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With the new film adaptation of The Rose of Versailles finally out in theaters, audiences can relive Riyoko Ikeda's beloved story of love and loss during the French Revolution. Is it still as emotional all these years later? According to audiences—and the manga artist herself—the answer is a resounding "yes." A new video has been released showing audience members reacting to the film's most tearjerking moments, both during and after the film. Cast members and Ikeda herself also speak about the film in the new video, with the series creator commenting on how faithfully her work was brought to life. The Rose of Versailles "Tearjerker" Video Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Introduces André in Latest Character Trailer Two more special screenings for the film have been announced. The first, "The Men Who Loved Oscar," will take place February 18 at Toho Cinemas Hibiya. In attendance will...

November 2 marks the birthday of queen consort Marie Antoinette, born in 1755. To mark the date, the official social media for the upcoming Rose of Versailles film has shared new screenshots of the legendary monarch as reimagined for the historical drama. Check out these brand new looks at Marie as she'll appear in next year's movie: Related: The Rose Of Versailles Anime Movie Announces January 31, 2025 Release Date Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Movie Introduces Three New Cast Members Ai Yoshimura ( Case File nº221: Kabukicho ) is attached to direct with a screenplay by Tomoko Konparu ( Tonari no Yokai-san ). Mariko Oka ( Hell Girl ) serves as character designer, and Hiroyuki Sawano ( Attack on Titan ), who also serves as music producer, composes soundtrack music along with Kohta Yamamoto. Mappa works on the anime production. The main voice cast members include: Oscar François de Jarjayes voiced by Miyuki Sawashito (Kitaro in GeGeGe no Kitaro...

Studio Mappa, the Japanese animation studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen and more, is releasing a new theatrical anime in 2025. The new movie is based on a landmark shojo series that made a massive impact on its genre and demographic: The Rose of Versailles.

In early 2025, a theatrical anime based on The Rose of Versailles will be released in Japan. The series' official YouTube channel uploaded the first teaser trailer online. Mappa is producing the film adaptation with Ai Yoshimura as director. Yoshimura was the series director for My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu and directed episodes of popular anime series like Daily Lives of High School Boys, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day and Blue Spring Ride.

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