Paradise Kiss: 20th Anniversary Edition

This is my favorite romance anime. I found it on YouTube and I absolutely fell in love with how realistic it felt. I also loved that this manga centered on love and fashion. This was something fresh that we usually don’t get in romance anime, and I recommend this manga because it includes all the volumes in one and looks absolutely stunning. It is large, but i personally prefer this cover and saving a bit of money. Many of the single volumes are sold out, so this is a great option. I love this author’s drawing style too. Buy this if you love romance, fashion, and an amazing art style.

I've read Paradise Kiss back when TokyoPop originally released the series in the US as a 5-volume release. I was thrilled that Vertical picked it up although I didn't have a need to get it again just yet. I'm glad that I held off because when this 20th anniversary edition came up on my recommendations, I snapped it up. It is a really nice presentation. I love the opening color pages. The text is easy to read too. The story itself is as good, poignant and piercing to me as it was when I first read it back in the mid-2000s. Yukari and gang are still messy and goofy and oddly engaging (except for Arashi who I have never forgiven... haha). There are some manga series that I re-read that don't quite stand the test of time, but ParaKiss still reads as relevant today as it was when I first read it. So happy that I got this edition and thank you, Vertical, for publishing it here in the States.

Absolutely stunning and can’t wait to read. Fell in love with the anime, and my friend told me about this all in one book. It’s way more affordable than buying each book separately

The quality from Vertical is astonishing. Spine does not crease, paper is high quality, color pages included are high Res. The whole series is included in this all- in -1 20th anniversary edition. It even has a bonus author chapter at the end and keeps all the information from the original printings such as websites and magazine mentions where "you can find more" in instead of updating it or taking out the outdated information which is a plus. Overall a great story, as expected from Ai Yazawa.

Daughter loved it.

This one feels very grown up, not just because of the sex scenes and references but because of all the topics it tackles. It is about fashion, but way more about the characters, who are all fantastic. The ending is also very grown up, not like any other girl's manga I've ever read. It’s a very interesting read for sure, especially if you like convoluted coming of age stories or somewhat twisted romances.

The translation is a little awkward in this version, but it's still a good story.

Super happy with my Paradise Kiss 20th Anniversary Edition! It came perfect, and I love it!🥰💖😆💓😍

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I have bought this manga Last month and when is started reading I saw so many humorous scenes which was not well portrayed in anime, this manga is based on a girl who is on secondary school she wasn't expecting something to stumble upon that would change her life, she is allure and was asked to be a model in beginning, she always looked herself down who doesn't have credentials to be something, I would definitely recommend to buy this manga instead of watching Anime

سعيده جدا لامتلاكي لهذي النسخه المميزة من اروع اعمال يازاوا أي ❤

Paradise Kiss: 20th Anniversary Edition is a stunning read and a perfect example of why Ai Yazawa is such a beloved author. Her stories always portray real human emotions and life situations that can be difficult to face, but that honesty is exactly what makes her work so powerful. I was first introduced to Ai Yazawa through NANA, and after falling in love with that series, I wanted to explore more of her work. Paradise Kiss completely surprised me—in the best way possible. While it has a very different tone, genre, and style from NANA, it is just as impactful and emotionally gripping in its own unique way. The characters feel real, flawed, and deeply human, and the story explores themes of love, independence, dreams, and growing up in a way that feels raw and authentic. This anniversary edition is also beautifully presented, making it a wonderful addition to any manga collection. Highly recommended for fans of emotionally rich storytelling and for anyone who loved NANA and wants to experience more of Ai Yazawa’s incredible work. 💖📚