Revolutionary Girl Utena 1997
“The power to revolutionize the world!”
What is Revolutionary Girl Utena?
The television series Revolutionary Girl Utena is a show that features a strong sense of chivalry and mysterious duels. The series follows the story of Utena, a teenager who attends the prestigious Ohtori Academy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 2, 1997
- Last aired
- Dec 24, 1997
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The television series Revolutionary Girl Utena is a show that features a strong sense of chivalry and mysterious duels. The series follows the story of Utena, a teenager who attends the prestigious Ohtori Academy. As a child, Utena had an encounter with a prince who bestowed upon her a ring and a promise that it would lead her to him again. This encounter had a profound impact on Utena, who never forgot the prince's words. Now at Ohtori Academy, Utena's strong sense of chivalry places her at odds with the student council, leading to a series of duels against its members. The series was created by Yôji Enokido, Shin'ya Hasegawa, Kunihiko Ikuhara, Yûichirô Oguro, and Chiho Saitô. The show features the voice talents of Tomoko Kawakami, Yuriko Fuchizaki, Rachael Lillis, and Sharon Becker. The term revolutionary refers to something or someone that is involved in or relating to a revolution, or something that is completely new and has a great effect.
Should you watch it?
“A bold teenager enters a world of duels and intrigue at an elite academy.”
- Unique visual storytelling with deep symbolism
- Complex characters challenging gender norms
- Innovative animation blending realism and fantasy
- Dense allegory may confuse some viewers
- Slow pacing in early episodes
Watch it if you enjoy thought-provoking anime that subverts traditional fairy tale narratives.
Contains mature themes involving identity, power, and societal expectations suitable for older teens and adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Rose Bride Apr 2, 1997
- E2 For Whom the Rose Smiles Apr 9, 1997
- E3 On the Night of the Ball Apr 16, 1997
- E4 The Sunlit Garden - Prelude Apr 23, 1997
- E5 The Sunlit Garden - Finale Apr 30, 1997
- E6 Take Care, Miss Nanami! May 7, 1997
- E7 Unfulfilled Juri May 14, 1997
- E8 Curried High Trip May 21, 1997
- E9 The Castle Said to Hold Eternity May 28, 1997
- E10 Nanami's Precious Thing Jun 4, 1997
- E11 Gracefully Cruel - The One Who Picks That Flower Jun 11, 1997
- E12 For Friendship, Perhaps Jun 18, 1997
- E13 Tracing a Path Jun 25, 1997
- E14 The Boys of the Black Rose Jul 2, 1997
- E15 The Landscape Framed by Kozue Jul 9, 1997
- E16 The Cowbell of Happiness Jul 16, 1997
- E17 The Thorns of Death Jul 23, 1997
- E18 Mitsuru's Impatience Jul 30, 1997
- E19 A Song for a Kingdom Now Lost Aug 6, 1997
- E20 Wakaba Flourishing Aug 13, 1997
- E21 Vermin Aug 20, 1997
- E22 Nemuro Memorial Hall Aug 27, 1997
- E23 The Terms of a Duelist Sep 3, 1997
- E24 The Secret Nanami Diary Sep 10, 1997
- E25 Their Eternal Apocalypse Sep 17, 1997
- E26 Miki's Nest Box (The Sunlit Garden - Arranged) Sep 24, 1997
- E27 Nanami's Egg Oct 1, 1997
- E28 Whispers in the Dark Oct 8, 1997
- E29 Azure Paler Than the Sky Oct 15, 1997
- E30 The Barefoot Girl Oct 22, 1997
- E31 Her Tragedy Oct 29, 1997
- E32 The Romance of the Dancing Girls Nov 5, 1997
- E33 The Prince Who Runs Through the Night Nov 12, 1997
- E34 The Rose Crest Nov 19, 1997
- E35 The Love That Blossomed in Wintertime Nov 26, 1997
- E36 And Thus Opens the Doorway of Night Dec 3, 1997
- E37 The One to Revolutionize the World Dec 10, 1997
- E38 End of the World Dec 17, 1997
- E39 And Someday, Together, We'll Shine Dec 24, 1997
Frequently asked questions
Is this series appropriate for children?
The series deals with mature themes and is generally recommended for older teens and adults.
What genre is this show?
It's primarily classified as a psychological drama with fantasy and romance elements.
Does it have a lot of action scenes?
Yes, it features dueling sequences though they serve symbolic narrative purposes beyond simple action.
Is it based on a manga or light novel?
The series originated as an original anime project with later manga adaptations.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of multiple episodes exploring the protagonist's journey through the academy.