The Rose of Versailles (2025): Netflix Brings a Classic to Life 🌹✨

The legendary shojo manga The Rose of Versailles is returning in a stunning new animated film—and soon, fans worldwide

will get to experience it on Netflix!

Following its theatrical release in Japan on January 31, 2025, this gorgeously animated historical romance film will be streaming globally on Netflix starting April 30, 2025. Produced by MAPPA (Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan: The Final Season), directed by Ai Yoshimura, and featuring a sweeping score by Hiroyuki Sawano, this adaptation brings Riyoko Ikeda’s beloved story to life like never before.

A Timeless Tale of Love, Duty, and Revolution

Set in the grandeur of 18th-century Versailles, The Rose of Versailles follows four intertwined destinies amidst the opulence and turbulence of pre-revolutionary France:

• Oscar François de Jarjayes – A woman raised as a man to serve as a general, torn between duty and desire.

• Marie Antoinette – The Austrian princess destined to become the Queen of France, caught in the decadence of court life.

• André Grandier – Oscar’s devoted childhood friend, harboring feelings he cannot ignore.

• Hans Axel von Fersen – A dashing Swedish aristocrat whose love for Marie Antoinette leads to forbidden passion.

As fate, love, and politics collide, their lives become entangled in the events leading to the French Revolution, shaping their destinies forever.

Why This Film Is a Must-Watch

🌹 A Faithful and Visually Stunning AdaptationMAPPA’s breathtaking animation brings Versailles to life with intricate historical details, lush costumes, and stunning landscapes. Every frame is a work of art, staying true to the elegance of Riyoko Ikeda’s original manga.

🎶 An Epic Soundtrack by Hiroyuki SawanoKnown for his powerful compositions (Attack on Titan, Blue Exorcist), Sawano’s music enhances the drama and intensity, making every emotional moment unforgettable.

💖 Romance, Drama, and Political IntrigueThis is not just a love story—The Rose of Versailles is a sweeping historical epic filled with courtly rivalries, forbidden love, and the looming shadow of revolution.

🌍 A Global Streaming Release on NetflixFor the first time, The Rose of Versailles will be easily accessible to fans worldwide, introducing a new generation to this legendary shojo masterpiece.

Meet the Voice Cast 🎙️

✨ Miyuki Sawashiro (Danganronpa, Fate/Grand Order) as Oscar François de Jarjayes

👑 Aya Hirano (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Fairy Tail) as Marie Antoinette

💔 Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Yuri on Ice, Durarara!!) as André Grandier

🎩 Kazuki Kato (Prince of Tennis Musical, Kamen Rider Kabuto) as Hans Axel von Fersen

Mark Your Calendars! 📅

🎬 Japanese Theatrical Release: January 31, 2025

🌎 Netflix Streaming Premiere: April 30, 2025

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the classic manga and anime or a newcomer to this romantic historical masterpiece, The Rose of Versailles is a must-watch.

💬 Are you excited for this new adaptation? Who’s your favorite character? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇