Initially, a fight breaks out as the newcomers try to assert dominance. Sakuragi, older and more experienced, systematically defeats all six of them with effortless grace. However, he doesn’t do it to bully them. In a pivotal moment of the chapter, he shares his bread with them, offering the first act of genuine kindness they have experienced in years.
Chapter 1 introduces several themes that are likely to be explored throughout the series:
“You can beat us. You can starve us. But we are no longer six strangers. We are Rainbow. And rainbows only come after the storm.” rainbow nisha rokubou no shichinin chapter 1
A boy seeking to reclaim his dignity.
While the chapter focuses on the growing solidarity among the boys, it also introduces the primary forces of evil they must contend with. The most immediate and violent threat is Ishihara, the sadistic head guard. He seems to harbor a personal grudge against Sakuragi, and in a horrifying display of institutional power, he severely beats Sakuragi as punishment for the fight, forcing the other boys to watch in silent terror. Initially, a fight breaks out as the newcomers
The de facto protagonist, a hot-headed youth with a strong sense of justice.
The title of the manga, Rainbow , finds its thematic roots in this very first chapter. Amid the monochrome darkness of the prison, Sakuragi represents the first ray of light—a prism that splits their dark reality into hope. He teaches the boys that while the guards can cage their bodies, they cannot cage their minds or their honor. In a pivotal moment of the chapter, he
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The first chapter of Rainbow Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin, also known as Nisha Rokudo no Shichinin, introduces us to seven unique individuals who will embark on a journey together. The title translates to "The Seven Prisoners of Rainbow Nisha," hinting at the intriguing storyline that awaits.