Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a shining figure in the eyes of both men and women but she is torn between her chosen life of service and duty to class and country and her own heart and desires. She lives as a noble amidst the opulence of Versailles but her keen senses and compassion are not blinded to the poverty of the French people.
DirectorsOsamu Dezaki, Tadao Nagahama
WriterRiyoko Ikeda
Oscar! The Destiny of Roses
Oct 10, 1979
General Jarjayes, deprived of the son he desperately wanted, names his newborn daughter Oscar and raises her as a boy. Now that Oscar’s reached adulthood, she’s vying for the position of Commander of the Royal Guards for Princess Marie Antoinette.
Flutter! Austria's Butterfly
Oct 17, 1979
Marie Antoinette’s marriage to Louis the XVI is set to occur soon and it falls to Oscar to ensure Marie’s safe passage across the Rhine River. Will Oscar be prepared for the dark conspiracy that seeks to ruin the wedding?
Sparks Falling Over Versailles
Oct 24, 1979
New to the French court, Marie Antoinette is still learning proper etiquette in her dealings with the nobility when she accidentally makes a dangerous enemy.
Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...
Oct 31, 1979
Marie Antoinette and Madame du Barry’s bitter dispute continues to strain relations between Austria and France. Oscar’s family is soon drawn into the dispute when Madame du Barry requests Oscar’s mother to be her lady-in-waiting.
Tears Falling With Dignity
Nov 7, 1979
Pressure to acknowledge Madame du Barry’s presence at court continues to mount for Marie Antoinette, and she reluctantly accedes to the idea. However, Madame du Barry and Duke Orléans have begun to make plans.
Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes
Nov 14, 1979
Marie and Louis-Auguste’s visit to Paris presents a great danger for them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, dream of escaping poverty.
Who Wrote the Love Letter?
Nov 21, 1979
Growing bored with Louis-Auguste’s self-indulgence, Marie decides to attend masquerade ball in Paris.
The Oscar of My Heart
Nov 28, 1979
An accident during horseback riding threatens Marie’s life and causes André to be issued the King’s harshest punishment.
The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises
Dec 5, 1979
King Louis the XV suddenly becomes very ill, and Madame du Barry's devastation only increases as her fate becomes more and more uncertain.
The Beautiful Devil Jeanne
Dec 12, 1979
Louis-Auguste and Marie are crowned King and Queen of France but life continues to be difficult for the common folk. Meanwhile, Rosalie finds Jeanne amongst the nobility.
Fersen Leaves for the North
Dec 19, 1979
When Marie begins to neglect her official duties in favour of basking in Count Fersen's affections, Oscar feels compelled to intervene.
The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?
Dec 26, 1979
Unable to shake the memory of Duke de Guéméné’s cold-blooded murder of a young boy, Oscar confronts him. In response, Duke de Guéméné issues a challenge to Oscar - a pistol duel to the death.
Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...
Jan 9, 1980
Oscar visits her family’s estate in Arras and makes a shocking discovery.
The Angel's Secret
Jan 16, 1980
Marie has grown exceedingly fond of the Countess Polignac, who in turn uses their friendship to obtain gifts and estates. This has alarming consequences.
Countess of the Casino
Jan 23, 1980
Unable to produce a male heir, pressure crushes Marie when Countess Polignac urges her to fake a pregnancy. As excitement for an heir grows, so does Marie's guilt.
Mother, What is That Person's Name...?
Jan 30, 1980
In hopes of finding the woman responsible for her mother's death, Oscar takes Rosalie to a local ball.
Now is the Time to Meet Again
Feb 6, 1980
Hearing of Rosalie from Oscar, Marie Antoinette calls on her to attend court in Versailles.
Suddenly, Like Icarus
Feb 13, 1980
While Oscar recovers from her wounds, Count Fersen visits Marie. However, Marie's joy is soon cut short.
Farewell, My Younger Sister!
Feb 20, 1980
Rosalie learns the truth about her mother, which only causes her further grief. Meanwhile, Countess Polignac arranges for her daughter to be married.
Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories
Feb 27, 1980
Rumors of Marie and Fersen’s love affair have spread like wildfire. As the gossip torments the two lovers, Oscar feels powerless to stop it.
A Black Rose Blooms at Night
Mar 5, 1980
Preying on his obsession with the Queen, Jeanne has a lot of luck extorting money from Cardinal Rohan.
The Necklace's Ominous Radiance
Mar 12, 1980
Marie chooses to seek respite in her villa outside court, an action that angers nobles. Meanwhile, Jeanne is presented with an opportunity for a greater scheme.
Cunning and Tough!
Mar 19, 1980
Jeanne and her accomplices stand trial for their plot against the Queen.
Adieu, My Youth
Mar 26, 1980
A masked man helps Jeanne escape prison and publishes her scandalous memoirs regarding the Queen's indiscretions. As the common folk drink this gossip, the search for Jeanne gets more intense.
Unrequited Love's Minuet
Apr 2, 1980
Count Fersen unexpectedly returns to France two years after the war. As he stays at Oscar's manor to keep his return a secret from the Queen, Oscar struggles to face her own feelings for him.
I Want to Meet the Black Knight!
Apr 9, 1980
A masked vigilante known as "Black Knight" has started robbing the nobles at night and giving it to the poor. His actions are helping the common folk but a crime is still a crime, and Oscar hunts for this mysterious figure.
Even if I Lose the Light...
Apr 16, 1980
While André recovers from his serious injury, Oscar continues to track down Black Knight.
Andre, A Pale Lemon
Apr 30, 1980
Marie is devastated over the Dauphin's sudden illness. Count Fersen and Oscar have an emotional conversation about their unrequited loves. André struggles to accept that he may lose his sight completely.
A Doll Starting to Walk
May 14, 1980
Oscar is enlisted with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B, who have a reputation for being particularly rough.
You are the Light, I am the Shadow
May 21, 1980
Radical revolutionary Saint-Just conducts assassinations on various nobles. Meanwhile, Oscar’s father wishes to wed her.
Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks
Jun 4, 1980
With acts of terrorism on the rise, Company B are charged with protecting a visiting Spanish Duke. Unbeknownst to Oscar, one of the members of her unit is working with the terrorists.
Prelude to the Storm
Jun 18, 1980
Alain accuses Oscar of betraying her comrades when a member of Company B is sentenced to be executed.
In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring
Jul 2, 1980
Facing a debt crisis, King Louis the XVI is pressured to convene the Estates-General. But a more pressing matter is on the King’s mind: the failing health of Louis Joseph, the Dauphin of France.
Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"
Jul 9, 1980
The Estates-General is in full swing. As support grows for the commoners’ faction, the nobility and clergy begin to take drastic measures. In conflict with her own feelings on the matter, Oscar is ordered to prevent the commoner’s from assembling.
Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation
Jul 23, 1980
Oscar is found guilty of treason and her men are locked up, awaiting execution. General Jarjayes takes it upon himself to deal with his daughter.
The Password is "Farewell"
Jul 30, 1980
The Queen dispatches the Royal Guards to Paris and Versailles in an attempt to quell the growing discontent of the French people.
The Night of Passionate Vows
Aug 6, 1980
Oscar's portrait is completed. She begins to take notice of André's feelings for her while uncertainty and riots surround them.
At Fate's Door
Aug 20, 1980
Oscar and André have found comfort in each other’s love, but it’s a short-lived comfort. Right after returning to Paris, Oscar rallies Company B in support of the revolution.
That Smile Will Never Return!
Aug 27, 1980
As Oscar struggles with the despair of losing André, the revolutionaries prepare to mount a pre-emptive strike against Bastille Prison, a symbol of royal tyranny.
Farewell, My Darling Oscar
Sep 3, 1980
Bastille Prison falls shortly after Oscar is shot, marking one of the first major strides for the French Revolution. Five years later, Alain, Bernard, and Rosalie reflect on the shift in power and the lives that were lost.
