This article will examine the 2018 cosplay photobook adaption of Tomie created by European cosplayers, Shunsuke Cosplay, Saya the Fox, and photographer Dizzy Monogatari. Images used with photographer’s and cosplayers’ permission.
Cosplayers Shunsuke Cosplay and Saya the Fox. Cover of the 2018 photobook, Tomie, photographer Dizzy Monogatari. The series revolves around the eponymous Tomie, a beautiful girl who drives those around her, usually men, mad to the point of violence, murder, and ruin. Ito’s long running manga series Tomie (1987-2000) is one of his most popular works and has been adapted into eight live action films, a tv series, and a novel. Fanworks that have resulted from both the original Japanese titles and recent English language translations include doujinshi comics, fanfiction, fanart, and cosplay (costume roleplay) costumes.
Fans of horror comics are currently enjoying what translator Zack Davisson has loosely termed a ‘Junji Ito boom’ Ito’s work has been widely translated and has even resulted in a line of Hot Topic clothing.
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