Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie

A dizzying, dreamlike swirl of symbols and swordplay that rewards surrender and unsettles long after it ends.

Directed by

Kunihiko Ikuhara

Genres

Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Starring

Tomoko Kawakami, Yuriko Fuchizaki, Mitsuhiro Oikawa

Tagline

Alone, we have the power to revolutionize the world.

Overview

In a loose retelling of the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series, Utena Tenjou arrives at Ohtori Academy, only to be immediately swept up in a series of duels for the hand of her classmate Anthy Himemiya and the power she supposedly holds. At the same time, Utena reunites with Touga Kiryuu, a friend from her childhood who seems to know the secrets behind the duels. Utena must discover those secrets for herself, before the power that rules Ohtori claims her and her friends, new and old.

How it feels

Eerie, melancholic, romantic and dark. Brisk and demanding.

About

Identity, sexuality, gender, coming-of-age

Content

Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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