Reviews with content warning for Dysphoria - Boys Run the Riot, Volume 2

I can't get into detail but there were a few things in this volume that I didn't suuuper love? I'm still into the story, though.

Also the way this ended...I literally went "Hooo boy..." out loud

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emotional lighthearted reflective tense medium-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 really enjoyed this second volume and the ending… oh my gosh I instantly want to continue the series, Ryo is holding onto my heart for dear life.

In this volume, we mainly follow Ryo as he looks for a part time job to help out the clothing brand he’s recently started with fellow students Jin and Itsuka. In doing so, Geku highlights some of the issues transgender people have in employment and working relationships. I don’t want I spoil anything that happens but we’re introduced to the character of Mizuki who works with Ryo and she is definitely a personality. A popular YouTuber Tsubasa (Wing) wants to collab with the boys as their brand ‘stands for self-representation of sexual minorities’ of which target are part of - their gender identity isn’t given but use the pronouns they/them - and I loved their character too… until a point but that’s all I’m saying.

I would have liked to of seen more of what Jin, Ituska and some other characters from the first volume were up to but don’t have any real qualms with it. The writing and artwork is great again, accompanied by a storyline that pulls your forward. The characters, especially Ryo, is just so damn lovable and I need more of him. Geku (and translator Leo McDonagh are trans men themselves) further provides insight to the transmale experience focusing on dysphoria quite a lot but like volume one, there’s an uplifting message to it. This series already has the potential to be a 5 star read so am excited - worried and stressed too - to continue the journey.

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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tealbeankai's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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nevermoregothic's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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betweentheshelves's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

In order to get the sales going on their new brand, Ryo and Jin team up with a popular YouTuber. This volume ends with a huge cliffanger, so I'm so glad I picked up volumes 3 and 4 at the same time!

What I liked about this volume is the way Ryo's struggles are laid out, we get to really see his thought processes. When he comes out to someone at work, he realizes that maybe he'll be accepted more than he thought. The complex relationships in this really added another dimension.

Can't wait to see what happens next!

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