The Rose of Versailles
Original Title：ベルサイユのばら
Languages:
- French: Lady Oscar
- English: The Rose of Versailles
- Japanese: ベルサイユのばら
- Chinese: 凡尔赛玫瑰
"The Rose of Versailles" (Japanese: ベルサイユのばら), also known as "Lady Oscar" or "La Rose de Versailles," is a renowned shōjo manga series created by Riyoko Ikeda, and a media franchise. Set in France before and during the French Revolution, it follows the lives of Marie Antoinette, Oscar François de Jarjayes, and Axel von Fersen. Oscar is a woman raised as a man to be commander of the Royal Guards. The series is praised for its historical accuracy, complex characters, and lush artwork. It has been translated into numerous languages and adapted into a television anime series, a live-action film, and several musicals. The manga was serialized in "Margaret" magazine from 1972 to 1973, for 82 weeks. The work is acclaimed for its progressive and groundbreaking portrayal of women and is one of the representative works of shōjo manga. A new animated movie adaptation by MAPPA studio is set for release in 2025.