Mesh

Also known as: メッシュ, Mesche, Messhu, Meche

by Moto Hagio

The story follows the life of a teenage boy named "Mesh," so-called for his unique "mesh"-colored hair: blonde with silver strands on the sides. It begins with a scene where Mesh, after being beaten, escapes from a mob and encounters Milon, a forger and painter. Mesh ends up staying at Milon's house, and the two form an unlikely bond as they navigate life together. Each chapter is a poetic blend of crime, peaceful everyday moments, or the vibrant nightlife of artists in a fictionalized Paris. Mesh is regarded as one of Hagio Moto's defining works, marking a pivotal shift in her artistic style. It was her first series to adopt a more realistic look while retaining the ethereal beauty characteristic of 1970s shoujo art. The story ventures into more mature themes while continuing to explore Hagio's recurring motifs, such as parent-child relationships and adolescence. Volume 1: 1. Mesh 2. Rouge Volume 2: 3. Haru no Hone Volume 3: 4. Kakumei 5. Montmartre Volume 4: 6. Mimi wo Katamukete 7. Buran Volume 5: 8. Sen no Ya 9. Nigate na Jinshu Volume 6: 10. Shanikusai Volume 7: 11. Surreal na Ai no Real na Shi Volume 8: 12. Fune Note: In 2024 a digital only eight volume was released which included the story Fune