Do you know the popular manga "Queen's Flower"? It was serialized in "BetsuComi" and 15 volumes have been released. It is a historical girls' manga by Izumi Kaneyoshi, who is also known for "That's Not It" and other works. Many fans are attracted to the sad and beautiful love story between "Aki" and "Usuhoshi", and they can't help but be moved when reading it. What is the appeal of "Queen's Flower"? In this article, we will introduce the appeal of "Queen's Flower" in detail!
Charm 1: The story is sad and moving!
The most attractive thing about "Queen's Flower" is probably its story. The story of this work is quite sad and beautiful, and it draws the reader's heart. For example, the main characters Aki and Usuhoshi are attracted to each other and fall in love, but there is an overwhelming difference in their status. Aki is a princess, and Usuhoshi is a slave. The love between the two will never come true. The closer Aki gets to the throne of queen, the further apart they become, but the distance between their hearts only grows closer.
The main character has no choice but to live as a princess and a queen
Aki became a princess at a young age. She is clumsy and unconventional, but she is also intelligent and beautiful. Although she is called "the strange princess," she is trusted and popular by the people. Aki devotes her life to living as a princess and a queen, and does her best every day. However, Aki is still a teenage girl. Aki is not allowed to live as an ordinary girl. In reality, Aki also wants to be with Usuhoshi without any relationship, but it is not easy to do so.
Aki's girlish side sometimes shows
However, Aki sometimes shows her girlish side in the story. For example, there was a scene in the story where Usuhoshi was about to die from a poisonous blade, but Aki saved her with a quick wit using the "Millennium Flower" spell. However, this was a way to put Aki in danger, and there was a possibility that Aki would die. Usuhoshi scolded Aki, but what Aki was really thinking at that time was, "I just thought for a moment that if Usuhoshi couldn't be saved, it was okay if it didn't work out here," and "If my country and revenge both failed here, and I went back to being a worthless girl, and we could both die, that would be happy."
From this point on, Aki began to see Usuhoshi as a man
In reality, Aki had probably had these feelings all along. However, it was Aki's true feelings that she had been hiding for a long time. What's even more sad is that after these words, she blames herself for saying something stupid and bursts into tears. However, this incident caused Aki to become aware of Usuhoshi as a man, and she gradually fell in love with him.
Charm No. 2: The characters are unique and wonderful
The next charm is the characters. There are many characters in "Queen's Flower", but they are all unique. Also, Aki, Usuhoshi, Aotetsu, and Kihi all have straightforward beliefs, and although they are different, they are strong. Many readers will be unable to help but root for them because of the charm of these characters. You will be able to empathize with them.
Aki
Aki is the protagonist of this story. She is intelligent but clumsy. Her mother, the princess of the Yellow Kingdom, is bedridden with a serious illness, but she has always been treated badly by the second wife, the Earth Princess, and has had a difficult childhood. At that time, she met a blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy named Hakusei who was sent as a slave. Her relationship with Hakusei continues. In the middle of the story, she is sent to the Yellow Kingdom as a hostage, but even there, she is inspired to take revenge on the Earth Princess and for her country. The password she shares with Hakusei, "The Thousand-Year Flower," is like a spell for them, and she utters it whenever they are in a pinch.
Hakusei
Hakusei was born in the Western Regions. He is a beautiful boy with blonde hair and blue eyes. Usuhoshi was given to the second queen, Princess Tsuchi, as a gift to celebrate Prince Tsuchi turning 6 years old. Due to his unusual appearance, he was often viewed with unease, but he swore absolute loyalty to Princess Aki, who praised him for his beauty. He is as handsome as he looks, and is one of the most popular characters among readers. His loyalty to Princess Aki quickly turns to love, but he was unable to control it well, and there were times when he distanced himself from her. He also has considerable fighting ability, having been trained by Seitetsu, and has been blessed with a good physique since becoming a young man.
Seitetsu
Seitetsu is one of the characters who is quite popular among readers. At the beginning of the story, he appeared as a merchant, but he has trained Aki and Usuhoshi for many years and guided their lives. His true identity is "Seigai", the second son of the prestigious Sei family of the Yellow Kingdom, and he originally served Aki's mother, Huang Fei (then Huang Princess). He gradually became attracted to Huang Fei, and on the eve of Huang Fei's wedding to the country of Asia, he tried to elope with her, but failed. Furthermore, while he was spending time as a servant of Huang Fei, he was suspected of being her lover and was returned to the Yellow Kingdom.
Charm 3: Beautiful illustrations
When reading manga, many people place importance on whether they like the illustrations or whether they are beautiful. The illustrations in "Queen's Flower" are very delicate and beautiful, and they are also easy to read.
Charm 4: The male characters are handsome!
It is no exaggeration to say that handsome male characters are a very important element in girls' manga. All the male characters that appear in "Queen's Flower" are handsome. For example, Usuhoshi, a blonde with blue eyes who is always sincerely in love with the heroine Aki, and Aotoru, a handsome man who guides Aki and Usuhoshi firmly but actually has a sad past. As you read, you will surely find a handsome man you like!
Charm No. 5: The keyword "Millennium Flower"
"Millennium Flower" is a keyword that frequently appears in this story. This is a flower that the ancient queen of the country of A asked to be offered at her grave. As its name suggests, it is a flower that blooms only once every thousand years, and there is a legend that it can grant any wish. After Usuhoshi told Aki about its existence, this "Millennium Flower" is also a word that the two of them often utter like a spell when they are in a difficult situation. The "Millennium Flower" plays an important role in the story, and plays an important role in the final scene.
Charm No. 6: The last scene is thought-provoking [Spoiler]
Speaking of "The Queen's Flower," the last scene was a hot topic because it was thought-provoking. This is a spoiler, but depending on the person, it could be interpreted as a happy ending or not. Aki and Usuhoshi can never be together no matter how much they love each other. When the war rages, Aki decides to break up with Usuhoshi, wanting him to at least live. So Usuhoshi promises here that he will come and get Aki no matter how many decades, hundreds, or even thousands of years pass.
Last Scene
And Aki (Aki) became queen. She worked hard for her people, even sacrificing sleep, and lived as a queen loved by everyone. However, somewhere, Aki was waiting for Usuhoshi's return. Aki grew old. However, one day, Aki received a "Millennium Flower" from a certain person. What was the true identity of this Millennium Flower? Be sure to see the last scene with your own eyes!
【Queen's Flower】Summary of Charms
That's all for the charms of "Queen's Flower". What did you think? This work has many charms. It is a work that is especially recommended for those who want to read a touching story or are interested in a sad love story. It will be completed in 15 volumes, so if you are interested, please read it. We have introduced this work, which has a sad ending and another story, in other articles, so please take a look. It is a work that is sure to move you to tears!
