On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Netflix made an exciting announcement revealing that it will begin streaming the highly anticipated The Rose of Versailles anime film internationally on April 30, 2025. Fans can look forward to the film’s release starting at 12 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on that date, in line with the platform’s usual schedule for new arrivals.
The confirmation of this release was accompanied by the unveiling of an official trailer, which was shared on Netflix’s YouTube channel the same day. In addition to the release date, the trailer indicated that the film will feature an English dub, with Netflix announcing the cast included in this version.
Star-Studded Voice Cast for the English Dub of The Rose of Versailles
While the English dub’s star-studded cast has been confirmed, Netflix has not yet shared specific details regarding the characters they will portray at this time. The notable voice actors include Caitlin Glass, Megan Shipman, Karen Strassman, Ryan Colt Levy, Andy Delos Santos, Brandon MiInnies, Daman Mills, Talon Warburton, Greg Whipple, Damien Haas, J. Michael Tatum, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Barbara Goodson, Alejandro Saab, Jon Hall, and Shelby Young.
The newly released trailer, approximately 80 seconds long, provides a glimpse into the film’s captivating setting and storyline, dedicating about a minute to highlight these elements. Additionally, the trailer previews the theme song “Versailles,” performed by Ayaka, while introducing key characters such as Marie Antoinette and Oscar François de Jarjayes. The complete cast of the original Japanese version is as follows:
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Oscar François de Jarjayes
- Aya Hirano as Marie Antoinette
- Toshiyuki Toyonaga as André Grandier
- Kazuki Katō as Hans Axel von Fersen
- Shunsuke Takeuchi as Alain de Soissons
- Takuya Eguchi as Florian de Gerodelle
- Miyu Irino as Bernard Châtelet
- Fukushi Ochiai as Louis XVI
- Banjō Ginga as General Jarjayes
- Mayumi Tanaka as Maron Glacé Mont Blan
- Fumi Hirano as Madame Noailles
- Hōchū Ōtsuka as Louis XV
- Saori Hayami as Rosalie
- Jin Yamanoi as Colonel d’Agout
- Akio Ōtsuka as General Bouille
- Sumi Shimamoto as Madame Jarjayes
- Kenshō Ono as Robespierre
The film is directed by Ai Yoshimura at the renowned MAPPA studios, with the script crafted by Tomoko Konparu and character design by Mariko Oka. The music, an integral component of the film, is produced by Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto.
The Rose of Versailles anime film represents the latest adaptation of Riyoki Ikeda’s original manga series, which first appeared in Shueisha’s Margaret magazine from 1972 to 1973. This beloved manga saw a revival between 2013 and 2018 and has been adapted multiple times; the new animated film joins a collection that includes other films, a television anime series, and even a live-action film.
As April 30 approaches, anime enthusiasts eagerly await this modern adaptation, signaling a significant moment for both new fans and long-time followers of the iconic series.