Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Movie (Limited Edition)

Starring:Revolutionary Girl Utena
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This movie version of the Japanese television show takes the entire series plot and streamlines it into 80 minutes, pushing the characters into an alternate universe. For those who have seen the series, the action and characters will feel familiar: Utena learns to be a duelist and fight against a righteous faction at her school. But director Kunihiko Ikuhara revises the series in details both small (the duels take place in a rose field, not a stadium) and large (the bizarre finale). The gender-bending relations between Utena and Anthy--a friendship in the series--now take on lesbian overtones. The film will certainly be remembered for its finale as Utena becomes a racecar--literally. The end result should polarize fans yet bring new anime enthusiasts onboard. (Rated 13 and older; mild violence and nudity) --Doug Thomas
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Utena duels her classmates to protect her friend Anthy, who is the key to a magical power that could make her dream - to become a prince - come true. But Anthy hides a terrible secret, and Utena must face the truth about herself and those she loves and learn what it means to be a true hero. Anamorphic widescreen format!

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Rose Collection/The Movie Boxed Set
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Utena Review

Utena Boxed Set: The Rose Collection

Utena is brilliant

Movie blows, buy individual disks

good stuff plus metaphorical movie

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Rose Collection/The Movie Boxed Set
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ASIN: B0001EQIJ2
Release Date: 2004-12-07

Description

A surreal coming-of-age fairy tale from the Director of Sailor Moon. Utena is a spirited schoolgirl with an unusual dream: to become a heroic prince who saves damsels in distress! Although it seems impossible, her goal is closer than she can imagine. When Utena befriends a shy girl named Anthy, she unlocks a hidden word of swordfights, enchantment and danger!

Customer Reviews:

Utena Review.......2007-03-14

Of all the anime that exists, Utena is definitely not among the more normal types. The same themes that exist within others of gender-bending, reclassifications and relationship twists exists within this series as well. Another commonality is the awesome animation, storyline, and abundant creativity involved in creating this unique series. Each set is watchable on its own. But the best experience comes from watching all of them. This is the start of the adventure.

Utena Boxed Set: The Rose Collection.......2006-05-23

This boxed set comes with the first thirteen episodes of the series and the movie. In the episodes, we start out differently from the original story in the manga, but it does tend to run parallel with it. The movie is a whole different story, almost literally. With stunning visuals and beautiful animation, The Adolesence of Utena offers a different approach to the whole story itself. The characters have obviously grown in different ways, but haven't changed completely. To some, the movie seems "weird", "stupid" and "unnecessary", but the very basic of ideas is to follow the symbolism, just as in the series. The movie explains some of the things that may have not been so clear in the series, and adds more to it in its own way (or continues an idea, such as Nanami!Cow). I've seen some personal reviews with their own ideas and explanations of the meaning of all the symbolism, and most of them thankfully add just that much more to the story.

On a personal note, I love the music throughout the series, but absolutely adore the movie soundtrack. I thoroughly recommend the manga, episodes, movie, and sountracks.

To add any and/or all of these to your current collection(s) is a very good idea, to those who aren't opposed to a few new (and open-minded) ideas...

Utena is brilliant .......2005-12-19

I love utena and the movie was abstract and not ment to taken litterally. Its a work of art that you can take anyway you want. I feel as thought I understand the movie for reasons I can't verbalize but I think it's truely amazing. Its a retelling in an alternate universe that boasts more symbolism then can be diciphered upon the first vewing. Also it helps to know the characters and their relations to eachother all in all I love this movie! It's deep and beautiful.

Movie blows, buy individual disks.......2005-07-10

Please, please, please, do not buy this boxed set. The movie will make you wonder where you money has gone to, perhaps Albuquerque? Anyways, it's a truly pointless movie, and your wasting your money if you buy the set, so please buy vol. 1 and vol. 2 instead. Animation is great, music is cool, if I see one more staircase scene with freaky chants in the background I'm gonna be sick, but otherwise, good show.

good stuff plus metaphorical movie.......2005-04-10

I think that the beginning of the series, included here, is the most widely liked portion of this anime. Later on the series becomes darker and (it is possible) stranger, and less appropriate for younger audiences.
I also loved the movie, but understand that those people who haven't seen the series seldom understand or like the movie. The reason is that here the movie is essentially the entire series metaphorically presented in less than two hours. If you don't know what's going on, you're not going to get it from the movie. That said I thought it was a fantastic (graphically and otherwise) way to present the story. It doesn't add to the storyline, nor does it try to do a full arc of the series in coherent movie format, it just presents it differently. (I also loved the car-thing, what a great way for her to rescue Anthy!)

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Apocalypse Saga Collection

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Psychologically terrifying...or thrilling
Shoujo Kakumei Utena
Utena Is Inspiring...
Revolutionary Girl Utena-The Apocalypse Saga Delivers!

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ASIN: B0000CABGB
Release Date: 2003-11-11

Description

The final Utena story arc! Utena is about to solve the mystery behind her best friend's enslavement, the secret duels, and the forces that have manipulated her life from the beginning! Contains episodes 27-39

Customer Reviews:

Psychologically terrifying...or thrilling.......2006-06-30

I really want to curse right now however I won't instead...

At first I checked out this series and was WOWED by interesting duels, the dream-like atmosphere, the seduction, and the mysterious yet realistic characters. Thus i continued to watch wanting to find answers to many of the complex themes, especially about "utena's decision/choice" (whatever). Now i have NO problem with homosexuals I quite admire Jury, and we SEE very clearly at some point WHO jury is. This is not so with the main character Utena which is why i am disappointed with her "decision;" it leaves me CONFUSED as to what was conveyed of her from the start of the series. In the beginning Utena wants to be a "prince" to "save" Anthy; she also wants to find "her prince" (bisexual?). Then around the middle she falls in love the devil_sorry Akio (straight?). Finally in the end...lets just say I wished her to "save" Touga.
This Anime WILL scare some, not in a "chucky" aspect, but in a weird psychologically freaky way. BE WARNED Utena begins innocently then becomes really intense. Definately not a "romantic" fairy tale this among other symbols is used for effect AND as a tactic to entice YOU to watch.
WHAT I DO LIKE about the series as originally stated in the beginning are the sword fights, mystery, seduction, the complex characters, and the comedy. The only drawback is the confusing ending.

Shoujo Kakumei Utena.......2006-01-02

The roses, an excess of pink, incredibly feminine designs for all the characters (including the male ones), and its rather distinct artistic style may turn some viewers away from Utena. It almost kept me from watching it, at first. But for some reason I bought the first DVD, and I have never regretted it.

Utena is a weird show. You realize that within the first episode. It is surreal, dreamlike, and yet though it may seem random at times, there is method to the madness. It begins with a girl who met a prince when she was young. He gave her a ring that would lead her to him when she grew up. So impressed was she by him, that she decided to become a prince herself. Now that girl, Utena, dresses in a boy's uniform and attends a school where all is not what it seems.

The real strength of Utena lies in its characters. There is a large cast, and each character's motivations and emotions are explored in different episodes. These are not the cardboard cutouts you find in a lot of anime; they are complex people, and their individual tales are often poignant. Utena also boasts one of the best villains I've ever seen in anime, rivaled only by Berserk's Griffith. It is a smart show, with a lot of depth. There's also some humor in it, and for people who like battle (like me), there are duels every episode or so. Usually these fights are fairly predictable, but they're still fun to watch.

The last arc of the show has one of the best finales in any anime. It may leave the viewer a bit confused; but the dreamlike quality of the show is used to very good effect here. For anyone who likes well-developed characters, something a little different from usual, a good storyline with real substance to it, Utena is an excellent anime.

Utena Is Inspiring..........2004-12-11

I have all the Utena DVD's; all 39 episdoes and let me just say, this anime is AMAZING!! It is by-far my favorite anime... If you were debating over wheter to get this anime or not, get it. It's fabulous!! BUY IT NOW!!

Revolutionary Girl Utena-The Apocalypse Saga Delivers!.......2004-07-25

The final four disc in the Utena storyline continue the unique tale of our hero Utena while further developing the other characters as well. While not containing some of the funnier moments embedded in The Black Rose Saga, the Apocalypse series focuses on bringing the viewer deeper into the history of Utena and it's deeply involved mythology. The story line can become a little confusing near the end but the series wraps up in a touching and ultimately satisfying end. The Apocalypse Saga will leave you glad for the experience and the best part, it will leave you wanting more of this excellent saga.

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Affection, Incest, Jealousy, and Innocence Lost....
get it
I am obbsessed with Utena!!
Awsome
Revolutionary Girl Utena-The Movie - not like the series.

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Movie
Starring: Aya Hisakawa , Kotono Mitsuishi , Takehito Koyasu , Takeshi Kusao , and Tomoko Kawakami
Director: Kunihiko Ikuhara
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Revolutionary Girl Utena

ASIN: B00005LP42
Release Date: 2001-10-25

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This movie version of the Japanese television show takes the entire series plot and streamlines it into 80 minutes, pushing the characters into an alternate universe. For those who have seen the series, the action and characters will feel familiar: Utena learns to be a duelist and fight against a righteous faction at her school. But director Kunihiko Ikuhara revises the series in details both small (the duels take place in a rose field, not a stadium) and large (the bizarre finale). The gender-bending relations between Utena and Anthy--a friendship in the series--now take on lesbian overtones. The film will certainly be remembered for its finale as Utena becomes a racecar--literally. The end result should polarize fans yet bring new anime enthusiasts onboard. (Rated 13 and older; mild violence and nudity) --Doug Thomas

Description

Utena duels her classmates to protect her friend Anthy, who is the key to a magical power that could make her dream - to become a prince - come true. But Anthy hides a terrible secret, and Utena must face the truth about herself and those she loves and learn what it means to be a true hero. Anamorphic widescreen format!

Customer Reviews:

Affection, Incest, Jealousy, and Innocence Lost...........2006-02-24

I think for some who watch the original 1st season of Revolutionary Girl Utena would be disappointed because they thought it was all going to end quickly with just a movie. But, I strongly recommend that you watch the previous seasons of "The Black Rose Saga" and "The Apocalypse Saga". From what I've seen in this movie, the colors are brilliant comparing to the TV series. The music is beautiful and nostalgic. "This Rose is Our Destiny" song was beautiful, whether you're a j-pop fan or not you'll love it. There were parts in the movie that can be confusing like the character's new modified looks, the setting, and story. Well, just think of it as a retelling the Utena series in a whole new way. You may think that the previous 1st series was just all teenager pheremones and stuff. But, this does deserve the title "Innocence Lost". Even Utena let's loose her anger on Anthy because of her childhood boyfriend. In The 1st series she never considered Touga as a boyfriend but a "playboy" (which is true, speaking the fact that he was messing with other girls).

Alot of things well be unveiled in different plots and shocks. The special feautures were the best part including my favorite theatrical trailer of "La Fillette Revolutionaire UTENA" w/the Gravitational Mix "Absolute Destiny of Apocalypse". Kunihiko Ikuhara in his "Behind the Scenes" and commentary explained alot of what's going on and the movie's new meaning.

So check it out! And be in awe with a world without innocence.

get it.......2005-07-27

I love the series it has 39 episodes and I love the movie. I would rate it pg-13. The animation is just average but I still love this movie it has drama, comedy, action, and some mature themes.

I am obbsessed with Utena!!.......2004-12-11

Awsome.......2004-11-11

Yes, I am a big fan of the series and the manga. Look, some utena fans may not like it because they either never seen the MOVIE MANGA or they just couldn't understand it.

I highly recommend the movie. Watch it and see if you can figure out the symbolism there...or if you are just lazy then go look at a site that tells you. XD

The movie really does follow the MOVIE manga, I recently bought it from Viz. The few things that are a bit different between the movie manga and the animated movie itself is that (Warning, movie manga SPOILERS):
- Utena and Anthy didn't dance, they looked at the stars, which was still a cute moment. ^^
- Utena dueled Touga, not Juri.
- Utena did NOT turn into a car. XD

There are others as well but you get the idea.

The music is awsome, the voice acting is good (except for Movie Akio...they changed it! Poor series/manga Akio...X_X), the animation is pretty. And you KNOW you like Toki ni Ai wa (At Times, Love is).

Revolutionary Girl Utena-The Movie - not like the series........2004-08-20

Having been a fan of the entire series of Revolutionary Girl Utena I would advise any like-minded fan to avoid this movie. Granted the artwork is beautiful and a serious collector would likely be interested in owning it. However, many things have changed from the original series. The relationship between Utena and Anthy has turned dark and calculating and the other stories are too rushed and somber for this film. Plus you only get to witness a few duals with very little "sword magic" and the ending will leave you completely wondering why you wasted money on this and why the director wasted his chance to make a movie based on his truly wonderful series.

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Rose Collection Vol. 1

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Utena Vol 1
WOW!
Utena Is Amazing...
An Good Start to an Intriguing Series
an add-on to Sailor Moon's popularity

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ASIN: B00000IBUK
Release Date: 1999-07-22

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A logical step for the young fan of anime is this series from the creator of the popular crossover hit Sailor Moon. The story line skews slightly older, not for its violence but for its complexity. The theme is modern mythology, not intergalactic warfare, so it's more interesting and less violent than in Sailor Moon. And less bubble-headed. Our heroine, Utena, is admired by classmates who share Sailor Moon's giddy hysterics, but Utena herself is solid, noble, and strong. Saved by a prince as a child, Utena dresses in the men's uniform of the expansive Ohtori Academy. Her goal is to be prince, and in this introductory disc (seven episodes, nearly three hours of material), she shows signs of becoming one. The scheming student council allows her into the mysterious forest arena, where she wins a sword duel (not played for blood) and wins the devoted loyalty of Anthy, the mysterious Rose Bride. They become a team, discovering the riddles of the arena forest and fending off challengers (while excelling in classes to boot). While some Westerners may read far too much into the sexual politics of the series, it's very old-fashioned at its core: Utena's affections are girded toward a duelist who just may be the prince who saved her years before. Some mild domestic violence and oddly subtitled songs ("Absolute Destroy Apocalyptic," "Paleozoic Era in the Flies") will ruffle some parents, but for ages 9 and up it's engaging entertainment. Utena delivers for girls what Star Wars did for boys: a never-ending series of adventures that one can imagine themselves in, whether daydreaming or playing in the backyard. The DVD comes in both subtitled and dubbed formats. --Doug Thomas

Customer Reviews:

Utena Vol 1.......2007-03-08

The artwork is very good. The problem is that the story reuses video segments over and over again to fill time. The series does not have a strong story line.

WOW!.......2006-05-18

When I first heard of this series I wasn't sure If I would like it or not. But after borrowing a tape my friend recently bought and watching a few episodes on it, I KNEW I had to see the rest of this series. The animation and character design is very beautiful, The sword fights are a sight to see, and the songs are so lovely (even the metal is awsome to hear). All in all, so far I have really liked this. Can not wait to see the rest (I want to see the dark stuff heh heh).

Utena Is Amazing..........2004-12-11

An Good Start to an Intriguing Series.......2004-12-05

Revolutionary Girl Utena is an anime that's both empowering and intriguing. It takes place in a boarding school where the students hold power over their teachers, the entire female population has a crush on a girl, and the school has a dueling arena with and upside-down floating castle. In the first collection, we're introduced to this world, as well as to Utena, an unlikely shojo heroine. Unlike the ditzy, lazy Sailor Moon, Utena has aspirations to become a heroine, and to save others like she has once been saved. We also meet the "princess" Anthy Himemiya, the Rose Bride, and the student council.

I haven't seen the whole series, but I like Utena for tantalyzing its viewers - for giving hints of a deeper story beneath the "duel-of-the-day" formula. Also, the villains of Utena are three-dimensional. Saionji is an abusive [...], but at times he shows genuine love for Anthy. Miki would be the "nice one" in the group, but one can see that he also duels for his own self-interest.

For breaking the mold and its tantalizing plotlines, I highly recommend Revolutionary Girl Utena.

an add-on to Sailor Moon's popularity.......2004-10-02

The first reason I got this DVD was because of the director. Otherwise, Utena stands on its own and is very different from Sailor Moon. The animation is a little older than Sailor Moon, but it deals with more mature issues than Sailor Moon. Utena fights bloodless duels where the loser has his/her rose knocked off their breastpocket. It's a confusing story that entwines romance, sensationalism, duels, and magic. All I have to say is don't really think too much but pay attention when you are watching this. There are seven episodes on this disc and four duels.

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Rose Collection Vol. 2

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AWSOME!
Utena has me mezmerized... o_O
Intriguing Character Development...
Sailor Geeks on Prozac with major mental issues?
revolutionary anime

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Rose Collection Vol. 2
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ASIN: 630575246X
Release Date: 2000-04-11

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The mysteries of Ohtori Academy unravel a bit more in this second collection of episodes. Our noble heroine, Utena, is drawn into a series of bloodless fencing duels, the winner receiving the loyalty of Anthy, the mysterious Rose Bride. Being the first winning female Duelist, Utena has some peculiarities to resolve, sometimes quite comically. Nevertheless, she wants to free Anthy of her obligation and allow her to be a regular student, much to the chagrin of the shadowy student council who dub themselves "End of the World." Director Kunihiko Ikuhara (the inferior Sailor Moon) adopts a variety of tones in this series. "Curried High Trip" is played for laughs while the next episode, "Castle Where Eternity Dwells," deals ominously with Utena's past when her parents died (offscreen) and she is brought hope by way of a prince's gift--a ring, the symbol of a Duelist at Ohtori. Several duels take place in these episodes as we see the sides more cleanly defined: Utena will have to face down the student council at some point. The final episode recaps the first 12 episodes and tantalizes us with a key development for future episodes (there's 39 in all). Some mild domestic violence and oddly subtitled songs ("Absolute Destroy Apocalyptic," "Paleozoic Era in the Flies") will ruffle some parents, but girls ages 9 and up accustomed to anime will find this engaging entertainment. --Doug Thomas

Description

From the director of Sailor Moon. Utena never wanted to be a Duelist. She came to the Ohtori Academy in pursuit of the mysterious prince from her past, not to fight for possession of the Rose Bride. But the President of the Student Council is also a Duelist, and he may be Utena's long-lost prince as well. Can Utena fight the man she's loved since childhood? Contains episodes 8-13.

Customer Reviews:

AWSOME!.......2006-05-18

WOW! This volume is better than the first. The first episode on this is VERY funny and lighthearted. The rest though dramatic really make you feel for the characters. Really can't wait to see more (black rose is next)!

Utena has me mezmerized... o_O.......2004-12-11

Intriguing Character Development..........2004-12-05

More of the same, but on a greater scale. After a fun filler episode where Utena and Anthy switch bodies, we're introduced to some downright weird but ultimately mystifying episodes tying together the pasts of Saionji, Touga and Utena. Nanami's insane personality takes a bit more sinister turn, and Touga, after possibly proving himself to be a "prince," turns into a master planner. After Utena falls for his trap, she is forced to re-examine her life.

Not only does Rose Collection 2 keep you glued to your seat (I watched the whole DVD in a day wheras I spread out the first one), but it also works as a great set-up for the second season. I haven't seen it and don't know what will happen, but after seeing that black rose seal, I can't wait to find out.

Sailor Geeks on Prozac with major mental issues?.......2003-12-31

This DVD needs to be rated with a negative number. While there are certainly some entertaining
and beautiful sequences, the vast, overwhelming majority of this series is almost indescribable.
This is a disturbing series set in a dream, fantasy atmosphere with a complicated, chaotic, and
pointless plot.
While it is true that I have not seen the first rose collection, I am confident that this series is not
supposed to make sense. The Sailor Moon series is far superior in every way, except for some
of the artistic sequences (much of which make no sense, are repeated over and over, or are
more aggravating rather than necessary for the story line).
A note on the characters, essentially there are no real characters except for Utena. All of the
others are shadowy, shallow and most certainly in some kind of daze. At least all of the
characters, including Utena, have some kind of heavy mental defect which makes them appear
more alive, albeit disturbing.
There is nothing real to grab on to in these stories. It's impossible to identify with the characters
or to tie any thing in the stories to the real world. On most levels, the school appears to be
completely in a fantasy dream world, but in one story, they go across our earth in search of
magic spice.
The first story is the best. The animation is poor, the editing is the worst I have seen, but it does
have insane elephants trying to stop the Sailor Geeks from reaching their magic spice, which
they are obsessed with finding to the point of risking their lives for no apparent reason. That part
was pretty funny and completely out of step with the rest of the series. It is very hard to
appreciate this due to the very choppy, nasty editing though.
All of the characters are very self-centered, except possibly for the Rose Bride. It is hard to
describe how psychotic they all are. The Rose Bride seems to be merely the sword sheath
brought to life and has the personality of a flower. Its purpose (as gender in this series is often
undefined, bent, smashed, blurred, etc) is to be totally mentally controlled by its owner. This
might be for good or evil, or for a bride or a friend, or to simply take sword wacks. The songs are
chaotic, disturbing, sometimes pretty evil, and certainly ominous.
Although I am sure some might think that these stories have serious lesbian overtones, it
appears that Utena is not really a lesbian, but is instead demented, and thinks she can be a real
prince. Towards the end, when this illusion is shattered, she gets confused, depressed, and I
think it's pretty clear that she decides that it is better to be a lesbian than a woman. Why did the
series feel it necessary to do that?
Some say that this series supports woman empowerment, but to me it just says that if you are a
woman, you are not as good as a man, so if you don't like it, be your own man. Is that woman
empowerment?
At the end we have a kind of revue of what is going on. Utena appears to be a tool in the conflict
of opposing sides (everything set against everything else). The dream world that they are in is a
type of hell trying to break through at the end the world to become the Apocalypse. In the
Apocalypse, evil will be defeated by good, and this appears to be the evil side living in an
insane, fearful dream world. This point is religiously repeated over and over again and sung in
songs as if they were the hymns of hell (literally). Of course this is a confused series, so it was
the pretty part of hell maybe...if that makes any sense!
My daughter, who is 14 thought it was very weird, strange, and even though she is an A student,
she could not figure it out. She lost all interest even though she loves cartoons and anime. I am
so glad that I decided to watch it with her, as I think it was necessary to explain and I believe that
this series is dangerous to a young mind (which I did not know at first). If she had been

interested in it, I would have quickly not allowed her to watch the rest. As it turned out, I would
not be able to force her to watch it.
Overall I would have to say that the series is confused, and very much like a pretty, but very
poisonous cake, without a reason or a point. This is for a mature audience, but is obviously
geared to young women. I cannot imagine any of the women I know, or who I have ever known,
liking these stories and letting their daughters watch it. I used to know of some guys who like this
type of anime and they scare me.
Amazon has much better anime to buy. If you like gender bending, get Ranma 1/2, if you like
fluff, get Sailor Moon, if you like action get Dragonball, if you like warm characters with crazy
ones, get Maison Ikkoku or Tenchi.

revolutionary anime.......2003-10-23

utena rocks! i rented the rose collection 1 on netflicks and was hooked by the first episode. what's nice about the rose collection 1 or 2 is that it has 7 episodes on it, so you can really get into the characters and the story. the character designs are great and the story is very mysterious. this is a very character driven show. i have seen a lot of anime and this is one of the best. other anime i love: evangelion, mobile suit gundam, gunbuster, macross.

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Movie (Limited Edition)

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Affection, Incest, Jealousy, and Innocence Lost....
get it
I am obbsessed with Utena!!
Awsome
Revolutionary Girl Utena-The Movie - not like the series.

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Movie (Limited Edition)
Starring: Aya Hisakawa , Kotono Mitsuishi , Takehito Koyasu , Takeshi Kusao , and Tomoko Kawakami
Director: Kunihiko Ikuhara
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Revolutionary Girl Utena

ASIN: B00005O5D1
Release Date: 2002-07-23

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Affection, Incest, Jealousy, and Innocence Lost...........2006-02-24

get it.......2005-07-27

I love the series it has 39 episodes and I love the movie. I would rate it pg-13. The animation is just average but I still love this movie it has drama, comedy, action, and some mature themes.

I am obbsessed with Utena!!.......2004-12-11

Awsome.......2004-11-11

Revolutionary Girl Utena-The Movie - not like the series........2004-08-20

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The Ending of Utena
Utena! Utena! Utena?
The Revolution is here!

Revolutionary Girl Utena - Finale
Starring: Revolutionary Girl Utena
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ASIN: B0000DBJBU
Release Date: 2003-11-11

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The tale of the girl who tried to become the prince of her dreams comes to a baroque finale, after the schemes of the Student Council and the plot involving the Black Rose have fizzled. As Utena's nascent romance with Anthy's brother Akio devolves into a stylized battle, the revelations, betrayals, and romances are kept deliberately vague, allowing the viewer to decide the nature of the relationships between Utena and Anthy, Anthy and Akio, Akio and Utena. The drawn animation becomes increasingly static as the CG effects grow more elaborate: director Kunihiko Ikuhara fills the screen flying swords, crumbling masonry, carousels, sports cars, tears, and Charles Rennie MacIntosh-style roses. Fans of this epicene melodrama will enjoy the overwrought but inconclusive climax; more skeptical viewers will find it long on pretense and short on substance. (Not rated: suitable for ages 14 and older: violence, brief nudity, suggestions of homosexuality and incest) --Charles Solomon

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Everything has been leading up to this! Utena fights the most difficult battle of her life as her friend's freedom hangs in the balance. Filled with betrayal and secrets, this final volume is the culmination of the Utena story! Contains episodes 37-39.

Customer Reviews:

The Ending of Utena.......2004-11-14

Wow. Just... wow...
This ending proves that Utena is NOT just a slightly messed up Shojou melodrama...
If you can't handle extreme disillusionment and cynicism, however, shut your eyes tight and don't watch this ending...

Utena! Utena! Utena?.......2003-12-22

It's The END! the long awaited finale of Utena. I personally found these last three episodes outstanding, clearing up most of my questions from the show. But don't expect a clear and obvious awnser, it will take some thought, reviewing of episodes #9, #12, #13 and the end of the black rose saga. But it's worth it, and thats what Utena makes you do, think!
To others this ending will be a major let down, leaving you wondering why, how, and what the f***! But to those I recommend, just thinking back through out the show, pay attention to little details, and remeber, not everything has a meaning, some of the things in that show are just in it for the sake of being in it.

All and all a great ending to a great show!

The Revolution is here!.......2003-11-13

Finally, after the long wait, Utena Finale is here. I know I've been waiting a long time to see it, as well as thousands of other Utena fans. This DVD is awesome, and a must have for any Utena fan who is dying to know what happens at the end.

I loved this DVD because it was consistant with the others, had a good ending and just made me love Utena all that much more. The artwork and music were incredible as always (The final duel music was soooooo cool), but it was really the plot that shone through this time. Finale ties up all the loose ends about the duels, the rose bride, princes and princesses, and the revolution. It brings together the symbols and mysteries that have left us guessing until the very end.

Besides a great ending, the Finale DVD also has some...special features, and some drool-worthy scenes of Touga and Saionji. I won't give the ending away, but I will tell you that there IS a revolution. If you really love and truly understand Utena, you can understand the ending that much more. One last clue to help you understand the ending; think of Ohtori academy as it's own world. There is the real world, and then there is Ohtori world. They are two very separate places. Remember that. (Anyone who has seen the movie probably caught on to that! See the movie too! It's a beautiful, artistic, re-telling of Utena.)

If you love Utena you definately must watch this DVD! You'll never find out about "End of the World" if you don't. ^_^

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Life at Ohtori Academy grows increasingly bizarre when Nanami finds an oddly marked egg in her bed. She decides she must have laid it, tries to care for it, and is heartbroken when it breaks. Ruka, the former captain of the fencing club, returns and wins a match from Jury. He also comes between her and Shiori (who seem to be more than friends) then returns to the hospital to die. Anthy's brother Akio makes a play for Utena, even though he has a rich fiancée and Utena insists she loves only her Prince. While these emotional threads tangle and untangle, the usual duels continue, although Anthy now draws the Dios sword from Utena's chest (rather than vice versa). The animation is growing more limited, with increasing numbers of still frames and reused movements. (Not rated: suitable for ages 14 and older: violence, suggestions of homosexuality) --Charles Solomon

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The saga continues..........2005-06-24

In this volume, the first in the APACOLYPSE SAGA, the final season of REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA, Ruka, Juri's old fensing captain, comes to the school, and the number one thing on his agenda is dueling Utena to find out about her true power. Along the way, he manipulates Shiori, a friend of Juri's, into falling in love with him, (being the handsome ladie's man that he is,) only to trample on her feelings later. I never thought there would be a character on this show I would come to hate more than Anthy's origonal "groom", but now I do. This guy really deserves to be utterly humiliated.

The first episode on this disk is my favorite. I have a favorite episode for each season of UTENA, all of them are more comedy-centered rather than serious. In the first season it's the episode where Utena and Anthy switch personalities, in the BLACK ROSE SAGA it's where Nanami gets an enchanted cow bell that begins to turn her into the animal it's usually worn by. Here my favorite episode is "Nanami's Egg". Nanami wakes up one morning to find an easter egg laying in her bed, and she starts freaking out, thinking she laid it. (It never occurs to her that just maybe Koga planted it there as a joke.) It's really funny to see Nanami go from being shocked and dreadful at the thought of doing something so unnatural, to suddenly developing maternal and protective feelings twords the egg. It also shows us a side of Nanami we haven't seen before.

If you liked the series so far, you won't be disapointed.

Here we go again.......2003-08-07

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Nanami's Egg is really a setup for later episodes, emotionally...it shows a different side of Nanami, while still blatantly exposing her naivette.

Whispering In The Dark gives us basically all of Ruka's character...and his duel, more than anything, is about Ruka seeing what a duel with Utena really is...and about the manipulation of the relationship between Juri and Shiori.

Azure Paler Than The Sky is about Ruka's emotional manipulation of Juri...and of course, as are all duels, the manipulation by the End Of The Earth of everyone involved.

The Barefoot Girl is about the beginning of the end, emotionally, for Utena...and the setup for her deciding who she really is.

Although the duels in this series are interesting, they don't take center stage. They're simply a medium to show what each of these characters is fighting for. This ISN'T Sailormoon...all of the other characters are integral parts to the story, with their own conflicts and problems; not just 'monster of the day'.
The 'reused movements' have a purpose too...they show how repetitive this is to Utena...as hard as she may fight, Utena never has anything but confidence in her swordfighting abilities.. but just how good is Utena? Does she have the type of ability it takes to make it all the way to the duel called 'Revolution'? And what would revolutionizing the world do to the people around her? Who does Utena REALLY love? And just WHO is the Rose Bride? Buy ALL the DVDs and find out!

By the way, the only reason this DVD didn't get 5 stars is the fact that there's only 4 episodes per DVD.

A bit of clarification..........2003-06-15

First, to clarify: Ruka is *not* the boy from Juri's past, featured in the flashbacks during episode 7. That was just a random boy who was not given a name. Ruka was Juri's fencing instructor who left the school on medical leave.

On to the review.

It is a bit vexing that we are only given four episodes, but nonetheless these episodes are some of the best of the bunch. Poignant, dramatic, surreal, and at times outright hilarious (Nanami's Egg), this show has something for everyone. If you like having your brain tickled and like a show that practically mandates multiple viewings, this series is for you.

My only complaint is that CPM continues to advertise, "From the director of SAILOR MOON" on each of their releases. It is almost like they are catering to a younger crowd, which Utena is not for. Also, Sailor Moon and Utena are nothing alike, so fans may be disappointed to expect another Sailor Moon and instead unwillingly delve into the Utena word. Oh well.

Not to far from Revolution.......2003-06-14

Oh this is really exciting. These are the episodes that lead to the finle of the show, yet agin you still have a long way to go.

Ok by this time you should know how werid this show can get, it only get's werider. The apperation of cars and strange Touga speechs increase as the show wraps up, and then Nanami has a strange dilma with an egg. And Anthy still has a problem with nameing her pets Nanami. I strongly advise you that this show has some strange things going on & it only gets werider. Don't by this if you thought the others were rather strange, but other wise watch at your own risk.

Oh yes. The rest of the series is on the way........2003-06-10

The rest of the series will be wrapped up in 4 DVDs, this one having 4 episodes and the rest having 3.

The first episode on this DVD involves Nanami finding an egg in her bed when she wakes up, and then hijinks ensue concerning the egg and the possibility of being a mother (or something)...

The second episode on the DVD involves the introduction of a character which will be important for the third episode. Well, if you've watched the series, you know how the situation dealing with Juri involved a triangle? This is the third person in the triangle. This person duels duels Utena only to lose after a hard-fought battle, but it seems that he did not return to Ohtori Academy to gain the power of revolutionizing the world for himself...

The third episode involves Juri more directly and shows the true intentions of the third person in the triangle and why he really returned to Ohtori Academy. Juri is eventually driven to duel Utena, but loses to Utena... but just like in the first Juri duel, not in the predictable way at all... This episode is not a happy one, but then again, it is Utena, so that's to be expected...

The final episode on the DVD, however, involves Akio and what he does to Utena (and, implicitly, what he wants to do to Utena) and the entire Academy in general. Akio's fiancee returns to the screen in this episode, and it seems apparent that she knows that something's not right, though what is not right about it is still out of her reach...

I know these are horrible non-spoiling synopses of the episodes on the DVD. However, I really recommend you buy the entire Akio and Apocalypse arcs if you've stuck with the series so far. The fireworks of the show are pulled out in this arc, and the viewer is made to realize what's really going on in Ohtori Academy.

Revolutionary Girl Utena - Revelation
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Utena Origins?

Revolutionary Girl Utena - Revelation
Starring: Revolutionary Girl Utena
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ASIN: B0000C52FQ
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Customer Reviews:

Utena Origins?.......2003-10-19

I have to admit, I'm a pretty big Utena fan. Just ask anyone who knows me. But the episodes contained on this disc are some of the best of the series. Some people complain about the drawn-out nature of the series, dueling people over and over again, and yes, it's true that you could probably skip the entire second arc and still be able to catch up with what's going on.

However, the three episodes on Utena: Revelations are gorgeous in themselves, a delightful look on the motivations of Utena (whether she fully remembers them or not) and the origins of Anthy and End of the World, complete with images both disturbing and wonderful that provide little glimpses into the souls of the most mysterious characters of the series, as well as provide a few delicious little twists.

A highlight not to miss is getting to see the Kashira Players out of the shadows, even if it's only the backs of their heads, and a lot of what almost seems to be "fan service" with the bad boys Akio, Touga and Saionji.

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Beginning of the End (Vol. 6)
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Why do I love this series?

Utena is amazing

Okay. Before you Utena fans kill me for giving it 4 stars...

Revolutionary Girl Utena - The Beginning of the End (Vol. 6)
Starring: Tomoko Kawakami , Yuriko Fuchizaki , Takehito Koyasu , Kotono Mitsuishi , and Aya Hisakawa
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ASIN: B00008O31P
Release Date: 2003-05-13

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Why do I love this series?.......2003-06-01

I love the Utena tv series because of the mind warping plot twists, sublime background music, and great characters. This show gets more and more satisfying as it progresses, so satisfying that I often wonder why I wasted my time with technologically superb stuff like Ninja Scroll when I wasn't getting the enjoyment out of it that I am now with Utena. I truly think this is one of the better domestic examples of the the "girls' anime" like Sailor Moon and Fushigi Yugi(scary how anime can be categorized that way, eh?).

And not to mention that after years of inferior fansubs we are finally getting the entire show on the domestic market! Now if only Rose of Versailles which is rumored to have "inspired" Utena was released......

Utena is amazing.......2003-05-05

It is amazing. It just is. It's story is simply engaging and extremely, almost ridiculously complex below the surface. It would screw your brains into bits to actually pick out every symbol and hidden meaning. But they add to the story well and above all, it is the story and the characters that make this my favorite anime, no work, ever. Every character is beautifully flawed, easily admirable, simply relatable, and exquisite. I love every character; even Saionji, who's violent, Nanami, who's irresolute and cruel, and Akio, who's out for himself and perhaps through his old self, his darling sister, Anthy. If you're open minded and enjoy watching works on your television screen that plays like a poem, then pick this up and watch it over and over! By the way, I just randomly picked this DVD to comment on them but actually, I've seen the whole series already and every episode is worth watching.

Okay. Before you Utena fans kill me for giving it 4 stars..........2003-04-07

I gave it 4 stars because this DVD, like the two DVDs beforehand, only looks like it has 3 episodes on it (pretty much making this DVD about ... per episode, retail value). Don't get me wrong, Utena is a very good series, just that I wouldn't mind paying ... more for double the amount of episodes, like one does for the first two Utena DVDs. It's just a minor complaint, and I'll still continue to buy the DVDs because it's just that good of a series, but just to let everyone know...

Anyhow, onto the technical stuff. This DVD contains the "11th episode" of the Black Rose DVD (which is technically a filler, since it involves one character finding the diary of another character, with some silly stuff ensuing). However, the two episodes after it get into the Akio arc. The Akio and Apocalypse arcs go through the second round of duels between Utena and the Student Council (in essentially the same order as the first round). That, said, the final two episodes on the DVD will involve Saionji and Miki.

Again with the however, there's a weird twist. The two find out, along with the audience, what the dueling business is really about. If you didn't yet realize what the heck Anthy was doing with those Saturday nights spent with Akio (if you didn't, I must pity you), it will become BLATANTLY OBVIOUS with the second episode on the DVD. You also find out what role Touga plays in the dueling competition (which is one reason why I don't like Touga as a character). Overall, things do get weird here, and it really does presuppose a knowledge of the earlier parts of the series, so DON'T BUY THIS DVD IF YOU HAVEN'T YET WATCHED THE ENTIRE SERIES UP TO THIS POINT!!!

Remember the chorus that sang Mikage's duel song (and the sort of mood that the new chorus gave off with singing the duel song)? Keep remembering it. It's going to be around for the rest of the series. It's also going to sing the 3rd version of Absolute Destiny Apocalypse. Oh yeah, I should mention that there's going to be an overall change in stock footage and a new ending song (which is still considered one of my favorite ending songs to a series), and I'll leave it at that.

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