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The Rose of Versailles

The Rose of Versailles
★ 8.3/10•1979•24m•NR•Animation•Drama
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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.

Osamu Dezaki · Director

Tadao Nagahama · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 10, 1979

Episodes

Episode 1 - Oscar! The Destiny of RosesE123m

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.

Oct 10, 1979

Episode 2 - Flutter! Austria's ButterflyE223m

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?

Oct 17, 1979

Episode 3 - Sparks Falling Over VersaillesE323m

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.

Oct 24, 1979

Episode 4 - Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...E423m

Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...

Marie Antoinette and Madame du Barry’s bitter dispute continues to strain relations between Austria and France. Oscar’s family is soon drawn into the dispute when Madame du Barry requests Oscar’s mother to be her lady-in-waiting.

Oct 31, 1979

Episode 5 - Tears Falling With DignityE523m

Tears Falling With Dignity

Pressure to acknowledge Madame du Barry’s presence at court continues to mount for Marie Antoinette, and she reluctantly accedes to the idea. However, Madame du Barry and Duke Orléans have begun to make plans.

Nov 7, 1979

Episode 6 - Silk Dresses and Ragged ClothesE623m

Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes

Marie and Louis-Auguste’s visit to Paris presents a great danger for them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, dream of escaping poverty.

Nov 14, 1979

Episode 7 - Who Wrote the Love Letter?E723m

Who Wrote the Love Letter?

Growing bored with Louis-Auguste’s self-indulgence, Marie decides to attend masquerade ball in Paris.

Nov 21, 1979

Episode 8 - The Oscar of My HeartE823m

The Oscar of My Heart

An accident during horseback riding threatens Marie’s life and causes André to be issued the King’s harshest punishment.

Nov 28, 1979

Episode 9 - The Sun Sets, The Sun RisesE923m

The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises

King Louis the XV suddenly becomes very ill, and Madame du Barry's devastation only increases as her fate becomes more and more uncertain.

Dec 5, 1979

Episode 10 - The Beautiful Devil JeanneE1023m

The Beautiful Devil Jeanne

Louis-Auguste and Marie are crowned King and Queen of France but life continues to be difficult for the common folk. Meanwhile, Rosalie finds Jeanne amongst the nobility.

Dec 12, 1979

Episode 11 - Fersen Leaves for the NorthE1123m

Fersen Leaves for the North

When Marie begins to neglect her official duties in favour of basking in Count Fersen's affections, Oscar feels compelled to intervene.

Dec 19, 1979

Episode 12 - The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?E1223m

The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?

Unable to shake the memory of Duke de Guéméné’s cold-blooded murder of a young boy, Oscar confronts him. In response, Duke de Guéméné issues a challenge to Oscar - a pistol duel to the death.

Dec 26, 1979

Episode 13 - Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...E1323m

Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...

Oscar visits her family’s estate in Arras and makes a shocking discovery.

Jan 9, 1980

Episode 14 - The Angel's SecretE1423m

The Angel's Secret

Marie has grown exceedingly fond of the Countess Polignac, who in turn uses their friendship to obtain gifts and estates. This has alarming consequences.

Jan 16, 1980

Episode 15 - Countess of the CasinoE1523m

Countess of the Casino

Unable to produce a male heir, pressure crushes Marie when Countess Polignac urges her to fake a pregnancy. As excitement for an heir grows, so does Marie's guilt.

Jan 23, 1980

Episode 16 - Mother, What is That Person's Name...?E1623m

Mother, What is That Person's Name...?

In hopes of finding the woman responsible for her mother's death, Oscar takes Rosalie to a local ball.

Jan 30, 1980

Episode 17 - Now is the Time to Meet AgainE1723m

Now is the Time to Meet Again

Hearing of Rosalie from Oscar, Marie Antoinette calls on her to attend court in Versailles.

Feb 6, 1980

Episode 18 - Suddenly, Like IcarusE1823m

Suddenly, Like Icarus

While Oscar recovers from her wounds, Count Fersen visits Marie. However, Marie's joy is soon cut short.

Feb 13, 1980

Episode 19 - Farewell, My Younger Sister!E1923m

Farewell, My Younger Sister!

Rosalie learns the truth about her mother, which only causes her further grief. Meanwhile, Countess Polignac arranges for her daughter to be married.

Feb 20, 1980

Episode 20 - Fersen, A Circle Dance of MemoriesE2023m

Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories

Rumors of Marie and Fersen’s love affair have spread like wildfire. As the gossip torments the two lovers, Oscar feels powerless to stop it.

Feb 27, 1980

Episode 21 - A Black Rose Blooms at NightE2123m

A Black Rose Blooms at Night

Preying on his obsession with the Queen, Jeanne has a lot of luck extorting money from Cardinal Rohan.

Mar 5, 1980

Episode 22 - The Necklace's Ominous RadianceE2223m

The Necklace's Ominous Radiance

Marie chooses to seek respite in her villa outside court, an action that angers nobles. Meanwhile, Jeanne is presented with an opportunity for a greater scheme.

Mar 12, 1980

Episode 23 - Cunning and Tough!E2323m

Cunning and Tough!

Jeanne and her accomplices stand trial for their plot against the Queen.

Mar 19, 1980

Episode 24 - Adieu, My YouthE2423m

Adieu, My Youth

A masked man helps Jeanne escape prison and publishes her scandalous memoirs regarding the Queen's indiscretions. As the common folk drink this gossip, the search for Jeanne gets more intense.

Mar 26, 1980

Episode 25 - Unrequited Love's MinuetE2523m

Unrequited Love's Minuet

Count Fersen unexpectedly returns to France two years after the war. As he stays at Oscar's manor to keep his return a secret from the Queen, Oscar struggles to face her own feelings for him.

Apr 2, 1980

Episode 26 - I Want to Meet the Black Knight!E2623m

I Want to Meet the Black Knight!

A masked vigilante known as "Black Knight" has started robbing the nobles at night and giving it to the poor. His actions are helping the common folk but a crime is still a crime, and Oscar hunts for this mysterious figure.

Apr 9, 1980

Episode 27 - Even if I Lose the Light...E2723m

Even if I Lose the Light...

While André recovers from his serious injury, Oscar continues to track down Black Knight.

Apr 16, 1980

Episode 28 - Andre, A Pale LemonE2823m

Andre, A Pale Lemon

Marie is devastated over the Dauphin's sudden illness. Count Fersen and Oscar have an emotional conversation about their unrequited loves. André struggles to accept that he may lose his sight completely.

Apr 30, 1980

Episode 29 - A Doll Starting to WalkE2923m

A Doll Starting to Walk

Oscar is enlisted with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B, who have a reputation for being particularly rough.

May 14, 1980

Episode 30 - You are the Light, I am the ShadowE3023m

You are the Light, I am the Shadow

Radical revolutionary Saint-Just conducts assassinations on various nobles. Meanwhile, Oscar’s father wishes to wed her.

May 21, 1980

Episode 31 - Lilacs Bloom in the BarracksE3123m

Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks

With acts of terrorism on the rise, Company B are charged with protecting a visiting Spanish Duke. Unbeknownst to Oscar, one of the members of her unit is working with the terrorists.

Jun 4, 1980

Episode 32 - Prelude to the StormE3223m

Prelude to the Storm

Alain accuses Oscar of betraying her comrades when a member of Company B is sentenced to be executed.

Jun 18, 1980

Episode 33 - In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells RingE3323m

In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring

Facing a debt crisis, King Louis the XVI is pressured to convene the Estates-General. But a more pressing matter is on the King’s mind: the failing health of Louis Joseph, the Dauphin of France.

Jul 2, 1980

Episode 34 - Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"E3423m

Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"

The Estates-General is in full swing. As support grows for the commoners’ faction, the nobility and clergy begin to take drastic measures. In conflict with her own feelings on the matter, Oscar is ordered to prevent the commoner’s from assembling.

Jul 9, 1980

Episode 35 - Oscar, Now, The Time of SeparationE3523m

Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation

Oscar is found guilty of treason and her men are locked up, awaiting execution. General Jarjayes takes it upon himself to deal with his daughter.

Jul 23, 1980

Episode 36 - The Password is "Farewell"E3623m

The Password is "Farewell"

The Queen dispatches the Royal Guards to Paris and Versailles in an attempt to quell the growing discontent of the French people.

Jul 30, 1980

Episode 37 - The Night of Passionate VowsE3723m

The Night of Passionate Vows

Oscar's portrait is completed. She begins to take notice of André's feelings for her while uncertainty and riots surround them.

Aug 6, 1980

Episode 38 - At Fate's DoorE3823m

At Fate's Door

Oscar and André have found comfort in each other’s love, but it’s a short-lived comfort. Right after returning to Paris, Oscar rallies Company B in support of the revolution.

Aug 20, 1980

Episode 39 - That Smile Will Never Return!E3923m

That Smile Will Never Return!

As Oscar struggles with the despair of losing André, the revolutionaries prepare to mount a pre-emptive strike against Bastille Prison, a symbol of royal tyranny.

Aug 27, 1980

Episode 40 - Farewell, My Darling OscarE4023m

Farewell, My Darling Oscar

Bastille Prison falls shortly after Oscar is shot, marking one of the first major strides for the French Revolution. Five years later, Alain, Bernard, and Rosalie reflect on the shift in power and the lives that were lost.

Sep 3, 1980

Actors

Reiko Tajima

Reiko Tajima

Oscar François de Jarjeyes

Miyuki Ueda

Miyuki Ueda

Marie Antoinette

Tarō Shigaki

Tarō Shigaki

André Grandier

Nachi Nozawa

Nachi Nozawa

Hans Axel von Fersen

Rihoko Yoshida

Rihoko Yoshida

Rosalie Lamorlière

Yoneko Matsukane

Yoneko Matsukane

Jeanne de la Motte

Yoshito Yasuhara

Yoshito Yasuhara

Louis XVI

Keaton Yamada

Keaton Yamada

Alain de Soissons

Hisashi Katsuta

Hisashi Katsuta

Louis XV

Reiko Mutoh

Reiko Mutoh

Countess Polignac

Ryoko Kinomiya

Ryoko Kinomiya

Madame du Barry

Hisako Kyoda

Hisako Kyoda

Nana

Katsuji Mori

Katsuji Mori

Maximilien Robespierre

Junkichi Yarita

Cardinal Rowan

Osamu Ichikawa

Osamu Ichikawa

Duke Orléans

Toshio Furukawa

Toshio Furukawa

Louis Antoine de Saint-Just

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