Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre: where to watch in Australia
By Jen PelinoPublished
All 12 episodes of Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre are on Netflix in Australia, and nowhere else. Here is what it costs, whether a season 2 is coming, and where Junji Ito Collection and Uzumaki stream here.
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Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre streams on Netflix in Australia, and only on Netflix. All 12 episodes of the 2023 horror anime are there, from $9.99 a month on Standard with Ads. It is not on Stan, BINGE, Prime Video or Crunchyroll, and it is not sold or rented on any store here. If you want more Junji Ito after it, the earlier Junji Ito Collection is on Crunchyroll, while the 2024 Uzumaki series has no Australian release at all.
Where to watch Junji Ito Maniac in Australia
| Option | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Stream | Netflix | from $9.99 a month (Standard with Ads) |
| Stan, BINGE, Prime Video, Disney+ | not available | |
| Crunchyroll | not available (it has the older Junji Ito Collection) | |
| Rent or buy | not sold in Australia | |
| Free TV | not available |
JustWatch Australia lists the series on Netflix's ad tier and its ad-free plans, with no other service and no store (checked 14 November 2026), which matches our own catalogue. Netflix has no free trial in Australia, so the cheapest way in is one month of Standard with Ads. Twelve episodes of about 24 minutes each come to under five hours, so one month is plenty.
Where to watch Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre in Australia
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Subscription
What it costs
| Netflix plan | Monthly | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard with Ads | $9.99 | full HD, two screens, with ads |
| Standard | $20.99 | no ads, full HD, two screens, downloads |
| Premium | $28.99 | no ads, 4K, four screens |
Prices from our plan data on 16 November 2026. The series is listed on the ad tier, so you do not need a more expensive plan to watch it. Our Netflix price guide has every plan and the extra member option.
Netflix plans, cheapest first
Standard with ads
No lock-in contract
- Watch on 2 devices at a time
- Full HD (1080p), includes ads
Go to site$9.99/mth
Min Cost - $9.99 over 1 month
Standard
No lock-in contract
- Watch on 2 devices at a time
- Full HD (1080p), ad-free
Go to site$20.99/mth
Min Cost - $20.99 over 1 month
Premium
No lock-in contract
- Watch on 4 devices at a time
- 4K (Ultra HD) and HDR, ad-free
Go to site$28.99/mth
Min Cost - $28.99 over 1 month
What the show is
Junji Ito Maniac is an anthology: 12 episodes that adapt 20 of the manga artist's short horror stories, usually two to an episode. Netflix released all of it on 19 January 2023, and it was made by Studio Deen. Stories include Tomie, the girl who cannot stay dead; The Hanging Balloons, where giant floating heads hunt the people they resemble; and Souichi, Ito's nail-chewing schoolboy, who turns up for some of the lighter, stranger moments.
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It is rated MA15+ in Australia, and that is earned: body horror, gore and suicide all feature. If you are picking it for a group, the episodes stand alone, so you can start anywhere.
Is there a Junji Ito Maniac season 2?
Not announced. Netflix has not renewed or cancelled the series in nearly four years, and neither the studio nor Netflix has said anything about more episodes. Because it is an anthology, any new season would simply adapt more stories, so it can come back at any time. Use "Tell me when the new season lands" on our Junji Ito Maniac page and we will email you if it reaches Australia.
Every Junji Ito anime and where it streams in Australia
| Series | Year | Episodes | Where in Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junji Ito Collection | 2018 | 12 | Crunchyroll (Fan plan $11.99 a month; JustWatch lists a seven-day free trial) |
| Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre | 2023 | 12 | Netflix |
| Uzumaki | 2024 | 4 | not available in Australia |
Junji Ito Collection came first and adapts many of the same stories, including Tomie and Souichi, with a different studio and style. JustWatch Australia lists it on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll channel inside Prime Video, and nowhere else. Our Crunchyroll price page has its plans.
Uzumaki, the four-part black and white adaptation of Ito's most famous manga about a town consumed by spirals, was made for Adult Swim in the US. JustWatch Australia lists no Australian service, store or free TV channel for it (checked 14 November 2026). It is not on Netflix here, whatever some international guides say.
If you liked it, watch these next
All on Netflix in Australia, so they come with the same subscription:
- Parasyte: The Grey: the Korean live-action take on the body horror manga Parasyte, six episodes.
- Dandadan: ghosts, aliens and a lot of jokes, two seasons. Also sold on Apple TV and Fetch.
- Ghost Stories: four Indian horror shorts in one film.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre in Australia?
Only on Netflix, which has all 12 episodes. Netflix starts at $9.99 a month on Standard with Ads. It is not on Stan, BINGE, Prime Video or Crunchyroll, and it is not sold or rented on any Australian store (JustWatch Australia, 14 November 2026).
Is there a season 2 of Junji Ito Maniac?
Not announced. Netflix released the 12 episodes on 19 January 2023 and has not renewed or cancelled the series since.
How many episodes does Junji Ito Maniac have?
Twelve episodes of about 24 minutes, adapting 20 of Junji Ito's short stories.
Where can I watch Uzumaki in Australia?
Nowhere yet. The 2024 Uzumaki series made for Adult Swim has no Australian streaming service, store or free TV channel listed by JustWatch Australia (14 November 2026).
Where can I watch Junji Ito Collection in Australia?
On Crunchyroll, including the Crunchyroll channel in Prime Video. Crunchyroll's Fan plan is $11.99 a month.
Sources
- JustWatch Australia: Junji Ito Maniac on Netflix only, 1 season, 12 episodes, MA15+ (checked 14 Nov 2026)
- JustWatch Australia: Junji Ito Collection on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, 12 episodes (checked 14 Nov 2026)
- JustWatch Australia: Uzumaki (2024) not available for streaming in Australia, 4 episodes (checked 14 Nov 2026)
- SlashFilm: Junji Ito Maniac coming to Netflix, 20 stories, Ito confirmed Souichi, Tomie and The Hanging Balloons
- MyAnimeList: Itou Junji: Maniac, 12 episodes, Studio Deen, released 19 January 2023
- CompareTV plan data: Netflix Standard with Ads $9.99, Standard $20.99, Premium $28.99; Crunchyroll Fan $11.99 (16 Nov 2026)