Michi Himeno hand-drawn shikishi color illustration “Versailles no Bara”

Some pieces are worth the wait.

After a very long journey, this magnificent Rose of Versailles shikishi by Michi Himeno-sensei has finally joined in my collection, and it was absolutely worth every second.

A hand-drawn, signed, and beautifully personalized tribute to one of the most iconic works in anime history. The elegance of Oscar, the unmistakable linework, the delicate strength in every expression… that timeless visual identity created through the legendary work of Michi Himeno and Shingo Araki remains pure magic.

There is something very special about holding an original piece like this in your hands: you can feel the soul of an era when animation was built frame by frame, pencil by pencil, with passion and extraordinary craftsmanship.

For longtime collectors, moments like this are why we keep going.

Lady Oscar is not just an anime.

It is memory, history, art and for many of us, part of who we are.

A treasure for life.

Happy Birthday to me ✨🌹