Scars Volume 3: Volume 3

By Brandon Arias

A love story between a boy with a scar and an abused, misgendered classmate who are both victims of bullying but find peace and acceptance in each other--Scars is an ardent coming-of-age story about acknowledging differences and finding self-acceptance

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?

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.

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419778374
• ISBN13: 9781419778377
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Kana
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 10 and higher