Okay, Let's Talk About That Requiem of the Rose King Ending
Alright, history buffs and manga lovers! Let's dive into the dramatic world of Requiem of the Rose King. Remember all the angst, the political intrigue, and… well, all the death?
The ending. *deep breath* It happened. And maybe, just maybe, I kinda... liked it?
Hear Me Out!
Before you sharpen your pitchforks, I get it. It wasn't sunshine and rainbows. Nobody expects rainbows in a tragedy, especially not one inspired by Shakespeare, right?
But happy endings are overrated anyway. Aren't we all tired of them? Sometimes, a little (or a lot) of tragic irony just hits the spot.
Seriously, could Richard III, that complicated, tormented soul, really ride off into the sunset with Henry VI? I just don't see it.
The Ghostly Endgame
The ending with Richard and Henry reunited as ghosts. Yes, I know. It's unconventional.
Some say it felt rushed. Some say it didn't make sense. Some were probably throwing their manga across the room in frustration!
But think about it. They were both so isolated, so haunted by their actions. Was eternal ghostly companionship really the worst fate?
Maybe It's the Romantic in Me
Okay, I'll admit it. There's a tiny, possibly delusional, romantic in me that saw something beautiful in it. A warped kind of love story for the ages.
They were forever bound by their history, their pain, and maybe, just maybe, a twisted sort of affection. Talk about commitment!
Think about Romeo and Juliet, but with way more political backstabbing. And ghosts. And questionable life choices.
Unpopular Opinion Alert!
Here comes the spicy part: I think a "happier" ending would have felt…wrong. Totally off-key for the entire series. The author, Aya Kanno, was always clear on her influences.
Imagine Richard becoming a benevolent ruler, surrounded by adoring subjects. It just wouldn't be Requiem of the Rose King, would it? It'd be some bizarre alternate universe fanfiction.
The beauty of the series lies in its tragedy. In the exploration of flawed characters and their inevitable downfalls.
Embrace the Angsty Afterlife
So, let's embrace the angsty afterlife! Let's appreciate the bold, albeit controversial, choice Aya Kanno made.
Did it leave me emotionally scarred? Absolutely. Would I change it? Maybe not. (Don't @ me!)
Besides, who needs sunshine when you can have dramatically lit eternal brooding? I, for one, am here for it.
Final Thoughts
Ultimately, the ending of Requiem of the Rose King is something we can all debate for years to come. And maybe that's the point!
Good stories stay with you, make you think, and maybe even make you question your sanity a little bit. This one definitely achieved that!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go reread the ending and cry a little. For purely academic reasons, of course.
