Versailles no Bara

Rose of Versailles seems an obvious inspiration for Revolutionary Girl Utena. Set in Revolutionary France the main character is a woman raised as a man fulfilling a man's role. Much of the setting from Versailles seems to be the inspiration for the style of Utena. 

Rose of Versailles and Revolutionary Girl Utena bring to the front the issues of gender identity. The titular heroines in these series choose to take on traditionally male roles which create a tension in these characters as they struggle to conciliate feelings with duty. In both series there is a recurring theme of roses and sword fighting; they both deal with Revolutions albeit of a very different nature and are concerned with moral nobility. Rose of Versailles has a more social and linear approach while Utena spins into a heavy psychological study that renders narrative almost obsolete. Breaking through illusions, be them class based or emotional hang-ups, is at the heart of these two anime.  read more 

Both have strong female leads. Both of which meet their fragility and strive to over come it, while dealing with battles, schemes and traces of love. 

Chiho Saito was probably inspired from Ryoko Ikeda's works, as these authors' styles are very alike. Utena & Versailles No Bara are quite similar, as they both involve crossdressing, sword fights, roses, drama, romance, and a gorgeous, rich, aristocratic mood. 

If you liked Utena this is another anime/manga I believe you should enjoy. Utena drew inspiration from this both in setting and characters. While Rose of Versailles takes place in the country of France and isn't confined to a school setting, the focus on fighting with swords plays a big part in both anime. The decadent European lifestyle that is acted out in Utena is very much the same as is acted out in Oscar's France (balls, food, elaborate dressing, even many high culture interests). The main character in Rose of Versailles is Oscar, a woman who got a mans name because her father was stricken with grief that his wife bore a girl,and who was then raised as a male. You can see that Utena's 'Prince' complex (her desire to become a prince) is very much comparable, such as dressing like a boy acting like one but maintaining a certain unbreakable feminine beauty and fragility in both looks and personality (as Oscar is unable to overcome her feminine qualities even dressing more like a guy plus cutting her hair). Both characters are also tested by male characters who try to get them to lose this strength they have by treating them as women but not equals. The main difference between the two characters is Utena has chosen to become what she likes to call a 'prince' while Oscar was raised like a boy. read more 

Both are classic shoujo series featuring strong female protagonists who blur the gender line. 

It's been long debated that Rose of Versailles heavily influenced many elements present in Shoujo Kakumei Utena. Utena and Oscar are almost mirror images of each other. 

Both shows have female leads who are dressing as a man, feature similar sword fights and are really emotional 

Shoujo manga with shoujo-ai vibes, both have similar character dynamics of tomboy with a sword and a princess. 

Besides the protagonist (Utena/Oscar) being a female character crossing the gender line, both animes deal with the complexity of love, but in very different ways. While Utena focuses on the relationships between people, Rose of Versailles focuses on love itself, the passion/attraction. They both have a ... novel view on love and romance. You also follow the evolution of the feelings of the characters, and their developpement. Though Utena is much more better when it comes to the psychology of the characters. ROV can be brillant at times and then get excessively manichean. 

The main characters have some similarities and both shows have similar themes like the style and the heroic female lead. The Rose Of Versailles gets alot darker and more serious than this show, while Revolutionary Girl Utena has a bit more of a magical girl anime feel to it. 

Utena and Rose of Versailles are two older shows, sharing a similar artstyle, which center around a girl, which is trying to blurre the gender line by becoming a prince herself. The two protagonists are similar in personality and compete in sword fights. 

Rose of Versailles can be rightfully said that it inspired Utena on various levels, from the main character, being woman who doesn't take herself as such, down to the romantic and moral choices they do. The various metaphores about roses, and their implication in Utena are literal example of the show's influence on each other. 

Utena is the next iteration of the ideas found in Versailles: a strong willed young woman takes on a role that is seen as masculine by acting chivalrously, wearing military uniforms, and fighting with a sword; also there is an opulent aristocratic stage set for the show. 

utena was directly inspired by versailles no bara in many ways. If you like utena as a protagonist, you are sure to like the protagonist of this story as they behave rather similarly  

Legend Of Galactic Heroes may not be a shoujo like Rose Of Versailles so the romantic aspect is missing, but pretty much everything else about the series are similar, I may risk and say that LOGH went to take some aspects and influences of Rose, mainly the political and social critic of the aristocracy. The dramatic aspect and overall feeling throughout the series are pretty similar too not to speak that even the narrator has the same feel. 

Completely different plotwise but similar in nature. LoGH is a fictional space opera while Rose of Versailles is about the French Revolution. Yet both have a political background and deal with corruption and the consequences thereof in their own setting. There's a great cast of both main and side characters who develop from fairly unknown to people with massive influence. Moreover, the relationship between Reinhard and Kircheis is similar to that of Oscar and André. 

there isn't much that comapred to logh in terms of plot, but Rose of Versailles holds up if you enjoy classical series that involve politics, corruption, and ambiguous themes of good/bad. even if it's kinda shoujo 

Aristocracy-centric political dramas that make use of headstrong characters, an extensive setting, and smart presentation, carrying a very old-fashioned flair throughout.  

The two anime definitely have the same vibe and possess common main themes like corruption, political systems clashing and the fight for democracy by some party of the story. Rose of Versailles OST also reminded me of LotGH and the animation also holds some similarities despite the different periods they were animated. The time periods the stories happens is very different but holds many similar social and moral problems. The main characters develop a lot through the two long anime and change their minds at some time, most characters are not one-dimensional and they learn with their mistakes. Both anime are almost like animated documentaries of war. If you like to see what happens behind the curtains of war instead of just witnessing the action, who's plotting, scheming and commanding the troops, look no further. read more 

2 spectacular series rife with political intrigue, conspiracies and war. One thing I find incredible between both series is how important even minor characters become later in the series. They're both incredibly unpredictable yet each event occurs as the result of logical consequences to characters' actions. Though I think Ginga is more impressive in this regard, due to it being entirely fictional, it is still rather impressive how Versailles manages to pull off this unpredictable plot despite us all knowing the fate of many of the major characters.e.g King Louis and Antoinette. The main difference between these series is Ginga feels more focused on its thesis regarding the role of governance in a sci fi setting, however, Versailles has more of a focus on romance. I would say both are equally great. I would say every anime fan should watch these series at some point. read more 

Both share many similar themes, especially between the political intrigue from Reinhard's perspective in the Galactic Empire in the first half of LotGH, and Rose of Versailles, including some subplots that are similar. Both also share an incredibly similar narration style where a third-person narrator narrates and foreshadows certain events in the plot. The main protagonist from both also look similar, particularly between Reinhard von Lohengramm, and Oscar François.  

VnB and LotGH both take place in the aristocratic worlds of a feudal, military empire. The first 25 episodes of LotGH and VnB's plot and vibe are very similar, both depicting the downfall of corrupt feudal regimes disrespecting ordinary citizen. Both glorify 19th century values such as chivalry, honor, while limiting those to an aristocratic elite. Both are historical, with LotGH emphasizing this more (despite being fake history unlike VnB). VnB is far more emotional due to intended target audience (shoujo) and prominently has romance. 

"Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu" and "Versailles no Bara" are two anime series with a focus on political and social conflicts. "Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu" is set in a distant future and explores the space war between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, while "Versailles no Bara" takes place during the French Revolution in an alternative version of history. Both series delve into themes such as power, politics, and personal identity, offering a profound analysis of the implications of these fictional historical events In a profound philosophical narrative, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu, also known as Legend of the Galactic Heroes, empathetically and critically examines the political landscape. Through two contrasting poles represented by the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, the series offers a comprehensive self-critique of both ideologies. By exposing the strengths and weaknesses of each side, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu provides an introspective analysis of the political system, prompting reflections on the limits of leadership, the corruption of power, and the need for a balance between authority and freedom. By confronting the inherent flaws within the political sphere, the work urges us to question and rethink established paradigms, and thus, seek more just and efficient forms of governance. "The ends justify the means." This famous quote by Machiavelli reflects a pragmatic approach to power and politics. In Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu, we see how the characters are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals and ensure the survival of their respective political systems. The series examines the ethical implications of this mindset, questioning whether the pursuit of power can be justified by the end results. Versailles no Bara, also known as The Rose of Versailles, offers an empathetic and critical analysis of the political landscape. With a self-critical approach to the aristocratic system and social structure of its time, the series exposes injustices, inequalities, and oppressions experienced by the characters. By challenging gender norms and questioning social constructs, Versailles no Bara provokes deep reflection on the responsibility of leaders, the need for fair governance, and the pursuit of social transformation. "In the halls of Versailles, where opulence reigns, Versailles no Bara unveils the hidden shadows of the aristocracy and ignites the flame of revolt, unleashing a quest for equality and justice."  read more 

So lets see. The only reason why I finde this 2 series verry similar is the main charachter and the historic theme of bouth animes.In Le Chevalier D'eon as well as in Rose of Versailles we have the main charachter who is stucked betwen 2 faces. The face of a woman or the face of a man. In Rose of versailles Oscar was raised as a man, but she is going to love as a woman. Determinated, courageous and proude as a man, but fragile like a woman. In Le Chevalier D'eon our main charachter, a male is possesed by his twin sisters soul who want's revenge. Traped between the 2 personalites he is confused and at a point doesn't even know who is the real him.In bouth series the confusion because of the 2 faces life apear at some point and finishes when the charachter is finaly accepting the person that he is. In Le chevalier D'on this crisis is a bit more stronger because he is actualy controled by his sisters spirit.If you watched one of this movie for his historical tipe you will surely like the other for the same reason. In bouth the action is situated in France.Corruption, kings failing and the thirst for power. You can finde them all in this animes.Conclusio: if you liked one of them you'll surely like the other. read more 

Historical anime about France, Versailles, aristocracy, with plenty of sword duels. Both series play with the gender of the main character (crossdressing in Versailles No Bara, gender bender in Le Chevalier D'Eon). While one has more drama and romance, the other is more into the horror/supernatural side. 

Both stories take places in history at the same time and both contains same historical characters, but Le Chevalier D'Eon is much darker and includes supernatural accidents. 

Both anime take place in France during king Loui's XIV reign and focuses on a knight's interesting story about his (fe)male nature. 

Two historical fiction anime set in pre-Revolutionary France. 'Rose' is a swashbuckling adventure/romance while 'D'Eon' is a Gothic horror/mystery. 'Rose' is the superior title, but both will be enjoyable to fans of historical fiction. 

Many similarities. Older anime, historical France, one has a cross-dressing female swordsman and the other (Chevalier) has a similar character based on a transgender historical figure (except in this version, it's a man who becomes his sister as part of her soul's search for revenge.) They both may be slow going but are well worth it and they are underrated. 

While Berserk is a fantasy anime and Rose of Versailles is more focused on romance, both have to do with political intrigue, nobility's schemes, betrayals and kingdoms in crisis. Miura, the author of Berserk has stated that Rose of Versailles has been one of the many inspirations behind his writing. 

While Berserk is much bloodier than Rose of Versailles, both series are about a nation in conflict (the nation in Berserk is in war, the nation in Rose of Versailles is on the verge of war). Both put focus on the backstabbing that happens within the nobility on a regular basis (this plays center stage in Rose of Versailles and takes a very important back seat in Berserk). Neither series shy away from showing the harsh truths of life. Berserk has the "rich people are awful" perspective shown from soldiers, with Rose of Versailles has the "rich people are awful" perspective shown through rich people. If I'm not mistaken, Kentaro Miura cited Rose of Versailles as influence on the political aspect of Berserk. If you're looking for a good drama about crisis, look into these two series. read more 

Both are war stories with characters who you get to see grow througout their lives. Berserk is obviously more fantastical, but both focus on the human element of war, and let you see the gruesomness that happens from all perspectives. 

From what I've read about Berserk's creator, Kentaro Miura, Berserk is essentially the world's best and most popular piece of Ladyhawk/Rose of Versailles/Fist of the North Star crossover fanfiction, with bits of Devilman thrown in. The golden age arc, which the original Berserk series adapts, borrows heavily from the motifs and character archetypes of Versailles no Bara, and even as a casual viewer, I can see the parallels, particularly if one has also seen the relatively obscure film Ladyhawk, of which Miura is a professed fan. Essentially, if you liked the golden age arc of Berserk, you'll probably like Versailles no Bara, and vice versa. Berserk is bloodier, and features slightly less in the way of shojo tropes, owing to its fusion of shonen elements into its manga 'DNA', but they're very similar in most ways that I feel matter. read more 

These series are very dramatic. 

Prepare for lots of melodrama and strong princely women! After watching Rose of Versailles I was trying to find another good classic shoujo series, I was recommended to watch Oniisama e... and it was the perfect follow up show. Both question gender roles in a way beyond their time and have inspired many other shows in a good way. After watching both of these shows you can see their influence all over the place in modern anime. (Especially in yuri and shoujo type shows) 

Similarities: - Same creator and same director - Composed of well-written and pulchritudinous female characters - Both stories are about challenging and overthrowing status quo - Beautiful backgrounds and meticulous character designs Difference: - In Oniisama e, it focuses on the damaging experiences and negative traits of the characters while in Rose of Versailles, it celebrates the good nature of the characters while acknowledging their bad traits at the same time.  

- Both are old series with plot revolving around girls who were raised like boys; more specifically noblemen or knights. - Lots of European inspirations in the design and story; castles, princesses, knights, and sword fights. - Rose of Versailles if roughly based on the real story of Marie Antoinette, whereas Ribbon no Kishi is entirely fictional. Ribbon no Kishi is shallower thematically and geared more towards younger girls with a distinct Disney feel (hardly a surprise considering Osamu Tezuka was a friend of Walt Disney and heavily inspired by early Disney). Whilst Rose of Versailles does draw inspiration from Ribbon no Kishi (the earlier work of the two), it is much darker and the style is more classic Showa era shoujo à la Macoto Takashi with its detailed curling hair and eyes filled with what looks like whole galaxies. read more 

Both gender-bender animes typically centering around a young female hero, who disguises herself as a man. Ribbon no Kishi has participated genuine, although in small changes in women’s empowerment, promoting a young female hero being less passive and domesticated, although I still felt that princess Sapphire relied on a man to save the kingdom. Furthermore, I don't think she was really comfortable playing the role of a male not that it's not okay too not like it but this just reinforced the pretty pink princess desire. Now, in Versailles no Bara, Oscar was strong and did fight the bad guys, and she was vocal about her concerns, and, yes, both André and Fersen helped her loosen up and pay attention to other things besides protecting the Queen, but I see that in a more positive way of character development than as a man trying to change her. So, both are lovely animes to engage a conversation about gender and sexuality.  read more