Classic shoujo manga sequence The Rose of Versailles is getting an anime film adaptation. The film was introduced as a part of the sequence’ Fiftieth-anniversary celebration, with feedback from the sequence’ unique creator Riyoko Ikeda. Alongside the announcement, an official web site in addition to a brand new teaser trailer and key illustration additionally appeared. The movie is presently in growth. [Thanks, ryokutya!]

The Rose of Versailles started as a manga sequence that appeared in Shueisha’s shoujo manga journal Margaret in 1972. The sequence revolves round Marie Antoinette and the fictional Oscar François de Jarjayes. The manga ran till 1973, after which TMS Entertainment picked it up for an anime adaptation in 1979. Since then, the sequence has appeared in lots of different kinds, together with quite a few spin-offs and sequels, a live-action drama sequence, live-action movie adaptation, and stage performs.

The new teaser artwork for the film reveals the 2 foremost protagonists side-by-side. The caption reads “The lived, rashly, beautifully–” with Oscar holding a purple rose, whereas Marie Antoinette holds a white rose. Furthermore, the teaser trailer reveals a number of panels and art work from the unique manga, earlier than centering on the aforementioned key illustration. In a message to followers, creator Riyoko Ikeda talked about that followers had been asking for a brand new anime adaptation for a while. Despite this, Ikeda additionally expressed shock and pleasure that followers’ needs got here true.

You can take a look at the teaser trailer for The Rose of Versailles film adaptation beneath:

The anime film adaptation of The Rose of Versailles is presently in growth. There isn’t any confirmed launch date.