The Rose of Versailles 1979
What is The Rose of Versailles?
The Rose of Versailles is an animated drama series first released in 1979. Set in the years preceding the French Revolution, the narrative follows the Lady Oscar, a character who was raised from birth as a man and who commands the palace guards at Versailles.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 10, 1979
- Last aired
- Sep 3, 1980
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama
- Updated
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The Rose of Versailles is an animated drama series first released in 1979. Set in the years preceding the French Revolution, the narrative follows the Lady Oscar, a character who was raised from birth as a man and who commands the palace guards at Versailles. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a celebrated figure to both men and women, while she navigates the tension between her chosen life of service to class and country and the stirrings of her own heart. Oscar inhabits the lavish environment of the royal court, yet her keen senses and compassion prevent her from being blinded by the surrounding opulence. The series portrays her awareness of the widespread poverty affecting the French people, highlighting her internal conflict between duty and personal desire. Through this juxtaposition of grandeur and hardship, the show explores themes of identity, responsibility, and empathy within a historical setting. Classified as both animation and drama, the series blends visual artistry with serious storytelling.
Should you watch it?
“A noble-born woman leads Versailles’ guard while grappling with duty and desire.”
- Strong central character defying gender norms
- Rich depiction of pre-revolutionary Versailles
- Explores conflict between duty and personal desire
- Focus on internal conflict may limit action
- Historical setting may feel distant
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven historical dramas about personal duty versus desire.
The series features mature themes of duty, gender identity, and social inequality, suited for older teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 40 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Oscar! The Destiny of Roses Mytharc Oct 10, 1979
- E2 Flutter! Austria's Butterfly Mytharc Oct 17, 1979
- E3 Sparks Falling Over Versailles Core Oct 24, 1979
- E4 Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy... Core Oct 31, 1979
- E5 Tears Falling With Dignity Core Nov 7, 1979
- E6 Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes Core Nov 14, 1979
- E7 Who Wrote the Love Letter? Core Nov 21, 1979
- E8 The Oscar of My Heart Core Nov 28, 1979
- E9 The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises Core Dec 5, 1979
- E10 The Beautiful Devil Jeanne Core Dec 12, 1979
- E11 Fersen Leaves for the North Core Dec 19, 1979
- E12 The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...? Core Dec 26, 1979
- E13 Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer... Core Jan 9, 1980
- E14 The Angel's Secret Core Jan 16, 1980
- E15 Countess of the Casino Core Jan 23, 1980
- E16 Mother, What is That Person's Name...? Core Jan 30, 1980
- E17 Now is the Time to Meet Again Core Feb 6, 1980
- E18 Suddenly, Like Icarus Core Feb 13, 1980
- E19 Farewell, My Younger Sister! Core Feb 20, 1980
- E20 Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories Core Feb 27, 1980
- E21 A Black Rose Blooms at Night Core Mar 5, 1980
- E22 The Necklace's Ominous Radiance Core Mar 12, 1980
- E23 Cunning and Tough! Core Mar 19, 1980
- E24 Adieu, My Youth Core Mar 26, 1980
- E25 Unrequited Love's Minuet Core Apr 2, 1980
- E26 I Want to Meet the Black Knight! Core Apr 9, 1980
- E27 Even if I Lose the Light... Core Apr 16, 1980
- E28 Andre, A Pale Lemon Core Apr 30, 1980
- E29 A Doll Starting to Walk Core May 14, 1980
- E30 You are the Light, I am the Shadow Core May 21, 1980
- E31 Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks Core Jun 4, 1980
- E32 Prelude to the Storm Core Jun 18, 1980
- E33 In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring Core Jul 2, 1980
- E34 Now, "The Tennis Court Oath" Core Jul 9, 1980
- E35 Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation Core Jul 23, 1980
- E36 The Password is "Farewell" Core Jul 30, 1980
- E37 The Night of Passionate Vows Core Aug 6, 1980
- E38 At Fate's Door Core Aug 20, 1980
- E39 That Smile Will Never Return! Mytharc Aug 27, 1980
- E40 Farewell, My Darling Oscar Mytharc Sep 3, 1980
Frequently asked questions
What role does Lady Oscar hold?
Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles.
When is the story set?
It takes place in the years before the French Revolution.
Does the series address gender identity?
Yes, Oscar was raised as a man despite being female.
What central themes are explored?
The series examines duty versus personal desire, class disparity, and compassion for the poor.
Is the series animated?
Yes, it is presented as an animated drama.
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