Teenage Utena Tenjou does not want to wait for her prince to come. Before she enters the ethereal and venerable Ohtori Academy, she crops her hair, puts on a boy’s school uniform and opts to be a prince of her own. When former boyfriend and Student Council President Touga Kiryuu sees Utena in this fashion, he gives her a replica of the rose seal ring on his finger, establishing her as a duelist like himself. As such, she is eligible to swordfight in the rose filled courtyard known as the Duelist’s Arena, for possession of the Rose Bride and to win the power to revolutionize the world.
The Rose Bride is Anthy Himemiya, fellow student and keeper of the courtyard. Eager to understand the meaning behind the magic and mystery of the duels, as well as their roles in them, Utena attempts to befriend her. However, Anthy is holding many secrets she is not ready to reveal, one of which concerns a past with Touga. Furthermore, her romantic interest in Utena begins to complicate things. In keeping with princely ideals, Utena decides to show Anthy how serious her offer of friendship is, even if it means dueling beloved Touga for her sake.
The Rose Bride is Anthy Himemiya, fellow student and keeper of the courtyard. Eager to understand the meaning behind the magic and mystery of the duels, as well as their roles in them, Utena attempts to befriend her. However, Anthy is holding many secrets she is not ready to reveal, one of which concerns a past with Touga. Furthermore, her romantic interest in Utena begins to complicate things. In keeping with princely ideals, Utena decides to show Anthy how serious her offer of friendship is, even if it means dueling beloved Touga for her sake.
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