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Quick Answer
- The Rose of Versailles(TV · 40 eps)
- Lady Oscar Special(Special · 1 eps)
- Versailles no Bara: Moetsukita Bara no Shouzou(Special · 1 eps)
- Versailles no Bara: Seimei Aru Kagiri Aishite(Movie · 1 eps)
- The Rose of Versailles (Movie)(Movie · 1 eps)
- La Rose de Versailles(PV · 1 eps)
Total: ~45 episodes / 18h watch time
The Rose of Versailles Watch Order(2026)
The Rose of Versailles's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 1 main series, 2 movies, and 2 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.
6 entries ~18h total1 series2 movies2 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Versailles no Bara: Moetsukita Bara no Shouzou
Special1 eps~24min1980Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Finished Airing4
Versailles no Bara: Seimei Aru Kagiri Aishite
6.82Movie1 eps~24min1990Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Finished Airing5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch The Rose of Versailles?
Release order. Start with The Rose of Versailles and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of The Rose of Versailles?
About 18 hours total across 45 episodes and 6 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 13 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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