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MARS 30th Anniversary Edition

MARS 30th Anniversary Volume 1 cover
ARC REVIEW โœฆ KODANSHA

MARS 30th Anniversary, Volume 1

By Fuyumi Soryo โ€ข Kodansha โ€ข Shojo Manga โ€ข Drama/Romance โ€ข 384 Pages โ€ข Rating: 16+
Classic Shojo 2-in-1 Hardcover All-New Translation Releases June 16, 2026
A legendary shojo classic returns with sharp emotional tension, painful pasts, messy devotion, and two damaged teens slowly becoming each otherโ€™s safe place.
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Review
Dear reader,

MARS is the kind of shojo that reminds you why older classics still hit so hard. Kira and Rei are not polished, perfect romantic leads. They are hurt, guarded, intense, and constantly carrying pain that shaped how they move through the world.

What pulled me in most was the contrast between them. Kira is quiet, artistic, and deeply afraid of standing out, while Rei is reckless, beautiful, chaotic, and impossible to ignore. Their connection feels dangerous and tender at the same time, which is exactly what gives this story its grip.

This volume does not shy away from heavy themes, but the emotional payoff is strong. The art has that classic shojo elegance, and the new edition makes the story feel collectible and fresh without losing its raw edge.
Mini Synopsis
Kira, a withdrawn artist, crosses paths with Rei, a wild motorcyclist with his own painful history. After he notices her artwork, their lives begin to tangle together through art, protection, trauma, and an intense bond neither of them fully understands yet.
Why Read It?
  • A legendary shojo classic finally back in print.
  • Beautiful vintage artwork with emotional intensity.
  • A messy, magnetic romance between two wounded leads.
  • Collectible 2-in-1 hardcover with new cover art and translation.
Book Details
Quick Info
Title: MARS 30th Anniversary, Volume 1
Creator: Fuyumi Soryo
Publisher: Kodansha
Format: 2-in-1 Hardcover Manga
Pages: 384
Rating: 16+
Print Release: June 16, 2026
ISBN: 9798888777848
Price: $22.99
Content Notes
This volume includes heavy themes such as trauma, bullying, harassment, violence, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts.
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