The Hobonichi Techo Weeks 2026 Junji Ito: Tomie “Haunting Beauty” 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 Weeks bridges nearly 40 years since his 1987 debut.
This Weeks features an illustration of an illusory version of Tomie, born from a young girl’s intense admiration. Printed on a matte black cover, the image of Tomie is rendered using glossy silk screen printing, creating a refined contrast between two black textures that brings the artwork vividly to life.
The illustration is taken from the Tomie: Hair chapter. To recreate the screen tone of the original manga, subtle shading has been added to her forehead and lips using fine dots. A thick layer of transparent ink highlights Tomie’s defining features, including her long, glossy black hair and the distinctive tear-shaped mole beneath her left eye, producing a shifting impression depending on the viewing angle.
The back cover features an illustration of the scene in which a girl discovers a bundle of hair stored in a paulownia box in her father’s study. This moment marks the beginning of the story, as she imagines the owner of that otherworldly, beautiful black hair. The luster of Tomie’s hair is expressed through gold foil detailing, adding a hauntingly elegant touch.
An evocative Weeks edition designed for those who wish to bring the hypnotic and unsettling beauty of Japanese horror into everyday planning.
