WATCH: ‘Smells Like Green Spirit’ Releases Gripping Preview Video Ahead of Its Premiere

Step into the world of ‘Smells Like Green Spirit’ where the characters strive to become their true selves.

Nagai Saburo’s manga, ‘Smells Like Green Spirit’ follows follows Mishima, a student living in a remote countryside who is bullied by his classmates because he “seemed gay.” In reality, Mishima does like men, but his only escape is secretly dressing up as a woman. One day, Mishima discovers Kirino, the leader of the bullying group, trying to apply Mishima’s lost lipstick. The manga depicts the serious inner conflicts of male students as they struggle to look for a place in this world where they can be their “true selves”. Previously, Araki Towa was announced to be one of the leads who will be playing the main character, Mishima. Meanwhile, Sono Shunta and Fujimoto Kodai will play the characters Makoto Kirino and Yumeno Taro, respectively.

The trailer below contains scenes that may be disturbing for some viewers, as there are several instances of Mishima being bullied by a group that includes Makoto and Yumeno. Due to his long hair and perceived weakness, Mishima becomes a target of harassment from his fellow students. His teacher offers support, telling him he will listen if Mishima is troubled, but is he really someone Mishima can truly trust? What kind of stories does each character hold?