Manga Mavericks

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 dis