Ao Haru Ride
Viz · 2018–2020 · 13 issues
About the series
A warm, emotionally resonant shojo romance from Viz Media, Ao Haru Ride follows Futaba Yoshioka as she reunites with her middle-school crush, Kou Mabuchi, in high school—only to find he's become a distant, brooding stranger. Written and illustrated by Io Sakisaka, this 13-issue series (2018–2020) captures the bittersweet ache of first love and the challenge of reconnecting with someone who's changed. It matters as a beloved, introspective take on teenage relationships, balancing tender nostalgia with the growing pains of young adulthood.
