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 The second volume in 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.
