Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection - Recommendations

• OVA (1 ep)
• 1992

In 1905, Vergille Strauss is a young thief living in the small country of Apfelland. With the help of a local inspector named Fleischer, he rescues a girl from a group of foreign thugs. Her name is Frieda and she may be the key to a secret that is of great interest to other nations.

• TV Special (1 ep)
• 1981

• Movie (1 ep)
• 1979

• Movie (1 ep)
• 1992

In the year 360 BC, when Melos left Syracuse, all he was after was a ceremonial sword for his sister's wedding. Once there, however, he received much more than he bargained for: a charge of treason against the king, and an execution date in 3 days. Wanting only to return to the village to see the wedding, the aloof Melos thus accepted a deal: his friend Celine would take his place and be executed if Melos did not return in time. Now, with only 3 days and countless obstacles in his way, he must run with all his might to return and save the life of his noble friend before he is executed...

• TV (26 eps)
• 1979 - 1980

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2001

Giulia Bianchi, Maria, Enrico, Lucio and Angelo are a group of friends which live and study in the town of Seveso, not far from Milan. Their lives dramatically change on July 10, when during the party for Giulia's birthday one of the reactors of the close ICMESA chemical plant collapses, spreading into the air a massive, menacing cloud that falls over the surrounding area, covering everything under a white and irritating dust.

• TV (12 eps)
• 2009

Sometimes the greatest distance is between people. Whether a man alienates himself from society with a façade of cheerfulness, or two friends fail to communicate their feelings of betrayal, invisible barriers plague mankind. Although love should bring people together, when a stoic renter and a dutiful monk choose to court a widow’s daughter, their mutual affections drive a bitter gap between them. During each encounter filled with mistrust and despair, the flaws of human nature slowly reveal themselves...

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2018

An ambitious collection of three thrilling tales; Kanini & Kanino, Invisible, Life Ain't Gonna Lose. Together, the stories explore ideas of heroism large and small, and the infinite potential of the short film format allows the directors and Studio Ponoc to experiment with breathtaking, action-packed visuals, concise human drama, and gorgeous fantasy worlds, in this unforgettable short film anthology that is further demonstration of the studio’s exciting future.

• TV (52 eps)
• 1987 - 1989

D'Artagnan leaves his grandparents' home in Gascogne to try to be a musketeer but once he arrives in Paris, he realizes it's going to be harder than he had anticipated. So, he goes on an adventure trying to retrieve a precious necklace to the Queen, as well as prove himself worthy of being a musketeer.

• Movie (1 ep)
• 1980