New ‘Rose of Versailles’ Anime by MAPPA

MAPPA Revives Classic 'Rose of Versailles' with Stunning New Animation

Hello Anime Fans! Guess what? All the anime lovers out there are in for a treat! If you prefer more traditional shoujo works and stunning narratives, then it is right up your alley. Unlike other Japanese animations, MAPPA, the animation studio that produced visually satisfying masterpieces such as Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen, is reintroducing an old favorite with a new outlook. Prepare for the new movie Rose of Versailles. Well, let us go down to the features and discover what more awaits us from this sequel.

Rose of Versailles' Key Visual
Rose of Versailles’ Key Visual | Source: Imdb

The Legacy of ‘Rose of Versailles’

For the benefit of those who may not be aware of this video’s existence, here is a brief background. The series can be referred to as ‘Rose of Versailles‘ or ‘Berusa no Bara‘ and is a manga that was created by Riyoko Ikeda. The fictional story is based on the backdrop of the French Revolution where Oscar François de Jarjayes, a girl disguised as a boy, is a part of the French royal guard and Marie Antoinette. The original manga series was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from April 24, 1972, to February 22, 1973, and has since been termed iconic and has left imprints on numerous subsequent series.

The anime series that came out in 1979 is one of the most popular ones thanks to its elaborate and intense plot, characterization, and the historical period setting. Perhaps it is a series which listeners continue to find interesting and relevant despite the ever-changing newer generations. Firm expectations are now placed on MAPPA, as this new movie adaptation of Askeladd’s story is in good hands.

Riyoko Ikeda has released a celebratory sketch for the announcement of Rose of Versailles
Riyoko Ikeda has released a celebratory sketch for the announcement of Rose of Versailles | Source: verbara_movie ( X )

Why MAPPA is the Perfect Choice

MAPPA produces animations that are accurate and entertaining, which has helped develop its reputation. For a studio, which prides themselves for their ability to adapt complex passionate scenes into films without sacrificing the video quality, it is the best choice to handle such a sob tasked as ‘Rose of Versailles‘. Their previous films have shown that they can effectively handle fight scenes as well as dramatic parts which is crucial for this movie.

Everything We Know about the New Movie

While details are still sparse, here’s what we know so far about the upcoming ‘Rose of Versailles’ movie:

1. Director and Staff:

The genre of the film will be a mystery which will be produced by a brilliant team but the names of the director or producer and others are unknown. Considering the experience of MAPPA, it is possible to expect a highly qualified and enthusiastic team of creators.

2. Visuals:

The animation quality should be rather good and although the artwork may retain some elements of the original source material, MAPPA will give the characters and the historical themes a beautiful and lively look.

3. Storyline:

Of course, the plot of the movie will be based on a manga but there will also present new features that can be interesting for users, who knew the manga before, and users, who did not know it.

The Anticipation Builds

Everyone especially the fans is eagerly waiting on social networking sites. What has been trending in the online community is the use of hashtags of #RoseOfVersailles and #MAPPA and many are waiting for this anime to take. That’s not all about the recognition of the nostalgia; it is about comprehension of how the characters and the plot favorite in childhood look through the prism nowadays’s animation and technologies of a creation.

Why You Should Be Excited

Even if you’re new to Rose of Versailles, there’s a lot to look forward to:

The French Revolution is an interesting time line and indeed, this story blends the history and personal story well.

Marie Antoinette and Oscar are no mere historical characters, but live beings with their own development arcs.

For this reason, we can wait for the scenes to be beautifully executed because MAPPA is an amazing animation studio.

The Rose of Versailles Teaser PV1

Source: verbara-movie (YouTube)

Final Thoughts

Forthcoming ‘Rose of Versailles‘ anime by MAPPA would be a fabulous addition to the current anime sphere. Regardless of the fact that you may have watched this series for many years or in contrast, you may not have any experience at all, this movie is definitely going to be one of the most awaited films.

Looking forward to more updates on this as we all await its release.

Join the Conversation

Bright and shining like the ‘Rose of Versailles’, are you also looking forward to the new movie as much as we are? Hey, I wanted to know what you want to watch in this adaptation? Are there scenes in the original manga or anime adaptation that you are eager to be depicted in the new ones?

Please leave your comments in the section below. It’s definitely time to start the discussion and come to the social media to congratulate this wonderful news.

Gentle people, thank you for being with us today in this great news. I recommend paying attention to more news, and of course, enjoyable watching!

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