Revolutionary Girl Utena -

" 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

: Duelists fight for the possession of Anthy Himemiya , the "Rose Bride," who is said to hold the "power to revolutionize the world". Major Themes Revolutionary Girl Utena

: Utena becomes a duelist in a secret tournament overseen by the Student Council. " Revolutionary Girl Utena " ( Shoujo Kakumei