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Netflix today debuted its official English-subtitled trailer for The Rose of Versailles, the brand-new anime film based on Riyoko Ikeda’s classic anime set at the dawn of the French Revolution. The series debuts April 30 on the streamer.
Synopsis: For everyone who once admired those lovely roses… That heart-pounding excitement is brought back to life.
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 times. In an era of restrictions, Oscar defies the societal limits of status and gender, choosing her own path and bravely leaping into the French Revolution.
From Japanese studio MAPPA (Ranma 1/2 2024, Chainsaw Man), the feature is directed by Ai Yoshimura (Dance with Devils Fortuna, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU) and written by Tomoko Konparu (Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Nana) — who have previously collaborated on Dance with Devils and Blue Spring Ride. The character design is by Mariko Oka, with music by Hiroyuki Sawano, Kohta Yamamoto and music producer Hiroyuki Sawano. The theme song “Versailles” is performed by Ayaka.
English Voice Cast:
- Caitlin Glass
- Megan Shipman
- Karen Strassman
- Ryan Colt Levy
- Andy Delos Santos
- Brandon McInnis
- Daman Mills
- Talon Warburton
- Greg Whipple
- Damian Haas
- J Michael Tatum
- Kiff VandenHeuvel
- Barbara Goodson
- Alejandro Saab
- Jon Hall
- Shelby Young
Toho Next and Avex Pictures handle distribution for The Rose of Versailles.
Ikeda’s original manga was published by Shueisha in 1972-73, collected into 14 volumes. The anime series adaptation aired in 1979-80, produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha. The historical romance inspired spin-off manga series as well as numerous stage plays, the live-action film Lady Oscar (1979) and the animated movie The Rose of Versailles: I’ll Love You as Long as I Live (1987).
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