Purple Eyes in the Dark
The series was adapted into 30-minute music video (original video animation) in 1987 and a series of six light novels from 1991 to 1992. It was also adapted into an 11-episode live-action Japanese television drama that was broadcast on TV Asahi in Japan in 1996. "Purple Eyes in the Dark" was awarded the 1987 Shogakukan Manga Award in the "shōjo" manga category. Story. Rinko Ozaki is a normal high school girl, but she has a fixation on a weird birthmark on her arm. Her biology teacher, Ms. Sonehara, has a peculiar interest  in the birthmark, and it fires up when her childhood friend, Shin'ya Mizushima, tries to make a move on her. Not only that, Rinko also notices her eyes glow purple. The next day when Rinko is sexually assaulted, she finally discovers that her birthmark causes her to turn into a leopard. Media. Manga. Written and illustrated by Chie Shinohara, "Purple Eyes in the Dark" was serialized in "Shōjo Comic" magazine from 1984 to 1986 and later published in Japan in 12 "tankōbon" volumes by Shogakukan. The first volume was released on October 26, 1984, and the last on February 26 , 1987. It was republished in seven "bunkoban" volumes, the first four on February 17, 1995, and final three on April 15, 1995. Albums. EMI Music released two albums for "Purple Eyes in the Dark" using songs written by Linda Hennrick. The first, , was released on March 20, 1986. Vocal tracks included performances by Shoko Yamagiwa, Derek Jackson, and Seki Mayumi. The second CD, , was released on January 27, 1993. OVA. J.C. Staff and Youmex released the OVA adaptation of "Purple Eyes in the Dark" in 1987. Novels. The series was adapted as a series of six light novels published by  Shogakukan entitled . Live-action drama. The series was adapted into an 11-episode live-action television drama produced by Toei Company. It was broadcast on TV Asahi in Japan between July 1 and September 9, 1996. Reception. In 1987, "Purple Eyes in the Dark" was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award for the shōjo manga category.