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The years leading up to the French Revolution offer a cinematic canvas of unparalleled drama, a world of gilded palaces and public discontent. The Rose of Versailles dives headfirst into this turmoil, but through a unique lens. It centers not on one, but two remarkable women whose lives intersect as history unravels.

We meet the young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette, destined to become the infamous queen of France. But her shadow and sworn protector is the film’s fictional heart: Commander Oscar François de Jarjayes.

Raised from birth as a man to secure her family’s military legacy, Oscar serves in the Royal Guard, her identity a known secret in the court. The film sets the stage for a grand story of duty, love, and identity, played out against the backdrop of a society about to tear itself apart.

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Netflix’s 2025 romantic animated film, The Rose of Versailles, is an interesting union of the East and the West, in which the tale of Marie Antoinette, first the dauphine and then the Queen of France, and her fictional friends are presented in the visual and narrative style of an anime musical. An adaptation of the famous 1972 manga of the same name by Riyoko Ikeda, the film follows a young Marie Antoinette’s arrival at Versailles and her eventual friendship with three characters somehow linked with the French royalty. Overall, The Rose of Versailles is quite an entertaining film to watch, although it clearly struggles to put up with the extensive content of the manga, which was initially published over 14 volumes, and also the anime series that was made from it, which contained around 50 episodes.

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More than half a century after Riyoko Ikeda first penned her revolutionary manga, The Rose of Versailles, the opulent world of pre-revolutionary France, courtly intrigue, and groundbreaking characters returns to the screen. A new animated film adaptation, produced by the acclaimed studio Mappa, hit Japanese theaters earlier this year and is now set for its global debut, streaming on Netflix. This release marks a revival of a beloved classic for its 50th anniversary, bringing back the fantastic character, the iconic heroine, Lady Oscar.

A Legacy Reborn: The Enduring Power of The Rose of Versailles

First serialized in Weekly Margaret from 1972 to 1973, Riyoko Ikeda’s The Rose of Versailles was more than just a manga; it was a cultural earthquake. Selling over 20 million copies in Japan alone, it sparked a social phenomenon. The story primarily follows two women navigating the treacherous currents leading up to and during the French Revolution: the...

Netflix is cordially inviting you to the royal anime event of the year. Today, the streamer decided to announce the release date of The Rose of Versailles with the two main characters front and center. The story centers around Oscar François de Jarjayes (voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro) and Archduchess Marie Antoinette (Aya Hirano) as they go about their royal commitments in the 18th century. While the Archduchess is falling in love with the French scenery and culture, she also starts to have contact with lower-ranking individuals who have their own struggles and battles to deal with. The anime movie is set to premiere next week, on April 30.

The Rose of Versailles is a bit of a different take on the anime genre. The setting strays away from the Japanese landscape, which translates to a different look for the production, and there is also an uncommon theme that will be addressed:...

Netflix has announced that the recent anime film adaptation of The Rose Of Versailles will stream globally on the platform on April 30.

The official X account of Netflix Anime revealed the news alongside an English-subtitled trailer.

The anime film originally premiered in Japan on Jan 31, 2025.

Cast includes:

Miyuki Sawashiro as Oscar François de Jarjayes Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier Kazuki Kato as Hans Axel von Fersen Shunsuke Takeuchi as Alain de Soissons Takuya Eguchi as Florian de Gerodelle Miyu Irino as Bernard Châtelet Fukushi Ochiai as Louis XVI Banjo Ginga as General Jarjayes Mayumi Tanaka as Maron Glacé Mont Blan Fumi Hirano as Madame Noailles Hochu Otsuka as Louis Xv Saori Hayami as Rosalie Jin Yamanoi as Colonel d’Agout Akio Otsuka as General Bouille Sumi Shimamoto as Madame Jarjayes Kensho Ono as Robespierre

The film is directed by Ai Yoshimura, and produced by studio Mappa.

Along with an official trailer and English language key art, a streaming premiere date has been revealed for The Roses of Versailles , a 2025 theatrical anime film based on the classic historical fiction manga by Riyoko Ikeda. The feature will debut on Netflix in worldwide markets beginning on April 30. The Rose of Versailles Subtitled Trailer Ai Yoshimura directs The Rose of Versailles at animation studio Mappa. Tomoko Komparu provides the screen play, Mariko Oka provides the character designs and Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto provide the music. Udon Entertainment also publishes an English language version of the original manga. The Rose of Versailles key art Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Collabs with Zozotown for Elegant Goods Netflix describes The Rose of Versailles : Oscar François de Jarjayes, a beautiful woman who dresses in men's clothing, was raised as a boy by a distinguished general. Marie Antoinette arrives from neighboring...

"It is my duty to protect her with all my strength." Netflix has unveiled their new trailer for the Japanese anime The Rose of Versailles, made by director Ai Yoshimura and animation studio Mappa. This is a fresh adaptation of the original manga by Riyoko Ikeda. It's also an update on the classic 1970s Japanese anime series called Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles, also about the same character: Lady Oscar, a female military commander who served during the time of the French Revolution. This is the story of Lady Oscar, along with Marie Antoinette, the commoner André Grandier, and Sweden's Hans Axel von Fersen. Together they all meet up in Versailles, France in the prosperous late 18th Century and live their respective destinies beautifully while being tossed about by the tides of times. The English-language voice cast includes Caitlin Glass, Megan Shipman, Karen Strassman, Ryan Colt Levy, Andy Delos Santos,...

Kentaro Miura understood the importance of the shojo genre long before it became popular. Now, to be fair, there have always been some die-hard shojo fans throughout history.

Guts in a still from Kentaro Miura’s Berserk | Credits: Olm Team Iguchi

However, the way the category has been battling popular shonen manga and anime for the top spot in the past few years would be unimaginable even half a decade ago.

Interestingly, though, Kentaro Miura, the creator of one of the most popular seinen manga, Berserk, used to be a fan of the genre since he was young. In fact, many fans might be unaware that Berserk itself was inspired by a few shojo manga series from the 1970s.

Kentaro Miura understood the importance of shojo manga long before they became popular

Kentaro Miura once said in an interview published in the Berserk Official Guidebook that he was heavily inspired...

The film adaptation of Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versailles introduced a whole new generation to the story of Lady Oscar and Marie Antoinette. To celebrate the feature, shopping mall Zozotown is collaborating with the film to offer a limited-edition line of apparel and goods. High on the list of goods offered are two shirts—one tee, one sweat—sporting the film's key art: Key visual tee Key visual sweatshirt Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Shares "Tearjerker" Video Two other tees are available: one spotlighting Lady Oscar, and another featuring Marie Antoinette and Fersen: By way of accessories, there are two offerings featuring a beautiful rose-tinted graphic pattern: a tote bag and a scarf: Graphic tote Graphic scarf Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Unveils New Trailer, More Cast Pre-orders open on the Zozotown website on March 18 and will run until April 7. Products are scheduled...

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Art World Tales , the 44th theatrical film from the Doraemon anime franchise, earned 576 million yen (3.86 million Usd) on 467,000 admissions in its second weekend, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . While it was a 18 percent week-on-week drop, the numbers were still enough to keep the film at number one in the Japanese box office following its first-place debut last weekend . The film's two-week gross of 1.4 billion yen (9.38 million Usd) earned from the 1.14 million ticket sales was 116 percent of the previous 43rd film, Doraemon: Nobita's Earth Symphony , which earned 4.31 billion yen (29 million Usd) during its total domestic run in 2024. The live-action film adaptation of Hatsuharu's romantic comedy manga series A Girl & Her Guard Dog opened in 305 theaters across Japan on March 14 and made a third-place debut with 182 million yen (1.22 million Usd) on 133,000 admissions. The film ranked fourth in Filmarks' first-day satisfaction ranking with an average rating of 3.72/5.0 based on 589 reviews.

Berserk’s creator Kentaro Miura has always been vocal about the different manga and anime series that inspired his work. While Berserk is truly one of its kind, there had been predecessors that put the seeds of such a concept in Miura’s mind.

Guts in a still from Kentaro Miura’s Berserk | Credits: Olm Team Iguchi

Possibly one of the most notable among them was a Yuri manga based on a period of unrest in France. The manga in question had its own anime series long before Miura came up with Berserk.

Interestingly, the anime was rebooted after decades and a movie adaptation recently came out on January 31st.

1970s manga The Rose of Versailles inspired Kentaro Miura’s Berserk

Kentaro Miura‘s Berserk is rightfully hailed as one of the most popular manga series of all time. However, there had been bits and pieces of earlier works that...

In its fourth weekend of release, the advance theatrical screenings of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- , a re-edited version of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV series, earned 191 million yen (1.26 million Usd) on 112,000 admissions, dropping two spots from last weekend to fourth in the weekend box office ranking, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The anime's official X (formerly Twitter) reported that the screenings have built up a cumulative of 2.25 billion yen (14.83 million Usd) earned from 1.382 million tickets sales after a 24-day run. The release has now surpassed the 2021 film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway 's total domestic gross of 2.23 billion yen (14.7 million Usd). It also now ranks third in the theatrical release of the Gundam anime series, behind Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom (2024/5.38 billion yen) and Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (1982/2.3 billion yen). (Box office data for each Gundam film in the past are from the annual reports of...

With the new film adaptation of The Rose of Versailles finally out in theaters, audiences can relive Riyoko Ikeda's beloved story of love and loss during the French Revolution. Is it still as emotional all these years later? According to audiences—and the manga artist herself—the answer is a resounding "yes." A new video has been released showing audience members reacting to the film's most tearjerking moments, both during and after the film. Cast members and Ikeda herself also speak about the film in the new video, with the series creator commenting on how faithfully her work was brought to life. The Rose of Versailles "Tearjerker" Video Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Introduces André in Latest Character Trailer Two more special screenings for the film have been announced. The first, "The Men Who Loved Oscar," will take place February 18 at Toho Cinemas Hibiya. In attendance will...

After holding the top spot for two consecutive weekends, the advance theatrical screenings of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- , a re-edited version of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV series, moved down to second in its third weekend. The release collected 271 million yen (1.75 million Usd) on 180,000 admissions, decreasing by half from last weekend , according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . While exceeding the gross box office, it fell just short of the live-action film 366 nichi ("366 days"), which drew 181,000 viewers in its fourth week of release. The screenings reached one million ticket sales on January 31 according to the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) . The anime's official website also confirmed that it had earned a cumulative of 1,935,716,409 yen (12.47 million Usd) from 1,186,791 ticket sales in 17 days (January 17 - February 2) since debuting in Japanese theaters. In its seventh weeked, Gekijouban Nintama Rantaro Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyou no Gunshi (translated to "Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The...

The official YouTube channel for singer-songwriter Ayaka is now streaming a lyric video for her latest digital single song " Versailles, " the theme song for the newest anime film adaptation of Riyoko Ikeda's classic historical shojo manga, The Rose of Versailles . This music video streamed to commemorate the theatrical release of the film in Japan on January 31, and is filled with memorable scenes from the movie. Ayaka " Versailles " Lyric Video Ayaka has posted the following message about this song on her official website: The Rose of Versailles” is a masterpiece that has been loved by people all over the world for over half a century. I am deeply honored to be in charge of writing the lyrics and music for the theme song “Versailles” for the anime film version of “The Rose of Versailles." I was deeply moved by the courage, pure love, and the fragile fate hidden in the...

An investigation into problematic conduct within the anime industry has been launched by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (Jftc), with veterans eyeing it as an opportunity for important change.

Via ITMedia News, the Japan Fair Trade Commission launched an investigation into any "problematic" transactions between anime and film production companies and staff within those industries. The Jftc has opened a form for anyone to provide information, which can be filled out anonymously.

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One of the most revolutionary pieces of the shoujo genre, The Rose of Versailles, recently got a new manga film that is premiering today in Japan. The story of The Rose of Versailles is one of the most significant projects because it helped the underrated shoujo genre in a major way and escalated its popularity to a completely different level.

The Rose of Versailles 2025 | Credit: Mappa Studios

The creator of The Rose of Versailles, Riyoko Ikeda, first released the manga in 1972 in Shueisha’s biweekly shojo magazine, Margaret. It was a difficult time for female manga creators considering the gender discrimination at the time. Ikeda herself went through a lot of struggle while creating the manga, and she recently shared the details about it.

According to the manga creator, she was not only paid half as much as her male colleagues but she was requested as well to conclude the...

The manga industry is one of the largest and fastest-growing entertainment industries in the world. For ages, it has featured iconic titles like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Yu Yu Hakusho, and so many titles that have elevated the art form from a niche to mainstream popularity.

Oscar François de Jarjayes. Credits: Studio Mappa

Despite being one of the oldest industries in Japan, it suffers from one major prejudice that has been present long enough in the industry. The gender pay gap has often been present in the industry, especially around its female counterparts.

Time and again, several manga artists have raised their voices against this glaring issue. This time the author of the renowned Shoujo series, The Rose of Versailles, Riyoko Ikeda, broke the ground by discussing the subject of the gender landscape in the industry.

The Rose of Versailles’ author hits hard on the subject of gender inequality

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Rose of Versailles is widely revered as a shojo manga classic that broke new ground by exploring the subject of societal gender discrimination. This issue also affected franchise creator Riyoko Ikeda as a young female manga artist working in Japan in the early 1970s.

In a recent interview conducted by Oricon, Ikeda was asked about the "societal landscape" that existed back when Rose of Versailles was first being serialized in Shueisha's bi-weekly shojo magazine, Margaret. According to Ikeda, the publication staff greatly favored men over women due to "traditional" views about the roles of men and women in Japanese society. "When I was working on The Rose of Versailles, women couldn't advance in their careers, and I was paid half the salary of my male peers. I once protested, asking, 'Why am I paid half when we're in the same magazine and have similar popularity?' The response shocked me.

We're just a week away from the premiere of The Rose of Versailles , the new film adaptation of Riyoko Ikeda's classic historical fiction manga. Today, a new trailer has premiered with a focus on André Grandier—Lady Oscar's loyal childhood friend and admirer. Check out the new trailer, featuring memorable moments from André's story: The Rose of Versailles André Trailer Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Spotlights Marie Antoinette in Latest Trailer Ai Yoshimura ( Case File nº221: Kabukicho ) directs The Rose of Versailles with a screenplay by Tomoko Konparu ( Tonari no Yokai-san ). Mariko Oka ( Hell Girl ) serves as character designer and Hiroyuki Sawano ( Attack on Titan ), who also serves as music producer, composes soundtrack music along with Kohta Yamamoto. Mappa works on the anime production. The main voice cast members include: Oscar François de Jarjayes voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro (Kitaro in GeGeGe no Kitaro ) Marie Antoinette voiced...

The new anime film adaptation of The Rose of Versailles debuts in Japan in just two weeks. Today, a new trailer has dropped, showcasing the beautiful and love-lorn Marie Antoinette. Check out the new character trailer, featuring the performance of voice actress Aya Hirano: The Rose of Versailles Marie Antoinette Trailer Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Unveils New Trailer, More Cast Also revealed today was a special "mini" video, which will play before screenings. The shorts depict chibi versions of the film cast attending a modern-day movie theater. Wacky hijinks, as one might expect, ensue. The shorts will change out weekly, centering on a different character every week. Finally today, we get a sneak peek at the gorgeous covers for the film's soundtrack release: Ai Yoshimura ( Case File nº221: Kabukicho ) directs The Rose of Versailles with a screenplay by Tomoko Konparu ( Tonari no Yokai-san ). Mariko Oka...

The classic anime The Rose of Versailles returns at the end of this month! The new film adaptation of Riyoko Ikeda's historical drama is scheduled to release in cinemas in Japan on January 31. Today, a new trailer has been released, focusing on Oscar François de Jarjayes, along with seven new cast members. Check out the trailer, featuring major moments from Lady Oscar's life as seen in the upcoming film: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Trailer Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Welcomes Three New Cast Members New cast additions, pictured above, include: Top row, left to right: Madame Noailles voiced by Fumi Hirano (Lum in 1981's Urusei Yatsura ) Louis Xv voiced by Hochu Otsuka (Yazan Gable in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam ) Rosalie voiced by Saori Hayami (Shinobu Kocho in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Middle row, left to right: Colonel d'Agout voiced by Jin Yamanoi (King...

The official website for the newest anime film adaptation of The Rose of Versailles, based on Riyoko Ikeda's classic historical shojo manga, released its main trailer today, featuring the theme song "-Versailles-" performed by singer-songwriter Ayaka for the first time. The Rose of Versailles Main Trailer Ayaka Message from Ayaka: "The Rose of Versailles” is a masterpiece that has been loved by people all over the world for over half a century. I am deeply honored to be in charge of writing the lyrics and music for the theme song “-Versailles-” for the anime film version of “The Rose of Versailles." I was deeply moved by the courage, pure love, and the fragile fate hidden in the strength of the characters who live through turbulent times. I have put our heart and soul into every note and word to express their feelings in music. I...

It is, without question, a huge year for The Rose of Versailles , Riyoko Ikeda's classic historical fiction series. A new film is just around the corner in 2025, and all eyes are on the upcoming project. But it's a big year for Kashwa City, too—and the venue and the show are coming together to celebrate! 2024 marks the 70th anniversary of Kashiwa City's founding. In honor of the occasion, the city has installed three Rose of Versailles -themed manhole covers, making it the first city in Japan to display such pieces: Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Welcomes Three New Cast Members The choice of Kashiwa City for these iconic pieces is anything but random. Ikeda wrote and drew her legendary work while living in Kashiwa, so she feels a strong connection between the city and the series. The manhole covers have been installed in the following locations:...

The official website of The Rose Of Versailles anime film announced on Oct 8, 2024, that the release date for the film has been set for Jan 31, 2025.

Accompanying the announcement are character visuals of Oscar, Antoinette, André, and Fersen. Check them out below:

Oscar François de Jarjayes Marie Antoinette André Grandier Hans Axel von Fersen

Cast includes:

Miyuki Sawashiro as Oscar François de Jarjayes Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier Kazuki Katō as Hans Axel von Fersen

The film is directed by Ai Yoshimura, and produced by studio Mappa. The script is penned by Tomoko Komparu, with Mariko Oka handling the character designs. The music is produced by Hiroyuki Sawano along with Kohta Yamamoto.

The Rose of Versailles is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Riyoko Ikeda. It was originally serialized in the manga magazine Margaret from 1972 to 1973, while a revival of the series was published...

The official website for the new anime film adaptation of The Rose of Versailles, based on Riyoko Ikeda's classic historical shojo manga, today announced that the movie is set to release in Japan on January 31, 2025. The film's official X (formerly Twitter) has also posted a new trailer announcing the release date in the end. The site has also revealed new visuals of the four main characters. Oscar François de Jarjayes André Grandier Marie Antoinette Hans Axel von Fersen Related: The Rose Of Versailles Anime Movie Reveals New Trailer, Visual, Early 2025 Release Ai Yoshimura ( Case File nº221: Kabukicho ) is attached to direct with a screenplay by Tomoko Konparu ( Tonari no Yokai-san ). Mariko Oka ( Hell Girl ) serves as character designer, and Hiroyuki Sawano ( Attack on Titan ), who also serves as music producer, composes soundtrack music along with Kohta Yamamoto . Mappa works on the anime production. The main voice cast members...

Recent anime movie hits like My Hero Academia: You're Next and Spy Family Code: White showcase the magic of anime in the cinema format. Upcoming anime films promise new and unforgettable experiences, from highly anticipated sequels to innovative original stories. The film panorama for anime lovers looks extremely promising, with releases like The Colors Within and The Rose of Versailles showcasing unique stories.

Animation Studios have been triumphing recently by launching film projects of popular franchises, as proved by recent overwhelming hits such as My Hero Academia: You're Next, Spy Family Code: White, and Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, which have shown that cinema is one of the best formats to portray the magic of anime. The upcoming anime movies offer new, unique, and unforgettable experiences, full of emotions, through adaptations that promise to surprise and captivate viewers worldwide.

Although there are still many unconfirmed release dates, which will surely be revealed over the coming months,...

Riyoko Ikeda's revolutionary work The Rose of Versailles celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, bringing with it all sorts of festivities. Now, fans can immerse themselves in the work at an upcoming exhibiton: The Rose of Versailles 50th Anniversary Exhibition -The Rose of Versailles is Eternal- . The event will introduce fans to the creation and worldview of the series, hosting 180 original pieces of art by Ikeda herself. Commentary from Ikeda, a selection of nostalgic goods, and an introduction to the upcoming 2025 film will also be on display in the event space. Notably, visitors can also gaze upon a recreation of Lady Oscar's "once in a lifetime" ballgown: Related: The Rose Of Versailles Anime Movie Reveals New Trailer, Visual, Early 2025 Release A shop will also stock exclusive merchandise. Visitors can take home postcards, coasters and an exclusive tea blend: Related: The Rose of Versailles Manga Inspires Elegant Ruffled Loungewear The...

Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty and Friends have gained numerous official crossovers since their inception, with just some of the most recent being Jujutsu Kaisen, Hatsune Miku, Junji Ito's horror story Tomie and even the Care Bears. Now, a brand-new crossover has been introduced with Riyoko Ikeda's landmark shojo franchise, The Rose of Versailles.

The new crossover between Sanrio and Rose of Versailles marks a celebration of the latter's return to anime, with a new movie on the way by Mappa, the acclaimed studio behind the likes of Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man, Yuri on Ice and Jujutsu Kaisen. With the Rose of Versailles film slated for release sometime in early 2025, the production team recently unveiled artwork in collaboration with Sanrio, featuring the characters Hello Kitty, My Melody, Dear Daniel and Pocchaco reimagined as the main movie cast, as seen below.

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A certain meme sprung to mind when I awoke to last week’s double-whammy of old-school anime remake news. It’s that panel from a Watchmen comic where Dr. Manhattan sits pensively in isolation on the surface of Mars and is usually made to lament how time is a flat circle, a recent example of which remarked on Ghostbusters and Dune competing at the box office in three separate instances since 1984. Anime is hardly different from other mediums when it comes to rebooting or remaking older material for newer audiences, though it's arguably been slower to dig deeper for inspirations. In the last couple of years, we’ve mostly seen updates of adaptations that originate from the early 2000s or late '90s like Fruits Basket , Trigun , Shaman King , Spice and Wolf , Bartender , Tokyo Mew Mew , Forest of Piano , Orphen and so forth. A few recent exceptions include Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai...

The Rose Of Versailles anime film, which was originally announced in 2022, revealed its much awaited updates, including a new trailer, key visual, cast and staff details, on July 2, 2024.

According to the official website, The Rose Of Versailles anime film is set for a New Year 2025 release.

Checkout the trailer and key visual below:

Cast includes:

Miyuki Sawashiro as Oscar François de Jarjayes Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier Kazuki Katō as Hans Axel von Fersen

The film is directed by Ai Yoshimura, and produced by studio Mappa. The script is penned by Tomoko Komparu, with Mariko Oka handling the character designs. The music is produced by Hiroyuki Sawano along with Kohta Yamamoto.

The Rose of Versailles is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Riyoko Ikeda. It was originally serialized in the manga magazine Margaret from 1972 to 1973, while a revival of the series was published...

Mappa's New Rose of Versailles Anime Movie Unveils Early 2025 Theatrical Debut: Release Date Predictions Explored - Main Image

The dashing Oscar François de Jarjayes is set to return to theaters as the release date window for Mappa’s new Rose of Versailles anime film has been confirmed. In addition, more information, including the cast and staff, has also been revealed in a new promotional video.

Rose of Versailles Anime Movie Gets Early 2025 Release Window

The new Rose of Versailles anime film was first announced in September 2022 after an official website for the upcoming film opened and posted an announcement video and key visual.

Nearly two years have passed, and a second promotional video has been released, which confirms that the new Rose of Versailles anime film is getting an early 2025 release date window.

The announcement video showed the iconic characters of Ryoko Ikeda’s timeless manga series, from Oscar,...

The official website for the new anime film adaptation of The Rose of Versailles, based on Riyoko Ikeda's classic historical shojo manga, released a second teaser trailer and a key visual today. The announcements also confirmed the movie is set to release in Japan in early 2025. The Rose of Versailles (2025) Movie Second Teaser Trailer Key visual Ai Yoshimura ( Case File nº221: Kabukicho ) is attached to direct with a screenplay by Tomoko Konparu ( Tonari no Yokai-san ). Mariko Oka ( Hell Girl ) serves as character designer, and Hiroyuki Sawano ( Attack on Titan ), who also serves as music producer, composes soundtrack music along with Kohta Yamamoto . Mappa will work on the anime production. The main voice cast members include: Oscar François de Jarjayes voiced by Miyuki Sawashito (Kitaro in GeGeGe no Kitaro ) Marie Antoinette voiced by Aya Hirano (Haruhi Suzumiya in the Haruhi Suzumiya series) André Grandier voiced by Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Junichirpo...

Studio Mappa, the Japanese animation studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen and more, is releasing a new theatrical anime in 2025. The new movie is based on a landmark shojo series that made a massive impact on its genre and demographic: The Rose of Versailles.

In early 2025, a theatrical anime based on The Rose of Versailles will be released in Japan. The series' official YouTube channel uploaded the first teaser trailer online. Mappa is producing the film adaptation with Ai Yoshimura as director. Yoshimura was the series director for My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu and directed episodes of popular anime series like Daily Lives of High School Boys, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day and Blue Spring Ride.

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The Rose of Versailles is returning with a movie in 2025, celebrating its 50th anniversary. Produced by Mappa, the series has returned a new promotional video, key visual, and release date. Directed by Ai Yoshimura with music by Hiroyuki Sawano, the movie promises a visual treat for fans.

One of the most iconic shoujo manga series of all time, The Rose of Versailles, is finally returning with a movie in celebration of the franchise's 50th anniversary, produced by none other than Mappa. Two years after announcing the movie, The Rose of Versailles has finally returned with a brand new promotional video, a new key visual, information on the production staff and cast, and a release date to look forward to.

Based on the manga by Riyoko Ikeda, The Rose of Versailles recently announced that a movie adaptation produced by Mappa is set to release in Spring 2025. The announcement was made via...

Riyoko Ikeda's beautiful manga The Rose of Versailles and its anime adaptation have inspired everything from fashion lines to million-dollar accessories. The latest collaboration is a lot cozier while still maintaining the beautiful artwork and style of the original. Snidel Home , which specializes in elegant and comfortable lounge wear, is preparing to launch a collab line with the classic series. Apparel on offer includes a cardigan emblazoned with artwork of Marie Antoinette and fashioned with rose-shaped buttons: Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Transforms Maxell Aqua Park into a European Palace Tees, pajamas, lounge sets, and totes let you mix and match looks while staying comfy: Related: This Rose of Versailles Tiara Can Be Yours for 100 Million Yen The collab fashion line goes on sale June 5 on the Snidel Home website and at Snidel stores across Japan. Source: Comic Natalie...

In ten days, Shinagawa's Maxell Aqua Park will be transformed into an elegant gala fit for Marie Antoinette herself. The Rose of Aqua Park -Let's Go to the Beautiful Sea Ball!- will turn the space into a European palace, filled with beautiful sights and (of course) stunning displays of sea life. Each area will feature aquariums displaying fish themed to the worldview of Riyoko Ikeda's classic series. The entrance of the event, designed as a grand staircase, will include tanks with Japanese lionfish—which, like roses, are both beautiful and thorny: Related: This Rose of Versailles Tiara Can Be Yours for 100 Million Yen The Queen's Banquet Hall is decorated with digital projections of dancing rose petals. Occasionally, the elegant atmosphere will change as the Black Knight swings through: Other areas in the exhibition include the "Garden of Memories," arranging fish in tanks to commemorate seven different scenes from...

Some iconic shojo anime series have not reached full potential and would benefit from a modern reboot with updated animation and content. Reboot possibilities include The Rose of Versailles, Skip Beat!, and others for a more engaging viewing experience. A reboot could enhance the storytelling, character development, and overall appeal of beloved shojo series for a new generation of fans.

Shojo has some of the most iconic anime series spanning back decades. Many of which remain iconic and loveable by today’s standards. Whether that’s due to their renowned plotlines or simply because they have a devoted following, shojo series are beloved by many.

Despite the nostalgia, some anime did not reach their full potential. Many limitations could be solved with a modern reboot, whether that’s outdated animation, premature endings, or characters that miss the mark. Fruits Basket is a shojo series that saw massive success with its...

Anime is one of the most creative mediums for storytelling, and few stories are as fascinating as reality. History is rife with stories of human endurance, strange occurrences, and catastrophic disasters that shook the world to its core. In many notable instances, anime uses historical settings to tell its stories, whether they're exaggerated for dramatic effect or are presented as honest portrayals of the period.

It's important to remember that historical accuracy is only one part of storytelling. Being historically authentic is about more than just portraying facts correctly — it's about humanizing the characters no matter how fantastical the story gets.

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Updated on July 9, 2023, by Kennedy King: Historically themed series continue to be a major part of the anime medium. With each passing year, new shows utilize historical settings as the backdrop for their narratives. Accordingly, this list has been updated with...

So many beloved anime are based on sources written by women. It's safe to assume that there are more women writers than fans know since many assume masculine pen names to publish their works. For instance, the author of Demon Slayer assumes a pen name. It's unknown whether they are a man or woman, but many fans suspect that the author is a woman or non-binary.

Most shojo stories are written by women, but there's a decent amount of shonen and seinen material created by them, too. Though shonen and seinen stories are written for a male audience, that doesn't mean women authors don't have fresh, new ideas to contribute to the demographic.

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Updated on June 16, 2023, by Vera W.: Women write manga and light novels across genres and for several demographics. More than half of published mangaka are women, and many of...

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For the first time in English, Rose of Versailles brings the classic, over 40 year old tale to the attention of Anime and Manga lovers, not only in English speaking countries, but everywhere around the world. The Rose of Versailles was first released in 1972 and was written by Riyoko Ikeda, who reshaped shojo manga. October 13th 2012 marked the first time it was released outside of Japan, Europe, or Asia, and released for English-speakers in America and Canada. The interview and question and answer session was done by Christopher Macdonald, the publisher of Anime News Network, and by Dr. Susan Napier, a Professor of Japanese studies who teaches at Tufts University.

Since the 35 minutes video. . .well, is 35 minutes long, I’ll let you watch it and see what was discussed. For the main part, the questions were about how the video was perceived in America and how excited anime lovers would be...