The Rose Of Versailles Gets Movie To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

 

A new theatrical anime movie has been announced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Rose of Versailles historical fiction manga authored by Riyoko Ikeda. The announcement of the new movie was announced alongside the opening of its official site and Twitter account, as well as the release of the first key visual, embedded below:

 

Key Visual

 

 

 

Teaser Trailer

 

 

Ikeda has also released a celebratory sketch for the announcement:

 

 

Related to the above announcement, a new companion exhibition in “The Rose of Versailles Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of its Birth – Forever the Rose of Versailles –” will begin on September 17 in Japan at the Tokyo City View venue. The exhibition will feature teaser visuals, animation character settings, and background settings with selected images published in advance.

 

The manga is currently published in English by Udon Entertainment, while the 1979 TV anime adaptation is currently licensed and distributed by Discotek Media. Udon describes the manga:

 

Oscar François de Jarjeyes is a young noblewoman raised as a son by her father. As commander of Marie Antoinette's palace guard, Oscar is brought face-to-face with the luxury of King Louis XVI’s court at Versailles. Joined by her servant André, Oscar is privy to the intrigue and deceit of France's last great royal regime.
 

 

SOURCES: Comic Natalie, Official Site, Official Twitter
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