Revolutionary Girl Utena

少女革命ウテナ

Shoujo Kakumei Utena

Five years after the death of her parents, Utena Tenjou holds onto memories of a mysterious prince who comforted her during her grief. She calls him "Peropero-kun," and he dried her tears with his tongue before giving her a ring and promising they would meet again. Every spring when the roses bloom, Peropero-kun sends Utena a letter, though her close friend Kaidou suspects these are actually written by Utena’s aunt. Kaidou’s discovery of six matching photos hidden inside the letters proves that Peropero-kun is real and can be found at Ohtori Academy. Driven by her wish to reunite with her prince, Utena transfers to Ohtori Academy. There, she meets the student council and notices their strange treatment of Anthy Himemiya. As Utena investigates the council’s secret activities, she uncovers a tangled web of mysteries that may ultimately lead her to the prince she has been searching for.

Adapted to anime

Revolutionary Girl Utena

Background

Shoujo Kakumei Utena was published in English as Revolutionary Girl Utena by VIZ Media from January 9, 2002, to March 3, 2004. It was also serialized in their Shoujo anthology magazine Animerica Extra. The publisher re-released the series in a deluxe two-volume hardcover box set. The series was published in French by Pika Édition; in German by Carlsen Comics; in Italian by Edizioni Star Comics; in Polish by Waneko; in Portuguese by JBC; and in Spanish by Norma Editorial. The manga has been adapted into various musical and stage productions. It was also adapted into a video game; titled Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Itsuka Kakumei Sareru Monogatari, it was developed and published by Sega in 1998 for the Sega Saturn. The series is known to have influenced particular Western works, such as the critically acclaimed animated TV series Steven Universe.

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