Requiem of the Rose King (Original Japanese Version)

Civil war grips Medieval England as the houses of York and Lancaster vie for the throne. Richard, the Duke of York's youngest son, wants nothing more than to see his father crowned king, but he struggles with a secret that he fears to confront.

The Duke of York has seized the capital and the throne, but he must still overcome Queen Margaret's army if he hopes to be crowned king. Richard, imprisoned by his mother, can only speculate about the fortunes of war.

The Duke of York's death is a blow both to Richard and to the Yorkist cause, but an unforeseen setback gives the Earl of Warwick and Edward time to rally their forces. How will Richard face the coming battle and a world without the duke?

Edward, now king, enlists Richard to guard the secret of his affair with Elizabeth Woodville. Alone in the woods, Richard has an unexpected encounter that raises unsettling questions.

The Earl of Warwick seethes at his humiliation and loss of power caused by King Edward's marriage. Meanwhile, Richard's time with the earl's daughter, Anne, raises new possibilities in the young duke's mind.

The Earl of Warwick plots rebellion, and tensions mount between George and King Edward. The king refuses to doubt his comrade or his brother, but his trust may cost him his crown.

Richard and Catesby race to rescue the captive Edward, who has fallen into Warwick's hands. Meanwhile, Prince Edward is preoccupied with his position in England and his feelings for Richard.

The Yorkist cause seems desperate with Warwick championing the Lancastrian cause and Henry back on the throne. Edward entrusts Richard to carry out a secret mission that could reverse their fortunes.

Richard and Catesby continue their mission to win George back to the Yorkist cause. Meanwhile, Henry laments his position as Warwick raises an army to prevent Edward's return.

As Edward's and Warwick's forces finally clash, Richard races across the misty battlefield in search of King Henry, the target of his vengeance.

Warwick is dead and his army scattered, but Edward and the Yorkist forces still have to contend with Margaret's French army. How will Richard fare in battle after an unsettling encounter with Henry?

Richard stews in inner turmoil as Edward celebrates the Yorkist victory and George jockeys for position. When the question of the captive Henry's fate is raised, Richard is forced to make an irrevocable choice.