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Sexuality and Gender in Manga

Sexuality and Gender in Manga

By: J. Andrew Deman & Ren
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The Sexuality and Gender in Manga podcast applies a critical and academic lens to issues of human sexuality and gender as they manifest in the medium of manga.© 2026 J. Andrew Deman & Ren Art Literary History & Criticism Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Spy x Family
    Feb 3 2026

    Ren and Andrew tackle the concept of the nuclear family and ask the question of whether Spy x Family subverts or reinforces that concept.

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    36 mins
  • The Gods Lie
    Jan 4 2026

    In this episode, Ren and Andrew are joined by Dr. Chris Maverick to discuss the deeply poignant 2013 manga, The Gods Lie, exploring the concept of family roles and how gender and sexuality inform them.

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    42 mins
  • Black Butler
    Dec 9 2025

    Ren and Andrew explore the concept of asexuality (amongst other things) within the dark and delightful world of Black Butler.

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    34 mins
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