Horror manga fans worldwide have long admired Junji Ito’s chilling creations, and now a spine-tingling event is making its way back. A pop-up store filled with body horror delights is set to welcome the new year in unsettling fashion.
Due to its overwhelming popularity, the Junji Ito Pop-Up Store is making a comeback in Japan as 2024 draws to a close. Packed with eerie merchandise inspired by the iconic manga artist’s work, the store promises to kick off early 2025 with a frightful flair.
Horror fix with a blend of creepy and quirky at the upcoming Junji Ito Pop-Up Store (Photo: Junji Ito/Studio DeenFans from around the globe need not miss out, as many of the featured items will be available for international shipping, ensuring that the horror reaches every corner of the world.
The original Junji Ito Pop-Up Store, which debuted earlier this year just in time for Halloween, is now returning to Tokyo’s HANDS Shinjuku Store. In addition to previously showcased merchandise like manga panel stickers, shoppers will also find new items such as a humorously sinister “Baby on Board” sticker.
This piece, depicting a disturbing baby in a stroller, bears the unmistakable hallmarks of Ito’s art style. The designs draw inspiration from a range of Ito’s horror manga, including Tomie and Lovesickness.
The store features 12 unique products, priced between $4 and $50, with offerings like t-shirts, bucket hats, eye masks, umbrellas, and more. Open from Dec. 30, 2024, to Jan. 22, 2025, the pop-up provides a chance to end the festive season and begin the new year on a spine-chilling note.
For international fans, these items can be ordered via the Hakaba no Garou website, with ZenMarket facilitating worldwide shipping. This year also saw Junji Ito’s work gaining additional recognition, with a Tomie and Hello Kitty crossover and the anime adaptation of Uzumaki.