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Horror Collector

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Japanese horror children's novel series
Horror Collector
First novel volume cover
恐怖コレクター
(Kyōfu Korekutā)
GenreHorror, mystery
Novel series
Written by
Illustrated byYon
Published byKadokawa Shoten
English publisher
ImprintKadokawa Tsubasa Bunko
Original runJune 15, 2015 – present
Volumes26
Manga
Written byMidori Sato
Illustrated byNiko Yūki
Published byMedia Factory
English publisher
  • NA: Yen Press
ImprintMF Comics Gene Series
MagazineMonthly Comic Gene
Original runSeptember 15, 2021 – February 15, 2022
Volumes1
Anime television series
Original networkNHK General TV
Original run Q4 2026 – scheduled

Horror Collector (Japanese: 恐怖コレクター, Hepburn: Kyōfu Korekutā) is a Japanese horror children's novel series written by Norio Tsuruta and Midori Sato and illustrated by Yon. It began publication under Kadokawa Shoten's Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko imprint in June 2015, with 26 volumes released as of June 2025. A manga adaptation illustrated by Niko Yūki was serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Gene magazine from September 2021 to February 2022. An anime television series adaptation is scheduled to premiere in Q4 2026.

Premise

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Fushigi Chino, a boy with an interest in Japanese urban legends, travels around the country to investigate them. He is searching for Himitsu, his twin sister who has the ability to manifest the supernatural. Traveling with Jimmy, a photographer who was turned into a dog, Fushigi aims to find Himitsu and find out the truth behind various supernatural phenomena taking place in Japan.

Characters

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Fushigi Chino (千野 フシギ, Fushigi Chino)
A boy who wears a red hood, who is interested in urban legends.
Jimmy (ジミー, Jimī)
Fushigi's partner. He was a photographer who was turned into a dog following an incident, although he retains a human face.
Himitsu Chino (千野 ヒミツ, Chino Himitsu)
Fushigi's twin sister, who wears a black hood. She has the ability to manifest the supernatural.

Media

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Novels

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The series is written by Norio Tsuruta, a film director known for his work in horror and has been described as the "Father of J-Horror", and Midori Sato, who is active as a screenwriter.[1] The novels are illustrated by Yon. The first volume was published by Kadokawa Shoten under their Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko imprint on June 15, 2015; 26 volumes have been released as of June 11, 2025.[2] The series has also been released in English by Yen Press and in Korean.[1] [3]

Manga

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A manga adaptation illustrated by Niko Yūki was serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Gene magazine from September 15, 2021, to February 15, 2022. The series' chapters were compiled into a single tankōbon volume released on March 26, 2022.[4] The manga adaptation is also licensed in English by Yen Press.[5]

Stage play

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A stage play adaptation written and directed by Masafumi Hata was staged at the Sogestu Hall in Tokyo from May 13 to 21, 2023.[6] [7]

Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced on December 5, 2025. It is set to premiere on NHK General TV in Q4 2026.[8] [9] [10]

Reception

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By October 2025, the series had over 1 million copies in circulation.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "「恐怖コレクター」シリーズ累計100万部突破! 記念すべき10周年の節目に快挙達成!" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. October 20, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  2. ^ "恐怖コレクター". Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko official website (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation . Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  3. ^ Mateo, Alex (June 9, 2023). "Yen Press Licenses Phantom Thief Red, Horror Collector, Online! The Unbeatable Game, Canine Detective Chris Novels". Anime News Network . Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  4. ^ "恐怖コレクター". Yomeruba Plus (in Japanese). Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  5. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 21, 2024). "Yen Press Announces 16 Title Licenses, Ize Press Licenses 4 Titles". Anime News Network . Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  6. ^ "上原剣心(Go!Go!kids/ジャニーズJr.)初主演! 舞台「恐怖コレクター」開幕!!". PR Times (in Japanese). May 13, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  7. ^ "ホラー小説原作「恐怖コレクター」上原剣心が主人公役、冨岡健翔がその相棒の人面犬に". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 3, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  8. ^ "アニメ「恐怖コレクター」総合テレビ 2026年秋 放送決定!" (in Japanese). NHK. December 5, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  9. ^ "「恐怖コレクター」アニメ化、2026年秋にNHKで放送開始 イメージビジュアル公開". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 5, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  10. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 5, 2025). "Horror Collector Children's Novels Get TV Anime in Fall 2026". Anime News Network . Retrieved December 5, 2025.
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