“Amnesiac Kai escapes island research facility with blue-haired girl who knows his forgotten promise.”
Blue Phobia
ブルーフォビア
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Synopsis
Amnesiac Kai escapes island research facility with blue-haired girl who knows his forgotten promise.
Years ago, a rare sea ore was discovered beneath an island. Named after its vibrant color, "sea sapphire" showed potential as a powerful green energy source. To mine the underwater deposits, a prison was built on the island for the purpose of using prisoners to do so. However, it was revealed over time that prolonged exposure to the ore caused a profound transformation. The prison was subsequently replaced by a research facility devoted to the study of "indigopathy," the disease that slowly stains the human body. One day, a patient wakes up strapped to a table with no memory of who or where he is. Just as he starts to panic, a girl comes crashing through the wall to his rescue. He is transfixed by the sight of his savior, whose hair, arms, and legs are all completely blue. But even more important than her appearance is the fact that she seems to know him. Calling him "Kai," she urges him to hurry and follow her so he can fulfill his promise: to escape the island together.
What people say
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Running avg · Apr 2021 → Dec 2023
- 10 “This manga is a unique and fun experience that manages to avoid feeling rushed despite its short two-volume length, featuring beautiful art that depicts human bones like gems. The character...”
- 8 “Blue Phobia is an engaging, profound read that succeeds through its stable pacing, effective shock-factor art, and thought-provoking commentary on the consequences of human innovation. However, the...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Blue Phobia begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 18 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 24m approx
- Published Dec 2017 – May 2018
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M47123 catalog