In which Ikuhara had a fever, and there was only one prescription for it.
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For Returning Viewers, Vrai’s episode analysis is here for your reading pleasure:
And my own newbie-friendly commentary is below the jump.
In which the story opens itself to new perspectives, and the Josei is suddenly very glad to be an only child.
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For Returning Viewers, Vrai’s episode analyses are here for your reading pleasure:
And my own newbie-friendly commentary is below the jump.
In which we learn the dangers of interviews, elevators, and family fun time, and why it’s always important to knock before entering a room.
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For Returning Viewers, Vrai’s episode analyses are here for your reading pleasure:
And my own newbie-friendly commentary is below the jump.
In which Utena proves that it can pack imagery and meaning into absolutely everything, even a recap episode.
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For Returning Viewers, Vrai’s episode analysis is here for your reading pleasure:
And my newbie-friendly commentary is below the jump.
In which… ah, the hell with the classy headings. Kick his ass, Utena!
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For Returning Viewers, Vrai’s episode analyses are here for your reading pleasure:
And my newbie-friendly commentary is below the jump.
In which things begin to get very heavy and complicated and symbolic. Also, kitties!
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And my newbie-friendly ramblin’ is hanging out below the jump.
In which the curry is out, the Jury is in, and someone really needs to put better locks on the school’s petting zoo.
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A Note on Episode Order: Why yes, I have listed those out of order! Ikuhara admits in his creator commentary that the current Episode 6 (“Take Care, Miss Nanami”) and Episode 8 (“Curried High Trip”) got flipped due to production issues. Vrai also points out that thematically it makes more sense to do the episodes in this order as well (as 6, then 9-12, gradually shift the focus to StuCo Prez Touga and the people around him). And, since we have the ability to fix these things via the power of home video, I say, let’s do it!
This won’t really affect my posts since I’m sort of discussing broad topics across episodes (and will focus mostly on “Unfulfilled Jury” anyway), but I wanted to give everyone a heads-up regardless. Newbie friendly ramblings below the jump.
In which we are introduced to the lovely piano piece “The Sunlit Garden,” and spend time meeting the first member of the Student Council we don’t want to strangle with their own hair.
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And my newbie-friendly commentary is hanging out below the jump.
Let’s get ready to d-d-d-d-duel!
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For newcomers still on the fence, Caitlin Donovan wrote a nice, long recommendation post for The Mary Sue about Utena, where she discusses some of the overarching themes and character arcs. If you’d rather go into a show completely blind, then obviously don’t read it, but if you’re curious for a little more insight into what Utena is all about, it’s a great read.
For Returning Viewers, Vrai’s episode-by-episode analyses are here for your reading pleasure:
And my far less organized newbie-friendly commentary is hanging out below the jump.
Do you know? Do you know? Have you heard the news?
Inspired by Vrai’s series of Utena analyses, I’m trying to make Utena magic happen on the Interwebs, and I want each and every one of you to be a part of it. Hit the jump for the full story and how you can slip on your rose signet and join us in the arena.
The Josei Next Door 