--- product_id: 22691928 title: "A Girl on the Shore" price: "₱2060" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/22691928-a-girl-on-the-shore store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # A Girl on the Shore **Price:** ₱2060 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Girl on the Shore - **How much does it cost?** ₱2060 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/22691928-a-girl-on-the-shore) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Longing for Something Bigger From the Eisner Award-nominated Inio Asano, creator of Solanin and Nijigahara Holograph , comes one of his most challenging works yet—an intense teen romance set in what may at first glance be one of the sleepiest places in Japan. When Koume and Keisuke’s relationship begins to take shape, it is apparent that they are both searching for something. Maybe Keisuke wants something more than a kiss from the fair Koume. Maybe Koume is looking for someone better than Misaki, the local playboy. But what they find in each other over the course of a summer might be far greater than anything they were expecting. Their lives are going to change. And this will all transpire before high school exams! Review: An intimate, painful, beautifully illustrated story. - Koume, a popular girl dealing with the universal confusion and loneliness of finding that one is simultaneously powerful and powerless when it comes to sexual awakening. An older, dandyish boy crush (Misaki) forces Koume to perform a sexual act on him - she desires him, but is traumatized by this act of sexual violence, and is too embarrassed to tell even her closest friends. She tries to regain a little bit of control over her own sexuality by starting a secretive sexual relationship with quiet outcast Keisuke, a former classmate who is dealing with the trauma of his older brother's death by suicide, which he blames himself for. Koume and Keisuke's relationship evolves from her using him as a way to regain her sexual power after being rendered powerless by Misaki, to Keisuke finding his own confidence, power, leading him to confront the bullies that tormented his brother, and ultimately to move on from Koume and the pain of being stuck in the prison of his own depression and self-hate. Resolutions aren't so neat for Koume, but you get the impression that she's learning to open up to those who care about her, and that the kid will be alright with time and experience. The most difficult part of the story for me was how Keisuke becomes physically abusive to Koume towards the end of their relationship, and its heartbreaking. Review: Beautiful, and sexual - Inio Asano is a genius when it comes to creating breath taking imagery to describe a situation, he's amazing. The imagery and metaphors found throughout this manga are a plenty, and I find myself staring at each and every page for quiet a while. This story is a coming of age in a modern setting that is like none other I have read, it's simply gorgeous and I suggest everyone to at least peak inside to see what it's about. It covers the topics of teen romance, bullying, finding your sexuality, suicide and depression, family issues, and growing up. Although be warned, some of the images are definitely 18+ as there is quiet a bit of sexual interactions between minors, so if you are uncomfortable with that, this might not be your book. Overall though, I am proud to have this beautiful manga on my shelf. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #39,653 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #50 in Mystery, Thriller & Crime Manga #63 in Romance Manga (Books) #2,182 in Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,261 Reviews | ## Images ![A Girl on the Shore - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jzzSgPL5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An intimate, painful, beautifully illustrated story. *by R***N on March 25, 2016* Koume, a popular girl dealing with the universal confusion and loneliness of finding that one is simultaneously powerful and powerless when it comes to sexual awakening. An older, dandyish boy crush (Misaki) forces Koume to perform a sexual act on him - she desires him, but is traumatized by this act of sexual violence, and is too embarrassed to tell even her closest friends. She tries to regain a little bit of control over her own sexuality by starting a secretive sexual relationship with quiet outcast Keisuke, a former classmate who is dealing with the trauma of his older brother's death by suicide, which he blames himself for. Koume and Keisuke's relationship evolves from her using him as a way to regain her sexual power after being rendered powerless by Misaki, to Keisuke finding his own confidence, power, leading him to confront the bullies that tormented his brother, and ultimately to move on from Koume and the pain of being stuck in the prison of his own depression and self-hate. Resolutions aren't so neat for Koume, but you get the impression that she's learning to open up to those who care about her, and that the kid will be alright with time and experience. The most difficult part of the story for me was how Keisuke becomes physically abusive to Koume towards the end of their relationship, and its heartbreaking. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, and sexual *by E***A on May 29, 2016* Inio Asano is a genius when it comes to creating breath taking imagery to describe a situation, he's amazing. The imagery and metaphors found throughout this manga are a plenty, and I find myself staring at each and every page for quiet a while. This story is a coming of age in a modern setting that is like none other I have read, it's simply gorgeous and I suggest everyone to at least peak inside to see what it's about. It covers the topics of teen romance, bullying, finding your sexuality, suicide and depression, family issues, and growing up. Although be warned, some of the images are definitely 18+ as there is quiet a bit of sexual interactions between minors, so if you are uncomfortable with that, this might not be your book. Overall though, I am proud to have this beautiful manga on my shelf. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great story, amazing artwork, and good quality *by K***N on September 8, 2021* no rips or tears or worn down edges, which is something common on manga online sadly. the artwork is amazing, this mangaka has honestly the best panels out of any others i've seen it's crazy. the vibe of the story is so comforting and it feels like a realistic depiction of what it's like to be the characters their age, coming from a 16 year old. would recommend 100% and I will be buying more from this author ## Frequently Bought Together - A Girl on the Shore - Solanin - Downfall --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/22691928-a-girl-on-the-shore](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/22691928-a-girl-on-the-shore) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-08-01*