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Description
Kira believes that Rei and all other men in the world are dirty. She stays away from her classmates, hiding in her art. What happens when the delinquent motorcyclist and playboy, Rei, gets ahold of one of her drawings, and actually wants to keep it?

Note: Was adapted into a 20 episode Taiwanese Drama, MARS

Type
Manga

Related Series
Mars Gaiden (Prequel)

Associated Names
マース
战神mars
Chiến Thần

Groups Scanlating
Eternal Blue
Syndicate
The Furry Triangle

Latest Release(s)
v.1 c.6 by Eternal Blue (3109d ago)
v.1 c.4-5 by Eternal Blue (3111d ago)
v.1 c.1-3 by Eternal Blue (3112d ago)
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Status in Country of Origin
15 Volumes (Tankoubon - Complete)
8 Volumes (Bunkoban - Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A

User Reviews
MARS by ffleur
Mars by HYDh8er

Forum
1 topics, 8 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.8 / 10.0 (1278 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.75 / 10.0
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Last Updated
April 27th 2013, 1:25am PST

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Genre
Drama  Mature  Psychological  Romance  School Life  Shoujo  Tragedy 
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Author(s)
SOURYO Fuyumi

Artist(s)
SOURYO Fuyumi

Year
1996

Original Publisher
Kodansha

Serialized In (magazine)
Bessatsu Friend (Kodansha)

Licensed (in English)
Yes

English Publisher
Tokyopop (15 Volumes - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #429 decreased(-21)
Monthly Pos #293 increased(+48)
3 Month Pos #331 increased(+83)
6 Month Pos #342 increased(+16)

List Stats
On 605 reading lists
On 769 wish lists
On 3237 completed lists
On 127 unfinished lists
On 361 custom lists

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Forum Posts
Taiwanese drama 773 days, 5 hours, 15 minutes ago

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Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Cerulean
June 30th, 2008, 11:55pm
this manga is sophisticated, romantic to the appropriate extend, funny, balanced, smart, interesting, and so much more...the relationships are very well-developed...the characters were explored in each of their own way, so that in the end, you can't help but love them all (even the bastardly antagonist)....it's mellow, strong, sad, joyous, and completed on so many levels.....this is one of those manga that once finished, you have to let out a satisfying sigh, feeling completely full-filled, yet still lingering a sense of wanting for more.....this just an amazing manga....one of the rare fews that actually teaches you something about life....
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 aaaah... loved it   
Rating: N/A
by Disremembrance
June 25th, 2008, 4:44pm
the reality and heavy topics really got me.
there were funny moments,
the heavier stuff always seemed to weigh it down,
making it the perfect balance.
it started out just like any other manga,
but every volume stacked up the goodness,
making it worthwhile.

... Last updated on June 25th, 2008, 4:48pm
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 I couldn't get past the first major arc   
Rating: N/A
by destati
June 22nd, 2008, 1:45am
I liked it, but I didn't get past the first arc, with that chick from the past and his twin brother. It was just plain annoying. The story would conclude that this was what happened, and make you think it was the end of that, but then it just keeps adding and adding on. For example, instead of just telling us the ONE *real* reason of what happened/who killed his twin, it was just layers. First, it was an accident. Then it was the chick from the past. Then it was suicide. Then it was Rei. OK!!!!!!! Get on with it already!
If someone spoils me and tells me the later arcs are not like that then maybe I will pick this up again. But jesus, it was just annoying.
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 It's pure love from the beginning to the end.   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by ffleur
May 16th, 2008, 2:52pm
The author portraits with maestry the universve that we confine inside ourselves... and with extreme accurateness, she captures the subtilty of the nuances of a human soul... Our fears, our desires, the secrets we don't confess even to ourselves... our selfishness, our lack of humanity and our need for love and salvation...

Whoever start reading this story, will get deeply attached to the main characters, a kind soul and a troublemaker: the perfect couple. We might think at the beginning that Rei is the one protecting Kira, but when you read this, you realize that Rei is the one asking for redemption.

It's pure love from the beginning to the end.
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 Seriousley deep stuff. Not your average fluffy shoujo.   
Rating: N/A
by lee_12345
April 26th, 2008, 4:19am
A deppley intriuging and moving manga. The mangaka deals with some difficult and confronting issues, whilst still keeping the flow of the story. I was unhappy with the flow and the focus on Rei round about volume 5... but then kira soon got her chance in the lime light so i was happy!

I laughed, i cried, i recommend it!
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 Good, but not perfect   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by lynzajw
April 2nd, 2008, 9:41am
MARS was great, but it felt like it went on too long, and the ending was waaay too abrupt. I liked it and all, but there was just... something... that kept it from being perfect, as far as I'm concerned at least.
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 Drama   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by blueseeker
March 12th, 2008, 1:41am
I guess i did it backwards and saw the drama first a couple of years ago, but i really enjoyed it then and i was glad to see that it followed the manga entirely. Perhaps it was because at the time i was in the mood that i was able to cope with all the drama this manga involves so i was pretty prepared while reading it. I really like most of the mangaka's work so it was no surprise this was a good read.
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Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by rainybaby
March 7th, 2008, 10:37pm
this is another one of my favorites. I like how you get to see characters develop and deal with their issues. It deals with a lot of emotions which I thought was one of the reason i wanted to keep reading. I really liked the characters too. haha
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 A really warming up story.   
Rating: N/A
by pandora
March 2nd, 2008, 4:32am
I really enjoyed the story form the beginning till the end, there was a point when i was disappointed at the flow of the story but soon I forgot about it and sank into the story again the ending was great too not to mention that in the end was a really umm stressing part so for a minute I thought that the ending is not going to be what expected though some times its good I dont think the manga would have left me with the same warm feeling I have now if the ending was different.
I think that every body that love shoujo stories should read this one and enjoy it as I did.

thanks for the attention,

Alisa
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 A simple story, like many others   
Rating: N/A
by Ameonna
February 29th, 2008, 6:44pm
I am in middle of reading the 9th volume. so far based on what I have sensed through reading it, I can say "Mars" isn't very special or unique story. the main plot has the same twists and turns that I have seen in many other Shoujo's before and it is nothing even close to new. of course it is true that the story has some potentials and the character building is well done but it doesn't turn this series into a master piece. still there are many necessary elements which missing or disturbing the flow of the story, like the character of the Kira which is supposed to act like a connecting link but because the writer insists on showing her as a defenseless, cute victim, it has lost its influence and power most of the times.

Rei is the best character in the story. he is truly alive and you can feel his sadness, love, pain and anger like these emotions are yours. I seriously hope the ending doesn't disappoint me.

... Last updated on February 29th, 2008, 6:48pm
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