For some time now i’ve been meaning to check out Revolutionary Girl Utena. I’ve been hoping that we’d see some kind of R1 re-release for this series, though it’s come to that point where i can’t wait anymore. I’ve heard far to many “Shiro you’d love this!” & “Shiro this is the one show for you”, so i’ve broken down and going about watching it the only way i can do. Yes you know what i mean.
I’ve only just finished the first episode, and wow that was something special. Stepping into the mind of someone who’s watching this while it was airing in 1996, and yes you have something completey different on your hands. That’s the way i like to look at it, because these days you can’t get away with saying that thanks to a few certain shows from the past 5/6 years. For starters the OP did the best job possible at preparing me for what i was in for — then onto a rather stylish and mind blowing first episode. The OP doesn’t show the style that i’m on about, though if anyone who’s seen the series before and reading this, then they’d know i’ts just one you can’t really describe in just a few lines. I wouldn’t mind writing a piece on the style alone, though i’ll leave that until i’ve seen more of the show.
So, favorite points so far:
-Wonderful Utena is wonderful. She’s one damn amazing character to say the least.
-Oh god Takehito Koyasu. If you know me then you know he’s one of my favorite seiyuu’s, and just from one of his lines already (the title of this post), i can see i’m in for a treat.
-The music, jesus christ the music. Easily one of the large parts of the ‘mind blowing’ factor from the first episode.
I just know i’m going to enjoy this show like none other. An experience i can’t wait to complete.
Oh wow, this brings me back.
Utena was one of the gateway series for me after CCS and Kenshin. I was amazed by the style and Utena, the character’s, strength. That was so long ago. I should really go back and rewatch. Maybe it’s time.
If you’re blown away by episode 1, wait until mid-series.
BUWAAA! I cant stand it! Watch moar! If you think it’s that good already, you are going to go fucking insane with love as you continue!!!
I had every single one of the DVD’s on pre-order as soon as they went up online at my usual sources. It was a long time ago, though. Long before discovering bittorrent and fansubs. I’d probably still buy it now, if I had the chance, and was newly discovering it.
Definitely one of my favorites. The fact that after all this time people keep on finding it is a testament to how good it is.
Knowing Shiro, he likes nearly everything…
But yes, Utena is good stuff.
Good job on finally starting. I feel you might be blown away with how things go. And the movie is required watching after the series is over.
“The fact that after all this time people keep on finding it is a testament to how good it is”.
QFT
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