Requiem of the Rose King

Series Description

A gothic-tinged drama that gives a new gender-bent twist to Shakespeare’s Richard III.

Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare’s Richard III, Aya Kanno’s dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil.

Series Details

Creator: Aya Kanno
Publisher: VIZ
Themes: Action • Drama • Historical • Romance • Supernatural
Demographic: Shoujo
Serialization: Princess
Volumes in Original Language: 17 • completed
Volumes in English: 17 • completed
Age Rating: Older Teen
Trim Size: 5" x 7.5"
Format: Paperback
Product Type: Manga

Volume Description

Volume 1

Richard’s father, the patriarch of the House of York, is poised to become king of medieval England during the bloody Wars of the Roses. But just as success is imminent, he is abruptly cut down. Plunged into despair, Richard acts out in revenge and must face a powerful and beautiful new enemy.

Volume Details

Release Date: March 10, 2015

Pages: 192

ISBN: 978-1-4215-6778-5

Requiem of the Rose King