La Rose de Versailles Exhibition
Taking place during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, La Rose de Versailles is a manga about Oscar, who is actually a woman disguised in men's clothing, and Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France. The story's characters insist on adhering to their love and beliefs even while being pushed and pulled about by the whims of fate, which has attracted many fans and even led to the production of a musical version by the Takarazuka Revue.
We selected about 300 of the most famous scenes in the manga and divided them into two groups for the exhibition. From the subtlety of the lines to the brightness of the colors, you can feel the impact and immediacy of each scene as can only be felt in the originals. We hope that you enjoy the brilliant and beautiful world of La Rose de Versailles.
| Period |
March 19 - May 8, 2011 First term: March 19 - April 14, 2011 Second term: April 16 - May 8, 2011 ◇10am - 6pm (Last entrance is at 5:30) ◇The Museum is closed every Wednesday. ※However, the Museum will be open on March 30 and May 4. |
| Venue | Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2nd Floor, Galleries 1, 2, and 3 |
| Admission Fee |
Adults: 1,000 yen, Junior high and high school students: 500 yen, Elementary school students: 200 yen *This fee includes the museum's General Admission fee. |
Organized by Kyoto International Manga Museum
Cooperation from Shueisha, Inc.
Special Cooperation from Ikeda Riyoko Production
Sponsored by Embassy of France in Japan, INSTITUT FRNACO-JAPONAIS DU KANSAI, and the Japan foundation
Original Drawings
Part 1: "The Rose's Destiny," about 150 works
Exhibition of famous scenes from the first half of the story, focusing on encounters between Oscar, Marie Antoinette, Felsan, Andre, and the other main characters.
Part 2: "Amidst the Storms of Revolution," about 150 works
Exhibition of famous scenes from the second half of the story, when the main characters experience the tumult of the French Revolution. Many of the most poignant scenes are shown here, such as when Oscar wears a dress for the first and only time in her life.
Related Materials
The magazines in which La Rose de Versailles was first serialized, and other related materials.
Related Events and Workshops
[Event]
Guest Speaker Ikeda Riyoko, "Talking About La Rose de Versailles"
To celebrate the opening of our special exhibition, we will be joined by the author herself to discuss La Rose de Versailles.
| Day and Time | March 27, 2011, 4pm - 5:30pm |
| Venue |
Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1st Floor, Multi-Purpose Room |
| Admission |
Free However, only visitors who have purchased tickets to the Special Exhibition on that day will be able to attend. |
| Capacity | 250（Seated in order of arrival） |
| How to Apply |
Advance applications are not necessary. Tickets will be distributed at the Museum from 10am on the day of the event. *In order to receive a ticket to the event, you will be asked to present your Special Exhibition ticket. *This event will be in Japanese only. No English translation will be available. |
[Workshop]
La Rose de Versailles
Paper Doll Dress Up
In this workshop you can dress up Oscar and Marie Antoinette paper dolls in original clothes that you color in. Come and experience the gorgeous world of La Rose de Versailles for yourself. Afterwards you can take a picture of your creation in our specially-built miniature Diorama.
| Day and Time | Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the period of the Special Exhibition（March 19 - May 8） 11am - 5pm（Final participants will be admitted at 4:30pm.） |
| Venue |
Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1st Floor, Atrium Hall |
| Admission |
Free *However, a General Admission ticket is required. |
| How to Apply |
50 participants will be admitted each day in order of arrival. No prior application is necessary. Please inquire at the Workshop Area on the day of your visit. |
Profile of Ikeda Riyoko
Ikeda is a gekiga （serious, realistic manga) artist and singer born in 1947. She started drawing gekiga while in university, and debuted in 1967 with Bara yashiki no shojo. Serialized from 1972 in "Weekly Margaret Magazine," La Rose de Versailles became a best-selling social phenomenon. It has many fans across countries in Asia and Europe, and was released as an animated series and movie in addition to being made into a musical by the Takarazuka Revue. Her manga Orpheus no mado [Orphens' Window] won the Japan Cartoonists' Association Excellence Award in 1981. In 1995, at age 47, she entered the Vocal Music Course at the Tokyo College of Music. Not restricted to manga, she is currently active in a wide range of fields as a singer and essayist. Ikeda released a CD in 2005 of 12 songs she performed based on a Marie Antoinette composition. In the same year she started drawing a four panel cartoon in the Saturday edition of the "Asahi Shimbun" titled Berubara Kids (Berubara is the Japanese nickname for La Rose de Versailles), which continues to be published today. In 2009, her contributions to French-Japanese cultural exchange were recognized by the French government, and she was awarded the Legion of Honour (Chevalier).
Information of related items at the museum shop
You can buy related items of La Rose de Versailles at the museum shop, including some items are not available at any shop during this special exhibition.
* Unfortunatly, we can not accept mail-order.
More details at MM blog
≫ Museum shop is selling new La Rose de Versailles's goods earlier than anywhere else.
≫ More new La Rose de Versailles products have arrived.
*The schedule and details of this event are subject to change. We apologize for any inconvenience.
