Bless 5

Yukino Sonoyama

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Kodansha America, Inc
30 September 2025

Graphic novels: Manga

Series: Bless

They said Aia was destined to be a model, and Jun was bullied for her freckles. Together, they will take back the power to define themselves in an inspirational fashion manga that asks cutting questions about what it really means to be beautiful--and what it takes to overcome an arbitrary system that seems to respect talent over hard work.

They said Aia was destined to be a model, and Jun was bullied for her freckles. Together, they will take back the power to define themselves in an inspirational fashion manga that asks cutting questions about what it really means to be beautiful--and what it takes to overcome an arbitrary system that seems to respect talent over hard work.

No path to stardom is without bumps and rough patches. Just when Aia and Jun begin to make headways towards their dreams, they find themselves lost in their journeys. Luckily, the two friends are committed to supporting each other unconditionally at every step.

Under the tutelage of the best professional makeup artists, the pressure is on Aia as his every move is scrutinized by faculty and fellow students. When the instructors at MIRROR propose a challenge with a highly coveted career-making prize, friendly rivalry turns into cutthroat competition. Aia focuses on his own vision, avoiding the toxic environment around him. However, jealousy is impossible to ignore when the celebrity makeup artist Daiya is playing favorites. Can Aia and Jun's loyalty survive Daiya's mind games?

By: Yukino Sonoyama
Imprint: Kodansha America, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 5
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 215g
ISBN: 9798888774670
Series: Bless
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 13 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Yukino Sonoyama won immmediate acclaim for her debut manga series Bless in 2022. The series is being published in English by Kodansha.