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クイーンズ・クオリティ [Queen's Quality] #5
Queen's Quality, Vol. 5
Will this Queen with mind-control powers incite good or evil?
Fumi Nishioka lives with Kyutaro Horikita and his family of “Sweepers,” people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits. Fumi has always displayed mysterious abilities, but will those powers be used for evil when she begins to truly awaken as a Queen?
Fumi and Kyutaro delve into the depths of bug handler Ataru’s mind and try to save him, but Fumi has been given the tough task of killing the Black Queen within her! As Fumi discovers the truth about the Black Queen and gains new power, what price will she pay in return?
Fumi Nishioka lives with Kyutaro Horikita and his family of “Sweepers,” people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits. Fumi has always displayed mysterious abilities, but will those powers be used for evil when she begins to truly awaken as a Queen?
Fumi and Kyutaro delve into the depths of bug handler Ataru’s mind and try to save him, but Fumi has been given the tough task of killing the Black Queen within her! As Fumi discovers the truth about the Black Queen and gains new power, what price will she pay in return?
192 pages, Paperback
First published October 26, 2017
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Kyousuke Motomi
68 books782 followersKyousuke Motomi (最富キョウスケ Motomi Kyōsuke) is a Japanese mangaka whose stories have frequently been published in the monthly Betsucomi magazine. She is most currently working on Dengeki Daisy.
She uses a male pseudonym and draws herself as a man, but she's actually female."If my stories can touch you, make you laugh, forget unhappy things, or even give you that 'good job' feeling, then I'll be super, super happy!" - Kyousuke Motomi
She uses a male pseudonym and draws herself as a man, but she's actually female."If my stories can touch you, make you laugh, forget unhappy things, or even give you that 'good job' feeling, then I'll be super, super happy!" - Kyousuke Motomi
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November 26, 2018
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From the mangka who brought us Dengeki Daisy is a new series in the same vein. Fumi lives with Kyutaro, a boy her own age, and his family of Sweepers, people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits. An orphan with a forgotten past, Fumi is on the hunt for a "prince" but as she becomes more and more the Queen, Kyutaro is the only one who can help her control awakening powers... Will she start falling for him?
Queen's Quality is such a sleeper series to me... I didn't realize it was out so had to get caught up but it is just as good as Kyousuke Motomi's Dengeki Daisy manga. I love the group efforts of the entire clan, there aren't any lone wolves either, they are set up in partnerships and they need to rely on each other to do their mind cleaning. That is showed to such exciting effect in Queen's Quality vol 5 too! This mangaka does such a great job showing a relationship as being a two way street, each side working together and relying on each other at different moments!
It's also about female empowerment. Well both Kyutaro and Fumi have their dark moments where they struggle, but Fumi is the one who is getting built up slowly through her choices in dealing with her inner queens. Kyutaro has his own manly demons but helping Fumi now, to get through her queen battles is a huge part of that. It's nice that instead of the female being the support its the male instead. While at the same time being a clear partnership where they have different but equally important roles.
I ADORE the inner landscape in Queen's Quality vol 5 as its a favorite of mine in this series. I love the quick battles that morph and change as the bugs change tactics and come at Fumi and Kyutaro from different angles. The art shows off this time to the best effect! The frames with the family and everyday life has Kyousuke Motomi's strong quirky style but the inner landscape is gorgeous in a dark, creepy and atmospheric way that suits the female empowerment that is at the heart of the story.
This is the end of a huge arc for the beginning of this series. We've learned a lot about the world and now know there are tons of secrets and back history swirling around our Queen Fumi and Kyutaro who is trying to protect her as she deals with it all. It's been fun uncovering hints about these hidden aspects that Fumi doesn't even know about. I also enjoy how the villains are draped in so much mystery! The silver snakes, and the mysterious doctor who experiments on children.
Queen's Quality vol 5 is packed with unexpected twists, mysterious secrets and action packed moments that keeps us rooting for Fumi and Kyutaro to get to the bottom of it all... The female empowerment and the strength in clearing out destructive emotions is so strong and reads almost like a story full of mental health... a trope I look forward Kyousuke Motomi exploring even more in the coming volumes!
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April 4, 2021
Ahhhh!! This series is just so incredible i'm in love with it! this volume was so good we got to see more of the queens and get some backstory going!!
October 16, 2019
This series is slow burn to the max! We're on volume 5 but nothing much has happened. Not even a kiss or a confession of feelings!
Fumi herself goes through a lot in this one. She becomes the Dark Grey Queen after taking care of the Black Queen. Which wasn't all that easy for her. This volume ends what I call 'The Black Queen' Arc but I'm guessing we will move into the 'The White Queen' Arc. We shall see. The story seems far from over and I'm along for this ride!
If you like dark manga that still has it's light-hearted cute moments with stunning art. This is for you! You'll love this!
Fumi herself goes through a lot in this one. She becomes the Dark Grey Queen after taking care of the Black Queen. Which wasn't all that easy for her. This volume ends what I call 'The Black Queen' Arc but I'm guessing we will move into the 'The White Queen' Arc. We shall see. The story seems far from over and I'm along for this ride!
If you like dark manga that still has it's light-hearted cute moments with stunning art. This is for you! You'll love this!
January 20, 2025
Vol. 1 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 2 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 3 ★★★★☆
Vol. 4 ★★★★★
A super cathartic volume. It's so satisfying to see how much Fumi has grown over the course of the story. I don't really talk about the art of this series at all, but I have to bring it up after reading Kyousuke Motomi's author notes in this volume. Mangakas are always so hard on themselves: I can't believe Motomi thinks she's not good at drawing eyes. I couldn't disagree more! Kyutaro's eyes are always full of love and tenderness. The way he looks at Fumi just destroys me.
Vol. 2 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 3 ★★★★☆
Vol. 4 ★★★★★
A super cathartic volume. It's so satisfying to see how much Fumi has grown over the course of the story. I don't really talk about the art of this series at all, but I have to bring it up after reading Kyousuke Motomi's author notes in this volume. Mangakas are always so hard on themselves: I can't believe Motomi thinks she's not good at drawing eyes. I couldn't disagree more! Kyutaro's eyes are always full of love and tenderness. The way he looks at Fumi just destroys me.
May 30, 2019
Finally. Dark Grey Queen! I wish she remembers everything. Especially about Kyutaro <3
July 2, 2023
VIDEO REIVEW HERE: https://youtu.be/IAxXfJtrNL0
I honestly almost started crying in that opening chapter! Man, this book honestly hits in the feels so deeply, and was SO moved by what Fumi sees.
And even Kyutaro! The trust he and Fumi have in one another is absolutely incredible. They have grown so so so much and I'm like these two relationship is honestly goals! Though I had to laugh that after they comforted each other as "sweepers," she's like, "we don't have any inappropriate thoughts about each other"…rightttttttt. You keep telling yourself that Fumi because I'm pretty 100% sure you would love to be in a relationship with this young man. :p
I'm giving this volume four stars, but ONLY because there was a scene in Ataru's backstory that was upsetting. It is upsetting in general given what happens, but I definitely had some distress because the character involved was young, so heads up about that!
But everything was very very very good! The talk on conviction was very powerful and adore how Fumi is so caring. The way she handled the Black Queen is proof of that, but even more so with Ataru.
OH! The EPIC scene of two certain characters showing up was AMAZING! Complete epicness!!!
Another very good volume!
I honestly almost started crying in that opening chapter! Man, this book honestly hits in the feels so deeply, and was SO moved by what Fumi sees.
And even Kyutaro! The trust he and Fumi have in one another is absolutely incredible. They have grown so so so much and I'm like these two relationship is honestly goals! Though I had to laugh that after they comforted each other as "sweepers," she's like, "we don't have any inappropriate thoughts about each other"…rightttttttt. You keep telling yourself that Fumi because I'm pretty 100% sure you would love to be in a relationship with this young man. :p
I'm giving this volume four stars, but ONLY because there was a scene in Ataru's backstory that was upsetting. It is upsetting in general given what happens, but I definitely had some distress because the character involved was young, so heads up about that!
But everything was very very very good! The talk on conviction was very powerful and adore how Fumi is so caring. The way she handled the Black Queen is proof of that, but even more so with Ataru.
OH! The EPIC scene of two certain characters showing up was AMAZING! Complete epicness!!!
Another very good volume!
February 16, 2026
Fumi seeing and loving the Black Queen for who and what she truly is in and to her made me tear up it was so good and heartbreaking yet heartwarming at the same time. Though if we’re comparing Queens what is White Queen’s DEAL?! She’s honestly ticking me off right now! Kyutaro is the absolute best though, taking on all that cold and pain for Fumi—best guy ever! Doubly shown in the end between him and the Black Queen; that was so sweet and I love his heart for others even if he is terrible at expressing those things, lol.
Now as a future YA author, I hear advice all the time on what you should and shouldn’t put in books for teens and one of the main things is don’t make things too dark…and then there’s this series which is basically nothing but trauma and straight up horror every page, lol. Makes one wonder where the line is sometimes because this series almost crossed a few and certainly danced on the thin line between on bloodiness for me, not really making me sure on how far the violence and creepiness will get pushed in the future. Ataru’s backstory is heartbreakingly HORRIBLE though, the poor guy! No wonder he turned out the way he did.
I love that Koichi has a wolf form, that’s so cool! Also love that Mutsumi uses music to sweep and the fight scenes in this series are EPIC, they’re so good and well drawn!
Still wary about how dark this series will get but I’ll keep reading for now.
‼️Content‼️
TRIGGER WARNING: a young girl murders other kids (action isn’t shown but tons of blood is splattered on walls, the floor, and all over her, R); a young girl commits suicide by jumping off a balcony (dies off page); a young girl said her parents tortured her (nothing is shown); a young girl says kids tried to take her clothes off (nothing happened or is shown); PTSD
Language: crap; what the heck
Violence: fighting giant bugs, monsters, and humans with weapons, hand to hand, and supernatural powers (PG-PG-13/R); injuries and blood (PG—PG-13/R); a character stabs another in the chest (PG-13); a young girl murders other kids (action isn’t shown but tons of blood is splattered on walls, the floor, and all over her, R); a young girl commits suicide by jumping off a balcony (dies off page); a young girl said her parents tortured her (nothing is shown)
Sexual: a guy and a girl sleep together (not sexually); mild suggestive hints/comments; two kisses (PG); a young girl says kids tried to take her clothes off (nothing happened or is shown)
Other: giant bugs mentally “infest” people; magic; supernatural powers; characters go into people’s minds and clean out bad/negative thoughts/emotions; a girl is called a curse; characters’ spirits step out of their bodies; a girl has several “queens” inside her who often “replace” her for brief periods of time and have different personalities and powers; a character is collared and chained at the neck; a bunch of skulls; bullying; PTSD; death and grief
Now as a future YA author, I hear advice all the time on what you should and shouldn’t put in books for teens and one of the main things is don’t make things too dark…and then there’s this series which is basically nothing but trauma and straight up horror every page, lol. Makes one wonder where the line is sometimes because this series almost crossed a few and certainly danced on the thin line between on bloodiness for me, not really making me sure on how far the violence and creepiness will get pushed in the future. Ataru’s backstory is heartbreakingly HORRIBLE though, the poor guy! No wonder he turned out the way he did.
I love that Koichi has a wolf form, that’s so cool! Also love that Mutsumi uses music to sweep and the fight scenes in this series are EPIC, they’re so good and well drawn!
Still wary about how dark this series will get but I’ll keep reading for now.
‼️Content‼️
TRIGGER WARNING: a young girl murders other kids (action isn’t shown but tons of blood is splattered on walls, the floor, and all over her, R); a young girl commits suicide by jumping off a balcony (dies off page); a young girl said her parents tortured her (nothing is shown); a young girl says kids tried to take her clothes off (nothing happened or is shown); PTSD
Language: crap; what the heck
Violence: fighting giant bugs, monsters, and humans with weapons, hand to hand, and supernatural powers (PG-PG-13/R); injuries and blood (PG—PG-13/R); a character stabs another in the chest (PG-13); a young girl murders other kids (action isn’t shown but tons of blood is splattered on walls, the floor, and all over her, R); a young girl commits suicide by jumping off a balcony (dies off page); a young girl said her parents tortured her (nothing is shown)
Sexual: a guy and a girl sleep together (not sexually); mild suggestive hints/comments; two kisses (PG); a young girl says kids tried to take her clothes off (nothing happened or is shown)
Other: giant bugs mentally “infest” people; magic; supernatural powers; characters go into people’s minds and clean out bad/negative thoughts/emotions; a girl is called a curse; characters’ spirits step out of their bodies; a girl has several “queens” inside her who often “replace” her for brief periods of time and have different personalities and powers; a character is collared and chained at the neck; a bunch of skulls; bullying; PTSD; death and grief
June 2, 2022
I truly can't get enough of Fumi and Q in this series. They have an amazing dynamic that I love to read, and their communication is great as well. I will forever be on their side of this fight, and I can't wait to see what happens in the future.
July 25, 2020
Kyousuke Motomi writes the best heroines - they're resourceful and well-rounded and more authors should learn from her example.
December 28, 2021
This closes an arc and it was very good the story is picking up^^
September 12, 2018
Kyutaro is OFF THE HOOK in this volume and as always, this continuing story is superdark, but Fumi takes control and settles something critical by the end, which is rather bittersweet.
AS ALWAYS the What's Up in Queen's Quality This Month twitter feature is one of the very best parts of this series. I can't help laughing out loud at every single one, from the volleyball scene ("this manga isn't about volleyball!) to "surprisingly, all the snakes are very handy when avoiding panty shots" AND "when male virgins blush, it's not always for the same reasons." I just can't with Motomi - she has me cracking up with these interludes, and her twitter feed is hysterical - or maybe it's just the translation (but I doubt it).
AS ALWAYS the What's Up in Queen's Quality This Month twitter feature is one of the very best parts of this series. I can't help laughing out loud at every single one, from the volleyball scene ("this manga isn't about volleyball!) to "surprisingly, all the snakes are very handy when avoiding panty shots" AND "when male virgins blush, it's not always for the same reasons." I just can't with Motomi - she has me cracking up with these interludes, and her twitter feed is hysterical - or maybe it's just the translation (but I doubt it).
September 19, 2025
these two are so hopelessly in love it makes me sick
October 7, 2024
Today's manga post is on Queen's Quality, Vol. 5 by Kyousuke Motomi. It is 192 pages long and published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Kyutaro on it. As it is the fifth volume in the series, you need to have read the first four volume in the series, to understand the story. There is no foul language, no sex, and mild violence in this manga. The intended reader is someone who likes urban fantasy, magical girl, and shojo manga. The story is told from third person close of the two main characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the manga- Fumi and Kyutaro delve into the depths of bug handler Ataru’s mind and try to save him, but Fumi has been given the tough task of killing the Black Queen within her! As Fumi discovers the truth about the Black Queen and gains new power, what price will she pay in return?
Review- Fumi and Kyutaro are trying to save Ataru but Fumi needs to discover more than just what happened to him but why does she have a Black Queen. Fumi does not want to kill the Black Queen but understand her. Fumi thinks that the Black Queen is doing an important job for her and Fumi wants to know what is. Of course the people who want Fumi are using this time to try and come for her. The emotional depth in the story is getting more interesting, as Fumi learns why some people have the power to become bug handlers or cleaners. I look forward to the next volume.
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
From the back of the manga- Fumi and Kyutaro delve into the depths of bug handler Ataru’s mind and try to save him, but Fumi has been given the tough task of killing the Black Queen within her! As Fumi discovers the truth about the Black Queen and gains new power, what price will she pay in return?
Review- Fumi and Kyutaro are trying to save Ataru but Fumi needs to discover more than just what happened to him but why does she have a Black Queen. Fumi does not want to kill the Black Queen but understand her. Fumi thinks that the Black Queen is doing an important job for her and Fumi wants to know what is. Of course the people who want Fumi are using this time to try and come for her. The emotional depth in the story is getting more interesting, as Fumi learns why some people have the power to become bug handlers or cleaners. I look forward to the next volume.
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
January 17, 2019
The only romance I can stand. Hell, the only manga I can stand and actually love. The romance between the two heros is so sweet. It makes me ache and long for someone like Kyutaru.
Although the premise of this manga already has a strong philosophy, this was the climax of it so far. It taught me a lot about malice, and how they are merely a front, a coping mechanism to shield yourself from getting hurt. By rejecting and shunning our internal malice, we curse ourselves into deeper pits of despair and manifest into a larger degree of hatred and bugs. It is by reaching into our deepest pits, the monster, and embracing it and understanding it, can the monster disintegrate and merge into one being. Come to think of it, this manga is quite Jungian. EH THATS REALLY COOL.
It also as a strong philosophy about cleaning up your life. And literally cleaning your house . Your room. Cleaning your room. And how cleaning up your room cleanses your Psyche and soul
My god. It's Jordan B Peterson in manga.
I fucking love this series. It's unlikely any manga I've ever come across. It transcends the realms of typical cringy manga.
The plot twist about Fumi's past tho I. SHOOKETH
Although the premise of this manga already has a strong philosophy, this was the climax of it so far. It taught me a lot about malice, and how they are merely a front, a coping mechanism to shield yourself from getting hurt. By rejecting and shunning our internal malice, we curse ourselves into deeper pits of despair and manifest into a larger degree of hatred and bugs. It is by reaching into our deepest pits, the monster, and embracing it and understanding it, can the monster disintegrate and merge into one being. Come to think of it, this manga is quite Jungian. EH THATS REALLY COOL.
It also as a strong philosophy about cleaning up your life. And literally cleaning your house . Your room. Cleaning your room. And how cleaning up your room cleanses your Psyche and soul
My god. It's Jordan B Peterson in manga.
I fucking love this series. It's unlikely any manga I've ever come across. It transcends the realms of typical cringy manga.
The plot twist about Fumi's past tho I. SHOOKETH
June 22, 2023
A very emotional volume. We slowly get drips of the past, and honestly so much of it is devastating. Ataru's memories of Rumi in particular... The characters grow and are all so supportive of each other as well. Fumi and Kyutaro are so cute together and have such a strong bond and can talk about anything. Love it!
Kyutaro's line "Your lips look dry... I want to moisten them with mine" had me giggling!
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Kyutaro's line "Your lips look dry... I want to moisten them with mine" had me giggling!
Check out my YouTube channel for bookish videos and monthly wrap ups!
June 7, 2019
This one only made me tear up like, FIVE TIMES. It's so good- how to deal with emotions, look into yourself and embrace and figure out what you are feeling and why. Ideas of mindfulness too. All in a manga that is primarily about fighting "bugs" that are negative emotions made manifest, and cleaning. And a bit of romance. I didn't realize it would be such a serious manga when I started reading, and I love it.
May 10, 2021
Once again I feel like so many things happened in this volume that I'm just 😵
To be frank, sometimes the fantasy elements are too much for me, the one I'm enjoying here mostly is seeing Q and Fumi's "doki-doki" thoughts/moments. Nonetheless, the mangaka said this was the end of a story arc and a new one is beginning new volume. I'm excited to see how it goes and I hope it won't be too complicated.
To be frank, sometimes the fantasy elements are too much for me, the one I'm enjoying here mostly is seeing Q and Fumi's "doki-doki" thoughts/moments. Nonetheless, the mangaka said this was the end of a story arc and a new one is beginning new volume. I'm excited to see how it goes and I hope it won't be too complicated.
January 12, 2023
I’ve been plowing through this series and couldn’t go any longer without writing something about it! I knew after I finished the first volume (QQ Sweeper) that this would be an instant favorite and something I will be adding to my physical collection
love the supernatural elements, the romance, the silliness, and everything else in between - all the things that I love in a shoujo series wrapped into one
love the supernatural elements, the romance, the silliness, and everything else in between - all the things that I love in a shoujo series wrapped into one
June 14, 2025
Libby
This one got a little dark. But i enjoyed the arc continuing on from the last cliffhanger.
Im really happily surprised by the way Fumi beat the black queen. The big trauma in her and Ataru's (?) past seems like it's gonna be really icky. But I'm so so glad i was right about him, and that Fumi helped him. I have high hopes he will turn out well.
The last chapter felt really rushed.
Looking forward to the next book.
This one got a little dark. But i enjoyed the arc continuing on from the last cliffhanger.
Im really happily surprised by the way Fumi beat the black queen. The big trauma in her and Ataru's (?) past seems like it's gonna be really icky. But I'm so so glad i was right about him, and that Fumi helped him. I have high hopes he will turn out well.
The last chapter felt really rushed.
Looking forward to the next book.
September 20, 2020
Mi è piaciuto che l'autore abbia identificano come parte più oscura della Queen l'amor proprio. Quante persone vengono indotte a odiare se stesse a causa dei canoni degli altri? Ed è certo che questo sentimento si trasformi in un mostro, pronto a governare tutto approfittando dei momenti di vulnerabilità.
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November 20, 2020
I am so ready for someone to confess their love. They’re so mushy with each other... just kiss darn it!!!! Haha
Anyway, the story’s moving along and it’s still interesting!
I knew the Black Queen wasn’t exactly “evil”. I’m glad things worked out.
Anyway, the story’s moving along and it’s still interesting!
I knew the Black Queen wasn’t exactly “evil”. I’m glad things worked out.
December 13, 2022
Rating: 4.25
I absolutely love the Black Queen. And Fumi's new Dark-Gray Queen. This was a pretty emotionally heavy volume, since Ataru is reliving what happened to his 'Fumi'. I'm invested in this secret organization that is trying to produce True Queens.
I absolutely love the Black Queen. And Fumi's new Dark-Gray Queen. This was a pretty emotionally heavy volume, since Ataru is reliving what happened to his 'Fumi'. I'm invested in this secret organization that is trying to produce True Queens.
October 20, 2018
This wraps up an arc of the story. It was a bit darker, but that's been building. I'm excited to see where the story goes next.
December 7, 2018
I can't wait until I read the next one! They are so cute!
October 14, 2019
That cover, that art style. another good volume.
March 8, 2020
A great end to this story arc! Can't wait to see what happens in the next!
December 27, 2020
SOOOO dark and creepy! Eek! Wonderful resolution and ending. I'm glad this part is over and can't wait to read the next volume!
October 16, 2021
Not reading this volume on the heels of the last volume meant I forgot about a few secondary characters. Otherwise this volume was pretty heart-warming, considering how dark it is.
May 28, 2022
So many emotions in this one I can't really wrap my head around it. I've honestly never seen that much plot in a single volume of a manga before.
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