The Rose of Versailles

The story is taken from the famous Nordic saga, but is based on the adaption of Richard Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen", a cycle of four epic music drama. Central element of the story is the Ring of the Nibelung, guarded in the depths of the sea by the nymphs of the water. According to the legend, the owner of the ring will get an enormous power that can challenge even the gods. The hero is Siegfried, who grew up in the woods with the blacksmith Mime and is accustomed to harsh life and fighting. He embarks on his destined journey when Mime is killed by a soldier and he is out to get revenge. On his journey he will meet Wotan, the god of thunder and his daughter Brunnhilde, with whom he falls in love.

(from ebookjapan): Nanako enrolls in Seiran Academy, a prestigious girls' school, which is a girl's paradise for gorgeous students known as " Lady Kaoru," "Saint Juste," and so on. The selection committee for the school's social group "Sorority," of which every new student dreams of joining, begins. Sorority members are selected by upperclassmen, who vote on their family background, education, appearance, and other factors. Nanako thought she had no connection to this world, but for some reason she was chosen as a candidate...? Contains an oneshot in volume 3: **'Early Spring Trembling'**.

A collection of Ikeda Riyoko oneshots. There is significant variation in what oneshots are included between the editions, though all hold the titular oneshot in common as the opener. **1977 Edition:** - **Early Spring Trembling** (ゆれる早春, Yureru Soushun): Sakioka Junko stands out among her peers with her attractive appearance and that annoys the other girls. Kasai Makoto, tired of hearing whining from the girls, offers to quarrel with Junko's best and, for obvious reasons, only friend. The enemy is defeated and goes into sobbing, but suddenly, Kasai, who really did not want to harm the girl, wants to console her… (MangaUpdates) - **Stardust Märchen** (星くずの童話, Hoshikuzu no Märchen) - **A Summer in Canterbury** (カンタベリーの夏, Canterbury no Natsu) - **First Love Story** (初恋物語, Hatsukoi Monogatari) - **Winter Daphne** (沈丁花, Jinchouge) **2014 Edition:** - **Early Spring Trembling** (ゆれる早春, Yureru Soushun) - **White Egmont** (白いエグモント, Shiroi Egmont) - **Freesia's Morning** (フリージアの朝, Freesia no Asa) - **Winter Daphne** (沈丁花, Jinchouge)

In the 18th century, The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was an elective monarchy, in which the king was elected by the nobility. The kingdom thrived under its unprecedented in the history of Europe, yet flawed democratic political system. Many difficult trials stand in front of this freedom-loving country. Will democracy yield to tyranny? Read "Ten no Hate Made" to find out! Created by the author of world famous "Lady Oscar" (Versailles no Bara) - Riyoko Ikeda - this gripping historical story of war, love and deceit is certainly worth reading!

4Koma parody manga of The Rose of Versailles by Riyoko Ikeda herself. A new version of the classic Shojo Manga "The Rose of Versailles" is born for the first time in 32 years! In addition, beloved characters such as Oscar, André, and Fersen are transformed into lively three-dimensional characters in this 4Koma manga. The gag comedy work, which sometimes incorporates current events, offers new charms for Riyoko Ikeda and the "Versailles" manga.

A series of biographical oneshots by various mangaka, published in 2009-2010 by Asahi Shimbun. Each issue focuses on a different notable figure from Japanese history. Collection of all titles released under Asahi Publications can be found on their Official Website - [Link](https://publications.asahi.com/ecs/backnumber/?id=116) Title and Author details for each issue can be found at [MangaSeek (JP)](https://mangaseek.net/magazine/1701.html)

Ikeda's manga debut. In front of a mansion where roses blossom, Tomoko and her brother Kenichiro meet a mysterious girl. She looks interested in them but vanish each time they see her.

In 1755, in three European countries, three people are born who will eventually have a fateful meeting in Versailles, France. Hans Axel von Fersen, born the eldest son of a Swedish senator; Oscar François de Jarge, born the youngest daughter of a French general; and Marie Antoinette, born the princess of Austria and the Habsburgs! The great masterpiece that shines in the history of Shojo Manga is finally here!

A collection of early oneshots from Riyoko Ikeda. Includes: 1. **Freesia's Morning** (フリージアの朝, Freesia no Asa) 2. **4:50 at Ueno Station** (上野駅４時50分, Ueno Eki 4 Ji 50 Bun): A girl waiting at Ueno Station observes others who also wait at the station, and their troubles. 3. **A Summer in Canterbury** (カンタベリーの夏, Canterbury no Natsu) 4. **The Harmony of Friendship** (友情のハーモニー, Yuujou no Harmony) 5. **Laura's First Love** (ローラの初恋, Laura no Hatsukoi) 6. **Under This Sky** (この空の下に, Kono Sora no Shita ni) 7. Bonus oneshot by Mieko Takahashi, Ikeda's first assistant: **The Love of Auntie Reiko** (レイコおばちゃまの恋, Reiko-obachama no Koi)

The story begins in Europe, during the first years of the XX century. On a background of intrigues, machinations and a Europe that is going straight toward World War I, three kids meet at a strict conservatory in Germany. Julius met Isaac at the famous Orpheus' Window and later in another event met Klaus there. The legend told that two lovers met at Orpheus' Window would end in unhappiness. But Julius met two different persons, and they didn't know Julius' secret. In fact, Julius is a woman who's forced to dress up and pretend to be a guy. But she isn't the only one who has secrets. Klaus, for example, is Russian. Is he a communist spy? Then the whirlwind of fate began. Outside of Rose of Versailles, Window of Orpheus is considered to be Ikeda's representative work and the culmination of the themes of her works up to that point. Note: Has a gaiden known as Collage. Additional gaiden were written by Ikeda, but illustrated by her longtime assistant Erika Miyamoto.