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Summary

MAPPA set the release for "The Rose of Versailles" on January 31, 2025.
Key staff like director Ai Yoshimura and the voice cast have all been confirmed.
The popular manga, with over 20 million copies sold, will finally receive another adaptation.

MAPPA is among the most renowned anime studios. In the world. It has been responsible for producing some of the highest rated anime shows in the last decade. The Rose of Versailles is one of MAPPA's newest projects. The film was announced back in 2022, but the release date was unconfirmed.

In a recent announcement, MAPPA finally revealed the release date for the Rose of Versailles. According to the latest information, the Rose of Versailles is set to be released on January 31, 2025. This means MAPPA fans will be able to enjoy the new project at the turn of the year.

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What We Know So Far About The Rose Of Versailles

MAPPA also released new visuals for four characters who will be appearing in the Rose of Versailles. These are:

Oscar François de Jarjayes
Marie Antoinette
André Grandier
Hans Axel von Fersen

The staff working on the Rose of Versailles has already been confirmed. Fans can find the information below:

Director: Ai Yoshimura (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Gintama)
Screenplay: Tomoko Konparu (Dr. Slump, Kimi ni Todoke)
Character Design: Mariko Oka (Attack on Titan, Dororo)
Music Producer: Hiroyuki Sawano (The Seven Deadly Sins, Seraph of the End)
Music: Hiroyuki Sawano, Kohta Yamamoto (Attack on Titan, The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human)

MAPPA has also confirmed the cast for the Rose of Versailles.

Miyuki Sawashiro as Oscar François de Jarjayes
Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette
Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier
Kazuki Kato as Hans Axel von Fersen

The Rich History Of The Rose Of Versailles

The Rose of Versailles is based on the manga of the same name written by Riyoko Ikeda. It was serialized in Margaret from 1972 to 73. The Rose of Versailles has sold over 20 million copies, making it one of the best-selling manga of all time. The manga has grown in popularity, and as a result, it has received multiple adaptations. An anime adaptation aired from 1979 to 1980 and had a total of 40 episodes.

Aside from the anime adaptation, the manga has received a live-action adaptation and various musicals. Furthermore, it has received spin-offs and sequels. Considering its popularity, it's hardly a surprise that MAPPA decided to animate the story.

The Plot For The Rose Of Versailles

The Rose of Versailles is set before and during the French Revolution. The story follows the life of Oscar François de Jarjayes, a young woman who had a unique upbringing in comparison to her sisters.

The Rose of Versailles will release on January 31, 2025.

Source: Official X (Formerly Twitter) Account For The Rose Of Versailles

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