MAPPA's Roses of Versailles reveals release date

Key takeaways

• MAPPA set a January 31, 2025 release for “The Rose of Versailles.”
• Key personnel such as director Ai Yoshimura and the voice cast have all been confirmed.
• The popular manga, which has sold more than 20 million copies, will finally get 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 in the last decade. The The Rose of Versailles is one of MAPPA's newest projects. The film was announced back in 2022, but the release date was unconfirmed.

In a recent announcement, MAPPA finally revealed the release date for Rose of Versailles. According to the latest information. The The Rose of Versailles It is set to release on 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 also released new visuals for the four characters who will appear in Rose of Versailles. These are:

• Oscar François de Jarjayes
• Marie Antoinette
• Andre Grandier
• Hans Axel von Fursen

The staff that will be working on Rose of Versailles has already been confirmed. Fans can find information below:

• Director: Ai Yoshimura (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Gintama)
• Screenplay: Tomoko Konparu (Dr. Slump, Kimi ni Todoke)
• Character Design: Mariko Oka (Attack on Titan, Dororo)
• Music Producer: Hiroyuki Sawano (The Seven Deadly Sins, Seraph of the End)
• Music: Hiroyuki Sawano, Kohta Yamamoto (Attack on Titan, the strongest magician in the Demon Lord's army was a human)

MAPPA has also confirmed the cast for Rose of Versailles.

• Miyuki Sawashiro as Oscar François de Jarjayes
• Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette
• Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier
• Kazuki Kato as Hans Axel von Fursen

The rich history of the rose of Versailles

Rose of Versailles is based on the manga of the same name written by Riyoko Ikeda. It was serialized in Margaret from 1972 to 73. The Rose of Versailles has sold over 20 million copies, making it the best-selling manga of all time. The manga has grown in popularity, and as a result, it has received many adaptations. An anime adaptation aired from 1979 to 1980 and had a total of 40 episodes.

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

The plot for The Rose of Versailles

The Rose of Versailles is set before and during the French Revolution. The story follows the life of Oscar François de Georges, a young woman with a unique upbringing compared to her sisters.

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

Source: Official X (formerly Twitter) account for Rose of Versailles