Reborn Crown: The Frigid Prince's Harrowing Reign
The world of fantasy manga has just received a very interesting addition. Ogura Tsukushi's original work, based on the story by Sanbon with a unique name structure provided by Nasu Amano, has officially launched its first volume. The title, which is quite a mouthful, is "Until the cold-stricken prince who returned from death was called the Wise King ~It was the prayers of a clumsy marquis daughter that led him~". Volume 1 was released today, March 26th, and it is already creating quite a buzz among fans who love stories about redemption and second chances.
A Prince with an Icy Heart and a Tragic Fate
The story follows the life of the first prince, Dietrich. From a very young age, he was treated more like a puppet than a human being by his mother, who was completely obsessed with securing the throne. Because of this harsh upbringing, Dietrich developed a very cold and distant personality, earning him the unfortunate nickname of the "Prince of Cold Damage." Naturally, no young noble lady wanted to be associated with him, let alone be engaged to a man with such an icy heart. However, everything changes when he meets Marguerite, a beautiful girl he had crossed paths with by chance years ago. Despite his reputation, she proposes an engagement to him.
Dietrich, unfortunately, is unable to accept her honest and somewhat clumsy kindness. He continues to push her away and acts coldly towards her. But fate has a very cruel twist in store. When he turns 17, his younger brother manages to usurp the throne. Dietrich is then publicly executed, ending his first life in total misery. This dramatic beginning is exactly from death to legend: why until the cold-stricken prince was called the wise king is a must read journey for anyone who enjoys deep character growth.
The Path to Becoming the Wise King
This new release is actually a comic version of the popular light novel by Sanbon. It is currently being serialized on Akita Shoten's web manga site, Yanchan Web. For those who decide to pick up the physical book, there are some really nice bonuses included:
- Bonus Manga: A special short manga drawn by Ogura Tsukushi himself.
- Short Story: An exclusive written piece by the original author, Sanbon.
- Illustrated Cards: To commemorate the release, Melonbooks is distributing special illustrated cards to customers.
The series is really shaping up to be a very emotional ride. Seeing how Dietrich manages to return from death and eventually earn the title of the Wise King is truly fascinating. It is mostly thanks to the prayers and support of Marguerite that he finds a new path. If you are looking for a story that combines palace intrigue with a touching romance, then Until the cold-stricken prince who returned from death was called the Wise King is definitely something you should check out.
