Requiem of the Rose King treads in a no man’s land (get it?). The upcoming anime tells the story of Shakespeare’s Richard III, but from a completely different perspective.
Many artists shy away from topics that concern sexual differences, but Aya Kanno embraces the topic and makes Richard a queer character.
Whereas Shakespeare had defined Richard III as “deformed.” Kanno recognizes her character as an intersex person. She also focuses on how he might feel from his constant treatment as a different individual.
The Requiem of the Rose King anime will premiere in fall 2021. An exciting new visual has amped up our expectations from the anime!
The new visual looks gorgeous and perfectly highlights the art style of Aya Kanno. Richard’s face looks poised, and he seems ready to strike down any opposition.
Richard’s own mother has called him a ‘monster’ and other such names. Yet, he is determined not to back down and fight alongside his father in the upcoming battle for the crown.
Studio J.C. Staff is responsible for the animation of Requiem of the Rose King. The staff members of the anime include:
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Kentaro Suzuki | Angels of Death |
| Series Script | Hiroki Uchida | The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest |
| Character Designer | Tsutomu Hashizume | Konosuba: Legend of Crimson (Key Animation) |
The upcoming anime will give us a fictional insight into the Battle of Roses. The mental trauma that the protagonist went through every day and the discrimination that he faced have been portrayed in a detailed manner.
Although the release date has not been confirmed yet, the visual looks very appealing, and now I cannot wait for its trailer!
About Requiem Of The Rose King
Requiem of the Rose King is a dark fantasy manga adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard III. It is created by Aya Kanno and licensed by Viz Media. It debuted in October 2013 in the Monthly Princess magazine.
Richard is the third son of the House of York, and he believes himself to be cursed and damned since birth. His longings will determine his fate. What will the War of Roses bring for him?
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