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Junji Ito Horror Book Release for Halloween
Junji Ito's new horror picture book arrives October 20 for Halloween.
In brief
Junji Ito's new horror picture book arrives October 20 for Halloween. Junji Ito's Looking at Me releases October 20, 2026, to explore childhood fears. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
New Horror Picture Book Release
Junji Ito's Looking at Me releases October 20, 2026, for Halloween.
Halloween Horror Picture Book Series
Three horror picture books release this month: Looking at Me, Is It There or Not, and A Bad Book.
Looking at Me Details
A 32-page book where a child sees faces in everyday objects that become increasingly human.
Childhood Fear Exploration
The book taps into pareidolia, seeing familiar shapes in everyday objects.
Release Dates
Looking at Me and Is It There or Not release October 20, 2026, with A Bad Book on October 27, 2026.
Halloween Mood-Setter
The books help adults revisit childhood fears they may have forgotten.
The short version
Junji Ito's Looking at Me releases October 20, 2026, to explore childhood fears.
