MAPPA's The Rose of Versailles reveals release date

Key conclusions

• MAPPA has set The Rose of Versailles for release on January 31, 2025.
• Key personnel such as director Ai Yoshimura and the cast have been confirmed.
• The popular manga that has sold more than 20 million copies is finally getting another adaptation.

MAPPA is one of the most famous anime studios. In the world. It is responsible for producing some of the highest rated anime shows of the last decade. The Versailles rose is one of MAPPA's newest projects. The film was announced back in 2022, but the release date has not been confirmed.

In a recent announcement, MAPPA has finally revealed the release date for Rose of Versailles. According to the latest information, in Versailles rose scheduled for January 31, 2025. This means that MAPPA fans will be able to enjoy the new project at the end of the year.

What we know so far about the rose of Versailles

MAPPA has also released new visuals for the four characters that will appear in Rose of Versailles. This is:

• Oscar Francois de Jarjayes
• Marie Antoinette
• Andre Grandier
• Hans Axel von Fersen

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

• Director: Ai Yoshimura (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Gintama)
• Script: Tomoko Konparu (Dr. Slump, Kimi ni Todoke)
• Character design: Marika Oka (“Attack on Titan”, “Dororo”)
• Music producer: Hiroyuki Sawana (The Seven Deadly Sins, Seraphim of the End)
• Music: Hiroyuki Sawana, Kohta Yamamoto (Attack on Titan, the strongest magician in the Demon Lord's army was human)

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

• Miyuki Sawasira as Oscar Francois de Georges
• Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette
• Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Andre Grandier
• Kazuki Kato as Hans Axel von Fersen

The rich history of the Versailles rose

The Rose of Versailles is based on the manga of the same name by Ryoko Ikeda. It was serialized in Margaret from 1972 to 1973. The Rose of Versailles has sold over 20 million copies, making it one of the best-selling manga of all time. The manga became popular and resulted in several film adaptations. The anime adaptation aired from 1979 to 1980 and had a total of 40 episodes.

In addition to the anime adaptation, the manga received a live-action adaptation and various musicals. In addition, it received spin-offs and sequels. Given its popularity, it's no surprise that MAPPA decided to animate the story.

Plot for the Rose of Versailles

“The Rose of Versailles” takes place on the eve of and during the French Revolution. The story follows the life of Oscar Francois de Georges, a young woman who received a unique upbringing compared to her sisters.

“Rose of Versailles” will be released on January 31, 2025.

Source: The Rose Of Versailles X Official Account (formerly Twitter).