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1979 - 1980

Oscar! The Destiny of Roses

10th October 1979

Episode 1

General Jarjayes, deprived of the son he desperately wanted, names his newborn daughter Oscar and raises her as a boy. Now that Oscar’s reached adulthood, she’s vying for the position of Commander of the Royal Guards for Princess Marie Antoinette.

Flutter! Austria's Butterfly

17th October 1979

Episode 2

Marie Antoinette’s marriage to Louis the XVI is set to occur soon and it falls to Oscar to ensure Marie’s safe passage across the Rhine River. Will Oscar be prepared for the dark conspiracy that seeks to ruin the wedding?

Sparks Falling Over Versailles

24th October 1979

Episode 3

New to the French court, Marie Antoinette is still learning proper etiquette in her dealings with the nobility when she accidentally makes a dangerous enemy.

Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...

31st October 1979

Episode 4

Marie Antoinette and Madame du Barry’s bitter dispute continues to strain relations between Austria and France. Oscar’s family is soon drawn into the dispute when Madame du Barry requests Oscar’s mother to be her lady-in-waiting.

Tears Falling With Dignity

7th November 1979

Episode 5

Pressure to acknowledge Madame du Barry’s presence at court continues to mount for Marie Antoinette, and she reluctantly accedes to the idea. However, Madame du Barry and Duke Orléans have begun to make plans.

Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes

14th November 1979

Episode 6

Marie and Louis-Auguste’s visit to Paris presents a great danger for them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, dream of escaping poverty.

Who Wrote the Love Letter?

21st November 1979

Episode 7

Growing bored with Louis-Auguste’s self-indulgence, Marie decides to attend masquerade ball in Paris.

The Oscar of My Heart

28th November 1979

Episode 8

An accident during horseback riding threatens Marie’s life and causes André to be issued the King’s harshest punishment.

The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises

5th December 1979

Episode 9

King Louis the XV suddenly becomes very ill, and Madame du Barry's devastation only increases as her fate becomes more and more uncertain.

The Beautiful Devil Jeanne

12th December 1979

Episode 10

Louis-Auguste and Marie are crowned King and Queen of France but life continues to be difficult for the common folk. Meanwhile, Rosalie finds Jeanne amongst the nobility.

Fersen Leaves for the North

19th December 1979

Episode 11

When Marie begins to neglect her official duties in favour of basking in Count Fersen's affections, Oscar feels compelled to intervene.

The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?

26th December 1979

Episode 12

Unable to shake the memory of Duke de Guéméné’s cold-blooded murder of a young boy, Oscar confronts him. In response, Duke de Guéméné issues a challenge to Oscar - a pistol duel to the death.

Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...

9th January 1980

Episode 13

Oscar visits her family’s estate in Arras and makes a shocking discovery.

The Angel's Secret

16th January 1980

Episode 14

Marie has grown exceedingly fond of the Countess Polignac, who in turn uses their friendship to obtain gifts and estates. This has alarming consequences.

Countess of the Casino

23rd January 1980

Episode 15

Unable to produce a male heir, pressure crushes Marie when Countess Polignac urges her to fake a pregnancy. As excitement for an heir grows, so does Marie's guilt.

Mother, What is That Person's Name...?

30th January 1980

Episode 16

In hopes of finding the woman responsible for her mother's death, Oscar takes Rosalie to a local ball.

Now is the Time to Meet Again

6th February 1980

Episode 17

Hearing of Rosalie from Oscar, Marie Antoinette calls on her to attend court in Versailles.

Suddenly, Like Icarus

13th February 1980

Episode 18

While Oscar recovers from her wounds, Count Fersen visits Marie. However, Marie's joy is soon cut short.

Farewell, My Younger Sister!

20th February 1980

Episode 19

Rosalie learns the truth about her mother, which only causes her further grief. Meanwhile, Countess Polignac arranges for her daughter to be married.

Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories

27th February 1980

Episode 20

Rumors of Marie and Fersen’s love affair have spread like wildfire. As the gossip torments the two lovers, Oscar feels powerless to stop it.

A Black Rose Blooms at Night

Episode 21

Preying on his obsession with the Queen, Jeanne has a lot of luck extorting money from Cardinal Rohan.

The Necklace's Ominous Radiance

12th March 1980

Episode 22

Marie chooses to seek respite in her villa outside court, an action that angers nobles. Meanwhile, Jeanne is presented with an opportunity for a greater scheme.

Cunning and Tough!

19th March 1980

Episode 23

Jeanne and her accomplices stand trial for their plot against the Queen.

Adieu, My Youth

26th March 1980

Episode 24

A masked man helps Jeanne escape prison and publishes her scandalous memoirs regarding the Queen's indiscretions. As the common folk drink this gossip, the search for Jeanne gets more intense.

Unrequited Love's Minuet

Episode 25

Count Fersen unexpectedly returns to France two years after the war. As he stays at Oscar's manor to keep his return a secret from the Queen, Oscar struggles to face her own feelings for him.

I Want to Meet the Black Knight!

Episode 26

A masked vigilante known as "Black Knight" has started robbing the nobles at night and giving it to the poor. His actions are helping the common folk but a crime is still a crime, and Oscar hunts for this mysterious figure.

Even if I Lose the Light...

16th April 1980

Episode 27

While André recovers from his serious injury, Oscar continues to track down Black Knight.

Andre, A Pale Lemon

30th April 1980

Episode 28

Marie is devastated over the Dauphin's sudden illness. Count Fersen and Oscar have an emotional conversation about their unrequited loves. André struggles to accept that he may lose his sight completely.

A Doll Starting to Walk

Episode 29

Oscar is enlisted with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B, who have a reputation for being particularly rough.

You are the Light, I am the Shadow

Episode 30

Radical revolutionary Saint-Just conducts assassinations on various nobles. Meanwhile, Oscar’s father wishes to wed her.

Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks

Episode 31

With acts of terrorism on the rise, Company B are charged with protecting a visiting Spanish Duke. Unbeknownst to Oscar, one of the members of her unit is working with the terrorists.

Prelude to the Storm

Episode 32

Alain accuses Oscar of betraying her comrades when a member of Company B is sentenced to be executed.

In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring

Episode 33

Facing a debt crisis, King Louis the XVI is pressured to convene the Estates-General. But a more pressing matter is on the King’s mind: the failing health of Louis Joseph, the Dauphin of France.

Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"

Episode 34

The Estates-General is in full swing. As support grows for the commoners’ faction, the nobility and clergy begin to take drastic measures. In conflict with her own feelings on the matter, Oscar is ordered to prevent the commoner’s from assembling.

Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation

Episode 35

Oscar is found guilty of treason and her men are locked up, awaiting execution. General Jarjayes takes it upon himself to deal with his daughter.

The Password is "Farewell"

Episode 36

The Queen dispatches the Royal Guards to Paris and Versailles in an attempt to quell the growing discontent of the French people.

The Night of Passionate Vows

6th August 1980

Episode 37

Oscar's portrait is completed. She begins to take notice of André's feelings for her while uncertainty and riots surround them.

At Fate's Door

20th August 1980

Episode 38

Oscar and André have found comfort in each other’s love, but it’s a short-lived comfort. Right after returning to Paris, Oscar rallies Company B in support of the revolution.

That Smile Will Never Return!

27th August 1980

Episode 39

As Oscar struggles with the despair of losing André, the revolutionaries prepare to mount a pre-emptive strike against Bastille Prison, a symbol of royal tyranny.

Farewell, My Darling Oscar

3rd September 1980

Episode 40

Bastille Prison falls shortly after Oscar is shot, marking one of the first major strides for the French Revolution. Five years later, Alain, Bernard, and Rosalie reflect on the shift in power and the lives that were lost.

Top Cast

Reiko Tajima•Miyuki Ueda•Tarō Shigaki

Director

Osamu Dezaki

Animation Drama

Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a shining figure in the eyes of both men and women but she is torn between her chosen life of service and duty to class and country and her own heart and desires. She lives as a noble amidst the opulence of Versailles but her keen senses and compassion are not blinded to the poverty of the French people.

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Full Cast

Reiko Tajima Image

Reiko Tajima

Oscar François de Jarjeyes

Miyuki Ueda Image

Miyuki Ueda

Marie Antoinette

Tarō Shigaki Image

Tarō Shigaki

André Grandier

Nachi Nozawa

Hans Axel von Fersen

Rihoko Yoshida Image

Rihoko Yoshida

Rosalie Lamorlière

Yoneko Matsukane Image

Yoneko Matsukane

Jeanne de la Motte

Yoshito Yasuhara Image

Yoshito Yasuhara

Louis XVI

Keaton Yamada Image

Keaton Yamada

Alain de Soissons

Hisashi Katsuta Image

Hisashi Katsuta

Louis XV

Reiko Mutoh Image

Reiko Mutoh

Countess Polignac

Ryoko Kinomiya Image

Ryoko Kinomiya

Madame du Barry

Hisako Kyoda Image

Hisako Kyoda

Nana

Katsuji Mori Image

Katsuji Mori

Maximilien Robespierre

Junkichi Yarita

Cardinal Rowan

Osamu Ichikawa Image

Osamu Ichikawa

Duke Orléans

Toshio Furukawa Image

Toshio Furukawa

Louis Antoine de Saint-Just

Mariko Akino

Pierre (voice)

Full Crew

Koji Makaino

Music

Tadao Kubota

Art Direction

Osamu Dezaki Image

Osamu Dezaki

Director

Ken Kawai

Art Direction

Tadao Nagahama Image

Tadao Nagahama

Director

Shingo Araki Image

Shingo Araki

Animation Director

Toshiharu Mizutani

Art Direction

Hirokata Takahashi

Director of Photography

Masao Miyauchi

Director of Photography

Hiroko Suzuki

Theme Song Performance

Riyoko Ikeda Image

Riyoko Ikeda

Comic Book

Michi Himeno

Animation Director

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