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薔薇王の葬列 [Baraō no Sōretsu] #2
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 2
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.
Richard's father, the patriarch of the House of York, seems poised to become king of medieval England during the Wars of the Roses. But just as success appears imminent, he is attacked. Now in the midst of deep despair, Richard acts out in revenge and must face a powerful and beautiful new enemy.
Richard's father, the patriarch of the House of York, seems poised to become king of medieval England during the Wars of the Roses. But just as success appears imminent, he is attacked. Now in the midst of deep despair, Richard acts out in revenge and must face a powerful and beautiful new enemy.
192 pages, Paperback
First published September 16, 2014
About the author
Aya Kanno
66 books204 followersAya Kanno (菅野文; Kanno Aya) is a Japanese shōjo manga artist.
Former assistant of mangaka Masashi Asaki of Psychometrer Eiji fame, she made her debut in the January 2001 issue of Hakusensha's magazine "Hana to Yume" with Soul Rescue. Her works include Otomen.
Former assistant of mangaka Masashi Asaki of Psychometrer Eiji fame, she made her debut in the January 2001 issue of Hakusensha's magazine "Hana to Yume" with Soul Rescue. Her works include Otomen.
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March 16, 2017
I have no idea what's going on. I have no idea what's going to happen. For the first time in a long time, I'm at a total loss.
And I'm loving it.
It just works. The things I find confusing are supposed to be confusing, for both the reader and for Richard. I have no idea what's going to happen, and that fact makes me wants to read more and more. The intrigue, the battles, the "paranormal or insanity" undercurrents... This is just so different from what I've been reading lately, and it's really pulling me in.
If you like darkness and political intrigue in your manga, you needs to read this.
And I'm loving it.
It just works. The things I find confusing are supposed to be confusing, for both the reader and for Richard. I have no idea what's going to happen, and that fact makes me wants to read more and more. The intrigue, the battles, the "paranormal or insanity" undercurrents... This is just so different from what I've been reading lately, and it's really pulling me in.
If you like darkness and political intrigue in your manga, you needs to read this.
November 4, 2017
Even better than the first volume. It's SUPER dramatic: everyone's scheming and revenging someone, there are ghosts and everyone's a little gay for each other it seems. And it takes major liberties (from both Shakespeare's plays and history) but aaah I love it. :D Usually, as you might know if you've read my reviews, I'm very nitpicky on books on Wars of the Roses but this is the kind of adaptation I don't mind being so different. It's over the top melodrama but so engaging.
And the art is so pretty, everyone's lithe bishie, yes, but I don't care. Oh, and Anne Neville is the cutest and I'm already afraid how she'll suffer in the next volumes. ;___;
(Only thing that weirded me out was that kiss scene. You know if you've read this.)
And the art is so pretty, everyone's lithe bishie, yes, but I don't care. Oh, and Anne Neville is the cutest and I'm already afraid how she'll suffer in the next volumes. ;___;
(Only thing that weirded me out was that kiss scene. You know if you've read this.)
July 30, 2023
Mira que me daba pereza la relectura por cierto personaje, pero amo este manga. Es una fantasía ✨
January 7, 2022
La sensación que tengo tras la lectura de estos dos primeros tomos es un poco contradictoria: por un lado, reconozco que me ha enganchado y tengo curiosidad e intriga por ver qué ocurrirá en los siguientes tomos, pero por otro, no he terminado de comprender el por qué de tanto hype y amor por esta obra...
Realmente, hasta prácticamente el final del segundo tomo, me parece que ha sido todo introductorio: una especie de puesta en situación y que es a partir de ahora cuando la historia despegará y nos adentraremos en la trama principal.
Eso sí, el dibujo es simplemente espectacular
Tengo hasta el tomo número 5 en mis estanterías, por lo que veremos a ver cómo continua la historia…
Realmente, hasta prácticamente el final del segundo tomo, me parece que ha sido todo introductorio: una especie de puesta en situación y que es a partir de ahora cuando la historia despegará y nos adentraremos en la trama principal.
Eso sí, el dibujo es simplemente espectacular
Tengo hasta el tomo número 5 en mis estanterías, por lo que veremos a ver cómo continua la historia…
January 15, 2022
[3.5]
Still a bit confused by the story, but. I do enjoyed a few pages of this one.
I'm in love of Henry so much. I'm shipping so hard he and Richard. But I also like Catesby and Richard 🧍🏻♂️
I think what comes next is going to be better, can't wait to keep reading
Still a bit confused by the story, but. I do enjoyed a few pages of this one.
I'm in love of Henry so much. I'm shipping so hard he and Richard. But I also like Catesby and Richard 🧍🏻♂️
I think what comes next is going to be better, can't wait to keep reading
May 21, 2021
Esto ya es otra cosa!! Aquí el tema ya se pone interesante! Seguimos!
June 18, 2022
Requiem of the Rose King, Volume 2
By Aya Kanno
Reviewed June 18, 2022
The adventures of this Shakespeare inspired Richard III continue in volume 2 of Requiem of the Rose King.
There’s a lot of action in this book with plenty of battles as York defeats Lancaster. It is during this time that Richard’s hatred for the Lancasters grows when he learns of his beloved father’s death. Following success on the battlefield, the late Duke of York’s oldest son becomes Edward IV, who showers affection on his two younger brothers, giving them royal dukedoms and encouraging them to seek out the pleasures of women. This isn’t enough for young Richard, who remains bitter over the loss of his father. Even the interest of Anne Neville isn’t enough to take his mind off of his dark thoughts.
Among those dark thoughts? Richard is both male and female, which by itself would be hard enough to deal with. He is also haunted by supernatural beings (something I forgot to mention in my review of volume 1), particularly the spirit of Joan of Arc, who is much sexier looking than I’m sure the real Joan ever looked. And though not dark, there is Richard’s white boar, a real animal that is part pet, part heraldic emblem, that shows up from time to time.
Also in this book, we meet Elizabeth Woodville. When she shows up portraying herself as the impoverished widow of a Lancastrian knight with two young boys, Edward is captivated. What he doesn’t know is that Elizabeth has ulterior motives; she wants to snag Edward so she can have her revenge upon him.
This sudden infatuation with Elizabeth doesn’t sit well with Warwick, who displays more than the usual affection between cousins and allies, and is not pleased with this development, as he had hoped for a French alliance.
The story is vast and at times convoluted, like a good old fashioned high fantasy series, and though the author has a lot of fun tweaking history to suit her story line, it helps if you have at least a basic understanding of the historical background. There’s also plenty of sword fighting, madness, greed, and drama—all the ingredients you’d expect from a historical drama.
From someone who's not normally a reader of manga or graphic novels, this is quite a treat.
By Aya Kanno
Reviewed June 18, 2022
The adventures of this Shakespeare inspired Richard III continue in volume 2 of Requiem of the Rose King.
There’s a lot of action in this book with plenty of battles as York defeats Lancaster. It is during this time that Richard’s hatred for the Lancasters grows when he learns of his beloved father’s death. Following success on the battlefield, the late Duke of York’s oldest son becomes Edward IV, who showers affection on his two younger brothers, giving them royal dukedoms and encouraging them to seek out the pleasures of women. This isn’t enough for young Richard, who remains bitter over the loss of his father. Even the interest of Anne Neville isn’t enough to take his mind off of his dark thoughts.
Among those dark thoughts? Richard is both male and female, which by itself would be hard enough to deal with. He is also haunted by supernatural beings (something I forgot to mention in my review of volume 1), particularly the spirit of Joan of Arc, who is much sexier looking than I’m sure the real Joan ever looked. And though not dark, there is Richard’s white boar, a real animal that is part pet, part heraldic emblem, that shows up from time to time.
Also in this book, we meet Elizabeth Woodville. When she shows up portraying herself as the impoverished widow of a Lancastrian knight with two young boys, Edward is captivated. What he doesn’t know is that Elizabeth has ulterior motives; she wants to snag Edward so she can have her revenge upon him.
This sudden infatuation with Elizabeth doesn’t sit well with Warwick, who displays more than the usual affection between cousins and allies, and is not pleased with this development, as he had hoped for a French alliance.
The story is vast and at times convoluted, like a good old fashioned high fantasy series, and though the author has a lot of fun tweaking history to suit her story line, it helps if you have at least a basic understanding of the historical background. There’s also plenty of sword fighting, madness, greed, and drama—all the ingredients you’d expect from a historical drama.
From someone who's not normally a reader of manga or graphic novels, this is quite a treat.
August 29, 2020
MADRE MIA.
Drama 24/7. ¡Que fantasía! No me esperaba que un manga basado en obras de Shakespeare me fuera a gustar tanto. Y Richard... Menudo misterio tan intrigante lleva el prota!
REREAD 2024: Este tomo tiene uno de mis paneles favoritos que he visto en mangas. Una introducción a varios personajes muy importantes, y enseña más partes del protagonista que UF. I WANT MOREEEEEEEEEEE
Drama 24/7. ¡Que fantasía! No me esperaba que un manga basado en obras de Shakespeare me fuera a gustar tanto. Y Richard... Menudo misterio tan intrigante lleva el prota!
REREAD 2024: Este tomo tiene uno de mis paneles favoritos que he visto en mangas. Una introducción a varios personajes muy importantes, y enseña más partes del protagonista que UF. I WANT MOREEEEEEEEEEE
January 3, 2021
This series is a bit confusing, but it’s so intense and emotional and I love it! :D
August 31, 2024
Vol. 1 ★★☆☆☆
The story is starting to pick up. This volume is stronger and more cohesive because Richard's grief feels genuine. That said, I have a bone to pick with certain aspects of the story. For instance, Henry and Richard's friendship feels forced. It's not impossible to build emotional rapport with someone in a short amount of time. However, judging from how brief their encounters have been, I doubt they have strong feelings about each other.
The story is starting to pick up. This volume is stronger and more cohesive because Richard's grief feels genuine. That said, I have a bone to pick with certain aspects of the story. For instance, Henry and Richard's friendship feels forced. It's not impossible to build emotional rapport with someone in a short amount of time. However, judging from how brief their encounters have been, I doubt they have strong feelings about each other.
January 24, 2026
Se empieza a poner la cosa interesante... Qué ganas de ver cómo evoluciona todo.
April 25, 2025
Przyznam, że podoba mi się kreacja Elizabeth Woodville w "Requiem Króla Róż" - miła odmiana od zakochanej w Edwardzie królowej. Jeżeli sięgnę po kolejne tomy, to tylko dla jej wątku.
July 30, 2015
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In this second volume, the epic series of battles comprising the War of the Roses see the deposing of Queen Margaret in favor of of the Yorks: specifically, King Edward IV. Mangaka Aya Kanno plays loose and fast with history and Shakespeare, adding in historical tidbits that she deftly spins into a very interesting supernatural angle (e.g., Richard IIIs emblem, a pig, appears quite frequently as a pet). For those not invested in British history, Requiem of the Rose King can be a bit of a slog; unlike similar historical-inspired titles such as Riyoko Ikeda's Rose of Versailles, the political maneuverings of the Richard the III era are both ripe for storytelling but also very convoluted and confusing - with a huge cast of characters. Keep Wikipedia handy to get the most out of the title. And of note is that we have a very Shakespearean Richard: not historically accurate necessarily but a good tragedy and a fun story.Story: Margaret's ruthless plans have failed: the battle is lost, Plantagenets defeated, and Edward is crowned king. He fawns upon his younger brothers, George and Richard. When Elizabeth Woodville captures the eye of the king, love is in the air. But not for Richard - he is bitter over the death of his beloved father and even the attention of young Anne Neville can't erase the taint of being both supernaturally cursed and a female. But as Warwick plays Kingmaker, he will soon come into conflict with the royal family and both Anne and King Edward will pay the price.
Granted, it can be quite amusing to compare royal portraits of the main players in Requiem of the Rose King to the manga version of beautiful people. But as a way to learn more about British history, this is a great introduction to the time of Richard III. Because Kanno has stayed true thematically to history there are a lot of tidbits and such to be gleaned. As well, it will make putting all the players into perspective that much easier as well. Richard III's young death, after all, marked the end of the medieval period and the beginning of the English Renaissance.
Is it as good a story without a basic historical knowledge of the period? Sure, there's plenty of swords, madness, greed, and over the top shoujo manga drama to keep readers interested. Knowing history just means getting a better idea of all the craziness surrounding Richard III and how the story is going to make huge twists just around the corner. It is worth sticking with, that's for sure. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
November 16, 2020
Creo que le falta un poco de rodaje, pero promete mucho. En este tomo hay algunas cosas que me bailan un poco, como cierto encuentro entre dos personajes y el "me cabreo y me cargo yo solo medio ejército", pero como digo, la trama, los politiqueos, los personajes... prometen mucho.
July 17, 2021
Tengo nuevo manga favorito.
Ojalá mi YO de 10 años hubiera podido leer esto. Me habría hecho tremendamente feliz.
Tardo mucho en leer cada tomo porque cada poco tengo que parar para asimilar y es maravilloso. Me produce muchas sensaciones y la forma en la que se narran los acontecimientos produce un gran impacto sobre mi.
Aunque sé por dónde van los tiros de la guerra de las dos rosas, esto no para de sorprenderme.
Y bueno!!! El personaje protagonista es intersexual. OLÉ! Y ya si mencionamos el nivel buenorrismo en les personajes, se me caen los palos del sombrajo.
Mis dieses a esta obra
Ojalá mi YO de 10 años hubiera podido leer esto. Me habría hecho tremendamente feliz.
Tardo mucho en leer cada tomo porque cada poco tengo que parar para asimilar y es maravilloso. Me produce muchas sensaciones y la forma en la que se narran los acontecimientos produce un gran impacto sobre mi.
Aunque sé por dónde van los tiros de la guerra de las dos rosas, esto no para de sorprenderme.
Y bueno!!! El personaje protagonista es intersexual. OLÉ! Y ya si mencionamos el nivel buenorrismo en les personajes, se me caen los palos del sombrajo.
Mis dieses a esta obra
April 6, 2017
This series is so bizarre. It's way too melodramatic and over-the-top for me to take it seriously and I'm HELLA dubious about Richard's depiction as an intersex character, but despite all this I want to keep reading?? I don't even like reading this that much but I find myself oddly fascinated and sucked in, in spite of my complaints. Onto volume 3 I suppose.
January 18, 2022
Nombre, se puso bueno el chisme.
Quiero mucho a Henry, ya, de plano. Pero los hermanos, ufff, ahí está lo bueno. Primero porque Richard ya está aceptando esa oscuridad que siempre había estado en él y que Joan alienta; a Edward, por otro lado, su coquetería le saldrá cara. El de en medio la vdd me da igual, ni recuerdo su nombre.
Fue una buena decisión leerme uno por día.
Quiero mucho a Henry, ya, de plano. Pero los hermanos, ufff, ahí está lo bueno. Primero porque Richard ya está aceptando esa oscuridad que siempre había estado en él y que Joan alienta; a Edward, por otro lado, su coquetería le saldrá cara. El de en medio la vdd me da igual, ni recuerdo su nombre.
Fue una buena decisión leerme uno por día.
December 27, 2021
Never have a seen a more attractive Henry VI
October 1, 2023
La escena de ls muerte de Richard, Duke of York ufffffffffffffff.
Richard, además entiendo que es un vato muy traumado y lo van a traumar más aaaaa
Dios hfdss amo aquí.
Richard, además entiendo que es un vato muy traumado y lo van a traumar más aaaaa
Dios hfdss amo aquí.
April 9, 2024
El dibujo no me está pareciendo tan espectacular como me lo habían pintado
June 9, 2024
Co to jeeeeeestststststststs
Dopiero w tym tomie ogarnęłam, że Ryszard jest hermafrodytą. I czemu tu nie ma żadnych zabawnych dialogów :(
Ale sam Henio dostaje 10 gwiazdek, szkoda, że jego żona to taka zołza
Dopiero w tym tomie ogarnęłam, że Ryszard jest hermafrodytą. I czemu tu nie ma żadnych zabawnych dialogów :(
Ale sam Henio dostaje 10 gwiazdek, szkoda, że jego żona to taka zołza
January 14, 2026
Veo a Margaret tan ambiciosa por hacerse con la corona, que al final la paz que busca Henry y de la que goza La Rosa Blanca durará muy poco.
I need more .
I need more .
July 2, 2019
Very intense. A darker style of story and art than I usually read, but I’m willing to give it a try.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 2, 2022
3.5 stars
still confused but def enjoyed this vol more
still confused but def enjoyed this vol more
November 3, 2022
3.5
Bardzo mi się podobało, aczkolwiek brakowało tego "czegoś" co miał 1 tom. Ubóstwiam cytaty prosto z dzieł Szekspira!
Bardzo mi się podobało, aczkolwiek brakowało tego "czegoś" co miał 1 tom. Ubóstwiam cytaty prosto z dzieł Szekspira!
July 2, 2024
co wy robicie!!!!!! HENRYK?!
April 26, 2022
AHHHHhHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨😩✨💞😭💞✨✨😭😭✨💞
March 26, 2019
Si el tomo 1 había sido una muy buena introducción de la trama y los personajes principales (y secundarios importantes), ahora Aya Kanno ya va "per feina".
Terminada la guerra, los York han conseguido el trono de Inglaterra a costa de sangre y muertes. Por su parte, los Lancaster han tenido que huir mientras están a la espera ya que está claro que la disputa entre ambas casas no ha finalizado.
A todo esto, en este tomo vemos como Richard va cogiendo un poco más de forma como personaje y la senda que él mismo a decidido recorrer.
Tomo intenso con un dibujo espectacular lleno de sentimientos, limpio y realmente bonito (el típico de los shōjos). Eso sí, Kanno no se corta en mostrar la crueldad de la guerra y los malos sentimientos del ser humano.
A la espera del tercero, sólo puedo decir que lo he disfrutado muchísimo.
Terminada la guerra, los York han conseguido el trono de Inglaterra a costa de sangre y muertes. Por su parte, los Lancaster han tenido que huir mientras están a la espera ya que está claro que la disputa entre ambas casas no ha finalizado.
A todo esto, en este tomo vemos como Richard va cogiendo un poco más de forma como personaje y la senda que él mismo a decidido recorrer.
Tomo intenso con un dibujo espectacular lleno de sentimientos, limpio y realmente bonito (el típico de los shōjos). Eso sí, Kanno no se corta en mostrar la crueldad de la guerra y los malos sentimientos del ser humano.
A la espera del tercero, sólo puedo decir que lo he disfrutado muchísimo.
February 27, 2016
that...got oddly oedipal? i can roll with it though
i'm tempted to wikipedia the war of the roses to see if the semi-romantic subtext with richard and henry is meant to go anywhere but nah, i'm kind of liking reading this spoiler-free. it's interesting to read as someone more familiar with later tudor era history because it's like okay, henry viii must have inherited his entire personality from his other side of the family because gay devout christian is almost hilariously oppositional to everything he's remembered for
also if this wasn't aya kanno i'd be feeling some kind of questioning about the depiction of all the martial women of this series (joan of arc the demon! margaret d'anjou the villain!) but since it is aya kanno i will give her the benefit of the doubt
3 stars
i'm tempted to wikipedia the war of the roses to see if the semi-romantic subtext with richard and henry is meant to go anywhere but nah, i'm kind of liking reading this spoiler-free. it's interesting to read as someone more familiar with later tudor era history because it's like okay, henry viii must have inherited his entire personality from his other side of the family because gay devout christian is almost hilariously oppositional to everything he's remembered for
also if this wasn't aya kanno i'd be feeling some kind of questioning about the depiction of all the martial women of this series (joan of arc the demon! margaret d'anjou the villain!) but since it is aya kanno i will give her the benefit of the doubt
3 stars
May 26, 2016
As both a history buff and a Shakespeare reader, I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this series. On the one hand, I find Kanno's take on both fascinating, particularly Richard himself, although I'm still not sure about the whole intersex thing. (Not that she could have had a shoujo manga with an unattractive lead, so some change had to be made.) I am becoming fascinated against my inclination, however, so obviously Kanno is doing something right.
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