Mike Smith
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Japanese live-action horror series Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights.
How to watch Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights outside the US on HBO Max
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Synopsis
Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights is a 2026 Japanese live-action horror, mystery, and drama anthology series based on selected stories by Japanese manga artist Junji Ito.
The series brings Ito’s horror stories into live action, with each episode exploring different characters caught in disturbing and supernatural situations. The stories deal with obsession, beauty, cruelty, strange encounters, and the consequences of human desires.
The cast includes Kanata Hosoda, Yoko Maki, Yuri Tsunematsu, Nagisa Saito, and Hina Higuchi. Rather than following one continuous storyline, the anthology introduces separate characters and mysteries inspired by Ito’s manga.
Where to Watch Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights in the US
You can watch Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights on HBO Max in the United States with a subscription. The Japanese live-action horror series is available to stream on demand through the HBO Max app or website.
Where to Watch Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights in the UK
Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights is available to stream on HBO Max in the United Kingdom.
Where to Watch Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights in Australia
Australian viewers can stream Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights with an HBO Max subscription.
Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights Cast
Here are the main cast members of Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights.
- Kanata Hosoda as Ryusuke Fukada.
- Yoko Maki as Kuriko.
- Wan Marui as Asano Yui.
- Nagisa Saito as Yuri.
- Jun Saito as Toru Oshikiri.
- Yuri Tsunematsu as Riko.
- Manato Sakamoto as Tsukasa Orihara.
- Yoshizumi Ishihara as Endo.
- Rairu Sugita.
- Hina Higuchi.
Episodes
- Episode 1 – Lovesickness (Part 1) – Premiere date: July 4, 2026
Ryusuke returns to his hometown, where a mysterious fortune-telling ritual becomes linked to a student’s death and rumors of a strange boy appearing in the fog. - Episode 2 – The Bully – Premiere date: July 11, 2026
Kuriko reconnects with Naoya, a boy she bullied during childhood, and begins facing the consequences of her past cruelty. - Episode 3 – Premiere date: July 18, 2026
- Episode 4 – The Rib Woman – Premiere date: July 25, 2026
Yuri becomes concerned about her appearance and discovers that her brother’s girlfriend is troubled by a strange sound connected to her body. - Episode 5 – Premiere date: August 1, 2026
- Episode 6 – Premiere date: August 8, 2026
- Episode 7 – Old Records / Face Thief – Premiere date: August 15, 2026
Yuki steals a mysterious record with a haunting melody, while a new student named Machida meets a classmate who wants to take over her appearance. - Episode 8 – Premiere date: August 22, 2026
- Episode 9 – Premiere date: August 29, 2026
- Episode 10 – Premiere date: September 5, 2026
- Episode 11 – Season Finale – Premiere date: September 12, 2026
On What Devices Can You Watch Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights?
You can watch Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights on HBO Max using the following supported devices.
| Category | Devices |
|---|---|
| Smartphones | iPhone, Android phones |
| Tablets | iPad, Android tablets, Amazon Fire tablets |
| Computers | Windows PCs, Mac computers, Chromebooks |
| Smart TVs | Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Android TVs, Google TVs |
| Streaming Devices | Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast |
| TV Platforms | Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Apple tvOS |
| Web Browsers | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge |
Can You Watch Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights Online for Free?
Yes, you can watch Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights through Hulu’s free trial with the HBO Max add-on.
Is Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights Suitable for All Ages?
No, Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights is rated TV-MA and is not suitable for children because it contains disturbing horror imagery, violence, suicide-related themes, and psychological horror. The series is best suited for mature audiences who enjoy Japanese supernatural horror and adaptations of Junji Ito’s manga.
Where Can You Download Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights?
You can download Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights through the HBO Max app with a subscription plan that supports offline downloads.
FAQs
Who created the original stories for Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights?
The series is based on horror manga stories written and illustrated by Junji Ito.
What genre is Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights?
Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights is a Japanese horror, mystery, and drama anthology series.
Do you need to watch Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights in order?
The series uses an anthology format, with different stories and characters appearing across its episodes.
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