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.

Last Updated: 4/21/2026Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended

10.00

1 votes

#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.

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8.03

32 votes

#2 - For Friendship, Perhaps

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/18/1997

After losing to Touga in their duel, Utena's spirit has been crushed.

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Carefully Cruel - The One Who Picks That Flower

7.97

31 votes

#3 - Carefully Cruel - The One Who Picks That Flower

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/11/1997

Utena has gradually grown fonder of Touga over time. But even as she ponders as to whether or not Touga may be her prince, his plots continue to encircle her.

7.89

62 votes

#4 - 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.

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7.83

41 votes

#5 - Unfulfilled Juri

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/14/1997

Jury, the fencing team captain, has taken a special interest in Utena lately. She finds Utena's lack of regard for the dueling game to be sensible, but Jury still hopes to accomplish something by winning.

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7.70

33 votes

#6 - 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...

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7.60

35 votes

#7 - The Sunlit Garden – Finale

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/1997

Miki's starting to realize the extent of Anthy's loyalty to her role as the Rose Bride. Will such an understanding be enough to move such a passive boy to duel for possession of her?

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7.58

33 votes

#8 - The Castle Said to Hold Eternity

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/28/1997

Saionji and Touga have always been at odds since they were children.

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7.53

43 votes

#9 - 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.

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7.44

50 votes

#10 - 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.

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7.38

40 votes

#11 - 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.

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7.26

34 votes

#12 - Curried High Trip

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/21/1997

A mishap during home economics has caused Anthy and Utena to switch bodies. Nanami, accepting the blame for this mishap, sets out to find the cure for their predicament.

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6.69

39 votes

#13 - Take Care, Miss Nanami!

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/1997

A number of strange events have been occuring, placing Nanami in danger. The latest caused a dashing young boy to appear from out of nowhere to save her.

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6.00

25 votes

#14 - Tracing a Path

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/25/1997

A look back at all the prior duels and major events with some perspective. Also, a hint of what lies in store for Utena if she continues the path of the duelist.

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0.00

0 votes

#15 - 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.

0.00

0 votes

#16 - 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.

0.00

0 votes

#17 - 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.

0.00

0 votes

#18 - 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.

0.00

0 votes

#19 - 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.

0.00

0 votes

#20 - 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.

0.00

0 votes

#21 - 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.

0.00

0 votes

#22 - 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.

0.00

0 votes

#23 - 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.

0.00

0 votes

#24 - 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?

0.00

0 votes

#25 - 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.