Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 17 - Paperback

Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 17 - The Final Chapter

The seventeenth and concluding volume of Aya Kanno's acclaimed dark fantasy manga brings Richard's tragic journey to its dramatic end. This final installment delivers the climactic Battle of Bosworth, where Richard faces Richmond in a confrontation that will determine the fate of England and close the chapter on the War of the Roses.

Shakespeare's Richard III Reimagined

The intrigue and royal conspiracy in the Bard's Richard III is given a dark manga twist that will appeal to aficionados of both comics and the classics.

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.

The Battle of Bosworth Begins

Richard, mourning his loved one, tumbles in a wave of grief. Still, he finds the strength to stand again and hold up his sword with a mighty righteousness as the showdown with Richmond begins. The curtain finally rises on the Battle of Bosworth, and the story of King Richard and the War of the Roses comes full circle.

Gothic Historical Fantasy Manga

This volume combines Kanno's signature gothic art style with the historical drama of Tudor England. The series explores themes of ambition, identity, and destiny through Richard's complex character, blending historical events with supernatural elements and psychological depth.

Complete Your Collection

As the final volume in the series, this paperback edition from Viz Media concludes the epic tale that has captivated readers of both manga and classical literature. Fans of dark historical narratives, Shakespeare adaptations, and Japanese graphic novels will find a satisfying conclusion to Richard's story.