Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999)

Alone, we have the power to revolutionize the world.

Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999) poster

In a loose retelling of the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series, Utena Tenjou arrives at Ohtori Academy, only to be immediately swept up in a series of duels for the hand of her classmate Anthy Himemiya and the power she supposedly holds. At the same time, Utena reunites with Touga Kiryuu, a friend from her childhood who seems to know the secrets behind the duels. Utena must discover those secrets for herself, before the power that rules Ohtori claims her and her friends, new and old.

Director: Kunihiko Ikuhara
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shinkichi Mitsumune, J.A. Seazer
Cinematography: Toyomitsu Nakajo
Editing: Shigeru Nishiyama
Production: J.C.STAFF, King Records, movic, Shogakukan, Shôjo Kakumei Utena Production Co., Star Child Recording, TV Tokyo, Tokyo Laboratory
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Sword and Sorcery Epics

Keywords

witch, princess, sexual identity, friendship, adolescence, sibling relationship, sexuality, revolution, women's sexual identity, symbolism, metaphysics, prince, rose, bride, forbidden love

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie about?
In a loose retelling of the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series, Utena Tenjou arrives at Ohtori Academy, only to be immediately swept up in a series of duels for the hand of her classmate Anthy Himemiya and the power she supposedly holds. At the same time, Utena reunites with Touga Kiryuu, a friend from her childhood who seems to know the secrets behind the duels. Utena must discover those secrets for herself, before the power that rules Ohtori claims her and her friends, new and old.
Who directed Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie?
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie was directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara.
Who stars in Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie?
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie stars Tomoko Kawakami, Yuriko Fuchizaki, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Kotono Mitsuishi, Aya Hisakawa, Takehito Koyasu.
How long is Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie?
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie?
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie is a Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance film.
Where was Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie produced?
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie?
The themes of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie include: Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Sword and Sorcery Epics.