Key points
- MAPPA has set the release of “The Rose of Versailles” for January 31, 2025.
- Key staff such as director Ai Yoshimura and the voice cast have all been confirmed.
- The popular manga, with over 20 million copies sold, will finally receive another adaptation.
MAPPA is among the most renowned anime studios. In the world. He has been responsible for producing some of the most popular anime shows over the past decade. THE Rose of Versailles is one of MAPPA's most recent projects. The film was announced in 2022, but the release date has not been confirmed.
In a recent announcement, MAPPA finally revealed the Rose of Versailles release date. According to the latest information, THE Rose of Versailles will be released on January 31, 2025. This means that MAPPA fans will be able to enjoy the new project at the end of the year.
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What we know so far about the Rose of Versailles
MAPPA also released new images for four characters who will appear in the Rose of Versailles. These are:
- Oscar François de Jarjayes
- Marie Antoinette
- André Grandier
- Hans Axel von Fersen
The staff who will work on the Rose of Versailles has already been confirmed. Fans can find information below:
- Director: Ai Yoshimura (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Gintama)
- Screenplay: Tomoko Konparu (Dr. Slump, Kimi ni Todoke)
- Character Design: Mariko Oka (Attack on Titan, Dororo)
- Music producer: Hiroyuki Sawano (The Seven Deadly Sins, The Seraph of the End)
- Music: Hiroyuki Sawano, Kohta Yamamoto (Attack on Titan, The strongest magician in the Demon Lord's army was a human)
MAPPA also confirmed the cast of The Rose of Versailles.
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Oscar François de Jarjayes
- Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette
- Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier
- Kazuki Kato as Hans Axel von Fersen
The rich history of the Rose of Versailles
The Rose of Versailles is based on the manga of the same name written by Riyoko Ikeda. It was serialized in Margaret from 1972 to 1973. The Rose of Versailles has sold over 20 million copies, making it one of the best-selling manga of all time. The manga has grown in popularity and, as a result, has received numerous adaptations. An anime adaptation ran from 1979 to 1980 and had a total of 40 episodes.
Aside from the anime adaptation, the manga has received a live-action adaptation and various musicals. Additionally, it received spin-offs and sequels. Considering its popularity, it is hardly a surprise that MAPPA decided to animate the story.
The plot of the Rose of Versailles
The Rose of Versailles is set before and during the French Revolution. The story follows the life of Oscar François de Jarjayes, a young woman who had a unique upbringing compared to her sisters.
The Rose of Versailles will be released on January 31, 2025.
Source: Official X account (formerly Twitter) for The Rose Of Versailles
The Rose of Versailles
- Release date
- October 10, 1979
- Study
- Shinsha from the movie Tokyo
- Creator
- Riyoko Ikeda