@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
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.
Quick Stats
7.3
TMDB Rating
89
Votes
1h 26m
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Key Crew
DirectorKunihiko Ikuhara
WriterYoji Enokido
CinematographyToyomitsu Nakajo
ComposerJ.A. Seazer
EditorShigeru Nishiyama
Production DesignShichiro Kobayashi
Produced by
J.C.STAFFKing RecordsmovicShogakukanShôjo Kakumei Utena Production Co.Star Child Recording
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Tomoko Kawakami
Utena Tenjou (voice)
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Anthy Himemiya (voice)
Mitsuhiro Oikawa
Akio Ohtori (voice)
Kotono Mitsuishi
Juri Arisugawa (voice)
Aya Hisakawa
Miki Kaoru (voice)
Takehito Koyasu
Touga Kiryuu (voice)
Takeshi Kusao
Kyoichi Saionji (voice)
Yuri Shiratori
Nanami Kiryuu (voice)
Kumiko Nishihara
Shiori Takatsuki (voice)
Ai Orikasa
Kanae Ohtori (voice)
Yuka Imai
Wakaba Shinohara (voice)
Chieko Honda
Kozue Kaoru (voice)
