Scars Volume 3 - Volume 3

A love story between a boy with a scar and an abused, misgendered classmate who are both victims of bullying but find peace and acceptance in each other--Scars is an ardent coming-of-age story about acknowledging differences and finding self-acceptance

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?

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. 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 & Chronicle
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 03.02.2026
• EAN: 9781419778377
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-7837-7
• No. of pages: 206
• 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, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / LGBTQ+ / Transgender, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Coming of Age