
Reiko Tajima
Oscar François de Jarjeyes
Series

Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1. Oscar! The Destiny of RosesNow viewing1979-10-1023mGeneral 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.
2. Flutter! Austria's Butterfly1979-10-1723mMarie 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?
3. Sparks Falling Over Versailles1979-10-2423mNew to the French court, Marie Antoinette is still learning proper etiquette in her dealings with the nobility when she accidentally makes a dangerous enemy.
4. Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...1979-10-3123mMarie 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.
5. Tears Falling With Dignity1979-11-0723mPressure 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.
6. Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes1979-11-1423mMarie and Louis-Auguste’s visit to Paris presents a great danger for them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, dream of escaping poverty.
7. Who Wrote the Love Letter?1979-11-2123mGrowing bored with Louis-Auguste’s self-indulgence, Marie decides to attend masquerade ball in Paris.
8. The Oscar of My Heart1979-11-2823mAn accident during horseback riding threatens Marie’s life and causes André to be issued the King’s harshest punishment.
9. The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises1979-12-0523mKing Louis the XV suddenly becomes very ill, and Madame du Barry's devastation only increases as her fate becomes more and more uncertain.
10. The Beautiful Devil Jeanne1979-12-1223mLouis-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.
11. Fersen Leaves for the North1979-12-1923mWhen Marie begins to neglect her official duties in favour of basking in Count Fersen's affections, Oscar feels compelled to intervene.
12. The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?1979-12-2623mUnable 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.
13. Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...1980-01-0923mOscar visits her family’s estate in Arras and makes a shocking discovery.
14. The Angel's Secret1980-01-1623mMarie has grown exceedingly fond of the Countess Polignac, who in turn uses their friendship to obtain gifts and estates. This has alarming consequences.
15. Countess of the Casino1980-01-2323mUnable 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.
16. Mother, What is That Person's Name...?1980-01-3023mIn hopes of finding the woman responsible for her mother's death, Oscar takes Rosalie to a local ball.
17. Now is the Time to Meet Again1980-02-0623mHearing of Rosalie from Oscar, Marie Antoinette calls on her to attend court in Versailles.
18. Suddenly, Like Icarus1980-02-1323mWhile Oscar recovers from her wounds, Count Fersen visits Marie. However, Marie's joy is soon cut short.
19. Farewell, My Younger Sister!1980-02-2023mRosalie learns the truth about her mother, which only causes her further grief. Meanwhile, Countess Polignac arranges for her daughter to be married.
20. Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories1980-02-2723mRumors of Marie and Fersen’s love affair have spread like wildfire. As the gossip torments the two lovers, Oscar feels powerless to stop it.
21. A Black Rose Blooms at Night1980-03-0523mPreying on his obsession with the Queen, Jeanne has a lot of luck extorting money from Cardinal Rohan.
22. The Necklace's Ominous Radiance1980-03-1223mMarie 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.
23. Cunning and Tough!1980-03-1923mJeanne and her accomplices stand trial for their plot against the Queen.
24. Adieu, My Youth1980-03-2623mA 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.
25. Unrequited Love's Minuet1980-04-0223mCount 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.
26. I Want to Meet the Black Knight!1980-04-0923mA 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.
27. Even if I Lose the Light...1980-04-1623mWhile André recovers from his serious injury, Oscar continues to track down Black Knight.
28. Andre, A Pale Lemon1980-04-3023mMarie 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.
29. A Doll Starting to Walk1980-05-1423mOscar is enlisted with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B, who have a reputation for being particularly rough.
30. You are the Light, I am the Shadow1980-05-2123mRadical revolutionary Saint-Just conducts assassinations on various nobles. Meanwhile, Oscar’s father wishes to wed her.
31. Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks1980-06-0423mWith 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.
32. Prelude to the Storm1980-06-1823mAlain accuses Oscar of betraying her comrades when a member of Company B is sentenced to be executed.
33. In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring1980-07-0223mFacing 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.
34. Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"1980-07-0923mThe 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.
35. Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation1980-07-2323mOscar is found guilty of treason and her men are locked up, awaiting execution. General Jarjayes takes it upon himself to deal with his daughter.
36. The Password is "Farewell"1980-07-3023mThe Queen dispatches the Royal Guards to Paris and Versailles in an attempt to quell the growing discontent of the French people.
37. The Night of Passionate Vows1980-08-0623mOscar's portrait is completed. She begins to take notice of André's feelings for her while uncertainty and riots surround them.
38. At Fate's Door1980-08-2023mOscar 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.
39. That Smile Will Never Return!1980-08-2723m10.0As 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.
40. Farewell, My Darling Oscar1980-09-0323m10.0Bastille 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.Cast
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The Rose of Versailles has 1 season and 40 episodes.
The Rose of Versailles first aired in 1979.
The Rose of Versailles's status on TMDB is: Ended.
The Rose of Versailles is classified as Animation, Drama.