Unfortunately I cannot get to this sync properly with Adobe app on my tablet so I cannot review this. I was expecting this to be able to sync with the Netgalley app, but it did not. I'm sure I will love it when I'm able to get a copy

Junji Ito, well known for his horror manga, spins a tale of obsession and the lengths people will go when they're living in fear.

A scientist names a discovery of his, a planet in a distant solar system, after his beloved daughter Remina. At first people are enchanted by the planet and its namesake, but soon interest leads to fear as extremist thought patterns emerge when the planet starts to launch itself towards earth. As with other Junji Ito titles, body horror and shocking imagery illustrate this volume, and Remina & company are left to flee for their lives.

Typically I'm a big fan of Ito's work, but I wonder if perhaps his main strength lays in short stories. The pacing was solid until about halfway through the volume, and at that point I found myself feeling like all of it was a bit... excessive and unnecessary? Even for Ito. Scenes of torture, Remina surviving trauma that never seems to end, a giant tongue literally causing everything to fall apart as the story drops into an absurdist fantasy nightmare. I think maybe I needed to be in a different mindset for reading this manga, though I did get a chuckle from certain things, and I very much enjoyed the hero who emerged partway through the story.

If you are a fan of Ito, give this a try. I'm going to have a bit of difficulty recommending this title to the general public, but I think that's okay- Junji Ito is Junji Ito, and this is DEFINITELY an Ito book, even if it's not an Ito written for me.

Remina has always been one of Ito’s most underrated gems, a classic example of science fiction and cosmic horror wrapped up in one wonderful little volume. After the discovery of a new planet that appeared out of a wormhole, humanity is initially excited. The scientist that discovers the wormhole names the planet after his beautiful teenage daughter Remina and the girl is instantly catapulted to stardom. Once they realize that the planet is moving toward Earth, destroying stars and planets along the way, the world is plunged into a state of madness and terror.

The story is not subtle in criticizing society’s almost religious worship of idols like Remina, who becomes the people’s outlet for their joys and anxieties. The biblical imagery is clear as Remina and her father are hunted to be crucified in hopes of averting catastrophe in the opening pages. What follows is an incredible story of a world swept in madness for fear of an unknown threat from the farthest reaches of space.

This is a fun story that keeps the pace going on full-throttle, after a point the chase becomes a little tiresome as it seems to go on for ages. Ito’s art is as detailed and surreal as always and he creates imagery that is truly terrifying. It is a fun ride and is an essential read for fans of Lovecraftian horror.

Junji Ito's "Remina" is an interesting concept: a new planet is discovered, it eats away every other planet on its way, and only few survive.

The art is amazing, as it conveys a sense of horror and despair in the reader, while also accentuating the character's trauma and fear. It's a shame the book doesn't leave you completely satisfied as the story never hits home.

This is a cosmic horror story that ramps up quickly. A new discovery of a planet brings fame to a scientist and his daughter. The attention turns sour when the discovery sets its sights on Earth. In classic Ito fashion, this starts in the innocent with wisps of the everyday creep then barrels into the absurd and horrific. It is a quick Ito read, but not my favorite. I don't have a gut or visceral reaction to the cosmic horror elements, but do find the mob mentality terrifying. Also, there aren't any images that have burned into my brain like other Ito stories.

Still a good addition to an Ito or manga collection. Will consider for purchase for our library's adult graphic novel collection.

I want to read this but I can’t download it, no matter how many times I try to do so. It keeps going straight to error whenever it is close to completing, if there is another way to download it I would like to know, because I really want to read this.

Junji Ito does it once again! This was probably one of my favorite stories that he has created so far. It features wicked gore and horror aspects, while touching on some honest portrayals of human behavior during crisis. The whole time I was reading it, I couldn't help but think of how people will respond to crisis in the most abhorrent ways, and Junji displays that so clearly in Remina.

I'm used to his work always featuring understated horror, real creepy aspects. Remina has that, but it also showcases his talent at creating true gorey masterpieces. This whole story is filled with blood and guts to satisfy the wicked soul.

Definitely one for the physical book shelf.

This was a very weird and creepy story - standard Junji Ito - but I didn't feel like there was any payoff to the story.

I regret that I've only recently become acquainted with the mastery that is Junji Ito, but now that I've found him I'm so glad! His illustrations are gorgeous feats of horror and skill, and the stories themselves are genius.

"Remina" is a masterful story about a monstrous demon planet set on roaring through the galaxy destroying everything in its path. It was discovered by Remina's father on the day of her birth and named in her honor. Now it's on its way towards Earth and the citizens of Earth are convinced it's no coincidence and that the human Remina must be murdered along with her father in order for humanity to survive. This is only the basis for the fascinating horror that unfolds, from what happens to Earth when it's licked by a demon planet to what such a planet might look like on its surface.

I look forward to discovering all of Ito's mastery.