Requiem of the Rose King
Viz · 2015–2023 · 17 issues
About the series
Inspired by Shakespeare's Henry VI and Richard III, Aya Kanno's Requiem of the Rose King reimagines the Wars of the Roses through a dark, tragic lens. This 17-issue series from Viz Media, running from 2015 to 2023, follows a gender-fluid Richard III as an antiheroic figure, grappling with identity, ambition, and the brutal politics of a divided kingdom. Kanno's lush, gothic artwork and psychological depth elevate this adaptation into a poignant exploration of fate and monstrosity. It stands as a distinctive, emotionally charged take on a classic historical drama.
