Ep 4. Shiver / Marionette Mansion

In season 1 episode 4 of Junji Ito Collection (Original Japanese Version), titled Shiver / Marionette Mansion, viewers are taken on a spine-chilling journey through two separate stories.

The first story, Shiver, follows a young woman named Saki who begins to experience strange occurrences in her small village. When she visits her father's grave, she encounters a mysterious figure that spooks her. She later learns about a legend in the village that involves a supernatural force known as the "Shiver." As Saki investigates further, she soon realizes that the legend may not only be real, but it could be coming for her.

The second story, Marionette Mansion, introduces readers to a young couple, Toshio and his girlfriend. Toshio, an aspiring puppeteer, inherits an old mansion from his grandfather and plans to renovate it into his dream puppet theater. However, as they begin the renovation, strange things start to happen, and they soon discover that the mansion may be haunted by the spirits of the puppets that Toshio's grandfather created.

The stories in this episode are both creepy and eerie, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. The animation and soundtrack contribute to creating the terrifying atmosphere, making it a must-watch for fans of horror anime.