Uzumaki is a horror manga series created by Junji Ito, first published in 1998. The story revolves around a small town plagued by a mysterious obsession with spirals, leading to bizarre and terrifying events. The narrative follows a high school girl named Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend Shuichi Saito as they uncover the dark secrets behind the spiral phenomenon. The manga is known for its unsettling artwork and psychological horror elements, exploring themes of obsession, fear, and the unknown. Uzumaki has received critical acclaim and has been adapted into a live-action film and an animated series, further solidifying its status in the horror genre.