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Blue Boy Trial: A Journey Through Transgender Struggles in Japan

2/12/2026

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Story summary

Blue Boy Trial, directed by Iizuka, examines the historical and contemporary struggles of transgender people in Japan.
It highlights a landmark 1960s legal case in which a doctor was prosecuted for gender reassignment surgery and the ban lasted until 1998.
The film features transgender actors and contrasts past attitudes with current developments, including a 2023 ruling against mandatory sterilization, and asks for positive change.

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Story summary

Blue Boy Trial, directed by Iizuka, examines the historical and contemporary struggles of transgender people in Japan.
It highlights a landmark 1960s legal case in which a doctor was prosecuted for gender reassignment surgery and the ban lasted until 1998.
The film features transgender actors and contrasts past attitudes with current developments, including a 2023 ruling against mandatory sterilization, and asks for positive change.