Rose of Versailles

“Rose of Versailles” (Japanese: “Berusaiyu no bara”) is a title of manga written by Riyoko Ikeda. This manga had been serialized in girl’s manga magazine in 1971. Later, this manga was ported to Takarazuka musical and TV animation that made a big momentum of social phenomenon. Almost all of the girls in Japan loved the main character “Andre” in that time, and even now, there are many fans not only in Japan.

In this manga, French history and cultures are introduced and illustrated which enlightened Japanese girls. For this contribution, Frech government honored Chevalie Medal to Riyoko Ikeda in March 11.

I did not read this manga yet, but I know one guy who loves this manga. Sususmu is the guy
“Rose of Versailles” really enlightened Susumu, that made him visit Versailles Palace.

Bad news is that “Rose of Versailles” is not perfectly available in English. Volumes one and two out of seven volumes are transated anb published in 1981, but it is pended. Maybe it is a good chance to learn Japanese

Lady Oscar : La Rose de Versailles, tome 1

La Rose de Versailles All Color Ilustration (Berusaiyu no Bara All Color Irasuto Shu) (in Japanese)

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