Plot
In the captivating world of Revolutionary Girl Utena, we follow Utena, a spirited young girl, forever marked by a profound encounter with a gallant prince in her most vulnerable time. So enchanted by his nobility, she swears an oath to emulate his princely virtues. Now cloaked in a boy's uniform, she attends an elite boarding school, her unconventional demeanor and gender-defying persona drawing attention and intrigue.
Among her friendships is an enigmatic bond with Anthy, a seemingly docile Indian girl with a mysterious past. When a dear friend suffers public humiliation at the hands of her crush, Utena, the ever-defiant heroine, challenges the tormentor to a duel in a surreal arena. Despite the odds, Utena emerges victorious and is startled to find Anthy pledged to her as the "Rose Bride", a vital pawn in a game of world revolution.
Thrust into a cycle of duels against relentless challengers for Anthy's hand, Utena navigates a maze of personal rivalry while seeking to empower Anthy with a sense of self-determination. Unbeknownst to her, these battles are mere stepping stones towards a monumental goal of global upheaval, with consequences yet hidden from her understanding. In this mesmerizing narrative, Utena finds herself caught between her quest for personal identity and a destiny much larger than she ever imagined.
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Revolutionary Girl Utena is an anime movie featuring Kotono Mitsuishi and directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara.