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

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