What is the TV Tokyo drama Strange adapting from Junji Ito’s works?

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The TV Tokyo Drama "Strange" Adapts 13 Works from Junji Ito's Horror Manga Catalog

The TV Tokyo drama series, Strange - Junji Ito no Yoru mo Nemurenu Kimyō na Hanashi (Strange - Junji Ito’s Sleepless Strange Tales), is a live-action omnibus adaptation. This series will draw from thirteen distinct stories selected from Junji Ito's extensive catalog of celebrated horror manga.
Live-Action Omnibus Format

The drama is structured as a collection of self-contained episodes, with each segment adapting a different manga story. This format allows for a diverse presentation of Ito's varied horror narratives within a single series. The series is set to premiere on July 3 at 24:12 JST.
Selection of Thirteen Works

The adaptation specifically focuses on thirteen chosen tales from Ito's body of work. While the specific titles of these thirteen stories are not detailed, they represent a curated selection from his renowned horror manga.
Collaboration with IVE

The drama's opening theme song is performed by the K-pop group IVE, with their track JIGSAW from their Japan fourth EP, LUCID DREAM. This musical collaboration extends beyond the drama, as Junji Ito himself illustrated the limited-edition cover art for IVE’s LUCID DREAM EP, released on May 27.

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