{"product_id":"mitsukazu-mihara-beautiful-people-manga","title":"Mitsukazu Mihara - Beautiful People Manga","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBeautiful People\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese gothic-lolita manga series by Mitsukazu Mihara that explores the darker, often hidden facets of human emotion and societal expectations. The story is presented through a series of six interconnected short stories that weave together themes of physical appearance, the pursuit of perfection, and the emotional toll of alienation. From a young girl struggling with her identity to the complexities of a mechanical existence, the narrative challenges the traditional definitions of \"beauty\" in a world that often prioritizes surface-level aesthetics over genuine human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe series is renowned for its striking, high-contrast artwork and its deep roots in the Gothic Lolita subculture. It is highly regarded for its poetic storytelling and its ability to blend melancholy with moments of profound, quiet introspection, making it a landmark work for fans of alternative manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIt remains one of the most prominent examples of Mihara’s signature style, which uses monochromatic fashion and surreal scenarios to examine the fragile nature of the human heart and the consequences of being an outsider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOther Notable Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMitsukazu Mihara:\u003c\/b\u003e The Embalmer, Dolls, Haunted House, R.I.P. Requiem in Phonycraft \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eAi Yazawa:\u003c\/b\u003e Paradise Kiss (Thematic crossover in fashion and identity)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSeries Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJapanese Name:\u003c\/b\u003e ビューティフル・ピープル (Beautiful People) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eEnglish Title:\u003c\/b\u003e Beautiful People \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003eStory:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitsukazu Mihara \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eArt:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitsukazu Mihara \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003eOriginal Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shodensha (Feel Young) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003eEnglish Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tokyopop \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"196\"\u003eRelease Years:\u003c\/b\u003e 2001 (Japan) \/ 2006 (English) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"241\"\u003eVolumes:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 (Complete) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"263\"\u003eAge Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Older Teen (16+) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"292\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Gothic, Drama, Slice of Life, Josei\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComics \u0026amp; manga are assumed VG+ or better unless otherwise noted. No broken spines, no writing, no stickers, and may have light shelf wear. Mid-2000s or earlier manga may have slight yellowing due to the age of the paper. All manga and comics are assumed to be pre-owned.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyopop","offers":[{"title":"VG - Bent Corner + Small Tear","offer_id":42289504813141,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7673\/7365\/files\/A078D9D5-549F-431E-89F9-E2C07457B05C.jpg?v=1774658922","url":"https:\/\/hifilofi.shop\/products\/mitsukazu-mihara-beautiful-people-manga","provider":"HiFi LoFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}