MARS

Fuyumi Soryo’s Mars (2002–2003) is a 12-issue manga series from Tokyopop that follows the intense, emotional relationship between a shy, artistic girl and a reckless, motorcycle-riding boy, exploring themes of trauma and healing. Adapted for English-language readers by Shirley Kubo and Elizabeth Hurchalla, with art by Soryo and additional contributions from Justin Renard and Roselyn Santos, this series stands as a landmark shojo import that brought nuanced, dramatic teen storytelling to a Western audience.