The Rose of Versailles COMPLETE DVD BOOK vol.3 ()

The latest in the COMPLETE DVD BOOK series: This budget-priced DVD BOOK series of this historical romance anime masterpiece, captivating women all over Japan, has been released for five consecutive months to great acclaim! Volume 3, featuring the episode about the necklace incident, which holds the key to the story, is already scheduled for release on December 16, 2021!

Following "Ashita no Joe," "Treasure Island," "Gamba no Bouken," "Space Cobra," "Aim for the Ace!", and "Homeless Child," the "COMPLETE DVD BOOK" series, which includes all 40 episodes of the TV anime "The Rose of Versailles," directed by the same director, Osamu Dezaki, will begin publishing monthly from October 21, 2021 (Dezaki became chief director from episode 19). This work was produced in 1979 as an anime adaptation of the popular manga by Riyoko Ikeda. Set in Versailles before and after the French Revolution, this story depicts the dramatic lives of the cross-dressing beauty Oscar and Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, and is known to have a loyal fan base to this day. In volume 3, one of France's biggest fraud cases, the Necklace Scandal, finally breaks out. How will this brutal case unfold? Each DVD volume contains 8 episodes, running for approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes, and the collector's edition booklet includes story explanations and checkpoints for each episode. It also contains setting drawings and an illustration gallery, making it a must-have for any fan.

◆The original work was a long-selling series serialized in "Weekly Margaret" from 1972 to 1973! ◆It aired on Nippon Television for a total of 40 episodes from October 1979 to September 1980. ◆It was adapted for the stage by the Takarazuka Revue in 1974 and has remained a popular play for the company ever since. ◆Following the departure of the previous director, Osamu Dezaki joined the cast as chief director starting with episode 19. ◆A popular work that transcends generations, with merchandise still on sale today.

※Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes Episode 17: Now is the Time for Reunion Episode 18: Suddenly Like Icarus Episode 19: Goodbye, Sister! Episode 20: Fersen's Last Rondo Episode 21: The Black Rose Blooms at Night Episode 22: The Necklace Has an Ominous Shine Episode 23: Cunning and Strong! Episode 24 Adieu, My Youth

- Story & Key Points for Episodes 17-24 - Character Artbook 3: Hans Axel von Fersen - Artwork - Interview with Animator Hideyuki Motohashi - Ryusuke Hikawa's In-Depth Column

(c) Riyoko Ikeda Productions, TMS