In a time of class stratification and rising tensions amongst the impoverished population, the Austrian Empire sends Princess Marie Antoinette to France to be wed to Crown Prince Louis XVI. The political marriage is arranged to strengthen the alliance between both countries, but the future queen is deeply unsatisfied with her fate being decided for her. Upon arrival in the country, Marie Antoinette is acquainted with Oscar Fançois de Jarjayes—Commander of the Royal Guard.
Due to her father's desire for a son, Oscar is raised as a boy with an expectation to inherit his title as The Commander. Though she is revered by both men and women alike, Oscar cannot help but desire to live life as a woman instead of masquerading as a man. As Oscar reluctantly serves the young, spoiled queen, the growing resentment and suffering of the poor become harder for her to ignore—especially when Marie Antoinette frivolously spends her wealth.
Great news for this guide! Versailles no Bara is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 40 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Versailles no Bara.
Episodes of Versailles no Bara (40)
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Episodes
Aired
Type
1
Oscar, the Destiny of a Rose
10/10/1979
CANON
2
Fly! An Austrian Butterfly!
10/17/1979
CANON
3
A Spark in Versailles
10/24/1979
CANON
4
Rose, Wine, and Conspiracy...
10/31/1979
CANON
5
Tears with Dignity...
11/07/1979
CANON
6
A Silk Dress and a Rugged Dress
11/14/1979
CANON
7
Who Wrote the Love Letter?
11/21/1979
CANON
8
Oscar in My Heart
11/28/1979
CANON
9
Sun Sets, Sun Rises
12/05/1979
CANON
10
A Beautiful Devil, Jeanne
12/12/1979
CANON
11
Fersen Departs for the Northland
12/19/1979
CANON
12
Oscar, at the Duel at Dawn
12/26/1979
CANON
13
The Wind of Arras, Please Respond...
01/09/1980
CANON
14
The Secret of the Angel
01/16/1980
CANON
15
Countess of Casino
01/23/1980
CANON
16
Mother, Her Name is...
01/30/1980
CANON
17
Now the Time of Encounter
02/06/1980
CANON
18
Suddenly, Like Icarus
02/13/1980
CANON
19
Farewell, My Sister!
02/20/1980
CANON
20
Fersen, a Farewell Rondeau
02/27/1980
CANON
21
The Black Rose Blooms at Night
03/05/1980
CANON
22
The Necklace Shines Ominously
03/12/1980
CANON
23
Cunning and Tough!
03/19/1980
CANON
24
Adieu, My Youth
03/26/1980
CANON
25
A Minuet of Unrequited Love
04/02/1980
CANON
26
I Want to See the Black Knight!
04/09/1980
CANON
27
Even if I Lose the Light...
04/16/1980
CANON
28
Andre, a Green Lemon
04/30/1980
CANON
29
A Marionette Starting to Walk
05/14/1980
CANON
30
You are the Light, I am the Shadow
05/21/1980
CANON
31
A Lilac Blooming in the Barracks
06/04/1980
CANON
32
The Prelude to the Storm
06/18/1980
CANON
33
A Funeral Bell Tolls in the Twilight
07/02/1980
CANON
34
Now "The Tennis Court Oath"
07/09/1980
CANON
35
Oscar, Now is the Time to Flee the Nest
07/23/1980
CANON
36
The Watchword is "Au Revoir"
07/30/1980
CANON
37
On the Night of Passionate Vows
08/06/1980
CANON
38
In Front of the Door of Destiny
08/20/1980
CANON
39
His Smile is Forever Gone!
08/27/1980
CANON
40
Adieu, My Beloved Oscar
09/03/1980
CANON
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