The Rose of Versailles
The series' success and notability has been sustained in the decades subsequent to the release of the manga through its various adaptations, notably the Takarazuka Revue musical adaptations. The musicals have been credited with popularizing Ikeda and "The Rose of Versailles" in Japan among the general public; as of 2014, Takarazuka musical adaptations of "The Rose of Versailles" have been performed roughly 2,100 times to an estimated audience of over 5 million.