Bless Vol. 05

Bless Vol. 05

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?

Biographical Notes:

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

Title Notes:

Yukino Sonoyama won immmediate acclaim for her debut manga Two characters battle with insecurity–around looks and skill–in this reaffirming and wholesome look at a fraught topic for any teen, in the vein of Blue Period.eries Bless in 2022. The series is being published in English by Kodansha.

The outstanding facial expressions and cute character art have already caught the eye of English-reading fans, making this an anticipated series on manga social media.

As the story unfolds and the duo tackle professional fashion, Aia will struggle with past and present rivals and Jun with her social life in dramatic ways that will keep readers engaged.

More details on Yukino Sonoyama:

Yukino Sonoyama’s Twitter account

Publisher’s Twitter account