Child God

Set in the Heian Period, this is a magnificent and powerful drama depicting the battles of the oppressed! Sakura Akimaru, born on the day of a total eclipse of the sun, stands up for freedom and dignity with the people called “children,” those who do not worship the Imperial Court.... A Naoki Prize nominated novel, written by a rising star of historical fiction, skillfully interweaving legend and historical fact, has been adapted into manga by a master storyteller.