The BEST episodes of Revolutionary Girl Utena
Every episode of Revolutionary Girl Utena ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Revolutionary Girl Utena!
Spurred by a cryptic entity known only as The End of the World, a coterie of maladjusted high school students vie in secret duels for the magical power to revolutionize the world. Utena Tenjou didn’t mean to get involved, but her devotion to princely ideals draws her into a labyrinth of disturbing mysteries as she and her classmates are initiated in the painful truths of growing up. Inspired by fairy tales and the works of Herman Hesse and Kenji Miyazawa, Revolutionary Girl Utena is a surreal, symbolistic and psychological coming-of-age drama with bold artistic flair.
#1 - The Terms of a Duelist
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/3/1997
As the student council searches for answers as to who is behind the Black Rose Duelists, Utena is already poised to fight the mastermind of the plot.
#2 - The Barefoot Girl
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/1997
As Utena has gotten to know Akio, she's started to realize that she has feelings for him. But what of the prince Utena holds within her heart? And what of Akio's fiance? Can love be wrong?
#3 - Vermin
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/21/1997
Keiko's always been content with being a member of Nanami's gang, but her desires for Touga still remain. When an opportunity opens for her, it results in a disaster that Mikage can exploit.
#4 - Nemuro Memorial Hall
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/27/1997
The truth behind Nemuro Memorial Hall's dark history lies shrouded in mystery. As Mikage is down to his last black rose, he stakes his last hopes on allying with Utena.
#5 - The Secret Nanami Diary
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/10/1997
After a mishap puts Mitsuru in the hospital, Utena, Anthy, and Nanami stumble upon a diary he's kept that details Nanami's every plot since the time he's known her.
#6 - Their Eternal Apocalypse
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/1997
Saionji, still sore from the events surrounding his expulsion, vows to quit the dueling game. However, Touga and Akio have other plans for him.
#7 - Miki's Nest Box (The Sunny Garden - Arranged)
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/1997
Miki, despite his friendship with Utena and Anthy, is once again pushed to duel. This time, his sister is the one doing the pushing.
#8 - Nanami's Egg
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/1997
Nanami is startled to find an egg in her bed one morning. Unsure as to whether or not it's possible that she's the mother, she assumes the role.
#9 - Whispers in the Dark
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/1997
After a long absence from school, Rukia, the original fencing captain, returns. But as to whether he's back to enjoy life as a student or to push Jury's buttons remains to be determined.
#10 - Azure Paler Than the Sky
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/1997
Realizing the only way to defeat Utena and Anthy is with a partnership equally as strong, Rukia seeks to ally himself with Jury.
#11 - A Song for the Kingdom Now Lost
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/6/1997
When Wakaba was a child, she had a prince she'd held close in her heart. Well now, her prince has arrived at Ohtori, but he's interested in Utena! Will Utena be able to set him straight?
#12 - Her Tragedy
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/1997
Nanami's growing irritation with the girls that flock to her brother is put into a strange context when she uncovers a horrifying revelation regarding their relationship.
#13 - The Romance of the Dancing Girls
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/5/1997
Unable to face Touga after uncovering the nature of their relationship, Nanami does all she can to avoid him.
#14 - The Prince Who Runs Through the Night
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/1997
Anthy sends Utena on an errand to deliver roses, but little does she realize that Anthy's plan is also Akio's plot.
#15 - The Rose Seal
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/19/1997
Utena, Anthy, and Akio all go to see a play being put on by the school's drama club. The play, however, rings a little closer to truth than it does to fairy-tale.
#16 - The Love That Blossomed in Wintertime
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/26/1997
Touga's carried out Akio's will without question, up until now.
#17 - And Thus Opens the Doorway of Night
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/3/1997
Touga's resolved to duel with Utena one more time. Aware of his feelings for her, he concludes that the only way to save her is to defeat her before she meets her prince.
#18 - The One to Revolutionize the World
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/10/1997
Utena has uncovered the truth behind Anthy and Akio and her disgust for them both has brought her to forsake everything she's fought for up until now.
#19 - End of the World
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/17/1997
Utena has decided to follow the letter's instructions and proceeds to the dueling arena to meet her prince.
#20 - And Someday, Together, We'll Shine
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/24/1997
Utena's once again betrayed by Anthy. With the prince's sword in hand, Akio attempts to open the doors of revolution while the fallen prince contemplates her and Anthy's fate.
#21 - Nanami's Precious Thing
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/4/1997
Nanami's possessiveness of her brother has only grown after his injury at the hands of Saionji. Even the simplest gesture from Utena brings Nanami's jealousy and anger out...
#22 - The Rose Bride
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/1997
In an attempt to defend her best friend's honor, Utena challenges the kendo captain to a duel, and soon finds herself wrapped up in so much more than she'd anticipated.
#23 - For Whom the Rose Smiles
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/1997
By chance, Utena managed to defeat Saionji in their duel, and now he's determined to have a rematch. However, Utena already secretly intends to lose on purpose.
#24 - On the Night of the Ball
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/1997
As Utena continues to adjust to life with her new roommate, she starts to realize how few friends Anthy actually has.
#25 - The Sunlit Garden – Prelude
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/1997
Miki, a shy pianist and member of the Student Council, has an interest in Anthy. Miki swears he has no interest in the duels and offers to help tutor Utena and Anthy.