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yliana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Transphobia
averyprettyboy's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Dysphoria and Transphobia
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
4.0
Trigger Warnings: gender dysphoria; bullying; transphobia; misgendering; physical violence
Graphic: Dysphoria, Physical abuse, Bullying, and Transphobia
skilletsnail's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Biphobia, Body shaming, Dysphoria, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Transphobia
jpitts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Transphobia, Bullying, and Dysphoria
Minor: Blood
nikspandya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Transphobia and Sexism
rorikae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Ryuu is struggling in school where he will do anything to stop wearing the girls uniform. While out looking at clothes he runs into transfer student, Jin, and they begin to talk. Both interested in clothing, Jin invites Ryuu to start a clothing brand with him. As they work towards their first design and creating a brand, Ryuu begins to feel more comfortable as he discovers a hidden passion.
'Boys Run the Riot' is a deeply caring manga about one trans boy looking to find his place. Seeing Ryuu's relationship with Jin progress as well as him getting excited by the prospect of creating a brand, brought a smile to my face. Seeing Ryuu come into his own in this first volume was wonderful and though I am sure there will be bumps in the road ahead, I can't wait to read more. I'm excited to see the friendship between the two boys flourish and it looks like they will start recruiting more people to help with establishing their brand.
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Dysphoria and Transphobia
james1star's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Whilst this is a story that’s about two high schoolers starting a clothing brand, it’s themes and messages certainly expand beyond this. It’s about not letting society and irrelevant people’s opinions/expectations hinder one’s creativity and true selves. The main character is Ryo and Geku includes details about him coming to terms with his gender identity but Jin and later Itsuka’s characters are also very much explored with much more to them then what’s on the surface. I cannot wait to see more of what they get up to. The art is really lovely, as it’s a contemporary manga there is realness which is done very well and just overall was enjoyable to read… and look at. Volume one has introduced us to the characters in a great way with you wanting to continue on with the series, might be an emotional one but I’m sensing a heartwarming touch too.
Geku is a trans man and has implemented parts of his personal life into the work, I love this as you get a glimpse into the psychology/mind of Ryo and similarly other trans people. There is some element of shame which is the most prevalent portrayal of queer identities but also hope and this ‘fighting back’ spirit which is amazing, something I hope to see more in literature specifically translated works. The English editorial team and translator Leo McDonagh were all transgender which is great.
Minor: Bullying, Transphobia, Dysphoria, and Mental illness
lunarxcross's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying and Transphobia
wxnniele's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Dysphoria and Transphobia