Innocent

Synopsis

In the 18th century, seeking "freedom and equality," the event that gave birth to modern French society, the French Revolution, began. There was one protagonist that lived within the darkness, Charles-Henri Sanson. He was the fourth-generation head of the Sanson family, and the executioner of Paris. This is the story of a man nobly facing his harsh fate... (Source: Shueisha, translated) Notes: - Nominated for the 18th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize "Reader Award" in 2014 - Nominated for the 8th Manga Taishou Award in 2015.

About

Innocent is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2013, spanning 99 chapters, collected across 9 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2015).

Why readers enjoy Innocent

Innocent appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Psychological elements. This combination of Drama, Psychological sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Innocent is written by Shinichi Sakamoto, Masakatsu Adachi, with art by Shinichi Sakamoto.

Reception

Innocent holds an average score of 8.1 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 1,736 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Innocent include: Historical, Seinen, Coming of Age, Tragedy, Foreign, Gore, Politics, Torture. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.