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Revision as of 06:16, 9 May 2011
| Revolutionary Girl Utena | |
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| Original Manga | Chiho Saito |
| Director/Artist | Kunihiko Ikuhara |
| Format | Anime (TV), Anime (Movie), Manga |
| Made By | J.C. Staff |
| Episode Length | 24 minutes |
| # of Eps/Volumes | 39+Movie (Anime), 5 volumes (Manga) |
Contents
Genre
Drama, Romance, Magical Girl, Shoujo
Sum it up in a Sentence
A complex, character- and symbolism-driven take on the magical girl genre set in a high school, where students duel to control the mysterious Rose Bride.
Main Description
TV Series
In her youth, a handsome prince saved Utena Tenjou's life. Ever since, she dreamed of becoming a prince herself. Now attending the prestigious Ohtori Academy, she challenges an upperclassmen to a duel to protect her friend. To her surprise, winning earns her the hand of Anthy Himemiya, a quiet, enigmatic girl known as the 'Rose Bride.' Now she faces enemies from all directions, for it is said that whoever possesses the Rose Bride will gain the power to revolutionize the world.
Movie
"I want to see a beautiful girl turn into a car." --Director Kunihiko Ikuhara
If You Liked This, You Might Like...
Magical Girls:
Surreal Symbolic Storytelling:
Personal Opinions
Links
- Empty Movement The web's largest Utena fansite; terrifying forums, but amazingly comprehensive information about the series.
- ANN's interview with Kunihiko Ikuhara Guaranteed to answer absolutely no lingering questions.
