ボーイズ・ラン・ザ・ライオット [Boys Run the Riot]

In this 2020–2021 manga from Kōdansha, a high school student struggling with his identity as a transgender boy finds an unexpected outlet for self-expression through street fashion. Written and illustrated by Keito Gaku, the four-issue series follows the protagonist as he and a classmate launch their own apparel brand, navigating friendship, creativity, and the courage to be seen. Boys Run the Riot stands out for its authentic, empathetic portrayal of a trans youth's inner life and the liberating power of art, making it a quietly vital work in the landscape of LGBTQ+ manga.