Gengoroh

Gengoroh is a Japanese given name. The most widely known bearer is Gengoroh Tagame (Tagame Gengorō), a Japanese manga artist and writer who has been a leading figure in the development and international reception of gay manga. Tagame's work is noted for its detailed art style and focus on adult male characters and the exploration of sexuality, power dynamics, and social issues. He began publishing in the 1990s in magazines and collections, with graphic novels that have been translated into multiple languages and distributed internationally. His narratives range from explicit erotica to more character-driven drama, and his contributions have helped expand the audience for LGBTQ+ comics beyond Japan.

Tagame is widely recognized by critics and fellow artists for expanding the artistic and thematic possibilities of gay manga, influencing a generation of creators both in Japan and abroad. His work has been exhibited in galleries and presented at international comics festivals, contributing to scholarly and critical discussions about representation, consent, and the ethics of depiction within graphic storytelling.

The name Gengoroh is principally a Japanese given name, and Tagame remains the primary figure associated with its international profile. Other individuals may bear the name, but none have achieved comparable prominence in public discourse.