The Rose of Versailles Part 1 Available February 3, 2015

GRIMES, Iowa, November 12, 2014 — Anime producer Nozomi Entertainment is pleased to announce that The Rose of Versailles, Part 1 will be available on February 3, 2015.

Also known as “Berusaiyu no Bara” and “Lady Oscar,” this new value-priced DVD set will feature the series' first 20 episodes with Japanese audio, English-language subtitles and English on-screen translations. On-disc extras will include the clean opening and clean closing.


The Rose of Versailles is based upon the best-selling manga (comic) by Riyoko Ikeda (Dear, Brother, a.k.a. Oniisama e...), which was originally serialized in Shueisha's shoujo anthology magazine Margaret, from 1972 through 1973, and later collected into 10 volumes. In addition to its anime adaptation, it inspired a short story collection (also written by Ikeda), a French-Japanese live-action film, and multiple musicals staged by Japan's famed Takarazuka Revue.

This 40-episode anime adaptation of The Rose of Versailles originally aired on Japanese television from October 1979 through September 1980. It features animation by TMS ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD., as well as direction by Tadao Nagahama (Romance Robot Trilogy) and Osamu Dezaki (Nobody's Boy – Remi, Dear, Brother, Aim for the Ace!).

Visit rov.rightstuf.com for more information about the The Rose of Versailles anime series.

About THE ROSE OF VERSAILLES, PART 1:

General Jarjayes - so desperate for a son to preserve the family name and noble standing - names his newborn daughter “Oscar” and chooses to raise her as a boy. Fourteen years later, Oscar is a masterful duelist, marksman, and the newly appointed Commander of the French Royal Guards. Her first task: to protect Marie Antoinette, who is engaged to the French prince and future king, Louis-Auguste.

But even though the planned marriage should provide both countries with some much needed peace and prosperity, the French court is a dangerous place - and Marie's youthful naïveté makes her an easy target for those who wish to see the monarchy overthrown. Oscar soon finds herself both defending Marie's reputation from those that seek to discredit her and protecting her life from those that wish to kill her.

DVD Features:
Clean opening, clean closing.

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About Nozomi Entertainment
Introduced in 2007 as an official re-rebrand of the Right Stuf video production division, Nozomi Entertainment is recognized by discerning anime fans as a company focused on creating collector-grade releases for audiences of all ages. The Nozomi team works on a limited number of fan-favorite titles each year to ensure each Nozomi release is the absolute highest quality possible. Nozomi then combines these releases with exceptional packaging, art assets and video extras.

A small sampling of the Nozomi lineup includes: Astro Boy, Kimba, Princess Knight, The Rose of Versailles, ARIA, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, Dirty Pair, Ninja Nonsense, The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye, His and Her Circumstances, Emma: A Victorian Romance and Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Visit www.nozomient.com for additional information.

About Right Stuf, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Right Stuf, Inc. is amongst North America's largest publishers, distributors and retailers in the anime and manga marketplace. One of the industry's original pioneers, Right Stuf operates a multinational mail-order catalog and one of the trade's most recognized Internet storefronts, rightstuf.com. Right Stuf also works in a variety of media vehicles that include video streaming, podcasts and special publications. Included under the Right Stuf corporate umbrella is print publisher, Right Stuf On-Demand, and video production labels Nozomi Entertainment, Lucky Penny Entertainment, and 5 Points Pictures.

Visit www.rightstuf.com for additional information.

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THE ROSE OF VERSAILLES, PART 1
Format: DVD (Litebox)
Pre-Book: 1/6/2015
Street Date: 2/3/2015
Runtime: 480 minutes
Genre: Drama / Historical
Suggested Rating: 13+

Audio: Japanese (Mono)
Subtitles: English subtitles, plus English on-screen translations
Video: 4:3, Color
Catalog #: RSDVD1528
ISBN: 1-57032-688-6
UPC: 7-42617-1528-2-5
SRP: $39.99

Dics/Set: 3
Case Qty: 30