Boys Run the Riot
Gaku Keito
- Mangaka
- Gaku Keito
- First published
- 2020
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Psychological · Crossdressing · Drama · School Life
- Content rating
- Safe
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Where it came from
Boys Run the Riot was serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine starting in 2020. The manga follows Ryo, a transgender high school student who finds solace and self-expression through the creation of an underground streetwear brand. Drawing directly from Gaku Keito’s own experiences as a transgender man, the narrative serves as a grounded exploration of gender identity, the pressures of conformity, and the liberating potential of fashion as a tool for personal reclamation.
Keito’s artistic style emphasizes urban authenticity, capturing the grit and energy of street culture. The character designs were intentionally crafted to reflect the protagonist's internal journey, utilizing clothing as a visual metaphor for the shift from concealment to autonomy. Upon its release, the series received significant praise from critics for its nuanced, lived-in portrayal of the trans experience, eventually earning a digital release in English via Kodansha USA to reach a broader international audience.
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