The latest series of COMPLETE DVD BOOK is a masterpiece of historical romance anime that fascinates women all over Japan!
The budget DVD BOOK series, which contains 40 episodes in 5 volumes, will be published for 5 consecutive months.
This work was produced in 1979 as an anime version of the popular original manga by Riyoko Ikeda.
Set in Versailles before and after the French Revolution, the story depicts the dramatic lives of the cross-dressing beauty Oscar and the French Queen Marie Antoinette, and is known as a work that still has many die-hard fans.
Each volume of the DVD contains 8 episodes, each volume lasting about 3 hours and 10 minutes, and the collector's edition booklet introduces the story of each episode and checkpoints.
Other contents include setting drawings and an illustration gallery, making it a must-have for enthusiasts. This set includes the DVD of this masterpiece anime that you should watch at least once, and a booklet that explains its appeal.
◆The original is a long-selling work serialized in "Weekly Margaret" from 1972 to 1973!
◆Aired on Nippon Television for a total of 40 episodes from October 1979 to September 1980
◆Adapted for the stage by the Takarazuka Revue in 1974, and has been a popular play of the same company ever since
◆After the previous director stepped down, Osamu Dezaki joined as chief director from episode 19
◆A popular work that transcends generations and related goods are still sold today
Number of pieces: 2
＜Vol.4 DVD contents＞※Approx. 3 hours 10 minutes
Episode 25 Minuet of a Single Love
Episode 26 I Want to Meet the Black Knight!
Episode 27 Even if I Lose My Light...
Episode 28 Andre Blue Lemon
Episode 29 The Doll that Started to Walk
Episode 30 You are the Light, I am the Shadow
Episode 31 Lilac Flowers Blooming in the Barracks
Episode 32 Prelude to the Storm
<Contents of Vol. 4 booklet>
- Story and key points of episodes 25-32
- Character design art book (4)
Andre Grandier, Alain de Soissons, etc.
- Art design illustrations
- Interview with Jun Anna (former Takarazuka actress)
- Deep dive column by Ryusuke Hikawa
Release date: January 2022