The Rose of Versailles (1979)
Kernel Score: 86% · 187 ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama
First aired: 1979-10-10
Seasons: 1 · 40 episodes
Where to watch The Rose of Versailles
- Free with ads: Pluto TV, Retrocrush, Prime Video (free with ads), Cineverse, Amazon MX Player
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a shining figure in the eyes of both men and women but she is torn between her chosen life of service and duty to class and country and her own heart and desires. She lives as a noble amidst the opulence of Versailles but her keen senses and compassion are not blinded to the poverty of the French people.
The Rose of Versailles parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Rose of Versailles is a historical anime drama set before the French Revolution, involving war and class conflict.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes military and wartime conflict tied to the French Revolution setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Reiko Tajima as Oscar François de Jarjeyes
- Miyuki Ueda as Marie Antoinette
- Tarō Shigaki as André Grandier
- Nachi Nozawa as Hans Axel von Fersen
- Rihoko Yoshida as Rosalie Lamorlière
- Yoneko Matsukane as Jeanne de la Motte
- Yoshito Yasuhara as Louis XVI
- Keaton Yamada as Alain de Soissons
- Hisashi Katsuta as Louis XV
- Reiko Mutoh as Countess Polignac
The Rose of Versailles FAQ
Is The Rose of Versailles good?
The Rose of Versailles has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 187 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Rose of Versailles?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Retrocrush, Prime Video (free with ads), Cineverse and Amazon MX Player.
Is The Rose of Versailles OK for kids?
The Rose of Versailles is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Rose of Versailles is a historical anime drama set before the French Revolution, involving war and class conflict.
What shows are like The Rose of Versailles?
If you liked The Rose of Versailles, try The Legend of Korra, Saga of Tanya the Evil, Ouran High School Host Club and Fullmetal Alchemist.