The Rose of Versailles is a timeless shojo that is being reborn after almost fifty years, and the new trailer proves why the series will be a huge success. The Rose of Versailles is a genre-defining work that dates back to 1972. Set during and during the French Revolution, The Rose of Versailles follows a woman named Oscar François de Jarjayes. Her father, a military commander, raised her as his son so she could take his place. A compelling historical fiction that combines real figures with imaginary figures, The Rose of Versailles is one of the most influential shojo works of all time.
The Rose of Versailles it is beautiful and its historical setting gives it a timelessness and staying power. It actually received an anime in the late 1970s, but it’s easy for modern fans without a specific interest in shojo to ignore the series. MAP decided to give it a second life with a theatrical release set for release on January 31, 2025and the trailer is absolutely immaculate.
The Rose of VersaillesNew trailer brings the revolution to life
The destruction, details and decay of the French order are elegantly portrayed by MAPPA
The Rose of Versailles was fundamental to the art of shojo to follow – the origin of shojo’s classic glowing eyes. However, beyond that, his meticulous attention to detail – both narrative and artistic – is truly impressive. The architecture of the time is carefully represented, in all its rococo excesses; fashion and clothing, cultural norms, and even dances are placed intentionally. This does The Rose of Versailles a difficult job to animate well.
MAPPA is becoming a legendary studio after its work on Attack on Titanlast season, Jujutsu Kaisenand Kakegurui. It seems that The Rose of Versailles could be one of his best works yet. MAPPA is perhaps best known for its meticulous and eye-catching animation. The trailer makes it very clear that MAPPA is the perfect studio to offer The Rose of Versailles. The settings receive the time and detail that the original work required.
The Rose of Versailles Gets a timely revival
Shifts in anime culture and social norms mean the revival has come at the right time
The Rose of Versailles suffered an unfortunate fate. It debuted in 1972 and was part of a shift within shojo as a new generation of mangaka, called Group of the Year 24came to light. Before the 1970s, shojo manga were generally aimed at very young girls, focusing on heterosexual fairytale romances or fleeting homoeroticism. The stories were sensitive and rarely ventured into politics, scandal or sexuality – considered inappropriate for the demographic at the time. The Rose of Versailleson the other hand, it dove right into all of the above. However, after a certain narrative decision, the number of readers decreased and the series came to an early end.
In early 2010, The Rose of Versailles got a second chance and 4 more volumes were released under the name The Rose of Versailles: Episodes. With its emphasis on social unrest, gender and sexuality, and political upheaval, the changing social climate in Japan and globally has once again opened itself up to provocative history. Not to mention that the work The Rose of Versailles began – blurring the topics considered acceptable for certain demographics – continues today with a growing demand for dark and thoughtful anime.
The Rose of Versailles it was a revolution in itself and it was revived at the right time. Fans shouldn’t miss this new iteration of a classic anime when it hits theaters on January 31, 2025.