Junji Ito is a Japanese horror manga artist and writer. He is best known for his works such as Uzumaki, Tomie, and Gyo. His works often feature grotesque and disturbing imagery, and explore themes of psychological horror, the supernatural, and the occult. Ito's art style is characterized by its detailed linework, and his stories often feature surreal and nightmarish situations. He has also written several short stories, and has collaborated with other manga artists such as Kazuo Umezu and Hideshi Hino. Ito's works have been adapted into live-action films, anime, and video games, and have been praised for their unique and unsettling atmosphere. He has won several awards for his work, and is considered one of the most influential horror manga artists of all time.