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The Rose of Versailles: Fersen (2024)

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of its premiere, it will return to the stage of the Takarazuka Grand Theater in 2024 for the first time in ten years. This story, a foundational work of shojo manga that continues to be loved by many people across ages and borders, is set in France during the raging revolution, depicting the forbidden love of two couples. The Takarazuka Revue has staged various versions of The Rose of Versailles over the years. In this version that focuses on Fersen, we present the splendid world of The Rose of Versailles in a glorious celebration of its fiftieth anniversary.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Sakina AyakazeSakina AyakazeHans Axel von Fersen
  • Photo of Aya YumeshiroAya YumeshiroMarie Antoinette
  • Photo of Jun AsamiJun AsamiOscar Francois de Jarjayes
  • Photo of Sen AgataSen AgataAndre Grandier
  • Photo of Himari NonokaHimari NonokaRosalie

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