Revolutionary Girl Utena Manga Celebration | with Chiho Saito and Kunihiko Ikuhara

[@camilleblanca2332]

I think the director tried to avoid talking so much about his own interpretation of the anime itself but rather leave it to audiences to decide. The only 2 themes he stressed about are FREEDOM and DIVERSITY that this work mainly conveys.

[@kiseki2533]

This man is a legend for me ❤

[@theMoporter]

0:00 - Introductions 3:45 - Revolutionary Girl Utena was created by a collective under the name Be-Papas - can you tell us a little about how this group came about, and what its goals were? 8:30 - @indigotrance: Were there any specific aims or goals either of you had when making Utena, and do you feel you successfully achieved them? 12:43 - @whimsydearest: What core message do you want audiences to take away from your stories? 15:11 - @EdgeworthSmile: If Utena characters could meet Sarazanmai characters, what kind of interactions would they have? Who would get along? 17:32 - @AsureMarill: Utena is often looked at as the first example of a romance between two women in anime, especially in the movie. What motivated or inspired you to explore this romance? Your LGBTQ+ fans are so eternally grateful!!!! 22:33 - @GemmaGreen8: As a fan of Utena, Penguindrum and Sarazanmai, is [sic] there any plans for another Ikuhara anime? 23:00 - Is there anything you [Saito-san] can talk about when it comes to any upcoming projects that you're working on? 24:02 - @UtenaCast: What is your favourite kind of tea? 25:05 - Final remarks

[@camgonzales3658]

Thank you ! Life saver ^__^

[@xedralya]

Have some Cantarella every time the moderator says 'you-tena'.

[@oxcart4004]

I was starting to worry that I had been pronouncing her name wrong.

[@raccoonchild]

​@@oxcart4004 Of course not, it's a Japanese word.

[@oxcart4004]

@@raccoonchild My comment was in jest. A am a total weeb so I always look up the spelling of the names. ウテナ ... I am "guessing" that it means "calyx" which seems to fit the rose themes. I am so happy that this video was posted. This is one of my favorite anime ever. :)

[@raccoonchild]

@@oxcart4004 I was just trying to reassure you but I'm glad there was never a need to lol

[@kellodrawsalotkello7058]

Utena and Sailor Moon both did so much for anime and manga and for LGBT content in Anime and Manga in general, Its so cool to see Saito and Ikuhara being respected and seen outside of Japan as well,

[@sharkafrank7545]

Ikuhara and Saito are amazing legends

[@whimsydearest]

Utena and Sailor Moon are very important shows to me, so thank you so much for hosting this panel and for taking the time to answer my question. 🥰

[@1dbad]

Sailor Moon was my gateway into anime, and shows like Utena and Sarazanmai are some of my all time favorites. Excited to hear Ikuhara's already working on his next project. I can't wait!

[@aggelosmard491]

Have you seen penguindrum?

[@1dbad]

@@aggelosmard491 I have! Yuri Kuma Arashi as well.

[@brooklyn113]

I watched the Sailor Moon R movie obsessively as a wee one finding Utena in middle school really helped me through my gender and sexuality woes and later trauma. These two will never know how much they helped me navigate life and myself. So much love and respect for them. The new manga SLAPPED.

[@dave9302]

Thanks to all for making this happen ❤

[@MagicalCinnamon]

WOW what an amazing interview! Both Ikuhara and Saito are legends in the anime/manga world, it's great to see them talking about their works and ideas, and how Utena also came to be. AND IKUHARA IS WORKING ON A NEW SHOW? YAAAAAAAAY

[@janey4319]

It's so cool to still be hearing about Utena!!! And thanks for making this available to everyone!!!!!

[@janyt3771]

thank you

[@Robersora]

Is there a written version? That would be cool!

[@ventisca13]

So great I now many have forget about items but I still love it and watch some episode's

[@Jollimark]

First to Revolutionize

[@HaydenTheHistorian]

I love Utena

[@emgarcia5636]

(heart eyes emoji)

[@lizlazem2317]

💖💜❤️

[@AnimeMemesDaily]

anime life

[@カタリナ-u6z]

日本人居ないww

[@coriolisky]

日本じゃないだからだもん