Let’s be honest here, unless this is you first Junji Ito manga, you know very well what to expect here. His stories are unique and creative, yes, but the style and the quality is also very stable. Meaning that you should expect around the same level of enjoyment as you had from most of other Junji’s works. This is amplified even more by the fact that half of this anthology was already published as parts of different works, so even if you haven’t started *this* manga yet, chances are high you’ve already read parts of it. My favourite part of this collection was the titular Venusin the Blind Spot, which again showcases Ito’s craft with fear as yet another creative way to induct dread in the characters and veil the story in a mysterious atmosphere. For fans of Ito I would also like to point out the Master Umezz and Me story which is more unique one – it’s not a straight out horror story, but instead an autobiographical one-shot, which is certainly something that would of interest to the fanbase.

Overall, while I wouldn’t call this the “Best of Best” collection, it’s definitely a good and entertaining read.