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More than 50 years after 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 romance 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 tides of time.
In an era marked by 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.
Serialized in "Weekly Margaret" (published by Shueisha) since 1972, Riyoko Ikeda's manga has sold over 20 million copies, sparking a wide-ranging social phenomenon in Japan. It was adapted to the stage by the Takarazuka Revue theater company and into an anime series, becoming 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.
Singer Ayaka brings her powerful voice to the theme song, "Versailles," which she wrote for the film. Hitomi Kuroki, a huge fan of The Rose of Versailles and cast member of the Takarazuka Revue, narrates the film.
Mark your calendars: The Rose of Versailles streams on Netflix starting April 30.
About The Rose of Versailles
Story Oscar Fran ois de Jarjayes, a beautiful woman who dresses as a man, was raised as a boy by a distinguished general. Marie Antoinette arrives from neighboring Austria to become a noble and graceful queen. Andr Grandier is Oscars servant and childhood friend. Meanwhile, Hans Axel von Fersen is a handsome and intelligent count from Sweden. The story converges in Versailles, France, during the prosperous late 18th century, as these characters 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 Fran ais
CAST Oscar Fran ois de Jarjayes: Miyuki Sawashiro Marie Antoinette: Aya Hirano Andr Grandier: Toshiyuki Toyonaga Hans Axel von Fersen: Kazuki Kato Alain de Soissons: Shunsuke Takeuchi Florian de Gerodelle: Takuya Eguchi Bernard Ch telet: Miyu Irino Louis XVI: Fukushi Ochiai Madame Jarjayes: Sumi Shimamoto Robespierre: Kensho Ono Louis Joseph: Sora Tokui Marie Th r se: Minami Tanaka La Salle: Atsushi Tamaru Jean: Daiki Yamashita Fran ois: Yuto Suzuki Pierre: Junta Terashima General Jarjayes: Banjo Ginga Marron Glac Mont Blanc: Mayumi Tanaka Comtesse Noailles: Fumi Hirano Louis XV: Hochu Otsuka Rosalie: Saori Hayami Colonel dAgout: Jin Yamanoi General Bouill : Akio Otsuka Henri de Gu m n : 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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