‘Qualia the Purple: The Complete Manga Collection’ Now Available From Seven Seas
by Tito W. James
Qualia the Purple: The Complete Manga Collection is a romantic Yuri science fiction thriller by Hisamitsu Ueo and Sirou Tsunasima. The storytelling power behind Qualia The Purple is the creators’ ability to ground high concept quantum mechanics and philosophy in grounded, believable human emotion.
“Through Yukari’s uncanny purple eyes, all people look just like robots. Her talent is both a blessing and a curse–she’s an asset to the police, with her “skill” allowing her to evaluate humans at a glance, but her strange sight has cost her the friendship of her peers. Luckily, she does have one friend in her corner: Hatou “Gaku” Manabu, a girl at school who cares deeply for Yukari. But when Yukari is recruited to join a secret organization, the real trouble begins. Gaku is thrust into a realm of mystery, quantum experimentation, and alternate universes, with only her wits–and her love for Yukari–to guide her along the way.”
Fans of darker Yuri stories like Happy Sugar Life or the bizarre premise of Oshi no Ko will have their mind blown by Qualia the Purple. Hatou Manabu is one of the most complex characters I’ve ever encountered in a manga. To this day I don’t know whether her actions are good or evil. I don’t want to spoil the ride but I will say that you’re going to get more than you bargained for.
Qualia the Purple: The Complete Manga Collection is now available from Seven Seas Entertainment.