#51 The Rose of Versailles - Fact or Fiction?

In this episode we talk about the 2025 feature-length anime The Rose of Versailles.  In addition to our opinions about this version of the story, we talk about the historical people who inspired the characters, which parts are real and which are fiction, and the far-reaching influence of Riyoko Ikeda’s original 1970s manga.  Brush up on your knowledge of 1780s France by joining us for this conversation!0:00 Introduction 03:01 Introduction to The Rose of Versailles 08:19 Marie Antoinette IRL 16:03 Oscar and the Historical Figure that Inspired Her 17:22 Marie Antoinette and Axel von Fersen the Younger (and His Life) 19:26 Feminism and Gender Roles: The Rose of Versailles and Revolutionary Girl Utena24:56 OTTACK! Word of the Day! ー誇り / Hokoriー26:44 The Show's Reference to "Julie, or the new Heloise" by Rousseau...........................................................................................Join us to explore and dig deep into the world of anime and manga as well as the history and culture behind them through our distinct perspectives as a born-and-raised Japanese non-otaku and 30+ year American anime otaku! Get to know more about Japan and Japanese words from anime/manga at the end of each episode. (episodes may contain spoilers) Voice: Funako◎Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ ◎2AM OTTACK! on Spotify:⁠ ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2WLLFsWAt2nenRMr06MfQ0⁠⁠⁠ ◎2AM OTTACK! on Apple Podcasts:⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/2-00am-ottack/id1738706407⁠⁠⁠ ◎3AMオタック! (日本語）on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCICL0oVvIfTQ_T9FIyEMeAQ ◎3AMオタック! (日本語） on Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3g0RUBdSIyycbujPMUHTAH?si=b496a00e609045e8⁠⁠ ◎3AM オタック! (日本語）on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/3-00am-ottack/id1734521806⁠⁠ ◎BluSky https://bsky.app/profile/2amottack.bsky.social ◎Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/3amottack/ #anime #podcast #manga