MARS 30th Anniversary Series

The unforgettable classic shojo manga about two young people against the world who overcome their pain by relying on each other returns, in a glittering metallic hardcover with all-new cover illustrations and translation!

LOVE IS GONE
Baffled by Kira’s decision to forgive the father who abused her and live under the same roof again, Rei vents his anger and declares that he’s breaking up with her. Both sides are wounded and despairing, losing sight of one another. Kira has no idea who to turn to as her idea of family, love, and trust begins to warp, and Rei falls back into bad habits.

Contains volumes 9 and 10.

Upon its release in English in 2002, MARS quickly became of the best-selling shojo manga of all time, on par with Nana. But this beloved classic has been out of print for decades—until now. Kodansha is bringing MARS back for its 30th anniversary with an all-new translation in collectible, 2-in-1 hardcovers featuring glittering metallic covers and new cover illustrations from creator Fuyumi Soryo.

The new edition will be complete in 8 volumes.

The unforgettable classic shojo manga about two young people against the world who overcome their pain by relying on each other returns, in a glittering metallic hardcover with all-new cover illustrations and translation!

A KINDRED SPIRIT OR A KILLER?
The seemingly delicate Makio Kirishima is a sociopath, hellbent on bringing Rei’s dark and violent past to the surface. But when Kira’s mother is hospitalized, Rei’s sensitive side outrages Makio. Tormented by his obsession with “his God,” Makio ruminates on getting Kira out of the picture…forever.

Contains volumes 7 and 8.

Upon its release in English in 2002, MARS quickly became of the best-selling shojo manga of all time, on par with Nana. But this beloved classic has been out of print for decades—until now. Kodansha is bringing MARS back for its 30th anniversary with an all-new translation in collectible, 2-in-1 hardcovers featuring glittering metallic covers and new cover illustrations from creator Fuyumi Soryo.

The new edition will be complete in 8 volumes.

The unforgettable classic shojo manga about two young people against the world who overcome their pain by relying on each other returns, in a glittering metallic hardcover with all-new cover illustrations and translation!

AN UNWANTED CHILD
The ghost of Sei haunts the bitter memories of those he left behind. Kira can only watch helplessly as the past continues to torment Rei. When her painting “Mars” finally unseals what was forgotten, the truth comes back in all its painful detail… Is it worth it to pursue the truth, or is it better to paint over the canvas?

Contains volumes 5 and 6.

Upon its release in English in 2002, MARS quickly became of the best-selling shojo manga of all time, on par with Nana. But this beloved classic has been out of print for decades—until now. Kodansha is bringing MARS back for its 30th anniversary with an all-new translation in collectible, 2-in-1 hardcovers featuring glittering metallic covers and new cover illustrations from creator Fuyumi Soryo.

The new edition will be complete in 8 volumes.

The unforgettable classic shojo manga about two young people against the world who overcome their pain by relying on each other returns, in a glittering metallic hardcover with all-new cover illustrations and translation!

A BURNING FLAME…
After a seemingly ordinary encounter, Kira, the artist, and Rei, the rebel, have inextricably found each other. With the revelation that Rei has a deceased twin brother, Kira realizes that Rei has numerous demons hidden under his cheeky grin. After a classmate attempts suicide, the effect it has on Rei’s psyche warrants a trip to his former psychotherapist. What are the secrets of his mysterious past? And how can Kira observe from afar at Rei’s upcoming race, knowing that if he crashes, he doesn’t care if he dies?

Contains volumes 3 and 4.

Upon its release in English in 2002, MARS quickly became of the best-selling shojo manga of all time, on par with Nana. But this beloved classic has been out of print for decades—until now. Kodansha is bringing MARS back for its 30th anniversary with an all-new translation in collectible, 2-in-1 hardcovers featuring glittering metallic covers and new cover illustrations from creator Fuyumi Soryo.

The new edition will be complete in 8 volumes.

The unforgettable classic shojo manga about two young people against the world who overcome their pain by relying on each other returns, in a glittering metallic hardcover with all-new cover illustrations and translation!

Kira’s life has been marked by pain. Gang violence took her father when she was young, and her mother’s remarriage only inflicted even more appalling scars. She has no trust left to offer the world, so when a ravishingly handsome boy asks her for directions one day, she draws a map and hands it to him without a word. On the other side of the map is one of her drawings, which catches the eye of the boy, a motorcyclist named Rei. When the two end up in the same class, an outrageous incident will bind them together—Rei promising to model for Kira, in exchange for more of her art. But Rei has also suffered a family tragedy that has worn down his temper to a short, flashing fuse. Can these two damaged souls with nowhere else to turn heal each other, or will they burn themselves out first?

Upon its release in English in 2002, MARS quickly became of the best-selling shojo manga of all time, on par with Nana. But this beloved classic has been out of print for decades—until now. Kodansha is bringing MARS back for its 30th anniversary with an all-new translation in collectible, 2-in-1 hardcovers featuring glittering metallic covers and new cover illustrations from creator Fuyumi Soryo.

The new edition will be complete in 8 volumes.