Revolutionary Girl Utena

4.1

(1.2K)

Animation

Drama

Mystery

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

1997

24 min

TV-14

The main character is Utena Tenjou, a tomboyish teenage girl who was so impressed by a kind prince in her childhood that she decided to become a prince herself. She attends Ohtori Academy, where she meets a student named Anthy Himemiya, a girl who is in an abusive relationship with another student. Utena fights to protect Anthy and is pulled into a series of sword duels with the members of the Student Council. Anthy is referred to as the "Rose Bride" and is given to the winner of each duel. It is said that the winner of the of tournament will receive a mysterious "power to revolutionize the world", and the current champion is constantly challenged for the right to possess the Rose Bride.

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"From the episodes I saw I got the feeling that this show was about expectations and how the expectations we put on others might not be what they want or feel. The princess you want to save might not actually want to be saved for example. Outside of that I think it’s use of scenery and limited animation is amazing. This show is beautiful. I need to finish it and yes I’d recommend it especially to people that are aren’t used to shojoesque imagery. "

Kweku Ananse Haki

"This js a really excellent anime. It has some dark themes and topics, so you might want to check a trigger warnings list (even if you arent generally affected by stuff like that.. it's pretty bad sometimes.) It's the kind of thing that you can talk about for hours, make like 14 original video essays on.. some of the episodes are so full of metaphors that it is confusing (looking at you, episode 23). And, it is pretty much as sapphic as 1997 Japan would allow."

Marten

"I haven't finished this, but I just love the ethereal, otherworldly, and gothic vibe I get from it."

xdtla

"I love the pretty colors and the amazing music and the style. All the men can go choke. Lesbianism ftw."

Fidge (they/them)

"One of my favorite anime. It’s got such a rich and beautiful art style, and handles some pretty intense themes and ideas. Very artsy and imaginative. "

Emily

"Neon Genesis : Highschool Host Club 🤣 so good"

J H

"Did I love this show? Yes. Did I love it so much that I almost bought a 200$ figure of Utena at a convention once when I had no spending money? Yes. Do I still regret not buying it? Yes. Would I recommend other people watch it? Maybe. It's a classic 90s anime, a surreal coming of age story steeped in queer themes. Its pretty slow paced at parts, so you've been warned. "

Rae 👽✨

"It's a great show the animation is really smooth and the music is great and how they introduce new characters or information is amazing I would totally recommend "

couchramen

"If you like Sailor Moon and Neon Genesis Evangelion, please watch this ^-^"

Rose __

"Serious, light-hearted, dark, funny, and lots of LGBTQ+ representation. There is a lot of abuse and bullying in the first half of the anime, so if you are sensitive to that be warned. Also, the music is amazing! The reason why I watched it and stuck with it 😊"