Such an underrated episode. I loved the small jumpscares in the first part and the themes about cults. The second part had such a great plot twist!! I loved the psychological horror themes in this episode.

eliii

5 mo

Verified

Labyrinth starts things off with two friends on a mountain hike and then things get very very strange very very fast. The community they stumble across is deeply unsettling and the further in you go, the more uncomfortable it gets !

pranavi_birhade

8 mo

A maze traps visitors in endless psychological torment where escape feels impossible. The story dives into cruelty among children, showing how bullying can twist someone’s mind until revenge and horror become inseparable.

Episode Context

Two psychologically driven tales that prioritize dread and introspection over jump scares. The first story drops characters into an isolated mountain monastery where devotion curdles into something deeply unsettling, expect a slow, suffocating atmosphere built around confinement and religious extremism. The second pivots sharply to domestic horror territory, following a woman named Kuriko as she confronts memories of childhood cruelty and the guilt that festers from unchecked power dynamics. Both segments lean into deliberate pacing and character-driven tension rather than the series' more grotesque body horror tendencies. This is Junji Ito in contemplative mode, the horror lives in human behavior, manipulation, and the psychological weight of past actions. Viewers looking for thematic substance over visceral shock will find this one of the more rewarding entries in the anthology.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceLOW

Air DateJan 19, 2023

All data and media used are for non-commercial reference. Anime IP belongs to original rights holders. If you are a rights holder and wish to request removal, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com.