ADOLESCENCE AND THE APOCALYPSE?! - Revolutionary Girl Utena review

[@nanaasmah938]

Utena is a really unique character and the show is DROWNING in symbolism, ESPECIALLY the movie. I remember spending days after finishing the show trying to figure out what I just watched. It was one of my first animes too so I wasn't expecting it to be so deep. The show is truly a rarity with great writing, even if it is hard to understand.

[@monkeymouse]

You walked right past one of Utena's biggest clues; the school's name. Ootori is Japanese for "phoenix", with all its signals of death, transfiguration and rebirth. And there's plenty of that in all the story-arcs as well as the overall theme of Anthy's liberation from her brother.

[@truekurayami]

Don't even get started on that symbolism without bring the movie in as well, it will realy fuck with what seems like cut and dry issues about the characters symbolism when you have both to reference

[@monkeymouse]

When I wrote my first book "Anime Explosion", the Utena chapter was just about the TV series because there was no movie yet. Sometimes sequels in anime have to go out on a long limb.

[@kimifw58]

And there seem to be people of color, which is very rare in anime.

[@uanime1]

That's because people of colour are rare in Japan. For example it's possible to live in Japan all your life and never meet a black person.

[@kimifw58]

I know. That's why it's so amazing.

[@isaacgray2909]

But there's two characters of color. Anthy and Akio are Indian, but the rest are at least Japanese in context.

[@dedeshikaalabi-mensah9471]

Choco Zoe They still black though. Black is a Skin Color not an Ethnic Group. I’m African American and Ghanaian (West African Country) and when I straighten my hair people ask me if I’m Indian no joke🤔. The girl in my Japanese class who was Indian was ten times darker than me she was almost the color black but she Was Indian. There are different types of black people around the world😩 ok.

[@sadichchhaparulekar691]

@@dedeshikaalabi-mensah9471 xD im an indian xD and yes you dont look very indian-ish to me xDDD i guess they call indian and middle east people brown i guess :o !!

[@KaraOfTheSea]

1:22 Gotta correct you on this. Saionji denied ever putting the letter up. It is argued that it was Anthy who actually did it in order to propel Utena in the duels.

[@juliekersten6050]

You missed the biggest part of Utena in this review. It's all based on Jung's theories of psychiatry. This is a really deep anime. I don't really think it's about love. It is about growing up, masks, deception, and betrayal. No body is who they appear to be in Utena, especially Anthy and Akio. She's as much of a manipulator as he is. You didn't mention that she is a the bride and take all that abuse as self sacrifice for her brother the prince. She represents self loathing as the witch. Akio as the prince is an unattainable dream, which turns out to be a sham. The whole reason they want the rose bride is so that they can get into the castle which they believe holds the key to revolution and making their dreams come true. Utena finally gets there and finds out it's not all it's cracked up to be. Utena leaving the school at the end is her growing up and moving past the collective hive mind of high school and society and when her act convinces Anthy to do the same, that's the revolution because it breaks the cycle. I'm not a really well versed in Jung. I know that he focuses on masks and what society perceives by them (Persona) as well as male and female roles (anima & animus) He also talked about introverts vs extroverts. Everything ties together in Utena, even the shadow puppets and the battle songs. My favorite battle song is Tainai TokeiToshi Oruroi, which reference the Astronomical clock in Prague. Utena is a really awesome anime with all of the symbolism.

[@witecatj7700]

Adorableness

[@irreligiousidiot3541]

Julie Kersten No she didn't. Who the heck are you to tell her what she missed?

[@irreligiousidiot3541]

Hellbound Iscariot I am glad a bigot like you has a brain to actually remember that Pikachu monkey wannabee's name. Get a life, jackass!

[@laurabea660]

Hellbound Iscariot to me Chu-Chu , whilst for the most part being a source of comic relief, often relays important sentiments & clues about the series based on his behaviour particularly towards different characters and appearance. For example, when Anthy is going to see her brother for him to rape her, when Utena asks why doesn’t Chu-Chu go with him he pales, even before we’re explicitly told what is going on. Chu-Chu is also a tool that is used by the creators to focus our attention on a specific details . Like when chu-Chu dresses up as saionji and saionji becomes chu-chu hanging from a tree, meaning that saionji is acting like a monkey ... idk just my thoughts .

[@serenitylovem-gutierrez5207]

Stop thinking about it I mean you are right but can't you just watch it and look at the love utena and anthy have

[@KingEndymionrose]

revolutionary girl utena was my second anime that I watch after Sailor Moon and I love both of these an amazing very very very very much😀.

[@beatrizkarwai6763]

My interpretation of the whole thing Utena has many layers of interpretation. I tend to view it as mainly a metaphysical/religious theme. Anthy and Akio represent the concept of a immanent Goddess and a transcendent God, which are directly related to the concept of Shakti/Shiva in hindu religion (and the fact that they wear bindi and have dark skin suggest this connection). Anthy is related to roses because the rose represents something beautiful which is dangerous when you come close to it, because of it's thorns. So Anthy is just reality in it's most pure form, cruel, mysterious, and wonderful. Akio, as someone mentioned below, is related to the Fenix bird, which represents destruction, transformation, and reincarnation, and that's what Shiva represents in Hindu religion. But Akio has two sides, one is the malevolent and manipulative God which has no connection with anyone else (as a pure consciousness which is transcendent, but not immanent) and as the chivalrous prince, who symbolizes the revolution that Utena is trying to seek (which is Awakening or Enlightenment, which is both immanent and transcendent, but difficult to perceive). In every battle, or in most of them, Utena becomes the good Prince for a split-second, and that's when she has the glimpse of awakening, which empowers her to win the duel against the mental and physical constraints that prevent her from realizing what's the true nature of reality (Anthy). Each of the duelists are some type of constraint which the enlightened should be able to "overcome", so Saionji is Desire, Miki is intellect, Judy is love, Nanami is the physical body and Touga is the Ego. Actually, I prefer to say,in a more abstract level, that Saionji represents "Object", while Touga represents "Subject". So in the spiritual path, the first thing you need to reconsider is your relationship to objects around you, which is mainly mediated by desire or aversion, and in the end you need to also destroy your concept of "Self", or "Ego", in order to attain the Enlightened state, which can be called Nirvana, or Moksha, depending on the religion. Interestingly enough, in the first arc, Utena's biggest challenge is the Ego/Touga, which she's unwilling to sacrifice, and in the end of the series she become infatuated with Akio, which is basically a more "expanded" form of Self, or a more transcendental form of Ego. Only when Utena sacrifices this view, she's able to know Anthy. I believe Miki is intellect for some reasons. First, because that's a trait of the character. Second, because in the movie he tells that he's always looking for more power. His sister is the "near enemy" of intellect, to which intellect leads to when it's not properly used, which can be dispassion, cynicism, lack of purpose, frustration, etc, which are traits of her character. She could also be creativity and imagination, as the sister of Miki, but because of his behaviour she turns into the opposite of all that, as her brother ends up abandoning her in the piano recital event. Judy is love because, well, that's her main theme. And Shiori is hope, delusion, belief in fantasy, or miracles. Judy wants to free herself from everything, that's what she states in the movie, but she's driven constantly to the fake stories and expectations that Shiori represents.The later also gets to become a bigger antagonist in the movie. You see, in the movie, Touga doesn't exist, because the Ego is already dead, and the only thing that's left for Utena is passion, and that's why she needs to fight Jury and Shiori. She has still a bit of "Nostalgia" for her naive sense of Self, which she ends up discarding anyway, together with all falsehood. The series first ending song talks exactly about the purpose of destroying lies and realizing the truth. That's also the revolution, the complete desconstruction of the Self, until there's virtually nothing left, and that's what the opening song is about. Anyway, Nanami is infatuated with her brother because that's the attachment of flesh to the so-called "self", and that's why she's so broken when she realizes that they are not really related to eachother, just when Utena is in the Akio saga, dissociating even more from her sense of individual "self". Nanami is also frequently related to animals, in order to emphasize how similar she is to other forms of life. Nanami is the human body, but this body could be anything else, and it doesn't really matter. Utena fights with her faculty of discernment, and ends up sacrificing every false concept she used to have about the self. In the end, she's able to see reality for what it is, and she loses because the will to transform and "revolutionise" fades away when the last false beliefs are destroyed. In the last battle with Akio, after she's stabbed in the back by Anthy, she realizes that despite all the suffering of the world, and all the lack of sense, she's still breathing, and still living, so she uses her last attempt to unlock the nature of reality, only to find that she was never a prince, as the prince was only a fantasy, and that breaks all the purpose for her existence. But she doesn't really die, as Anthy states in the prologue, and once the pure immanent reality is free of the bounds of this illusion of omnipotent transcendent God consciousness, she's able to meet Utena once more in the movie, when the last reminiscent wish to be a prince is finally dissolved, and Utena interchanges roles with Anthy, so that there's no separation between reality and the one who perceives it. Anyway, that's my interpretation for everything. It can be even more nuanced, but I'm tired of writing...

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

Holy shit! Her skull is mostly eyes and she looks like a strong breeze could snap her in half! She's like a Flower Mantis!

[@Melodyofthesea78]

I have seen far bigger eyes. I kid you not.

[@Melodyofthesea78]

My problem was how sharp their chins looked. Lol.

[@MST545]

Chins so sharp they could cut paper if they wanted to

[@crimsonwizahd2358]

Am I the only one who thinks it's funny how most of the other comments are about how good the show is or about other people's experiences with this show, and here we are laughing at how over exaggerated the character designs are?

[@bzchoy]

Watch more shoujo anime, guys.

[@vanillabeeboo]

Shiori actually does have feelings for Juri the creators have confirmed this Shiori has a very messed up view of love like most of the characters and likes manipulating Juri also Nanami while obsessed with her brother does not have sexual feelings for him they have a scene in the show confirming this and I think it’s important to make that distinction

[@maxwellg9763]

This is true, but that could have been because she was already psychologically scarred by that point in the series; if these implications were in the series earlier, unfortunately I'd have a hard time believing it wasn't true.

[@josephine4s]

I’m not sure if the sexual contact between Akio and Anthy was ever consensual-maybe?-but it definitely was not by the end of the show. That time when Akio tells her to come over to him, and for the first time she doesn’t, followed by him quickly reaching out and yanking her towards him- that is where the show tells the audience that she wasn’t consenting. I read it as her remembering that she doesn’t have to sleep with him, and/or doesn’t want to. It is worth saying, though, that this doesnt mean she wasn’t consenting in any future instances.

[@xev089]

Thank you for doing this review. Utena has been one of my favorite anime for the longest time. This anime had a huge impact on me when I was younger, and helped me become who I am today.

[@themaskedmewtwo4320]

First off: Wow!!! I have been waiting for an AA review of Utena for years now, and I think this really delivered. I really love your delivery, Tara, and I agree the symbolism in Utena is really strong and it's an amazing story of adolescence. I can't wait to see what you review next because I'm really loving what I see so far. Keep up the awesome work ^w^

[@TheYamiJK]

Utena is possibly still the most confusing show I've ever watched.

[@PeachWookiee]

Try watching the movie first... Then you're really confused!

[@TheYamiJK]

Think I watched it second but if anything it was slightly easier to follow but twice as bizzare.

[@PeachWookiee]

I'm still wondering why she turned into a car...

[@AiNoMiko]

It was a bit daunting to me at first too, but I found a video series here on youtube that does an AWESOME job dissecting it and helping one understand what they're watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql6wiIxupcp2mrc Those two have fantastic Utena reviews. They've done 16 episodes so far, and finally after a rather long hiatus have committed to finishing the rest of the series :)

[@DacLMK]

Watch SEL or Texhnolyze to see real confusion.

[@kellharris2491]

This show is such a mind screw. Good mind screw but definitely one.

[@TBoneTony]

I was thinking of the movie, the Adolescence of Utena. Though would love to see a reaction from someone who saw the movie before seeing the series.

[@zionhyomeify]

That was me. My friend let me borrow her movie, and when I brought it back, I started to ask her a question, and she goes "do not ask me why they turn into cars!"

[@grayrook8637]

I would note most anime involving the apocalypse usually involve adolescence as well

[@rami_ungar_writer]

I will have to watch this series one of these days.

[@Neku628]

Rami Ungar You can find it here on KZbin, though I recommend the Japanese dub since the English dub is quite dull and bad.

[@katherinemahlum178]

It's totally worth it.

[@WhimsicalNessa]

You really should!

[@TBoneTony]

I should note that while it is taboo in Japanese culture to have homosexual feelings, Japanese Animation have had lesbian and even gay relationships in Anime ever since 1980s. Utena is a work of fiction, so it should not be taken too seriously.

[@leohino9211]

TBoneTony I understand why Japan feels that way. It has a very low birth rate and I hope I don't sound mean.

[@xingyu1386]

I agree, Japan had a long open history about homosexuality. I was surprised to find how many utena review videos talking about utena breaking the taboo. Just because they no longer publicly speak about it does not mean they are not aware of the culture. My bet is that the Japanese didn't feel half surprised or uncomfortable to see utena featuring lesbian love. It had been a theme of many shoujo genre manga/anime much early before utena. I think if people examine Utena carefully they shouldl find that the relationship between anthy and utena cannot be simply described as homosexual. It has blurred the boundary between friendship, love, as well as male and female. Utena is revolutionary, in one aspect, because it defies the stereotypical image of both homosexual and heterosexual.

[@MST545]

I remember watching Revolutionary Girl Utena on the Cutting Edge when it was airing and I remember it along with Zoids, Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing and Azumanga Dioh being my introductions into anime in general

[@katelynepperson5464]

This is was my very first anime, it inspired me, helped me understand things and made a big role of who I am today

[@LadyLunarSatine]

Juri second best girl. And then there's the movie and the CYOA Saturn game with a secret Black Rose Duelist ending.

[@Danidiva21]

Yay!!! Finally you guys review this anime!!!!

[@imwatchingyouppl1016]

GREAT BREAKDOWN, thanks!! I started watching this anime a few weeks back, through an AniTuber, then, out of impatience with their sporadic uploading, started watching episodes on my own. Then...the Black Rose arc. **shuddering and confusion COMMENCE** So, AFTER a few of THOSE episodes, I ought to understand the series more by watching commentary on the show on YT. The VERY first one I watched nearly turned me off the series ENTIRELY. I decided to see if an AniTuber I knew and trusted could truly break the show down with no bias. YOU were the first, this time. I love your review style and while you still touched on lots of things that almost made me take a step back from the anime, your review vs rant style was refreshing and helped me see this one from a fresh perspective. So thank ya!!! I wonder... 🤔 If this anime was rebooted, if they would touch on the issue of human trafficking, slave/stolen brides, and forced child pornagraphy as tackling more recently televised taboo youth subjects.

[@lostsnowman127]

SYMBOLISM! (Omg the nostalgia - watched this years ago - super neat to see it again) On Point review - lots of good points made / more insight than I remember having XD Hopefully someone sees this and goes and watched this series.

[@Chloetryingtheirbest]

So I saw this and literally screamed, I love this anime so much and I'm so happy to see a review of it!

[@Danidiva21]

Jinx // Captain Pancakes I love this anime too!!!

[@rwbymoonrose3417]

I got into this show when I was started to dive head first into non main stream anime and despite not always understanding, I enjoyed this very much. Utena to this day is still an anime that's one of favorites. Thanks so much! This review was awesome!

[@LadyLunarSatine]

I wouldn't really consider Utena off the beaten path.

[@rwbymoonrose3417]

This was in 2004 when the only way to watch anime on tv was 4kids or on demand

[@LadyLunarSatine]

I'm pretty sure Blockbuster, Redbox and dedicated anime vendors existed in 2004.

[@aislinrose1]

In some areas of the world yes..but not in all and not everyone had internet at time time either to be able to find it online, so if you couldn't get it local or on TV...it was likely you weren't watching it without jumping through hoops. Usually very expensive hoops.

[@rwbymoonrose3417]

aislinrose1 THANK YOU!

[@emilybroderick2421]

Utena's major themes are more numerous and significantly more complicated than that, but still, good review!

[@witecatj7700]

What about the music? It had quite the iconic sound track. Featuring "A Round Dance - Revolution" by Masami Okui as the opening theme really sets the mood of the series. It was powerful and embodied the themes of the show. Also the music leading up to the durls, "Absolute Destiny - Apocalypse" adds a layer of dread and makes every fight feel important. Excellent soundtrack all around.

[@motorworks69]

I will admit this was my first anime i ever saw as a teen my high school girlfriend gave it to me to watch and i am a guy and i well i did enjoy it

[@ryuko1000]

I love this sinking. Do u Guys know this series inspired me. The movie helped to. I got so much emotion I personally think this helped me develop more as a person and grow up.

[@zendakon8299]

Dear anime America, Please do a top ten pilot/first episode in anime series. This would include anime's that have more than one episode like deadman Wonderland with a great pilot episode to really capture the audience for the rest of the series and/or capture what the series is about. My personal favorite would hands down have to be Sword Art Online. Sincerely, Zeldicon. PS: Not Zelda, actually a villain named after these Titans of mountain faces called Zendikar or Guardians.

[@forbiddenrose3700]

Thank you for explaining some of the context to me. This video is amazing!❤

[@MrZilla]

I've been waiting for this for a long time.

[@jennytargaryen]

It always surprisme how people tend to not see how manipulative anthy really is

[@moooshroomdragonking1335]

not my cup of tea but i could understand someone liking it

[@5thar]

I love when a review turns out to just be a plot summary!!

[@talliaconner-flores5763]

Well hot damn, I might have to watch this after all. I never really thought it be in my wheelhouse, but you drive a convincing argument for giving it a shot. Thanks Tara!

[@pillarnexustheancientgladiator]

I watched the show last year (thanks Nozomi for having it on KZbin) and it's become one of my favorites of all time.

[@ladyarcane4129]

You forgot about the tradgedy. Utena's ultimate act of love. Her sacrifice to save Hime, her friends and the world. It's all in the last episode.

[@arturoreyescortez2476]

This anime is really deep! I haven't seen it, but I understand why it's a classic. Also, it's true that what we expect from adulthood isn't always good. There are challenges to face and we have to even rethink many things.

[@XouMuse]

I just watched this series, I loved this review, thank you for dedicating time to it ^^

[@ravinnox2640]

For the longest time I wasn't able to finish this show. I would always start it and something would happen and I wouldn't be able to finish and by time I was ready to continue I had forgotten a lot and decided to start over and so the process began again. Three years ago I decided I was going to give it another go and binged it over a week...and now like Trigun, this is one I watch about once a year.

[@anthonymendoza1355]

Thank you I've been trying to remember the name of this Anime for years. I saw it once and was trying to watch it again.

[@Books_Anime_92]

I loved this anime and would love to add it to my collection. It was also my first Yuri anime and Utena/Anthy was my first WLW OTP.

[@monkeyking9863]

your ending remarks reminded me, i need to work on that time machine so i can go back in time and slap my self every time i said "i wish i could grow up faster"

[@indiiedreamer]

This is my top 1 anime, I love it so much!

[@marieraven8054]

Great review, thank you!

[@user-zg5ki6jl3l]

the fact that utena is called out for not wearing a boys uniform is not a rom com trope 😭 this entire show is an allegory and if you watch on a literal level like that then youre bound to understand nothing and think this anime sucks

[@ABArtworks]

Finally! I can watch this video! For some reason when it first came out I couldn’t watch it because I’m in Guam atm

[@ladyaceina]

i just marathoned this series over hte past few days it was a truely wonderus feeling

[@DavidRomigJr]

Wow, long time since I saw this. Great anime. I still sometimes sing parts of the Absolute Destiny Apocalypse that played nearly every episode.

[@TheCreepypro]

Unless I'm mistaken isn't this Tara's first review? if it is good for you hon glad you got to review a classic such as this you did an excellent job can't wait to see more reviews from you

[@djinsanity3575]

Well I feel a bit different about the review I do respect your words and how good the anime is. Thanks

[@neilburns9149]

A rather strange anime but entertaining It's adorable that Wakaba glomps Utena I didn't see the whole thing but I liked it The ending was confusing Was Utena killed or not

[@alicedelgado955]

are you going to go into detail about the movie Adolescence of Utena?

[@Mad-Hatter-ison]

Congrats on the review tara!

[@Neku628]

8:58 Anthy also chooses her role, because she wants to protect her brother from his guilt. I was really annoyed by Anthy because she barely sticks up for herself and has everyone always be her prince. Does she need to be the victim?

[@KrazyKinu]

A review should be more of a critical analysis of whatever you're reviewing, this felt more like a very lengthy and exhaustive recap of the series with a few comments added. It felt like you were going down a theme's checklist you found online and saying whether you liked it or not, saying nothing evocative or thought provoking. Critical Analysis can be something very difficult to fully grasp. Even your Thesis Statement for your review in the beginning did absolutely nothing but give a synopsis of the series. Think about what your overall plan is for this review, break it into smaller sections. Only give explanations of what happens to back up your points you want to make. Tell your viewers what you want to give them and then go for it-prove it with judgements made with evidence and give your review purpose.

[@maytalacedo20]

it was a confusing mess but an interesting one to explore topics that aren't so common then.

[@FenrisTsukigami]

Could you PLEEEEEEEEEEAAAASSSSSEEEEEE do a review of Future Card Buddyfight? It might seem like your everyday anime based around a children’s card game, but it’s so much goddamn more than just that. It gets absolutely insane as the series goes on. There are seriously multitudes of times where the one of the characters, at the end of the Buddyfight to defeat their opponent, uses a card that calls out a HUMONGOUS FREAKIN WEAPON OR MONSTER WITH A HUMONGOUS FREAKIN WEAPON/AN UNEXPLAINABLY MASSIVE AMOUNT OF STRENGTH THAT OBLITERATES THE OPPONENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So could you guys please review it? And I wasn’t exaggerating about the giant weapon thing.

[@CDesirreMoniqueK]

I remember watching this as a child and how confused I was watching it. It's one of those animes that's scared into my brain.

[@haileypearson6867]

OMG I LOVES THIS SERIESS

[@Katetanic]

Didn't this also have a infamous betrayal moment?

[@Neku628]

Katetanic I think it came from Anthy near the end.

[@Danidiva21]

Katetanic yup

[@marthamist9128]

Good movie on its own, but hey, good review of a classic Anime.

[@machinaprecis]

This isn't a review, it's a middle school book report. You're just summarizing the plot.

[@madisonwaycaster9832]

Zettai unmei mokushiroku Zettai unmei mokushiroku Shussei touroku, senrei meibo, shibou touroku Zettai unmei mokushiroku Zettai unmei mokushiroku Watashi no tanjou, zettai tanjou, mokushiroku

[@p.coelho9337]

Love this anime but it's so messed up in the same time😂

[@WhiteFireTheDragon]

I have my own theory about the incest between Anthy and Akio; however, I'm unsure of how to put it into words.

[@Kaikenp]

This anime was on my radar for over a decade and I finally watched it last year. It was...an experience. I do appreciate what the creators were trying to do but I think they should have dialed back the weirdness some. As you said, it does take you out of the story. I don't know what to think of it even now, but I know it's not for me.

[@nevermoreL89]

I find deeply biphobic how you talk about shiori not being with jury for a man. That's not accurate and it's irrelevant that shiori chose a man. She just chose whoever hurted the most.

[@Balala_]

Can someone give me a link to the image used in the thumbnail please? It looks gorgeous, and I'd like to see the whole picture

[@serenitylovem-gutierrez5207]

Utena and anthy forever

[@Neku628]

1:11 Well, she is the oddball because she isn't wearing the girl's school uniform. How she is able to get away with it? I don't think the anime addresses.

[@marumaru2105]

It’s mentioned in the manga that the rule itself is that students cannot wear clothing other than that made by the school’s designated manufacturer. Her loophole is that her uniform was specially made by that manufacturer

[@jackloxtile2764]

This is the creators of the Comic Dub series "Untold Stories of TePablo," reminding young children and their parents that "the topic of reproduction is okay to talk about... just as long as that someone is teaching them about the birds and the bees..." This message has been brought to you by Haruhi Suzumiha; "JUST talk to your kids fellow parents. Just-" [Robin then breaks out of character, as an Ember is shown being used behind her] - WHAT THE?!? TePablo the Tepig (voiced by Mat Pat of The Game Theorist and The Film Theorist: [Interrupting the sponsored message] JUST TALK TO THEM!!! You have no idea what it's like to be inside a Harem Anime, especially if it's one where the chance of dying is EVERYWHERE!!! Don't be a Harem! DON'T BE A HAREM!!! Let's you guys frame it from there, for I don't have time to script something like that... *dead*

[@Marille7982]

Where can I find this

[@viiiderekae]

This was blocked in my country before anywau at 0:16 there is reimu from touhou project XD

[@truekurayami]

I have one question about this review. Why now? It has been out for so long I honestly am curious at why a review on this channel is only coming out now, also If you think the show by itself at a lot of interesting "issues" watch the movie and try to piece to two sides of the story together it brings a whole new world of topics it goes over with the two side by side

[@ProTobigen]

Man i remember when i had(and still do) a crush on my friend. But he's straight so i have no chance.

[@bb-chan4849]

Ah Utena also known as the only show where every main character gets raped in some fashion

[@Danidiva21]

James Bradshaw yup

[@littleotakutalks]

*Hurries on to watch it*

[@cjthrasher5603]

Great job on the review

[@iceluvndiva21]

I'm more curious about what each character represents.

[@iceluvndiva21]

Sooooo.... All I understand so far is that Antony's brother is trying to gain something called eternity and he's using his sister to do it. He psychology damages her so that she'll be nothing but a doormat to anyone. Utena met him when she was a little girl and he was still a kind person. That kind and chivalrous self had be locked away for some reason but it can be set free by both Antony and utena. To do that utena must face 16 different duels each one reflecting a part of a person both good and bad. It's this that can help her change Anthony's fate. But utena can't exist in the same world as her lover so to save Antony? She has to give up her nown life instead of the other way around. I haven't finished the rest. Just started the third act. Wait.... SHE HAD SEX WITH THIS CREEP?!

[@dillongause7528]

Go revolution girl power ways to have fun no matter what u partake in

[@maxwellg9763]

Shiori intentionally started dating who she thought Jury had a crush on in order to try and hurt her.

[@cocomalt8648]

1:39 BWAHAHAHAHA

[@nightmaretroubadour2216]

Absolute Destiny Apocalypse

[@WhimsicalNessa]

Yes!

[@gamer1611]

didn't you guys have a review or mention this in an earlier

[@minnymoon1360]

I love utena!!!

[@Danidiva21]

minnymoon1360 I love her too!

[@KajiRider1997]

IRL people would have punched that green-haired fabio out on the first slap let alone the what 8th?

[@sebastianmacken24]

Chibi Tara is adorable

[@ceufrscio707]

Awww love

[@queenkaterose]

Valentines Day meh my mom's birthday is the DAY BEFORE

[@PenpalsDZA]

My favorite anime.

[@Black.Rose743]

I was watching Overlord but I had to pause it to watch this.

[@CrimsonStudioz]

what's confuseing about Utena, I'm surprised that it's made J.C.staff not shaft.

[@keiththompson9435]

Not arguing.

[@NAVEMAN3]

What about the OVA movie?

[@blackrose1522]

Still dont understand the ending where Anthy betrays her and stabs her x.x