" Revolutionary Girl Utena " ( Shoujo Kakumei Utena ) is a landmark 1997 anime series directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara and created by the artist collective . It is widely considered a "classic" and a masterpiece of the shojo (girls' manga) genre, known for its surrealist imagery, complex psychological themes, and subversion of fairy tale tropes. Core Narrative
: Utena becomes a duelist in a secret tournament overseen by the Student Council. Revolutionary Girl Utena
The story follows , an orphaned 14-year-old girl who was so inspired by a "prince" who comforted her in childhood that she decided to become a prince herself. " Revolutionary Girl Utena " ( Shoujo Kakumei
: Ohtori Academy, an elite boarding school that serves as a symbolic "stage" for the world. The story follows , an orphaned 14-year-old girl
The series is deeply metaphorical and deals with mature, often dark subject matter:
: Duelists fight for the possession of Anthy Himemiya , the "Rose Bride," who is said to hold the "power to revolutionize the world". Major Themes