Japan Revolutionary Girl Utena sits in the top 2% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #97 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
少女革命ウテナ
“The power to revolutionize the world!”
The main character is Utena Tenjou, a tomboyish teenage girl who was so impressed by a kind prince in her childhood that she decided to become a prince herself. She attends Ohtori Academy, where she meets a student named Anthy Himemiya, a girl who is in an abusive relationship with another student. Utena fights to protect Anthy and is pulled into a series of sword duels with the members of the Student Council. Anthy is referred to as the "Rose Bride" and is given to the winner of each duel. It is said that the winner of the of tournament will receive a mysterious "power to revolutionize the world", and the current champion is constantly challenged for the right to possess the Rose Bride.
The 1996–1998 Japan Window
144 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Revolutionary Girl Utena sits at position #4.
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Also On TV Tokyo
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The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Revolutionary Girl Utena premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #97 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (98th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.7 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #78 of 2,532 (top 3%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Tokyo Laboratory, J.C.STAFF |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 39 |
| Release Date | April 2, 1997 |
| Official Site | utena20th-event.com |
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Questions Answered
When did Revolutionary Girl Utena end?
Revolutionary Girl Utena finished its run with its final episode airing on December 24, 1997.
How highly rated is Revolutionary Girl Utena?
Among Japan Asian seriess in this catalog, Revolutionary Girl Utena ranks #97 of 4579 — in the top 2%.
Where did Revolutionary Girl Utena air?
Revolutionary Girl Utena aired on TV Tokyo, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.