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Uzumaki

Uzumaki

Synopsis: In Kurouzu-cho, young Kirie Goshima is faced with a spiral of bizarre events when her boyfriend, Shuuichi Saito, expresses his desire to escape the city, affected by a strange obsession with spirals. After an unsettling encounter between Shuuichi and his father, whose fixation on a snail shell triggers a series of terrifying events, Kirie realizes that the influence of the spiral is seeping into everyday life, driving the inhabitants mad. As the unexplained phenomena intensify, Kirie and Shuuichi find themselves in a desperate struggle to unravel the mystery and escape the terrible fate the town has in store for them.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Uzumaki

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Uzumaki
  • Anime Name in Japanese: うずまき
  • Anime Name in English: Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror
  • Other names: The Spiral

Production information

  • Producers: Production I.G
  • Licensors: None found, add some
  • Studios: Drive

Anime Information

  • Type: Unknown
  • Episodes: 4
  • Date: Sep 28, 2024 to ?
  • Genres: Others
  • Subjects: Others
  • Target: Seinen.

Anime Reviews

  • Rating: N/A
  • Popularity: 131,336

Video Trailer/Opening

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Curiosities

Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Uzumaki": 

  • The anime "Uzumaki" is an adaptation of the famous horror manga written by Junji Ito, who is known for his detailed visual style and disturbing narratives.
  • Director Hiroshi Nagahama, responsible for "Uzumaki", also directed the "Mushishi" series, gaining recognition for its unique visual and atmospheric approach.
  • The soundtrack for the anime "Uzumaki" was composed by Colin Stetson, a musician known for his experimental work with the saxophone and collaborations with artists such as Arcade Fire and Bon Iver.
  • This anime project is a collaboration between the production companies Production I.G and Adult Swim, an important partnership that came about after the success of other joint productions.
  • The sound design in the anime "Uzumaki" plays a crucial role in conveying the claustrophobic and unsettling atmosphere of the story, focusing heavily on the reproduction of natural sounds and ominous silence.
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Main Characters

Below is the main characters of: "Uzumaki"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

  • Saitou Shuuichi
  • Goshima Kirie
  • Kurotani Azami
  • Katayama
  • Yamaguchi Mitsuru
  • Saitou Toshio
  • Tsumura
  • Yokota
  • Okada
  • Saitou Yukie

Summary and events

  • The town of Kurouzu-cho is haunted by bizarre phenomena related to spirals.
  • Kirie Goshima, the protagonist, witnesses unexplained events involving spirals.
  • Shuichi Saito, Kirie's boyfriend, believes that the city is cursed by the spirals.
  • Shuichi's parents are affected: his father develops an obsession with spirals, driving him insane.
  • The body of Shuichi's father is found in a spiral position, leading to a series of strange suicides and deaths.
  • Shuichi's mother, haunted by spirals, ends up committing suicide.
  • Students at Kirie's school begin to transform into deformed spiral creatures.
  • A hurricane hits the city, reinforcing the theme of spirals.
  • The city gradually succumbs to increasingly insane supernatural events, all related to the spiral form.
  • Kirie and Shuichi explore the town's history to try and escape the curse.
  • The city completely transforms into a giant spiral, consuming everything.
  • Kirie and Shuichi get caught up in the final events, accepting their fate at the center of the spiral.

What happens in the end?

Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime UzumakiWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

At the end of "Uzumaki," the city of Kurouzu-cho is consumed by the growing effect of spirals that deform reality and its inhabitants. Kirie and Shuichi, who were trying to survive the chaos and escape the spiral forces, head for the center of the city, now completely engulfed by spiral structures. There, they discover a staircase that descends into the heart of the spiral, where the distorting influence is strongest. Shuichi, completely resigned to the inevitable fate dictated by the spirals, realizes that they cannot escape. In the end, Kirie and Shuichi embrace and are swallowed up by the spiral, becoming part of the eternal cycle that plagues the city. The story ends with the indication that the spirals will continue to spread endlessly, consuming everything within their reach.

Meaning of Uzumaki

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

うずまき
  • うず - vortex, whirlpool
  • まき - coiled, spiral
The anime's name "うずまき" (Uzamaki) means "vortex" or "coiled whirlpool". This reference to spiral shapes and cyclical nature is central to the narrative of the work, which explores themes of horror and obsession in a city marked by supernatural phenomena and the unfolding of events linked to this symbol. The use of the spiral suggests both beauty and terror, reflecting the experiences of the characters and the strange atmosphere that permeates the story.

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Uzumaki has a total of 4 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
You can watch the anime Uzumaki on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Uzumaki usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 131,336