Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles
Versailles no Bara
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.
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Format
TV
Episodes
40
Episode Duration
23 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votes- 100
A beautiful and tragic revolution takes place, rightfully questioning the contradiction of loyalty towards corruption.
Un capolavoro unico e iconico. Un'opera struggente, quasi pittorica, che attualizza la storia senza snaturarla.
- 95
One of the most influential shoujo series ever, and for good reason: it is timeless.
a fantastic exploration of pre-revolution france
Status Distribution
Current
5%·1,760
Planning
58%·19,118
Paused
4%·1,432
Dropped
2%·694
Completed
30%·9,758
Score Distribution
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Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles have?
Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles has 40 episodes.
Is Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles finished?
As of now, Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles has finished.
When did Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles air?
Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles aired from October 10, 1979 to September 3, 1980.
What kind of show is Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles?
Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles is a TV series with episodes around 23 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles premiere?
Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles premiered in Fall 1979.