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Shoujo Kakumei Utena

Revolutionary Girl Utena

TV Finished Airing PG-13 - Teens 13 or older Community Score: 8.25 Source: Original

Episodes: 39

Aired: Apr 2, 1997 to Dec 24, 1997

Duration: 23 min per ep

Synopsis

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Years ago, a tragic incident befell a young princess when both her parents died. Devastated, it seemed nothing would calm this poor soul. However, a prince traveling through the area came to see the princess, hoping to cheer her up. After wiping her sorrowful tears, the prince gave her a ring carrying a rose emblem and told her as long as she holds onto the ring, they are destined to meet again. The event leaves a deep impression on the girl, Utena Tenjou, leading her to become a prince herself. Years later, Utena attends Ootori Academy, recognized by the same rose emblem as her precious ring's. There, attracted by the scent of roses, she witnesses Anthy Himemiya tending the flowers, accompanied by the Student Council President Touga Kiryuu and Vice President Kyouichi Saionji, who seem to be arguing over Anthy. While Utena thinks nothing of the occurrence, the Student Council gathers to discuss an important matter. Subsequently, a misunderstanding leads to Utena being dragged into the world of Duelists—those with rings similar to her own. The Duelists fight for the ownership of the Rose Bride, Anthy Himemiya, who is said to possess great power. Wanting to prove her capabilities as a prince, and enraged that Anthy is being wronged and objectified, Utena resolves to fight against the Duelists to save her from the cruel fate. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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Rank

388

Popularity

1140

Episodes

39

Aired

Apr 2, 1997 to Dec 24, 1997

Duration

23 min per ep

Members / Favorites

248642 / 9789

Studios

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J.C.Staff

Genres and Themes

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Genre: Award Winning Genre: Drama Theme: Mahou Shoujo Theme: Psychological Theme: School

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Characters

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Himemiya, Anthy

Himemiya, Anthy

Main

Voice actors: Fuchizaki, Yuriko, Fanfani, Donatella, Becker, Sharon

Tenjou, Utena

Tenjou, Utena

Main

Voice actors: Kawakami, Tomoko, Pacotto, Emanuela, Lillis, Rachael

A-ko

A-ko

Supporting

Voice actors: Kawamura, Maria, Goodman, Amanda, Cericola, Dania

Arisugawa, Juri

Arisugawa, Juri

Supporting

Voice actors: Mitsuishi, Kotono, Goodman, Amanda, Morales, María Fernanda

B-ko

B-ko

Supporting

Voice actors: Koorogi, Satomi, Jacobanis, Carol, Porta, Graziella

C-ko

C-ko

Supporting

Voice actors: Watanabe, Kumiko, Ortiz, Lisa, Williams, Kerry

Chida, Tokiko

Chida, Tokiko

Supporting

Voice actors: Hidaka, Noriko, Sands, Tara, Tulli, Anna Maria

Chida, Mamiya

Chida, Mamiya

Supporting

Voice actors: O'Brien, Liam, Kawamura, Maria, Thovez, Marina

Chuchu

Chuchu

Supporting

Voice actors: Koorogi, Satomi, Lillis, Rachael, Lobo, Ana

Dios

Dios

Supporting

Voice actors: Freeman, Crispin, Yuuki, Hiro, Cericola, Dania

Hozumi, Mari

Hozumi, Mari

Supporting

Voice actors: Nishimura, Chinami, Jacobanis, Carol, Tarín, Sílvia

Kaoru, Kozue

Kaoru, Kozue

Supporting

Voice actors: Honda, Chieko, Beck, Roxanne, Massironi, Cinzia

Kaoru, Miki

Kaoru, Miki

Supporting

Voice actors: Hisakawa, Aya, Garbolino, Davide, Cathcart, James Carter

Kazami, Tatsuya

Kazami, Tatsuya

Supporting

Voice actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou, Sabre, Diego, Abbey, Greg

Kiryuu, Touga

Kiryuu, Touga

Supporting

Voice actors: Freeman, Crispin, Koyasu, Takehito, Prata, Patrizio

Kiryuu, Nanami

Kiryuu, Nanami

Supporting

Voice actors: Shiratori, Yuri, Valenti, Federica, Byrd, Christine

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