The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Reveals January Opening

Staff for the upcoming animated film adaptation of Riyoko Ikeda’s The Rose of Versailles released new information, character visuals, and a brand-new release date for the film. Moviegoers and fans of this iconic manga series can expect the new film to be released on January 31, 2025.

Aside from the new January release date, the official Twitter account for the Rose of Versailles film also revealed new ticket card designs, which include the new four-character visuals, the teaser visual, and a special gift for advance ticket card holders, the main visual on a special clear A5 File. Please Note: The Character Design Tickets are not available to purchase online, however, the teaser and main visual ticket designs are available for shipping. For ticket information, click here, and for a list of participating theaters, click here.  Main tickets are also priced at 1,500 yen (USD 10.05, plus tax.) Listed below are examples of what kinds of tickets you can purchase and the exclusive item you can get as a bonus in theaters:

• Advance Card Tickets (Character Visuals)– 1,500 yen each (USD 10.05, plus tax)
  • Available to purchase in theaters. (Friday, October, 11)

• Advance Card Tickets (Teaser and Main Visuals)– 1,500 yen each (USD 10.05, plus tax, plus shipping)
  • Release Date: October 25, 2024
  • Where to purchase: Major-J, Movie Walker Store

• The Rose of Versailles A5 Clear File (Purchase Bonus)
  • Moviegoers who have purchased advance tickets will be able to get this special A5 Clear File. Keep in mind that this will only be available in theaters, and will not be available for online purchases, it varies by theater and is for a limited time only.

For the staff, we have Ai Yoshimura (Daily Lives of High School Boys, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU) will be directing the film at MAPPA, Tomoko Komparu (Ashita no Nadja, Uta no Prince-sama – Maji Love 1000%) will be handling the script, and Mariko Oka (First Love Monster, Hell Girl) is handling the Character Designs. Also, Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan, Blue Exorcist) serves as the music producer and is responsible for the music along with Kohta Yamamoto.

The Rose of Versailles was first serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Margaret Magazine from May 1972 to December 1973, it would return as a revival series from April 2013 to February 2018. The manga series consists of 14 volumes and UDON Entertainment licensed and published the manga for English Audiences in five omnibus collections. UDON would also publish the Rose of Versailles side story manga in 2023. This Shojo manga title focused on topics such as Feminism, Gender Roles, and French Culture. It was set up as a historical drama during the French Revolution. It would also inspire a TV Anime adaptation, musicals, and a Live-Action Film. Finally, in 2022, there was a special art exhibition that would celebrate its 50th Anniversary.

Oscar François de Jarjeyes is a young noblewoman raised as a son by her father. As commander of Marie Antoinette’s palace guard, Oscar is brought face-to-face with the luxury of King Louis XVI’s court at Versailles. Joined by her servant André, Oscar is privy to the intrigue and deceit of France’s last great royal regime.

Source: The Rose of Versailles Official Website (1,2)

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