Innocent - Rouge
Delcourt · 2017–2021 · 12 issues
About the series
Innocent - Rouge, a 12-issue series published by Delcourt from 2017 to 2021, serves as a companion to the acclaimed manga Innocent, exploring the dark and turbulent world of 18th-century France through the lens of the Sanson family, executioners of Paris. Known for its lush, visceral artwork and unflinching historical drama, the series delves deeper into the era’s political upheaval and personal tragedy, with creator Shin'ichi Sakamoto's distinctive style bringing a haunting beauty to this grim period. It matters as a powerful, standalone work that expands on the original's themes of duty, violence, and humanity, cementing Sakamoto’s reputation for blending historical fiction with psychological depth.