Revolutionary Girl Utena
Chiho Saito
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Genre
Drama, Modern, Romance, Supernatural
Content Warnings
Mentions of Abuse
Read If You Like…
Magical Girls, Regency, Queer Normative Worlds, Tournament Arcs
Other
Synopsis
The classic shojo manga that redefined the genre.
Utena strives to be strong and noble like the childhood prince she yearns to meet again. But when she finds herself seduced into the twisted duels of Ohtori Academy, can she become the prince she’s been waiting for?
Once upon a time, a little girl was rescued by a prince.
That girl then grows up to be strong and courageous as she awaits his return.
To defend a friend’s honor, she challenges a brute to a duel and wins.
She is entrusted with the SWORD OF DIOS and the Rose Bride, who is the key to finding her elusive prince.
But this won’t end like a fairy tale.
Because Utena has the power to REVOLUTIONIZE the world.
