The talisman is a small object or charm that is believed to possess magical or supernatural powers. Throughout history and across cultures, talismans have been used for various purposes, such as protection, luck, or attracting positive energies. The primary purpose of a talisman is to act as a symbol or representation of the desired outcome or intention. It is believed that by carrying or wearing a talisman, one can harness its powers and enhance their own abilities or circumstances. In many cultures, talismans are often associated with specific symbols or materials that are believed to have inherent powers. For example, ancient Egyptians used scarab beetles as talismans, believing that they represented rebirth and protection.
Illustrations of Gendered Conflict in Tomie by Junji Ito, via Viz
The reader is forced not only to imagine the movement of characters, the passage of time, and the impending doom but also viscerally experience an odor that evokes fear. The reader is forced not only to imagine the movement of characters, the passage of time, and the impending doom but also viscerally experience an odor that evokes fear.
For example, ancient Egyptians used scarab beetles as talismans, believing that they represented rebirth and protection. Similarly, in various Asian cultures, the dragon is seen as a powerful talisman that brings good fortune and prosperity. The talisman can also serve as a reminder or focal point for personal goals or aspirations.
Uzumaki – by Junji Ito
Uzumaki is a horror manga series written and illustrated by Junji Ito. In the 3 volumes it follows Kirie Goshima, her boyfriend Shuichi Sato, and the citizens of the small, fictional Japanese town of Kurôzu-cho which is cursed by supernatural events involving spirals. Events such as her hair draining her , growing and hypnotizing others. Shuichi’s dad becoming obsessed with spirals. Even becoming snail people. The only place safe from all the mayhem and the curse is the old abandoned row houses which later are enlarged by the town. Kirie and Shuichi attempt to escape the town only to be unable to leave. On return to the town they find the row houses have become a giant spiral encompassing the town and that several years have passed. They reach the center of town to find a hole leading to a Cthulhu-esque ancient city below the town. Upon finding her parents dead in the ancient city she loses the strength to go on. With her final embrace with Shuichi it tell that the curse will end and begin again.
I found this manga from when I first came to Sheridan College when I joined the anime club. The president at the time sent it as a welcome to the club with a warning it wasn’t for everybody. When I read it i found it was different from conventional anime.
It differed from the usual suspects of anime at the time I read it (Bleach, One Piece, Naruto ect.) the characters illustrated where not the exaggerated eyed and crazy hair that was common for what I had read. These visual where more realistic which lead to more of a feeling of realism to the manga and make the horror scenes more impactful seeing a more realistic face become twisted and mangled as the manga and the curse progress. Though more realistic it still keeps some of the simplicity that manga has come to know. The change was at first welcomed to the atypical Shonen Jump style which started the curiosity to the manga. Reading further on, the story was what really kept me wanting reading the next chapter.
The story itself starts as just what seems like perhaps a lover’s story to flee the town so Shuichi to escape his parents. It turns into a journey to escape a curse that grips the town. Its pieced together the chapters with the main characters seeing the strange events happening around town. seeing the town slowly succumbing to the curse. Once finally resolved to leave the town the curse refuses them to leave and fast forward the passage of time. The story creates tension for the reader showing the progression of how the curse takes effect on the people slowly turning them into spiral horrors. I had read H.P Lovecraft’s Call of Cthulhu upon seeing the ending it reminds me of the sunken city R’lyeh as well as how the Deep Ones slowly corrupt those who hear there voices.
After reading this manga it has opened me into more interesting manga such as frakenfran and other non mainstream manga that are unusual to the generic anime formula. I find them to be far less predictable and more satisfying to enjoy. If your looking for something Cthulhu like and a darker manga then give Uzumaki a shot!
The hypnotic nature of the omnipresent spirals incites a comparison to varied forms of larger collectives such as hive minds, blended realities, and obsessive group behaviors that are mimetic in nature. The excellence of Ito’s body horror gradually climaxes into the cosmic reconstruction of Kurouzo-cho as a palatial singular organism. Others may view the curse of the spirals through the lens of individualism with the notion of spiraling through emotional instability or obsessive introspection. In both interpretations, Ito masterfully creates a void for readers to behold his art by veiling the source of the curse in the unknown.
By combining the power of intention with the physical presence of the talisman, one can create a stronger connection and focus on their desired outcome. It is important to note that the effectiveness of a talisman can vary greatly depending on an individual's beliefs and intentions. While some may attribute tangible results to the power of a talisman, others may view it as a placebo effect or purely symbolic gesture. In conclusion, the talisman represents a belief in the supernatural or magical powers that can be harnessed to bring about desired outcomes. Whether used for protection, luck, or personal growth, the talisman serves as a physical representation and reminder of one's intentions and desires..
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