The latest in the COMPLETE DVD BOOK series, a masterpiece of historical romance anime that captivates women all over Japan is here!
This budget-priced DVD BOOK series, containing all 40 episodes in five volumes, will begin publication on October 21st, a five-month series spanning five consecutive months!
Volume 2 is already scheduled for release on November 18th, 2021!
Following "Ashita no Joe," "Treasure Island," "Gamba no Bouken," "Space Cobra," "Aim for the Ace!" and "Homeless Child," the "COMPLETE DVD BOOK" series, which includes all 40 episodes of the TV anime "The Rose of Versailles," directed by the same director, Osamu Dezaki, will begin publication monthly on October 21st, 2021 (Dezaki has been chief director since episode 19). This work was produced in 1979 as an anime adaptation of the popular manga by Riyoko Ikeda. Set in Versailles around the time of the French Revolution, the story depicts the dramatic lives of the cross-dressing beauty Oscar and Queen Marie Antoinette of France, and is known to have many loyal fans to this day. In Volume 2, the sudden death of King Louis XV of France causes a drastic change in the environment surrounding Oscar, Antoinette, and others. Each DVD contains 8 episodes, running for approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes, and the collector's edition booklet includes story explanations and checkpoints for each episode. Other content that enthusiasts will covet, including setting drawings and an illustration gallery, is also included.
◆The original work was a long-selling series serialized in "Weekly Margaret" from 1972 to 1973! ◆It aired on Nippon Television for a total of 40 episodes from October 1979 to September 1980.
◆It was adapted for the stage by the Takarazuka Revue in 1974 and has remained a popular play for the company ever since.
◆Following the departure of the previous director, Osamu Dezaki joined the cast as chief director starting with episode 19. ◆A popular work that transcends generations, with merchandise still on sale today.
※Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes
Episode 9: The Sun Sets, the Sun Rises
Episode 10: The Beautiful Devil Jeanne
Episode 11: Fersen Leaves for the North Country
Episode 12: What Will Oscar Do on the Morning of Decision?
Episode 13: The Wind of Arras Answers...
Episode 14: The Angel's Secret
Episode 15: The Countess of the Casino
Episode 16 Mother, what is her name...?
- Story & Key Points for Episodes 9-16
- Character Artbook 2: Marie Antoinette and More
- Artwork
- Selected Storyboards
- Ryusuke Hikawa's In-Depth Column
(c) Riyoko Ikeda Productions, TMS
