Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Keynote: Keito Gaku interviewed by Justin Hall
Audio recording of Keito Gaku interviewed by Justin Hall
CXC 2023 Program
Join us for an exciting evening with renowned mangaka Keito Gaku and queer comics icon Justin Hall at the Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD). Immerse yourself in the world of manga and gain insights into the creative process of this talented artist.
Meet Keito Gaku in person and learn about the intricacies of manga creation. Whether you’re a manga enthusiast, an aspiring artist, or simply curious about Japanese culture, this event is a must-attend!
Keito Gaku is a manga artist and transgender man living in Tokyo, Japan. At age 22, Gaku was awarded the 77th Tetsuya Chiba Prize for his debut one-shot work, Light, which was later adapted into Boys Run the Riot. Boys Run the Riot is his debut manga series and first work to be published in English.
kodansha.us/series/boys-run-the-riot
Guest courtesy of Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD), Kodansha, Pop Culture Studies at Ohio State University, and Japan Foundation New York.
To respect our guest’s wish for privacy, this was an audio recording. NO PHOTOS OR VIDEO were allowed at the event.
Artwork by Keito Gaku provided by Kodansha
Translation services provided by Borderless Interpreting & Translation
Audio/Video production by Nicolettecinemagraphics
CXC 2023 Logo by Victoria Douglas
Frame design by Han Donovan
Part of Cartoon Crossroads Columbus - September 27 - October 1, 2023
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus - CXC is a FREE comics, art & animation festival in Columbus, Ohio!
Keynote: Keito Gaku interviewed by Justin Hall
Audio recording of Keito Gaku interviewed by Justin Hall
CXC 2023 Program
Join us for an exciting evening with renowned mangaka Keito Gaku and queer comics icon Justin Hall at the Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD). Immerse yourself in the world of manga and gain insights into the creative process of this talented artist.
Meet Keito Gaku in person and learn about the intricacies of manga creation. Whether you’re a manga enthusiast, an aspiring artist, or simply curious about Japanese culture, this event is a must-attend!
Keito Gaku is a manga artist and transgender man living in Tokyo, Japan. At age 22, Gaku was awarded the 77th Tetsuya Chiba Prize for his debut one-shot work, Light, which was later adapted into Boys Run the Riot. Boys Run the Riot is his debut manga series and first work to be published in English.
kodansha.us/series/boys-run-the-riot
Guest courtesy of Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD), Kodansha, Pop Culture Studies at Ohio State University, and Japan Foundation New York.
To respect our guest’s wish for privacy, this was an audio recording. NO PHOTOS OR VIDEO were allowed at the event.
Artwork by Keito Gaku provided by Kodansha
Translation services provided by Borderless Interpreting & Translation
Audio/Video production by Nicolettecinemagraphics
CXC 2023 Logo by Victoria Douglas
Frame design by Han Donovan
Part of Cartoon Crossroads Columbus - September 27 - October 1, 2023
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus - CXC is a FREE comics, art & animation festival in Columbus, Ohio!
