Hobonichi Junji Ito: Tomie - Knowing Smile A6 [Cover Only]

The Hobonichi Junji Ito: Tomie “Knowing Smile” A6 cover features artwork from Tomie, the debut work and one of the most iconic creations by horror manga master Junji Ito. Using original illustrations that bring Ito’s unique world to life, this cover bridges nearly 40 years since his 1987 debut.

Made with luxurious iridescent faux leather, the front shows Tomie wearing her signature cold, condescending smile. Beauty, arrogance, and her uncanny ability to return again and again are captured in the shimmering, rainbow-like finish of this striking design.

The exterior features a two-tone look that shifts from deep pink on the front to mint green on the back. The illustration, taken from the Tomie: Adopted Daughter chapter, changes color depending on the angle, evoking Tomie’s elusive beauty and eerie allure. Her clear eyes and lips are boldly printed for a strong visual impact.

The mint green back also features Tomie, with her long, beautiful black hair and the distinctive tear-shaped mole beneath her left eye, rendered in stunning detail. The design is completed with the “TOMIE” signature.

At the top of the back cover you’ll find an English message, adapted for the Hobonichi Techo from a line in the manga that describes Tomie’s irresistible charm.

The inside of the cover is black, with a disturbing hidden detail inside the inner pocket where the Hobonichi Techo book slips in. Although concealed once the planner is inserted, the artwork reveals the darker side of Tomie’s world in every meticulously drawn line.