JU-ON: Origins season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Haruka Honjo recounts experiencing unexplained footsteps in her Tokyo apartment, leading her to move in with her boyfriend, who's also entangled in the mystery. Parallelly, new student Kiyomi Kawai navigates school life and an invitation to explore the eerie Cat Mansion. The episodes weave a narrative of supernatural occurrences, connecting the dots between Haruka's hauntings and a mysterious house Tetsuya, her boyfriend, regrets visiting. The intertwined fates hint at a deeper, shared origin of their paranormal experiences.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What paranormal experience does Haruka Honjo share?
Haruka Honjo shares an experience of hearing unexplained small footsteps in her apartment at night.
Who is Yasuo Odajima?
Yasuo Odajima is a paranormal researcher who analyzes Haruka's recorded sounds on a television show.
Did Haruka stay in her apartment after the incidents?
No, Haruka moved out of her apartment due to the frightening experiences and now lives with her boyfriend.
Who is Kiyomi Kawai?
Kiyomi Kawai is a new student who transfers to a school and faces challenges related to her family situation.
What is the Cat Mansion?
The Cat Mansion is an abandoned house known for the many cats that gather there, and it becomes a point of interest for Kiyomi and her friends.
What does Tetsuya reveal to Odajima?
Tetsuya reveals that his prior visit to a strange house might be connected to the paranormal incidents affecting him and Haruka.
Is the phenomenon linked solely to Haruka's apartment?
The discussion suggests that the phenomenon may not be tied solely to the apartment but could be related to something or someone in Haruka's life.
How does Haruka's boyfriend react to the paranormal occurrences?
Haruka's boyfriend, Tetsuya, acts strangely and later admits to Haruka that the disturbances might be his fault due to a past action.
What action does Tetsuya regret that may have caused the paranormal disturbances?
Tetsuya regrets visiting a strange house, implying that this action might have triggered the paranormal disturbances.