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is a manga by Chiho Saito and anime directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara. The manga serial began in the June 1996 issue of Ciao and the anime was first broadcast in 1997. A movie, was released in theatres in 1999. A musical version of the franchise was also produced in the mid 1990's. It was titled "Comedie Musicale Utena la fillette révolutionnaire" and staged be an all-female Takarazuka-style cast.
The main character is a somewhat tomboyish teenage female, Utena Tenjou, who was so impressed by a kind prince in her childhood that she decided to become a prince herself (expressed in her manner of dress and personality). She attends Ohtori Academy, where she meets a student named Anthy Himemiya, a girl who is in an abusive relationship with another student. Utena fights to protect Anthy and is pulled into a series of sword duels with the members of the Student Council. Anthy is referred to as the "Rose Bride" and is given to the winner of each duel. As Anthy is thought to be the key to a coming revolution, the current champion is constantly challenged for the right to possess the Rose Bride.
While the show generally has the appearance of a magical girl series, it is also highly metaphysical and allegorical. It contains a mix of borrowed visuals from Takarazuka theater, shadow puppetry, and classic shōjo.
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Utena TV.com - The official US site for series, by its distributor Central Park Media. Includes character information, a story summary, three Quicktime trailers, and an image gallery.
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Ikuniweb - Revolutionary Girl Utena - Utena section of director Kunihiko Ikuhara's official site. (English Version)
IMDb - Shôjo Kakumei Utena (series) - The Internet Movie Database listing for the TV series. Contains a full cast and crew list and additional resources.
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IMDb - Shôjo Kakumei Utena: Adolescence Mokushiroku (movie) - The Internet Movie Database listing for the theatrically released movie.
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Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Movie - The official site for the US release of the movie, by Central Park Media. Includes character information, a story synopsis, image galleries with wallpaper, production sketches, and fan art, and the theatrical trailer.
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SF Int'l Lesbian and Gay Film Festival: Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Movie - A subtitled showing of the movie at the Castro Theater in San Francisco, CA. Series and movie director Kunihiko Ikuhara in attendance.
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