How do you move forward when the person holding you back is…

Arman has always had a habit of retreating to the beach when life becomes too much. It’s where he goes to think, to escape, and, occasionally, to talk to a mysterious drifter known only as Nameless.

But life beyond the shore is getting harder to avoid. When the girl Arman may have feelings for starts showing interest in someone else, a moment of weakness is all it takes for everything to start falling apart.

Created and written by ARY with illustrations by Ivan Shinoda, Isle Over Matter is a manga-inspired romantic dramedy about love, friendship, self-worth, and the quiet battles we fight within ourselves.

Volume 1 collects Chapters 1–4 and includes:

- Original poems by ARY, inspired by the writing and emotions behind the book
- Personal Dear Reader letters from ARY, reflecting on what each chapter means to him
- Original storyboard sketches by Ivan Shinoda