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[04/02/25 - 06:01 AM]
Journey to 18th Century France with "The Rose of Versailles", Coming to Netflix on April 30
In an age of revolution, Marie Antoinette and her protector Oscar François de Jarjayes face tough choices as women growing into their distinct roles.

[via press release from Netflix]

Journey to 18th Century France with 'The Rose of Versailles', Coming to Netflix on April 30

More than 50 years since the release of Riyoko Ikeda's masterpiece, The Rose of Versailles, its anime film adaptation is set to stream exclusively on Netflix from April 30. This tale of romances and fate unfolds during the turbulent French Revolution vividly bringing to life the world of Oscar - a beautiful woman raised as a boy by a distinguished general - and an ensemble of unforgettable characters. Set in the prosperous late 18th century, they embrace their destinies with grace and beauty, despite being swept along by the times.

In an era of restrictions, Oscar defies the societal limits of status and gender, choosing her own path and bravely leaping into the French Revolution. Her courageous and beautiful way of life garnered empathy and adoration from many young girls.

Gaining fervent support from readers throughout its run, Riyoko Ikeda's manga serialized in Weekly Margaret (published by Shueisha) since 1972, has sold over 20 million copies and caused a wide-ranging social phenomenon in Japan, adapted to the stage by the Takarazuka Revue theater company and as an anime series. It's widely regarded as a landmark in girls' manga.

A talented creative team brought this film to life, directed by Ai Yoshimura (Ao Haru Ride, Cheer Boys!!), with a screenplay by Tomoko Komparu (Uta no Prince-sama, From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke) and character designs by Mariko Oka (First Love Monster, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan). Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan) produced the music, which he composed together with KOHTA YAMAMOTO (Ooku: The Inner Chambers). Animation studio MAPPA (Jujutsu Kaisen, In This Corner of the World) produced the film. With its stunning music and captivating performances, this beloved story continues to enchant audiences.

The singer Ayaka brings her powerful voice to the theme song, "Versailles," which she wrote for the film. Hitomi Kuroki, who became a huge fan of The Rose of Versailles as a cast member of the Takarazuka Revue, lends her voice as the film's narrator.

Mark your calendars: The Rose of Versailles streams on Netflix starting April 30.

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About The Rose of Versailles

· Story 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 Austria as a bride to become a noble and graceful queen. André Grandier is Oscar's servant and childhood friend. Meanwhile, Hans Axel von Fersen is a handsome and intelligent count from Sweden. Converging in Versailles, France in the prosperous late 18th century, they embrace their destinies with grace and beauty despite being swept along by the times.

· Based on the original manga by Riyoko Ikeda

· STAFF
Director: Ai Yoshimura
Screenplay: Tomoko Komparu
Character Design: Mariko Oka
Music Producer: Hiroyuki Sawano
Music: Hiroyuki Sawano, KOHTA YAMAMOTO
Animation Production: MAPPA
Production: The Rose of Versailles Production Committee
Distribution: TOHO NEXT, Avex Pictures

· Sponsorship: French Embassy in Japan / Institut Français

· CAST
Oscar François de Jarjayes: Miyuki Sawashiro
Marie Antoinette: Aya Hirano
André Grandier: Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Hans Axel von Fersen: Kazuki Kato
Alain de Soissons: Shunsuke Takeuchi
Florian de Gerodelle: Takuya Eguchi
Bernard Châtelet: Miyu Irino
Louis XVI: Fukushi Ochiai
Madame Jarjayes: Sumi Shimamoto
Robespierre: Kensho Ono
Louis Joseph: Sora Tokui
Marie Thérèse: Minami Tanaka
La Salle: Atsushi Tamaru
Jean: Daiki Yamashita
François: Yuto Suzuki
Pierre: Junta Terashima
General Jarjayes: Banjo Ginga
Marron Glacé Mont Blanc: Mayumi Tanaka
Comtesse Noailles: Fumi Hirano
Louis XV: Hochu Otsuka
Rosalie: Saori Hayami
Colonel d'Agout: Jin Yamanoi
General Bouillé: Akio Otsuka
Henri de Guéméné: Wataru Takagi
de Launay: Hironori Kondoh

Narrator: Hitomi Kuroki

· Theme Song: "Versailles" by Ayaka

· Copyright: ⒸIkeda Riyoko Production / The Rose of Versailles Production Committee





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