This month, I'm joined by returning champion Tricia to check out the brand new Mappa-animated Rose of Versailles anime film on Netflix. Released a whopping 46 years after it's first anime adaptation (and a musical to boot?!), what do we, as Rose of Versailles fans, think of this new vision of Oscar & company? Well...it definitely surprised us, alright, but it also left us asking quite a lot of questions. Listen in as we discuss what we thought worked, what we thought didn't, and answer your burning questions--like what other anime & manga should get musicals!
Relevant links:
- Buy the original Rose of Versailles manga thru my affiliate links at Bookshop.org, Crunchyroll Store, or Amazon!
- Buy the original anime release on bluray thru my affiliate links at Crunchyroll Store or Amazon!
- Watch the original anime adaptation for free (with ads) in the US on RetroCrush, Pluto TV, Crackle, and currently updating weekly on TMS' Youtube channel!
- Read about the history of Takarazuka and how Rose of Versailles was a key factor in its popularity!
- Watch a recent trailer for one of the many Japanese Rose of Versailles Takarazuka Review stage musicals (no subtitles)
- Follow guest Tricia on Bluesky!
My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!
As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
