Itou Junji: Maniac - Episode - 12

Adapted from Fragments of Horror , this segment is often cited by critics from Ready Steady Cut and Den of Geek as the stronger, more psychological half of the finale.

Mayumi is a young girl suffering from a crippling mental illness that leaves her unable to make any decisions. After numerous caregivers fail, her wealthy family hires Mitsu, a mysterious woman who constantly whispers instructions into Mayumi’s ear to guide her every movement. Itou Junji: Maniac - Episode 12

Mitsu is living with an abusive boyfriend who eventually beats her to death. Despite being dead, her spirit remains with Mayumi, continuing to whisper instructions that eventually lead the girl to commit a violent act of revenge against the boyfriend. Adapted from Fragments of Horror , this segment

Based on a story from New Voices in the Dark , this segment brings back the series' recurring antagonist, the nail-chewing boy Soichi. Mitsu is living with an abusive boyfriend who

His antics consistently backfire in a darkly comedic fashion. The cat eventually undergoes a bizarre, supernatural transformation—possibly due to Soichi's meddling—that leaves him injured and comically defeated.

Soichi’s family adopts a stray cat named Colon. Jealous of the attention the pet receives, Soichi attempts to "curse" the cat or turn it into a monster to scare his family.