The highly anticipated The Rose of Versailles anime film, scheduled for release on January 31, 2025, has just announced three new cast members. Joining the stellar lineup are Shunsuke Takeuchi as Alain de Soissons, Takuya Eguchi as Florian de Gerodelle, and Miyu Irino as Bernard Châtelet. These talented actors will bring new life to the characters in Riyoko Ikeda’s beloved manga adaptation.
In addition to the recent cast additions, the film boasts an impressive lineup of previously announced cast and crew members. Miyuki Sawashiro will take on the role of Oscar François de Jarjayes, with Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette, Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier, and Kazuki Kato as Hans Axel von Fersen. The film will be directed by Ai Yoshimura, known for her work on Ao Haru Ride and Dance with Devils, with a screenplay by Tomoko Komparu and character design by Mariko Oka. The music production will be handled by Hiroyuki Sawano, along with Kohta Yamamoto, and animation production by MAPPA.
The original manga, which first ran from 1972 to 1973 and then again from 2013 to 2018, has captivated audiences with its compelling story. The 40-episode anime adaptation that aired from 1979 to 1980 further solidified its popularity.
The official description of The Rose of Versailles film sets the stage for a captivating story. It follows the journey of Oscar François de Jarjayes, who is raised as a boy but lives as a woman in men’s clothing. When Marie Antoinette arrives in France as a young bride, she meets Oscar, her loyal servant André Grandier, and the charming Count Hans Axel von Fersen. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century France, the characters navigate their intertwined destinies amidst the turbulent times of the era.
With the addition of the new cast members and the talented team behind the scenes, fans of The Rose of Versailles can look forward to an immersive and visually stunning adaptation of this timeless classic. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches.
Source: Anime News Network
