水野純子のヘンゼル&グレーテル [Junko Mizuno Hansel & Gretel]

Junko Mizuno’s Hansel & Gretel reimagines the classic fairy tale through her signature kawaii-horror aesthetic, blending childlike sweetness with unsettling, grotesque imagery. Published by Koushinsya in 2000 as a single-issue comic, this standalone story showcases Mizuno’s distinctive art style—a fusion of pop-cute visuals and dark, folkloric themes. It stands as a key early example of her work, illustrating her ability to subvert traditional narratives with a uniquely playful and macabre sensibility.