| Lady Oscar🎀

Madame du Barry (Jeanne Bécu) in The Rose of Versailles is portrayed as a courtesan of humble origins and great beauty who rises to become the official mistress of Louis XV, becoming a key figure in court intrigue and the main rival of the young Marie Antoinette. Her influence symbolizes the decadence and corruption of Versailles before the Revolution.
Key aspects of the story in The Rose of Versailles:
Rise and Power: Born into poverty, she used her charm and the influence of the Count du Barry to gain entry to the court. She became the last official mistress of Louis XV, receiving luxuries, jewels, and great political influence.
Rivals at Versailles: Du Barry maintains a tense and hostile relationship with Marie Antoinette. The conflict centers on the fact that, despite Du Barry's position, court etiquette dictated that Marie Antoinette, as Dauphine, should not speak to him, generating a great scandal.
Personality: She is portrayed as an ambitious, frivolous woman aware of her power, but also as someone who feels out of place among the high nobility, which leads her to seek to secure her position.
Fall and End: After the death of Louis XV, she was banished from court by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Later, during the French Revolution, she was arrested and finally executed by guillotine on December 8, 1793, displaying great fear in her final moments.
In Riyoko Ikeda's narrative, Madame du Barry represents the contrast between the unbridled luxury of the Old Regime and the poverty of the French people, serving as an initial antagonist in Marie Antoinette's courtly life.

In The Rose of Versailles (Versailles no Bara), Louis XVI is portrayed as a timid, indecisive, and easily influenced monarch, a stark contrast to the vibrant personality of Marie Antoinette and the determination of Oscar François de Jarjayes. The series depicts his reign (1774–1792) as marked by economic crisis, the influence of the court nobility, and an inability to manage popular discontent, which ultimately led to the French Revolution.
Key aspects of Louis XVI in history and the series:
Personality: He is presented as a king who is not very assertive, often nervous and shy in the presence of Marie Antoinette, with a tendency to give in to pressure from others rather than exercise his authority.
Interests: His passion for mechanics and watchmaking stands out, which kept him isolated from the complex political intrigues of the court of Versailles.
Reign and Revolution: Despite having assumed the throne with intentions of modernization, the series dramatizes how his lack of firmness and the disconnection of the court with the French people precipitated the fall of the monarchy in 1789.
Relationship with Oscar and Marie Antoinette: He is often shown in the background amidst the intrigues involving Marie Antoinette and the royal guard, symbolizing a decadent Old Regime.
The work underscores how his inability to govern effectively in times of crisis was decisive, culminating in the French Revolution and the end of the absolute monarchy.

In The Rose of Versailles, Marie Antoinette is portrayed with a dazzling youthful beauty, characterized by a pale complexion (alabaster skin), ash-blonde hair, large blue eyes, and a refined face. Initially, she stands out for her grace, wearing aristocratic gowns and, later, lighter fashions or the famous "à la rose" style.
His appearance evolves throughout the work:
Youth: Light blonde hair, often styled in voluminous pompadour (puff) styles with feathers and jewels.
Clothing: French-style silk robes, pastel shades, lace and heavy fabrics, reflecting the extreme luxury of the court.
Final Stage: As tension increases and the Revolution approaches, her appearance matures and becomes more stressed, symbolizing the loss of power.
The image of Marie Antoinette in the work is iconic, emphasizing French elegance and the contrast between her initial beauty and her tragic fate.

Lady Oscar tells the story of Oscar François de Jarjayes, a woman raised as a man in 18th-century France by her father to lead the royal guard. She becomes Marie Antoinette's protector, experiencing court intrigues, tragic love affairs, and the outbreak of the French Revolution, where she chooses to fight for the people.
Origin: Born in 1755, the youngest daughter of a noble family seeking a son to inherit the military tradition.
Education: Her father trained her in combat and fencing from childhood, turning her into an exceptional soldier.
Role: Assumes the position of Captain of Marie Antoinette's Royal Guard, protecting her at Versailles.
Conflict: Oscar must balance his loyalty to the crown with the suffering of the French people and his own romantic feelings, often mistaken for a man because of his appearance.
Outcome: He joins the revolutionary cause and dies during the storming of the Bastille, true to his code of honor.
The story, created by Riyoko Ikeda, stands out for the internal development of the characters within a context of historical change. Hair: Blonde, curly, worn loose most of the time, covering her ears.
Eyes: Light blue, unique in their family.
Physical: Tall and thin, with a physical constitution that allows her to excel in fights and duels, despite gender conventions.
Male Attire (Royal Guard): Light blue/white uniform with red details and gold epaulettes, tight trousers, high boots and often carries his sword.
Feminine Attire (Rarely): During the famous ball with Fersen, she is seen in a long ball gown, her hair up, highlighting a hidden feminine beauty. Lady Oscar (Óscar François de Jarjayes) is a French noblewoman raised as a man to command the royal guard, distinguished by her loyalty, courage, perfectionism, and fairness. Although initially cold and arrogant due to her military upbringing, she evolves into a highly empathetic figure.

The minor character André Grandier, from The Rose of Versailles (Lady Oscar), is a handsome young man of average height, slender build, medium-length brown hair, and distinctive green eyes. He generally wears working-class clothing or simple uniforms. Throughout the story, he develops a thin vertical scar over his left eye after becoming blind in that eye.
Key details of her appearance:
Physical traits: Attractive, with expressive green eyes and brown hair, often described as charming.
Evolution: Initially he has longer hair; after posing as the "Black Knight", he cuts it.
Wound: During a confrontation as the Black Knight, he receives a sword cut that leaves a scar on his left eye, causing him to lose sight in it.
Clothing: Unlike the nobility, he usually wears simpler and more functional outfits, reflecting his status as a servant and his dedication to Oscar.

Rosalie Lamorlière in The Rose of Versailles is a beautiful young woman characterized by her blonde hair, blue eyes, and slender figure. Initially, she has a humble and ragged appearance, wearing a simple blue dress with a white apron, which changes to elegant dresses and jewelry after being adopted by Oscar de Jarjayes.
Appearance and Evolution:
Physical traits: She is described as a sweet, shy and beautiful girl, with long blonde locks and expressive blue eyes.
Poverty stage: At the beginning of the story, after the death of his mother, his appearance is neglected, wearing old clothes and brown shoes.
Noble stage: After being taken in and educated by Oscar, Rosalie adopts a refined appearance, wearing sophisticated dresses of the time, which highlights her physical and status transformation.
Personality: She is portrayed as a kind, obedient, loyal, and gentle young woman.
Rosalie evolves from being a street kid to a society lady, always maintaining her distinctive physical characteristics.