•)و ̑̑♡

[@andreea2551]

you have to admit that was quite a jumpscare

[@lala-kc3br]

@@andreea2551 no😔

[@EndingNote111]

i think he might be scared of what he's imagining lol

[@yourlocalfairyhere]

I SWEAR HAHAHAH

[@TheJackx666]

Azumanga Dayoh: * exists * Junji Ito: Damn, one day I'll reach this level

[@IskandarTheWack]

Ito: They’ve done it, it’s a perfect scare

[@junejj2127]

Crunchyroll: Okay we're gonna show you some cats, you rate how cute they are Junji: Okay. Also Junji: Keeps making up different categories other than cuteness to rate the cats

[@betulla96]

5/5 randomness

[@zJoriz]

That was hands down the best part of this vid IMO. Also props to the editor for neatly introducing those new ratings on screen at the right times. That was very cool and funny.

[@link-kun5974]

Crunchyroll: So is that cat cute or scary? Junji Ito: Well yes but actually no.

[@gateauxq4604]

That was terribly charming tho. WHERE DOES HE KEEP THE EVIL?!!? Knowing him he actually keeps an evil fleshbag in the basement that he stores it all in.

[@saphirebandit93]

​@@gateauxq4604 He puts all the evil in his manga until there's nothing left for himself, just wholesomeness.

[@misterturkturkle]

Finding out Junji Ito draws cat manga is like hearing that Stephen King wrote episodes of Thomas the Tank engine.

[@animatrix1490]

Didn't that happen though? no, wait

[@rafaelcalvay1230]

@@animatrix1490 What episode?

[@animatrix1490]

@@rafaelcalvay1230 Sorry, it's not really an episode of Thomas, but he did write a children's picture book about a steam engine called Charlie the Choo Choo

[@rafaelcalvay1230]

@@animatrix1490 oh

[@zafranorbian757]

With how fucked up parts of Thomas the Tanks engine is it would not suprise me.

[@docterfantazmo]

*Master of horror:* Yoruichi is very handsome and cool. Imma need a minute to process this weird crossover I've found myself in.

[@Mortablunt]

I don't need sleep, I need more of this!

[@asphyxia7784]

Same

[@theviniso]

Everything in Bleach is cool tbh

[@guppykid3535]

docterfantazmo not at junji ito being the Loml 🥺

[@iagreewithyou20yearsago95]

Yoruichi is cool tho

[@lostcrusader8053]

For a man who makes the scariest stories, he sure is calm and sane. Love his work

[@remmyfatal]

I think most of the horror artist I've met can wind up being the sweetest people. It's just all about thinking on the deeper end.

[@GatoBellini]

This is seriously wholesome, especially knowing the guy's background. 5 on the cuteness scale.

[@deathwizard1996]

It is nice to see he likes cutenesses in cats but evil at the same time. I remember reading his manga in my high school years and man that was pretty interesting to see all those swirls, balloons, and Holes into everyday life

[@waleska1417]

I’ve just started reading his mangas :D! After Uzumaki, I’ll read Tomie and Gyo.

[@saphira1338]

This is the man that gave me nightmare fuel for years ? Seems very nice

[@MrTheil]

Junji Ito: **writes and draws nightmare fuel** Also Junji Ito: **sees adorable an cat bite someone** “That was scary”

[@fim-43redeye31]

Junji Ito is one of those people with an incredible ability to conceptualize horror and separate it from reality. He's a normal person with a talent for generating the unsettling - just because he creates it doesn't mean he IS it.

[@skekla]

I know this reply comes 2 y. later, but THIS! I wish more people understood this indeed: the fact that an author creates something doesn't mean they ARE it! 👍

[@aino-kaisav5504]

Yeah! I think it's also that when you're the one making the horror, it doesn't feel as scary. Like people fear the unknown but none of Ito's monsters are unknown to him, he knows their limits and how they work.

[@solma8167]

2:17 his face expression went from 😃 to 😑 real quick lol

[@lunatic-k5209]

Oh it just human…

[@M12GProductions]

Pulled ol' Junji Ito out of whatever black crypt he works in again, I see.

[@FFKonoko]

He has a lovely home, sweet family and two cats. For a guy pumping out horror he's amazingly bad at fulfilling the stereotype.

[@user-vf5ku1nn8w]

FFKonoko aww that’s so sweet

[@examichelle]

The guy is incredibly wholesome for someone who has scared the shit out of me with his work.

[@rfrolicarts]

He explained in another Crunchyroll video that he works comfortably with a blanket on his lap, listening to ABBA, Bee Gees, and Beach Boys while drawing his creepy manga.

[@qraee]

“I’m a horror manga author, I also draw cat manga 😊” 😂😂

[@МаксимАбрамов-ц4д]

Junji ito is such a sweet person tbh

[@mimisezlol]

Ito: they'd look at me with their narrow[ed] eyes and it was very creepy Cat guides: A cat with partially closed eyes is smiling Therefor junji ito was afraid of friendly, sleepy cats.

[@soul6733]

That's...something I never expected to be recommended to me. What's next? Having Kentaro Miura react to Love-Live?

[@anenemystand5582]

You know he'd be happy too

[@NotoriousYeshi]

Now that would really be unexpected, considering that Miura is such a mysterious figure. Hell all we really have of him is a photo from like the early 90s..lol

[@chimblemasterofchimney4771]

@@NotoriousYeshi The one where he looks like Filthy Frank?

[@DiscoDachiff]

Isn't he already deep into that shit?

[@le-blanc1440]

@@DiscoDachiff so deep that it's why he doesn't have a proper schedule anymore.

[@bermfs3978]

Junji Ito: (sees cat turn into human) His brain: I'm going to make the most horrific version of that process.

[@kentan6182]

1:57 " *His eyes are very unsettling* " If your cat worries the demonic minded Junji, you know you're special xD

[@xenopeltis.h]

cat: *just being cute* junji ito: that was scary.

[@lovemagicfantastic]

I was watching the whole damn video going "No, Junji Ito. **You're** a five on the cuteness scale."

[@AirIUnderwater]

"The eyes are very frightening." Um... sir, excuse me, have you seen your drawings? :D

[@ananyanyan]

The art- 🫀😰💀🩸🔪 The artist- 🥺💓✨️😇

[@AbhNormal]

Junji Ito is like a reverse Thomas Kinkade, where his drawings are absolutely terrifying but the guy behind them is a sweet-natured man.

[@tonkababic9826]

Can we have Junji ito with some kittens doing interview or just Junji Ito playing with many cats

[@SRNX1]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3vCmYhjj7Gbotk

[@__Hmmmmmmmm__]

This man must have nerves of steel. I always thought Junji Ito would be a crazy lookin dude. But he looks and sounds super nice🐐.

[@FFKonoko]

He's super nice. Read his cat diary!

[@gadpivs]

Pretty sure when he says something's scary, he's just being polite, which is very Japanese, culturally. It's like if a master guitar virtuoso saw that you were passionate about playing guitar, and listened to you play. Even though he's way better than you, he'll still say you're really good.

[@slimeforest]

When the anime horror creator who scared the daylight out of me as a child, is the sweet old man NPC in any RPG

[@Egalitariat-likesecretariat]

Mr. Ito finding the azumanga daioh cat "very scary" is so incredibly funny to me. Like he's seeing the framing and the pacing and entirely ignored the tone of the music and ambience. It's so fascinating to see what parts *he* sees most

[@CindyMuse]

Junji Ito: *watches a hand be bitten by a cat* ah...that was scary Me: *remembers the cat story where Mr Ito gets his hand bitten by his cat twice* ah...i understand

[@diandinihaleluya1000]

03:25 HOW CUTE

[@BlackCrystalAlchemis]

the fact that Junji Ito finds anything scary is mind-boggling to me. like sir, have you seen the things you've drawn??

[@oxychim]

This guy who makes horrror manga so scary that it gives me nightmares is scared of a cute animated kitty who doesn't like being pet

[@gyounce1]

He's still one of the coolest people ever, even if he's this cute. I am so inspired by Junji Ito's creative works; he's one of my favorite artists of all time.

[@manabluerose]

I love that Junji Ito is such a wholesome dude who makes my favorite horror comics.

[@AstroBimpson]

0:21 I've been trying to remember the name of this show for years, my brother had a copy of it when I was like 8 before I even knew it was anime, and I could never remember the name, thank you so much.

[@BAy1917yu]

Azumanga daioh

[@blairbird8022]

Please make this a full series. I would watch it.

[@r._.l]

Junji Ito: **Draws creepy manga** Also Junji Ito: **Cat lover and cinnamon roll**

[@LifeInPink999]

I don't know what I expected him to be like but an adorable cat lover was one thing that didn't cross my mind. Like how such an adorable man can be a master of horror? I find the entire thing fascinating.

[@seasnailsplatoon762]

He is a nice man, also very outspoken about mangakas needing to get enough sleep and free time. Mangakas get overworked and develop health problems in their bodies and their minds. It even kills some people, like Miura creator of BERSERK. Miura had a crazy work schedule for years, never got enough sleep, couldn't go outside enough... Junji Ito therefore is very strong in his opinion that they should all try to maintain a good work-life balance and ESPECIALLY get enough sleep. He is a really sweet guy.

[@Miranka-tr3tj]

Should’ve shown him a clip of the cat from Ghost Stories

[@thesicaeffect5164]

the way I'd do anything for junji ito he's such a pure person.

[@La-PetitMort]

Anything? 😏

[@moviemaster8510]

*Kitter:* (nom) *Junji Ito:* That was very scary. *Also Junji Ito:* (the final panel of The Enigma of Amigara Fault)

[@adamfirdaus5194]

What the picture is like? cause i dont want to have nightmares

[@joshprice4855]

Junji ito: Draws the most horrifying things you've ever seen Also junji ito seeing a small anime cat bite a person: very scary

[@ScottFab44]

One of my favorites mangakas ever and he is so cute₍ᐡˊo̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ˋᐡ₎

[@luisquintero244]

He called youruichi handsome. The words I think he's looking for is EXTRA THICCC

[@LuckyoJhihi]

Lmao that isn't thicc lol

[@luisquintero244]

Everyone knows she thicc

[@kumonoameai]

Nice Samurai Jack reference ^.^

[@luisquintero244]

I knew someone would get it

[@FFKonoko]

@@milicadrakulic1873 yeah, but that isn't shown in that clip. Handsome is pretty accurate for that bit

[@squittlequeen2282]

It’s funny how you can see the cogs in his mind Turning as he’s watching, you know he’s getting new horror ideas for his next manga by the second 😂

[@aaydouche]

Junji ito: makes the scariest mangas Also junji ito: *Cats are scary*

[@sirpiss1708]

The English equivalent of this is “HP Lovecraft reacts to cute cats” but I think he would say some controversial words considering his history with cats

[@kamikazekhan2832]

He looked so excited at the beginning of the bleach scene then less and less lol

[@mischief_speaker1942]

Junji Ito: A sweetheart who also happens to create very nice cats and terrifying the entire world

[@modelvp2405]

This man makes stories that will leave you messed up for weeks and would challenge a navy seal to read alone in the dark, but in real life he’s the purest person.

[@foxxmakeup9563]

Junji Ito: *creates the creepiest mangas ever and scares the shit out of my soul* Also Junji Ito: neko kawaii

[@luhluhluhlemun]

imagine if junji ito drew characters like doreamon and hello kitty and just completly turned them into monsters

[@17colas]

he gives cats 5/5 on his scariness scale, i doubt they’d look TOO different

[@natashamejialeon8127]

3:01 Gintoki would rate her under the categories of both awful and weird. Gintama is the best anime, OMG! I laughed so hard!

[@kendra_t]

95% middle aged woman 5% cat

[@NathanOnikata]

0:31 Junji ito: that was scary Also junji ito: create a manga about cat with strange scary spider inside the mouth

[@12isaac00]

0:06 that white cat has seen some shit

[@ghedebaronsamedi]

The funny thing is, you could tell the gears in his head were turning as he watched the transformation scene.

[@kinkanalchemist]

Can someone please give this man a show where he is just presented with cute things, I would watch every episode

[@nunyabiznes33]

NGL the Azumanga daioh cat is one of the most horrifying cat I've seen.

[@myunglips]

I didnt ask for this but thanks definitely worth to watch it😭

[@illgeteverythingback]

the most precious video in existence

[@rainycloud10]

Please make more videos with Junji Ito. He's so entertaining to watch.

[@etinchristine6501]

2:00 "his eyes are very unsettling." Dude , your mangas are way much scary .

[@mabimabi212]

Cat: Nyaa This legend: Idk about you but that's a five

[@asher3608]

Past horror creators: *Depressed, going through stuff* Modern horror creators: "I am very chill and i thrive👍🏻"

[@LilLy-nt8pt]

Junji Ito : (0:32) That was very scary 😨 Also Junji Ito : *Draw 100 horror’s mangas

[@Loliamnyancat]

Literally his "u seeing this shit" face at 3:02 lmaooo

[@meow-px6kk]

I give mr Ito a 5 on the cuteness scale after watching this!! the five on scary scale still remains i cant stop thinking about the spirals ....

[@motlyhaha]

bro the part where the the purple haired woman appeared had me shook

[@prolmandabeast6192]

Junji Ito knows EXACTLY when something is or can become unsettling based on his perspective with the people in shows or fiction, that is his best talent.

[@itzmeange5092]

Omg! I just love Chi! It also has a 3d animated serie! Sweet!

[@Anonymous-o6t6p]

2:38 HOW IS HE SO UNFAZED there was no change in his expression, i would have been barking like a dog

[@boRalto]

how is this soft and lovable marshmallow man responsible for the stuff of my nightmares?

[@W3EVILGENIUS]

Bro ito is so silly I would have never guessed that from the sheer nightmare fuel he creates

[@keithpowers2414]

He is so wholesome and sweet

[@PeachDragon_]

"Hello, i'm junji ito, japanese Lovecraft"

[@felixsubakti6907]

Hey this guy is pretty functional within his society, Phillips is a shambling mess of a guy who cannot manage his own money.

[@moviefilmstudios9828]

@@felixsubakti6907 Don't look up's Lovecraft's cat

[@felixsubakti6907]

@@moviefilmstudios9828 I know the cat's name, I'm a Lovecraft fan myself. Totally won't summon the yellow king

[@lemonov3031]

I wonder what his cat's name tho

[@wysteria.]

@@lemonov3031 um it's n-wordman,,,,like hard r and everything

[@viananiroumand9190]

Junji ito probably gasps after making each panel for his manga

[@CloudKXII]

0:28 Junji Ito : Im gonna borrow that scene

[@ddjsoyenby]

even masters of horror can't resist the allure of cats the greatest thing in hisstory.

[@usernamepassword4517]

2:29 The new Animorphs looks great!

[@lin1130]

I loved azumanga daioh when I was younger! Sometimes, I still sing the choux creme song when I'm baking xD

[@amaya.blossom]

He gave Nyanko sensei a 2 for cuteness, unforgivable 😤

[@LostApotheosis]

Junji Uti calling Azu Manga Daioh scary is a level of pureness I wasn't prepared for. This is making me realize that some of the best artists in the horror genre are the best because they're cowards. If you can find the frightening in the mundane then you can scare just about anybody.

[@sangipachuau7099]

Junji ito in real life 😃 His anime / manga : 💀

[@murasakirenea9290]

Junji ito,known for his amazingly haunting works or horror Also Junji: haha cats

[@dividexthecantaloupe]

Junji ito:🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌈🌈🌈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ His art:👹👹👹👹👺👺👺👺👹👹👹👹👹😈😈😈😈👹👺👺👺💀💀💀💀💀☠️☠️☠️👺👺👹

[@angeloutofgrace]

His stories are a mind blowing and his art is a masterpiece!

[@Moth_is_a_soullessbeing]

I love how Junji Ito literally writes the most frightening and chilling stories but is just like "Oh, cats :D" and acts very sweet lol.

[@kingman450]

I'm loving this Junji Ito content.