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Mars [マース] #11
Mars, Volume 11
Nearly tragic domestic disturbances highlight this compelling volume of Mars. Step-fathers and fathers figure prominently and futures hang in the balance - as if Kira and Rei needed any more complications!
184 pages, Paperback
First published September 13, 1999
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About the author
Fuyumi Soryo
149 books350 followersFuyumi Soryo (惣領冬実) is a Japanese manga artist from Beppu, Oita, Japan. She is a graduate of the Oita prefectural Geijutsu Midorigaoka High School.
She was born into the home of a master of the Kanze school of Noh. In her childhood she liked to draw pictures of horses and things but had no special interest in manga. While enrolled in fashion college, she happened across Shogakukan's Rookie of the Year Contest and applied to raise money for the Sōen fashion contest. There she received an honorable mention, and debuted with "Sunspot Visitor" (Hidamari no hōmonsha) published in the April 1982 edition of Bessatsu Shōjo Comic (now Bestucomi).
Her works translated abroad include Mars and Eternal Sabbath. In 1988, she was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo manga for Boyfriend. Currently her last manga series is Cesare which centers around the infamous Borgia family of the Italian Renaissance and Cesare Borgia himself.
She was born into the home of a master of the Kanze school of Noh. In her childhood she liked to draw pictures of horses and things but had no special interest in manga. While enrolled in fashion college, she happened across Shogakukan's Rookie of the Year Contest and applied to raise money for the Sōen fashion contest. There she received an honorable mention, and debuted with "Sunspot Visitor" (Hidamari no hōmonsha) published in the April 1982 edition of Bessatsu Shōjo Comic (now Bestucomi).
Her works translated abroad include Mars and Eternal Sabbath. In 1988, she was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo manga for Boyfriend. Currently her last manga series is Cesare which centers around the infamous Borgia family of the Italian Renaissance and Cesare Borgia himself.
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July 7, 2022
Teenage anxiety at its finest
This volume speaks loud about the immaturity, rash decisions, hastiness, and freedom of the young, thinking they can conquer the world with so much willpower. But the truth is, they haven't seen much of life yet, they don't know what looms around the corner of that path to take. What could they do though when they're at the core of their rebellion? They rush to fight rather than think, only to suffer the consequences later. That's youth, right? Full of energy, but sadly lacking enough maturity to think things clearly.
I'm still wary of Rei's father but I like how everything ended up at this point. We can't do all things on our own, sometimes we have to lean on others for support—that way, we'll remain human. Indeed, they are just kids, and to think about marriage and building a family when you're in the age where rebellion beats louder in your heart than punk rock music is so sad to even think about (I mean, isn't elopement sort of a rebellion too, but not with their case...) Rei ended up asking his father for help in exchange for him trying to be a respective citizen (and for Kira and his future.)
This volume speaks loud about the immaturity, rash decisions, hastiness, and freedom of the young, thinking they can conquer the world with so much willpower. But the truth is, they haven't seen much of life yet, they don't know what looms around the corner of that path to take. What could they do though when they're at the core of their rebellion? They rush to fight rather than think, only to suffer the consequences later. That's youth, right? Full of energy, but sadly lacking enough maturity to think things clearly.
I'm still wary of Rei's father but I like how everything ended up at this point. We can't do all things on our own, sometimes we have to lean on others for support—that way, we'll remain human. Indeed, they are just kids, and to think about marriage and building a family when you're in the age where rebellion beats louder in your heart than punk rock music is so sad to even think about (I mean, isn't elopement sort of a rebellion too, but not with their case...) Rei ended up asking his father for help in exchange for him trying to be a respective citizen (and for Kira and his future.)
August 26, 2023
That's not love! I know because Rei showed me what real love is.
😭😭😭😭😭
😭😭😭😭😭
March 28, 2024
Una situación difícil hace que Rei acuda a su padre y pida ayuda, a pesar de no querer hacerlo.
Poco a poco van entendiendo que, por más que el amor que se tienen es muy fuerte, hay cosas que no dependen únicamente de eso. No pueden aislarse, necesitan de la sociedad y la sociedad -sus familias- de elles.
Muy bueno.
Poco a poco van entendiendo que, por más que el amor que se tienen es muy fuerte, hay cosas que no dependen únicamente de eso. No pueden aislarse, necesitan de la sociedad y la sociedad -sus familias- de elles.
Muy bueno.
November 13, 2024
all i experience is pain whenever i read this manga but there’s beauty in the struggle.
March 20, 2022
Die Spannung in diesem Band war greifbar. Kira wird von ihrer Vergangenheit in Form ihres Stiefvaters verfolgt. Auch Rei muss sich mit seiner Familie auseinandersetzen, um zu retten, was ihm am wichtigsten ist. Nachdem ich schon einige Zeit volljährig und Herrin meines Lebens bin, kann ich nur noch vage nachvollziehen, wie die zwei sich fühlen, die den Entscheidungen ihrer Sorgeberechtigten ausgeliefert sind. Trotzdem habe ich unheimlich mitgefiebert! ...auch beim nsten Lesen dieser wundervollen Reihe. ❤️
November 28, 2022
It's been a minute since I picked up the last volume. But now that I have a new tablet with a large screen, I'm back at it! These were free so I'd rented a bunch of volumes on Kindle and am just now trying to cruise through them and finish them up.
This volume is definitely in the decline of the series as long standing plots begin their wrap up in the final stretch. I forget how old these characters are what with their talk of marriage and careers and stability... but the over the top drama of it all is what makes this a fun series.
This volume is definitely in the decline of the series as long standing plots begin their wrap up in the final stretch. I forget how old these characters are what with their talk of marriage and careers and stability... but the over the top drama of it all is what makes this a fun series.
November 11, 2022
VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/1L5Z0wV0UwQ
What a volume!
I felt the end of the previous volume was a little "too good to be true" because nothing has been smooth sailing for this young couple, but this far exceeded what I expected! I'm not even sure what to say because the ending was pretty emotional and really feeling all the things at seeing Rei willing to give up so much.
And Kira! That was a huge decision she made in that one extremely pivotal moment. I'm honestly glad Rei came when he did and was deeply relieved by the end decision he made in that moment. He's honestly changed a lot from the young man we met at the beginning.
I honestly hope the best of things for this young couple! I don't know where things are going next, but I truly hope it is good things ahead of them! <3
What a volume!
I felt the end of the previous volume was a little "too good to be true" because nothing has been smooth sailing for this young couple, but this far exceeded what I expected! I'm not even sure what to say because the ending was pretty emotional and really feeling all the things at seeing Rei willing to give up so much.
And Kira! That was a huge decision she made in that one extremely pivotal moment. I'm honestly glad Rei came when he did and was deeply relieved by the end decision he made in that moment. He's honestly changed a lot from the young man we met at the beginning.
I honestly hope the best of things for this young couple! I don't know where things are going next, but I truly hope it is good things ahead of them! <3
February 3, 2022
100 millions stars. This volume was great.
I really felt that what Kira and Rei had was real love instead of a teenage relationship.
He gives up a lot of things for her and she does the same thing. It was beautiful to read.
I really felt that what Kira and Rei had was real love instead of a teenage relationship.
He gives up a lot of things for her and she does the same thing. It was beautiful to read.
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November 9, 2017Rei leaves school to concentrate on racing, Kira's stepdad comes back as a creep again, and all the threats he makes... I love that Rei's dad cares about him so much, even if Rei can't see it.
July 21, 2022
Rei sometimes the hardest part of becoming an adult is asking for help.
March 19, 2022
In Vol 11, Rei and Kira confront Kira's rapist and Rei very nearly kills him. Which puts them on the run for a little bit. Kira then decides that for Rei's best interests, so he doesn't have to give u his dreams of being a motorcycle racer, and so she won't be troubling him anymore, to return to her family, which sends Rei back to his father begging for help to keep the law out of what happened and to help enable him to protect Kira.
Rei's pride takes a beating in this volume, which is the best thing that could happen to him. Rei is a very prideful, arrogant person, and he's shunned his father for a long time, unnecessarily so as we will see in subsequent volumes.
While a lot goes on in this volume, it's not my favorite because again we have Kira and Rei being irrationally angsty, like Kira wondering how long it would take her to die if she stops eating and drinking after returning to her mother's house. That's over-the-top angst and while teenagers might feel that way sometimes, encouraging that type of thinking, even in fiction, is dangerous. BUT, Rei comes charging to the rescue yet again because he's made a deal with his father and now Kira's mother gives Rei permission to marry Kira. So we don't have to put Kira's resolve to the test as to whether she would starve herself to death or not.
Resolution is coming around the corner, though, and for that I'm thankful. There are a lot of unanswered questions in Rei's life and they are about to be answered so the story will ramp up again and in a healthier way.
Rei's pride takes a beating in this volume, which is the best thing that could happen to him. Rei is a very prideful, arrogant person, and he's shunned his father for a long time, unnecessarily so as we will see in subsequent volumes.
While a lot goes on in this volume, it's not my favorite because again we have Kira and Rei being irrationally angsty, like Kira wondering how long it would take her to die if she stops eating and drinking after returning to her mother's house. That's over-the-top angst and while teenagers might feel that way sometimes, encouraging that type of thinking, even in fiction, is dangerous. BUT, Rei comes charging to the rescue yet again because he's made a deal with his father and now Kira's mother gives Rei permission to marry Kira. So we don't have to put Kira's resolve to the test as to whether she would starve herself to death or not.
Resolution is coming around the corner, though, and for that I'm thankful. There are a lot of unanswered questions in Rei's life and they are about to be answered so the story will ramp up again and in a healthier way.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 20, 2025
step father drama is back. Kira and Rei are so in love with one another. I still hate her mother, how can she allow that man do anything or have anything to do with her daughter. I do wonder how this will end, I don't remember at all. Will he end up racing, will she get to do her art, is the real dad ever going to truly be introduced (cause I am assuming that is who wanted to buy her painting).
December 5, 2020
Reread - I hate Kira's Step-dad. That is all.
July 11, 2014
I don't know why I love this story so much. It's a weird roller-coaster of happy relief and crushing sympathy. Waiting for the next heartbreaking moment to happen, then smiling when it all comes to past. Maybe I just like to root for the underdogs of the world?
It'll be interesting to see what happens with Rei and his father. I don't really know what to make of all this yet, but I do wonder what will come of it. Will it be good, or bad ...?
You can see my overall review of the complete series (spoiler free I promise) on my blog Reading Robyn
It'll be interesting to see what happens with Rei and his father. I don't really know what to make of all this yet, but I do wonder what will come of it. Will it be good, or bad ...?
You can see my overall review of the complete series (spoiler free I promise) on my blog Reading Robyn
April 15, 2021
Ok. That’s all I can take of this series. Rei rlly make a remark ab Kira having an ‘Oedipus complex.’ The FUCK. He’s such a little brat bruh oh my god. Fuck you Rei I hate you
February 26, 2024
Rei berniat ingin menikahi Kira. Dia benar-benar keluar dari sekolah agar bisa fokus menjadi pembalap motor. Namun, ayah tiri Kira tiba-tiba datang ke apartemen Rei untuk membawa Kira pulang. Kira berusaha menyelamatkan diri dengan lari ke loteng yang pembatas pagarnya sudah rapuh. Ayah tirinya pun nyaris jatuh dan bergantung di sana. Hampir saja Rei membunuh si bangsat tengik itu. Tapi akal sehatnya menghentikannya. Namun, setelah diselamatkan ayah tiri bajingan ini malah berniat menuntut Rei dengan tuduhan penculikan dan percobaan pembunuhan.
Kira pun kembali ke rumah agar Rei tak lagi terkena masalah. Tapi tentu saja si bajingan itu tetap mau menuntut. Rei akhirnya memohon bantuan pada ayahnya yang punya kuasa besar di dunia bisnis Jepang. Dia bahkan rela berhenti menaiki motor. Dan ternyata memang ayahnya bisa membereskan masalah itu dengan dua kali panggilan telepon saja.
Setelah masalah beres, Rei datang ke rumah Kira untuk melamar gadis itu. Sambil menangis, ibu Kira pun merestui hubungan mereka berdua. Tapi aku pingin si ayah tiri bangsat ini dapat ganjaran setimpal! Argh! Kapan, ya?
Kira pun kembali ke rumah agar Rei tak lagi terkena masalah. Tapi tentu saja si bajingan itu tetap mau menuntut. Rei akhirnya memohon bantuan pada ayahnya yang punya kuasa besar di dunia bisnis Jepang. Dia bahkan rela berhenti menaiki motor. Dan ternyata memang ayahnya bisa membereskan masalah itu dengan dua kali panggilan telepon saja.
Setelah masalah beres, Rei datang ke rumah Kira untuk melamar gadis itu. Sambil menangis, ibu Kira pun merestui hubungan mereka berdua. Tapi aku pingin si ayah tiri bangsat ini dapat ganjaran setimpal! Argh! Kapan, ya?
January 17, 2025
Vale hasta aquí llegué. Pensé que lo podía terminar pero es enfermizo la forma en que tratan el tema. La autora pone el tema de Kira solo para ser salvada por Rei y está súper mal planteado y es asqueroso.
Además creo que hay inconsistencias legales que hacen que sea todo peor, porque podrían hacer otras cosas fácilmente y no lo hacen simplemente porque la autora quiere seguir usando ese tema para causar dolor.
Está jodido eso. No sé si en el futuro lea los 4 tomos restantes pero por ahora lo dejo.
No te pases de v... Acabo de googlear que show con Japón y la edad legal para consentir era en ese tiempo de 13 años. Y anteriormente la "relación forzada con intimidación" exigía a la víctima resistencia física. WEY QUE COSA MAS CULERA.
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Al parecer no está tan mal planteada esa parte pero yo no me creo que la mamá estaba matándose trabajando por su hija para ceder tan fácilmente a vivir con el que sabe que es el violador de su niña. Esa movida es 0 creíble y es asquerosa.
Además creo que hay inconsistencias legales que hacen que sea todo peor, porque podrían hacer otras cosas fácilmente y no lo hacen simplemente porque la autora quiere seguir usando ese tema para causar dolor.
Está jodido eso. No sé si en el futuro lea los 4 tomos restantes pero por ahora lo dejo.
No te pases de v... Acabo de googlear que show con Japón y la edad legal para consentir era en ese tiempo de 13 años. Y anteriormente la "relación forzada con intimidación" exigía a la víctima resistencia física. WEY QUE COSA MAS CULERA.
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Al parecer no está tan mal planteada esa parte pero yo no me creo que la mamá estaba matándose trabajando por su hija para ceder tan fácilmente a vivir con el que sabe que es el violador de su niña. Esa movida es 0 creíble y es asquerosa.
September 10, 2021
The whole ordeal with Kira's assaulter. Very terrible. But was there possibly some character development?? I'm shocked !! Rei didn't let him fall even though many others would have (I would have) and he so easily gave up his life and dreams to make sure he could be with Kira, which I was not expecting, I mean, I wouldn't do any of that and I thought up to this point, Rei was an irredeemable character. I'm interested to see what happens now. How long did Kira's parents believe they would be able to hold her hostage anyway? She's legal in like a year. Also, why couldn't she just get emancipated? I mean, domestic assault should be a good grounds to acquire minor emancipation. Well, things just got oddly legal and even more complicated.
Soryo's drawings/art style is still beautiful, but this is usual though.
This volume gets 3 stars because nothing really happened...except for the stepfather storyline.
Soryo's drawings/art style is still beautiful, but this is usual though.
This volume gets 3 stars because nothing really happened...except for the stepfather storyline.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 22, 2022
This was more a 4.5 stars for me. My only issue was the stepfather coming back into the picture but it was nice to see Rei's "father" help him when Kira's stepfather said he would press charges for supposedly kidnapping Kira. I wanted to reach through the comic and strangle him myself because of how pissed I was at him. I relate somewhat to Kira because of her experience with him. (Even though mine never got that far thank the lord.) but I can understand how traumatizing it is to deal with your abuser and what it does to ur mental state.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 19, 2022
This volume made me cry.
Rei and Kira are obviously young, immature, and don’t fully understand what it takes to be independent adults.. but you can’t really blame either of them for wanting to get out of the situation they’re in, especially Kira.
To be so young and in such an abusive family situation, sometimes running away, regardless of how imperfect a solution that is, can be the only solution. I’m glad they didn’t have to run away and leave their lives behind though.
I think one of the reasons I love this series so far is because it hits so close to home for me in a multitude of ways.
Rei and Kira are obviously young, immature, and don’t fully understand what it takes to be independent adults.. but you can’t really blame either of them for wanting to get out of the situation they’re in, especially Kira.
To be so young and in such an abusive family situation, sometimes running away, regardless of how imperfect a solution that is, can be the only solution. I’m glad they didn’t have to run away and leave their lives behind though.
I think one of the reasons I love this series so far is because it hits so close to home for me in a multitude of ways.
March 23, 2018
I doubt that Rei will give up racing and motorcycles. Will he really become his father’s successor in the company? Kira’s Mother gave her blessing, but does she need her stepfather’s in order to get married? What does Rei’s Dad think about this? It was a good volume. I’m interested to see how it plays out in the next one.
January 15, 2022
[casi escribo la reseña del vol 11 en otro volumen lol] ahora si, el padrastro de kira es insoportable y me gusto mucho que el papá de rei entrara escena y le ayudara… a mi parecer si se preocupa un poco por él, pero aún no estoy del todo segura.
August 13, 2022
this volume continues to stress me out as emotions run high
God I hate seeing young kids suffer and have to mature early because of trauma.
If they don’t have a happy ending, I’m gonna riot!!
God I hate seeing young kids suffer and have to mature early because of trauma.
If they don’t have a happy ending, I’m gonna riot!!
June 22, 2017
Ushhh odio a las protagonistas tontas--!
December 18, 2020
- same attempted murder, round 2
- rei’s character development but backwards
- and we’re having a wedding next volume ?
- rei’s character development but backwards
- and we’re having a wedding next volume ?
January 20, 2022
3 stars. Kira and Rei living together in an apartment and having a summer together was nice. It was one of the simpler volumes, but I enjoyed this one.
June 17, 2022
Unsatisfying conclusion to that conflict, but I feel like it makes sense due to Japanese culture. In my mind Step Dad falls off the roof
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 23, 2022
Tw: transphobia
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