Paradise Kiss
Vertical · 2012–2013 · 3 issues
About the series
A reissue of Ai Yazawa's beloved fashion-and-romance manga, Paradise Kiss follows an ambitious high-school student who is swept into the chaotic world of a group of eccentric design students. This three-issue Vertical edition presents the complete story of Yukari's modeling work for the aspiring label "Paradise Kiss," exploring her clash between a conventional future and her growing passion for the creative, rebellious scene. Yazawa's sharp, glamorous artwork and nuanced character drama make this a defining work of early-2000s shojo, capturing the thrill and sacrifice of chasing an artistic dream.