The highly anticipated new anime film adaptation of The Rose of Versailles is set to premiere in Japan in early Spring 2025, with renowned studio MAPPA handling the animation production. A new key visual and teaser trailer have been released, alongside the announcement of the voice cast and production staff.
Voice Cast:
Miyuki Sawashiro as Oscar François de Jarjayes (Lady Oscar)
Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette
Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier
Kazuki Kato as Hans Axel von Fersen
Staff:
Director: Ai Yoshimura
Screenplay: Tomoko Konparu
Character Design: Mariko Oka
Music Producer: Hiroyuki Sawano
Music: Hiroyuki Sawano, KOHTA YAMAMOTO
The Rose of Versailles, the romantic series that began as a manga in 1972 by Riyoko Ikeda and published by Shueisha, returns with this new adaptation by MAPPA. The series has previously been adapted in multiple formats, including a 1979 anime, musicals, and live-action productions, cementing its status as a classic, particularly in Japan.
Synopsis of the Original Series:
Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years leading up to the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a revered figure to both men and women, but she is caught between her duty to her class and country and her own heart and desires. Living among the opulence of Versailles, Oscar’s keen senses and compassion make her acutely aware of the French people’s suffering.
This new adaptation promises to bring the timeless story to life with stunning visuals and a captivating score, appealing to both longtime fans and new audiences.