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A review by woodslesbian
Boys Run the Riot, Vol. 1 by Keito Gaku
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I felt like this was a deeply heartfelt, interesting story following Ryo's experiences with expressing himself as a closeted trans man. I was immediately drawn into the characters, story, and Ryo's struggle, and enjoyed every minute of reading this manga. Overall, I felt that this was a really nice examination of a trans character and the societal pressure he faces. I also look forward to reading the other installments in this series, because I instantly loved the characters. Even though I'm not personally someone who knows a ton about fashion/graphic design/graffiti specifically, I felt that this manga captured the joy of creativity and art, and how freeing it can be to express oneself for art. I also enjoyed the bonding between characters who are all, in their own way, not quite fitting in. Again, I'm really looking forward to reading more of this series, I really enjoyed this volume!