Smells Like Green Spirit
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Pub Date 21 Jul 2026 | Archive Date 14 Sep 2026
Kodansha Comics | Vertical Comics
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Description
A must-read for older teens and adult fans of seinen and LGBTQ+ series like Welcome Back Alice, The Flowers of Evil, and Boys Run the Riot
A single tube of stolen lipstick unlocks an unforgettable summer
Suffocated by his rural hometown and the ruthless homophobic bullying he endures at school, Futoshi Mishima has only one escape: late at night, he swipes his mother’s lipstick and delights in quietly dolling himself up. So when that liberating lipstick slips out of his pocket one day, Mishima is at a total loss—until he finds his worst tormenter trying it on for himself. The two stumble into a summer of unprecedented freedom…but as they soon discover, freedom doesn’t come without a cost, and they may not be the only ones in town with something to hide.
A Note From the Publisher
This is a work intended for older teens and adult audiences, due to intense scenes of abuse and trauma.
Marketing Plan
- A gripping and difficult story for select YA readers, and adult readers.
- The complete acclaimed two-volume Japanese manga series now in one graphic novel for English-language readers.
- Feature title for Summer/Fall 2026 with promotion across social media and in-person events.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781647295585 |
| PRICE | $24.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 346 |
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