Netflix Is Now Streaming a Major Anime Reboot Movie

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Netflix has secured another significant anime launch by making a highly anticipated reboot film available for streaming. Originally published in the 1970s as a manga series in Shueisha’s Margaret magazine, Riyoko Ikeda’s “The Rose of Versailles” has been a massive hit among fans and even received a second manga series revival in the late 2010s. This historical drama, set during the French Revolution, spawned its own anime series consisting of 40 episodes, numerous live-action films, spinoffs, and more. Now, it returns with a fresh movie that offers a new take on the classic tale.

This year, “The Rose of Versailles” movie adaptation had its premiere in Japan, and now it’s accessible globally as the rebooted film is now streaming only on Netflix. The updated streaming version offers not just the original Japanese audio track but also a fresh English dub, catering to fans of both languages. Produced by the same studio behind “Jujutsu Kaisen” and the final season of “Attack on Titan”, “The Rose of Versailles” promises high-quality entertainment. Take a look at the video above for a sneak peek of this new release.

What to Know for The Rose of Versailles Movie

The animated film “The Rose of Versailles” is crafted by Ai Yoshimura (director) for MAPPA, with Tomoko Konparu responsible for the script, and Mariko Oka handling the character designs. Music production is overseen by Hiroyuki Sawano along with Kohta Yamamoto, while Ayaka sings the theme song, titled “Versailles.” The lead Japanese voice actors include Miyuki Sawashiro as Oscar François de Jarjayes, Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette, Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier, Kazuki Kato as Hans Axel von Fersen, Shunsuke Takeuchi as Alain de Soissons, and Takuya Eguchi as Florian de Gerodelle.

In the voiceover cast for the movie “The Rose of Versailles,” you’ll find talented actors like Caitlin Glass, Megan Shipman, Karen Strassman, Ryan Colt Levy, Andy Delos Santos, Brandon McInnis, Daman Mills, Talon Warburton, Greg Whipple, Damian Haas, J. Michael Tatum, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Barbara Goodson, Alejandro Saab, Jon Hall, and Shelby Young. Since the original series creator, Riyoko Ikeda, has commended the film’s accuracy to the source material, fans can rest assured that significant changes have been kept to a minimum.

What Is The Rose of Versailles About?

Regarding the upcoming film adaptation of “The Rose of Versailles,” MAPPA offers a tantalizing glimpse with this description: “Oscar François de Jarjayes, a general’s family heir disguised as a woman in men’s clothing, navigates the royal court. Marie Antoinette, a bride from Austria, ascends to become a noble and elegant queen. Oscar’s servant and childhood friend, André Grandier, is a commoner. Hans Axel von Fersen, a Swedish count, is handsome and intelligent. Their paths intertwine in 18th-century France’s Versailles during its prosperous late period, where they experience their destinies amid the shifting currents of time.

Netflix is steadily increasing its collection of high-profile original anime releases throughout the year, and this one is expected to be particularly significant for nostalgic anime enthusiasts. The streaming platform is following a pattern by not only increasing its investment in anime licenses but also speeding up the distribution of these licenses to ensure quicker releases than ever before. Given that the movie just premiered in Japanese theaters a few months ago, this is indeed a rapid release schedule. This swift turnaround suggests that Netflix’s approach to anime is evolving, and it bodes well for their future as a major player in the anime industry.

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2025-04-30 18:43