Innocent Omnibus Vol. 02

Innocent Omnibus Vol. 02

Unflinching poise in the face of mortal justice—a world free of execution will be sought at the cost of further death.

In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 4-6 of the original manga series, Shin’ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the “Gentleman of Paris,” who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France.

What has begun, must be seen to an end. Despite the sorrows of a broken heart, Charles must carry out the execution of the condemned Damiens. Swearing to fulfill his duty mercifully, fate plays a cruel hand, and within the ranks of the Sanson family, one intervenes in a shocking display. With dreams of a future of mercy and flourishing equality, Charles faces the execution of the century.

Available in English for the first time and presented in a special omnibus edition collecting volumes 4-6 of the original Japanese manga series!

Biographical Notes:

Shinichi Sakamoto is a Japanese manga artist known for his seinen manga series Kokou no Hito and the Innocent duology. Both Kokou no Hito and Innocent were awarded an Excellence Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival. His newest series #DRCL midnight children began serialization in Grand Jump in 2021.

Title Notes:

FOR FANS OF ADULT FICTION MANGA, such as Blade of the Immortal, Vagabond, Rose of Versailles, and Berserk.

THE FIRST AVAILABLE ENGLISH TRANSLATED WORK FROM MANGA CREATOR SHIN’ICHI SAKAMOTO (Innocent Rouge

(Japanese), #DRCL Midnight Children (Japanese))

INSPIRED BY THE TRUE LIFE OF CHARLES-HENRI SANSON, THE “GENTLEMAN OF PARIS,” AND OTHER HISTORIC FIGURES AND EVENTS—a gripping drama about humanity, death, and sacrifice

SAKAMOTO’S ART GRACEFULLY CAPTURES THE BEAUTY, ROMANCE, AND BRUTALITY OF 18TH CENTURY FRANCE during the reign of King Louis XVI.

SAKAMOTO’S ART HAS BEEN COMPARED TO KENTARO MIURA’S in draftsmanship and aesthetic.

Nominated for the 18th TEZUKA OSAMU CULTURAL PRIZE READER AWARD IN 2014 and nominated for the EIGHTH MANGA TAISHO AWARDS IN 2015.

ADAPTED INTO A SUCCESSFUL STAGE MUSICAL in Tokyo in 2019.

More details on Shin’ichi Sakamoto:

Shin’ichi Sakamoto’s Twitter Page

Shin’ichi Sakamoto’s Instagram Page

More works by Shin’ichi Sakamoto