The Rose of Versailles

Name: The Rose of Versailles
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 1979-10-10
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Reiko Tajima, Miyuki Ueda, Tarō Shigaki, Nachi Nozawa, Rihoko Yoshida

ENDED1 Season40 Episodes★ 8.3

The Rose of Versailles is an animated drama series on Nippon TV that ran from 1979 to 1980, ending after 1 season and 40 episodes.

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NetworkNippon TV

First AiredOct 10, 1979

Last AiredSep 3, 1980

GenreAnimation, Drama

Runtime24 min

Original Titleベルサイユのばら

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionTokyo Movie Shinsha

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.

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Cast

Reiko Tajima

Oscar François de Jarjeyes

Miyuki Ueda

Marie Antoinette

Tarō Shigaki

André Grandier

Nachi Nozawa

Hans Axel von Fersen

Rihoko Yoshida

Rosalie Lamorlière

Yoneko Matsukane

Jeanne de la Motte

Yoshito Yasuhara

Louis XVI

Keaton Yamada

Alain de Soissons

Hisashi Katsuta

Louis XV

Reiko Mutoh

Countess Polignac

Ryoko Kinomiya

Madame du Barry

Hisako Kyoda

Nana

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 40 episodes

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E1Oscar! The Destiny of Roses

Oct 10, 197923m

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.

E2Flutter! Austria's Butterfly

Oct 17, 197923m

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?

E3Sparks Falling Over Versailles

Oct 24, 197923m

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.

E4Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...

Oct 31, 197923m

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.

E5Tears Falling With Dignity

Nov 7, 197923m

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.

E6Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes

Nov 14, 197923m

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

E7Who Wrote the Love Letter?

Nov 21, 197923m

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

E8The Oscar of My Heart

Nov 28, 197923m

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

E9The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises

Dec 5, 197923m

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

E10The Beautiful Devil Jeanne

Dec 12, 197923m

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.

E11Fersen Leaves for the North

Dec 19, 197923m

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

E12The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?

Dec 26, 197923m

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.

E13Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...

Jan 9, 198023m

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

E14The Angel's Secret

Jan 16, 198023m

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

E15Countess of the Casino

Jan 23, 198023m

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.

E16Mother, What is That Person's Name...?

Jan 30, 198023m

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

E17Now is the Time to Meet Again

Feb 6, 198023m

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

E18Suddenly, Like Icarus

Feb 13, 198023m

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

E19Farewell, My Younger Sister!

Feb 20, 198023m

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

E20Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories

Feb 27, 198023m

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.

E21A Black Rose Blooms at Night

Mar 5, 198023m

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

E22The Necklace's Ominous Radiance

Mar 12, 198023m

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.

E23Cunning and Tough!

Mar 19, 198023m

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

E24Adieu, My Youth

Mar 26, 198023m

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.

E25Unrequited Love's Minuet

Apr 2, 198023m

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.

E26I Want to Meet the Black Knight!

Apr 9, 198023m

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.

E27Even if I Lose the Light...

Apr 16, 198023m

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

E28Andre, A Pale Lemon

Apr 30, 198023m

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.

E29A Doll Starting to Walk

May 14, 198023m

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

E30You are the Light, I am the Shadow

May 21, 198023m

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

E31Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks

Jun 4, 198023m

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.

E32Prelude to the Storm

Jun 18, 198023m

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

E33In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring

Jul 2, 198023m

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.

E34Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"

Jul 9, 198023m

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.

E35Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation

Jul 23, 198023m

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.

E36The Password is "Farewell"

Jul 30, 198023m

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

E37The Night of Passionate Vows

Aug 6, 198023m

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

E38At Fate's Door

Aug 20, 198023m

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.

E39That Smile Will Never Return!

Aug 27, 198023m

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.

E40Farewell, My Darling Oscar

Sep 3, 198023m

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.

About The Rose of Versailles

The Rose of Versailles is an animation, drama series on Nippon TV. The show first aired on Oct 10, 1979 and currently has 1 season and 40 episodes. The Rose of Versailles has ended. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 198 votes. The cast includes Reiko Tajima, Miyuki Ueda, Tarō Shigaki, Nachi Nozawa, Rihoko Yoshida.