Posts by Kazuma Hashimoto

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  Boys Run the Riot, Visual Kei, and Gender Euphoria Through Fashion

  Gender identity, self expression, and ethnicity are so intertwined that it would be hard to discuss one without discussing the others. As a Japanese trans man, all of these things have come into play in relation to my self-expression and identity. One of the things I found solace and euphoria in, as a teenager, was clothing.

  Perspectives | by Kazuma Hashimoto | December 9, 2020 | 0 Comments
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  Catherine, Trans Identities, and Representation in Japan

  The inherent transphobia written into Erica’s character is reflective of Japanese society, as conformity is part of the social constructs within the country itself. Erica is the product of misinformation about lifestyles that were not visible, and still remain somewhat invisible, in a conservative society.

  Feature | by Kazuma Hashimoto | February 28, 2018 | 0 Comments