Keynote: Keito Gaku interviewed by Justin Hall

Keynote: Keito Gaku interviewed by Justin Hall

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) on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 8pm. Immerse yourself in the world of manga and gain insights into the creative process of this talented artist.

Reserve free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cxc-at-ccad-mangaka-keito-gaku-tickets-699263424727

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.

https://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, there will be NO PHOTOS OR VIDEO allowed at the event.

This will be Keito Gaku’s first and only North American convention appearance. There will not be a signing at this event – Gaku-sensei will be signing on Sunday Oct 1 at CXC.

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