The newest trailer for The Rose of Versailles anime focuses on Oscar Francois de Jarjayes. This is one of the main characters from the series, as well as perhaps the most iconic. MAPPA also announced six new voice actors for The Rose of Versailles cast. [Thanks, Comic Natalie!]
You can watch the Oscar trailer here:
The trailer has English and Japanese subtitles. Over the course of a minute, we can see Oscar’s past and struggles, as well as how she chooses to face the commoners during the French Revolution. As a reminder, veteran voice actress Miyuki Sawashiro (Kurapika from Hunter x Hunter (2011) among many, many other roles) voices Oscar in this adaptation of The Rose of Versailles.
Here are the new voice actors who’ll appear in The Rose of Versailles anime:
- Colonel d’Agout: Jin Yamanoi (Rolento in Ultra Street Fighter IV)
- General Bouille: Akio Otsuka (Solid Snake, Naked Snake, Solidus Snake, Venom Snake in Metal Gear series)
- Louis XV: Hochu Otsuka (Xigbar in Kingdom Hearts)
- Jadame Jarjayes: Sumi Shimamoto (Yukiko Kudo in Detective Conan)
- Madame Noailles: Fumi Hirano (Lum in Urusei Yatsura (1981))
- Robespierre: Kensho Ono (Akutagawa in Bungo Stray Dogs)
- Rosalie: Saori Hayami (Yor in Spy x Family)
The Rose of Versailles is a highly influential manga that ran from 1972 to 1973. It is a historical drama set both before and during the French Revolution. Oscar is one of the main protagonists, alongside Marie Antoinette. MAPPA first announced that it would adapt the series as an anime movie back in September 2022.
The Rose of Versailles will air in Japan on January 31, 2025.
Published: Jan 10, 2025 05:00 pm