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Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

  • Air date:1979-10-10
  • User score:
    10.0
  • Number of episodes:40

List of Episodes

Oscar! The Destiny of Roses
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Air date: 1979-10-10

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1979-10-17

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1979-10-24

Runtime: 23 min

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...
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Air date: 1979-10-31

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1979-11-07

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1979-11-14

Runtime: 23 min

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?
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Air date: 1979-11-21

Runtime: 23 min

Growing bored with Louis-Auguste’s self-indulgence, Marie decides to attend masquerade ball in Paris.

The Oscar of My Heart
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Air date: 1979-11-28

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1979-12-05

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1979-12-12

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1979-12-19

Runtime: 23 min

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...?
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Air date: 1979-12-26

Runtime: 23 min

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...
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Air date: 1980-01-09

Runtime: 23 min

Oscar visits her family’s estate in Arras and makes a shocking discovery.

The Angel's Secret
S1E14
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Air date: 1980-01-16

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1980-01-23

Runtime: 23 min

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...?
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Air date: 1980-01-30

Runtime: 23 min

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
S1E17
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Air date: 1980-02-06

Runtime: 23 min

Hearing of Rosalie from Oscar, Marie Antoinette calls on her to attend court in Versailles.

Suddenly, Like Icarus
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Air date: 1980-02-13

Runtime: 23 min

While Oscar recovers from her wounds, Count Fersen visits Marie. However, Marie's joy is soon cut short.

Farewell, My Younger Sister!
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Air date: 1980-02-20

Runtime: 23 min

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
S1E20
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Air date: 1980-02-27

Runtime: 23 min

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
S1E21
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Air date: 1980-03-05

Runtime: 23 min

Preying on his obsession with the Queen, Jeanne has a lot of luck extorting money from Cardinal Rohan.

The Necklace's Ominous Radiance
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Air date: 1980-03-12

Runtime: 23 min

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!
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Air date: 1980-03-19

Runtime: 23 min

Jeanne and her accomplices stand trial for their plot against the Queen.

Adieu, My Youth
S1E24
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Air date: 1980-03-26

Runtime: 23 min

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
S1E25
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Air date: 1980-04-02

Runtime: 23 min

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!
S1E26
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Air date: 1980-04-09

Runtime: 23 min

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...
S1E27
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Air date: 1980-04-16

Runtime: 23 min

While André recovers from his serious injury, Oscar continues to track down Black Knight.

Andre, A Pale Lemon
S1E28
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Air date: 1980-04-30

Runtime: 23 min

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
S1E29
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Air date: 1980-05-14

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1980-05-21

Runtime: 23 min

Radical revolutionary Saint-Just conducts assassinations on various nobles. Meanwhile, Oscar’s father wishes to wed her.

Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks
S1E31
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Air date: 1980-06-04

Runtime: 23 min

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
S1E32
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Air date: 1980-06-18

Runtime: 23 min

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
S1E33
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Air date: 1980-07-02

Runtime: 23 min

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"
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Air date: 1980-07-09

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1980-07-23

Runtime: 23 min

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"
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Air date: 1980-07-30

Runtime: 23 min

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
S1E37
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Air date: 1980-08-06

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1980-08-20

Runtime: 23 min

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!
S1E39
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Air date: 1980-08-27

Runtime: 23 min

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
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Air date: 1980-09-03

Runtime: 23 min

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.

Top Cast

Reiko Tajima

Reiko Tajima

Oscar François de Jarjeyes

Miyuki Ueda

Miyuki Ueda

Marie Antoinette

Tarō Shigaki

Tarō Shigaki

André Grandier

Nachi Nozawa

Nachi Nozawa

Hans Axel von Fersen

Rihoko Yoshida

Rihoko Yoshida

Rosalie Lamorlière

Yoneko Matsukane

Yoneko Matsukane

Jeanne de la Motte

Yoshito Yasuhara

Yoshito Yasuhara

Louis XVI

Keaton Yamada

Keaton Yamada

Alain de Soissons

Hisashi Katsuta

Hisashi Katsuta

Louis XV

Reiko Mutoh

Reiko Mutoh

Countess Polignac

Ryoko Kinomiya

Ryoko Kinomiya

Madame du Barry

Hisako Kyoda

Hisako Kyoda

Nana

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