Show notes
On this episode of Manga Mavericks, Colton & Lum discuss Keito Gaku’s trans coming of age manga, Boys Run the Riot, with none other then the localization team behind the series’ English release from Kodansha USA! Including editor TJ Ferentini, letterer Ashley Caswell, as well as translator/returning guest, Leo McDonagh! We discuss some of the localization that went into the series, as well as how its themes and messages about finding the courage to be your true self no matter what people say or think, and having no shame in your game, can hopefully inspire current and future generations of LGBTQ+ readers to do the same!NOTE: This episode has been edited from its original upload due to copyright claims on two pieces of music we used to transition into and out of our BRtR discussion. You can find and revisit the original version of this podcast in the links section below. PODCAST BREAKDOWN:00:00 – RIP to Michiaki Watanabe & Kazuki Takahashi15:50 – Intro/Lum’s going to SDCC!!20:43 – Boys Run the Riot discussion2:02:28 – Community Shout-outs!:Crunchyroll Interview with Keito Gaku on Boys Run the RiotFalsemine on how Boys Run the Riot helped them love YoutubeManga Machinations on Boys Run the RiotGaijin Goombah on Why Outsiders Feel Alone in JapanHistory of Japan Podcast on Shinzo Abe2:13:21 – Wrap upEnjoy the show, and follow us on Twitter at @manga_mavericks, on Bluesky at @mangamavericks.bsky.social, on Instagram at @mangamavericks_official, and on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts on Twitter and Bluesky at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha. If you’d like to help support the show financially you can pledge to our Patreon and receive some awesome rewards like our Patreon-exclusive Bonus pods! If one-time donations are more your speed you can donate to Colton’s Ko-fi here and LumRanmaYasha’s Ko-fi here, and if you want to support LumRanmaYasha’s art and other projects you can follow them @siddartworks on Instagram and Twitter and donate to their personal Patreon. Don’t forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content!LINKS:Find us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!Support us on Patreon!Pre-Order our Manga Mavericks Books titles on our online store! Revisit our interview and previous discussion of Boys Run the Riot with Leo! Listen to the original version of this episode hereBoys Run the Riot is available both physically & digitally from Kodansha USAFollow TJ, Ashley & Leo on Twitter!
