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Revolutionary Girl Utena

1997Show1 season39 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A dreamlike, deeply romantic animated series about growing up and fantasy, with standout direction and score.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Episodes

1 season · 39 episodes · best: S1E39 "Someday We Will Shine Together" 9.0

Episodes

7.9

Story

The power to revolutionize the world!

"Never lose that strength or nobility, even when you grow up." When Utena was just a child and in the depths of sorrow, she found salvation in those words. They were the words of a prince, who bestowed upon her both a ring and the promise that it would lead her to him again. She never forgot the encounter. Now a teenager, Utena attends the prestigious Ohtori Academy; however, her strong sense of chivalry soon places her at odds with the student council and thrusts her into a series of mysterious and dangerous duels against its members.

Feels like

  • Surreal Psychological Drama
  • Deconstruction of Fairy Tales
  • Visually Avant-Garde
  • Queer Romance Subtext
  • Philosophical Coming-of-Age
  • Theatrical & Symbolic
  • High-Stakes Dueling
  • Gender Role Critique
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Cult Classic Anime

Cast

24 of 30 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kunihiko Ikuhara, Toru Takahashi, Yukio Okazaki
Written by
Yoji Enokido, Ryoe Tsukimura, Noboru Higa
Music by
Shinkichi Mitsumune

Everyone

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Facts

April 2, 1997 · December 24, 1997 · Ended

First aired
April 2, 1997
Last aired
December 24, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 39 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Impaled with Extreme Prejudice, Queer Flowers, Mental World +9

  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • Queer Flowers
  • Mental World
  • Spoiler Opening
  • Continuity Nod
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni
  • Implausible Fencing Powers
  • Everyone Is Bi
  • Custom Uniform
  • Not Just a Tournament
  • Loving a Shadow
  • Forgotten First Meeting

12 of 267 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Revolutionary Girl Utena?"

Questions about Revolutionary Girl Utena

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Revolutionary Girl Utena?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Revolutionary Girl Utena worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Revolutionary Girl Utena okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Revolutionary Girl Utena?

16 h

About 16 hours: 39 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 1997.

Can I half-watch Revolutionary Girl Utena?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 9 for ambiguity.

Is Revolutionary Girl Utena good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Revolutionary Girl Utena in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.