Scars Volume 1

A love story between a boy with a scar and an abused, misgendered classmate, both victims of bullying at school, Scars is an ardent coming-of-age manga about acknowledging our differences and finding self-acceptance A stunning and heartfelt manga trilogy from debut author-illustrator Brandon Arias, Scars deftly tackles childhood trauma, bullying, and the issue of growing into one’s own identity. Two school kids, Kyonosuke and Akira, live in a little village by the Japanese countryside. After an accident, Kyonosuke recieves a skin graft to his face, leaving him permanently scarred. This disfigurement makes Kyonosuke a target for constant bullying. Akira, his classmate, is trying to come to terms with her gender dysphoria, but is beaten by her father for saying she wants to be a girl. When they meet and fall in love, they decide to escape their toxic environment together. But are they strong enough to accept each other, and themselves, for who they are? This gorgeous, fresh slice-of-life drama is sure to become a classic alongside such timely and relevant manga titles as Orange by Takano Ichigo and Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani.

About the author

Brandon Arias is a manga author whose debut series is Scars.

Product details

• Authors: Brandon Arias
• Publisher: Abrams
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 16 to 99
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 16.01.2025
• EAN: 9781419778353
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-7835-3
• No. of pages: 206
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 180 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Scars
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Romance, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Romance, School stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Graphic Novels: Manga, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Romance, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions, Manga and East Asian style / tradition comic books, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / East Asian Style / Manga / General, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / School Life