Mars (manga)

''This page is about the manga. You may be looking for the 2004 Taiwanese drama adaptation, or the 2016 Japanese drama adaptation.'' Mars （マース) is a shojo manga by Fuyumi Soryo, published from February 1996 to December 2000 in Bessatsu Friend, and later published in paperback form from May 13, 1996 to December 13, 2000. The manga revolves around Kira Aso, a shy girl who meets Rei Kashino, a playboy motorcycle rider and falls in love with him after seeing him kiss a statue of Mars. They begin dating, but have to deal with jealous ex-girlfriends, a sociopath from Rei's past, the dangers of racing motorcycles, and most importantly, the trauma both of them have from their pasts. The manga was brought worldwide on April 23, 2002, where it was published until November 11, 2003.  The manga received rave reviews, with reviewers praising the quality of the artwork and its realistic portrayal of mental illness. A prequel, Mars: Horse With No Name was published on December 9, 1999.

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