Boys Run the Riot 1 by Keito Gaku - ISBN: 9781646512485
Paperback
Trans teen finds freedom and expression through street fashion.

Boys Run the Riot 1

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  • Paperback

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    17 August 2021

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Summary

A transgender teen named Ryo finds an escape from the expectations and anxieties of his daily life in the world of street fashion. This personal, heartfelt, fictional story from a transgender manga creator made waves in Japan and will inspire readers all over the world!

Best Books for Teens 2021 selection, New York Public Library Winner, 77th Tetsuya Chiba Prize Nominee, Harvey Awards

AT THE SEAMS

High schooler Ryo kno…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781646512485
ISBN-10:1646512480
Author:Keito Gaku
Publisher:Kodansha America, Inc
Imprint:Kodansha Comics
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:17 August 2021
Weight:283g
Dimensions:208mm x 146mm x 20mm
Series:Boys Run the Riot
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“One of the top 10 manga of the year… This series from trans creator Gaku eschews the tropes and pitfalls of manga’s comedic takes on gender identity and instead presents a grounded, character-driven look at life as a trans guy in Japan. A standout title among a selection of recent manga addressing the reality of queer life, this is a must-have for teens.” –School Library Journal

“The English-language release of Boys Run the Riot is a true labor of love, from the gorgeous presentation of every volume to Kondansha US’ all-trans localization team… Keito Gaku is a powerful new voice in manga, and we can only hope that he will soon have more to say.” –SOLRAD

“If you give Boys Run The Riot to a trans person in high school, it will not insult their intelligence, and if you give the volume to a cis straight person in high school, they will find parallels in their own life. I closed volume one wanting to know what would happen to Ryo and Jin. I think you will too.” –Bleeding Cool

“This manga shows how exhausting it is to tuck yourself away every day. Ryo’s struggles are instantly relatable – even if you yourself aren’t trans.” –The Mary Sue

About The Author

Keito Gaku

Keito Gaku is a manga artist and transgender man living in Japan. Gaku is the winner of the 77th Tetsuya Chiba Prize. His debut manga series and first work to be published in English is Boys Run the Riot.

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