Violet Heart

  I first read Blue Period three years ago, but only recently picked it up again after buying the first two volumes—though, unfortunately, they are in French (huhu T_T). Revisiting the story this year gave me a fresh perspective on the characters, especially Professor Inukai, whose sparse appearances and sharp observations left a lasting impression. Even though the manga doesn’t delve deeply into his personal storyline, the glimpses we do get reveal an intriguing, uncompromising philosophy of art that is worth examining closely. (this essay contains spoilers) Indepth analysis of professor Inukai Many readers see Inukai as a mysterious figure in Blue Period . The manga never fully delves into his personal storyline, but the fragments we do get are intriguing. If we pay attention to his dialogue and reactions, especially his introduction, we can piece together a clear sense of what kind of person—and what kind of artist—he is. Inukai is introduced through food metaphors, which is fi...