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    Saturday February 25, 2023
  • QUIZ: Which Classic 90s Anime Should You Add to Your Watchlist?

    Discover a classic hidden gem you can watch right now on Crunchyroll

    In a nostalgic mood but not sure which anime to add to the queue next? Find a gloriously '90s anime that’s just what you’re looking for with this quick quiz. Hit the jump to find your new favorite classic series!

  • Monday November 14, 2022
  • FEATURE: Anime Meets Shakespeare, From Ranma 1/2 to Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury

    Let's explore how Shakespeare has been revised and revisited across anime!

    Shakespeare's stories have undergone more interpretations and revisions than perhaps any other writer and anime is no slouch when it comes to adapting his tales. Let's explore how Shakespeare's influence is reflected in both direct and structural ways across the medium!

  • Monday October 31, 2022
  • FEATURE: Exploring the Anime and Literary Inspirations of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury

    Let's explore the parallels between Gundam, Utena, and Shakespeare's The Tempest!

    Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury has proven itself one of the fall season's most fascinating shows, and seems to draw clear influence from both Revolutionary Girl Utena and The Tempest. Let's explore how Mercury's textual forebearers inform its ongoing drama!

  • Friday April 8, 2022
  • Shibuya Pop-Up Shop Celebrates 25 Years of Revolutionary Girl Utena

    Shirts, acrylic standees, and more will be available for a limited time

    25 years ago, Utena and Anthy revolutionized the world. For a limited time in Shibuya Marui, a Revolutionary Girl Utena pop-up shop commemorates the popular series. See some of the cute goods on offer after the jump!

  • Friday March 4, 2022
  • OPINION: Revolutionary Girl Utena Is Surreal, That's Why It Works

    Revolutionary Girl Utena is one of the most bizarre, absurd, and absolutely wonderful anime of the 1990s

    Revolutionary Girl Utena doesn't make too much sense from the get-go, but that's what makes it so compelling. Hit the jump to see why we love how utterly absurd Utena is.

  • Tuesday February 15, 2022
  • VIDEO: Watch Utena and More Lovely Classic Anime with Hime Today!

    Cozy up for another Animarathon starting at 1:00pm PT

    This time around the Animarathon has a mix of classic and contemporary, all full of nothin' but love. And some after-school swordfighting for good measure, of course. Read on for details!

  • Monday January 3, 2022
  • Utena, Pop Team Epic, and More Are on Display at King Records' 90th Anniversary Exhibit

    Online sales and virtual tours are also planned

    King Records turned 90 in 2021, and they're celebrating the milestone with a big anime exhibit! Art from Revolutionary Girl Utena, Martian Successor Nadesico, Pop Team Epic, and more of the company's titles will be viewable both in person and virtually — and available to buy online. Find out more after the jump!

  • Saturday December 11, 2021
  • FEATURE: Revolutionary Girl Utena Is Too Much, That's Why It's Great

    Absolute destiny apocalypse

    What is it about Revolutionary Girl Utena that inspires such devotion over 20 years after its airing? Is it symbolism? Romance? Nanami Kiryuu? Let's get into it after the jump.

  • Wednesday November 3, 2021
  • Revolutionary Girl Utena Joins Crunchyroll's Anime Catalog Today!

    Get ready for the classic to go live starting at 2:00pm Pacific Time

    The Revolutionary Girl Utena TV anime goes live for members in the U.S. and Canada starting at 2:00pm Pacific Time! Read on for more.