The BEST episodes of Revolutionary Girl Utena season 1
Every episode of Revolutionary Girl Utena season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Revolutionary Girl Utena season 1!
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 - 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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#2 - 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.
#3 - 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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#4 - 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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#5 - 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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#6 - 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 - 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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#8 - 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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#9 - 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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#10 - 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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#11 - 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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#12 - 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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#13 - 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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