Series synopsis
The Rose of Versailles, also known as ベルサイユのばら is a Japanese animation drama television series that premiered on Nippon TV on October 10, 1979. It ended on September 3, 1980. It stars Reiko Tajima, Miyuki Ueda, Tarō Shigaki and Nachi Nozawa.
Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a shining figure in the eyes of both men and women but she is torn between her chosen life of service and duty to class and country and her own heart and desires. She lives as a noble amidst the opulence of Versailles but her keen senses and compassion are not blinded to the poverty of the French people.
Premise
Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a shining figure in the eyes of both men and women but she is torn between her chosen life of service and duty to class and country and her own heart and desires. She lives as a noble amidst the opulence of Versailles but her keen senses and compassion are not blinded to the poverty of the French people.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Reiko Tajima as Oscar François de Jarjeyes
- Miyuki Ueda as Marie Antoinette
- Tarō Shigaki as André Grandier
- Nachi Nozawa as Hans Axel von Fersen
- Rihoko Yoshida as Rosalie Lamorlière
- Yoneko Matsukane as Jeanne de la Motte
- Yoshito Yasuhara as Louis XVI
- Keaton Yamada as Alain de Soissons
Supporting cast
- Hisashi Katsuta as Louis XV
- Reiko Mutoh as Countess Polignac
- Ryoko Kinomiya as Madame du Barry
- Hisako Kyoda as Nana
- Katsuji Mori as Maximilien Robespierre
- Junkichi Yarita as Cardinal Rowan
- Osamu Ichikawa as Duke Orléans
- Toshio Furukawa as Louis Antoine de Saint-Just
- Mariko Akino as Pierre (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 43 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | September 10, 1980 | May 19, 1990 |
| Season 1 | 40 | October 10, 1979 | September 3, 1980 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Rose and Women of Versailles The TV special in its 22 minutes briefly covers the influential women involved in the series like; DuBarry, Polignac, Rosalie, Jeanne La Motte, Marie Antoinette and our Oscar. All the scenes used are taken from the series. |
September 10, 1980 |
| 2 |
Rose of Versailles Movie Film summary of the series. |
May 19, 1990 |
| 3 |
La Rose de Versailles Toei Animation announced the new movie based on the classic Anime and Manga. This project is most likely cancelled and a trailer is all that remains, which is what this entry encompasses. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oscar! The Destiny of Roses General Jarjayes, deprived of the son he desperately wanted, names his newborn daughter Oscar and raises her as a boy. Now that Oscar’s reached adulthood, she’s vying for the position of Commander of the Royal Guards for Princess Marie Antoinette. |
October 10, 1979 |
| 2 |
Flutter! Austria's Butterfly Marie Antoinette’s marriage to Louis the XVI is set to occur soon and it falls to Oscar to ensure Marie’s safe passage across the Rhine River. Will Oscar be prepared for the dark conspiracy that seeks to ruin the wedding? |
October 17, 1979 |
| 3 |
Sparks Falling Over Versailles New to the French court, Marie Antoinette is still learning proper etiquette in her dealings with the nobility when she accidentally makes a dangerous enemy. |
October 24, 1979 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 10, 1979 |
| Last aired | September 3, 1980 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |