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Mar 19, 10:48 AM
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Even though I enjoyed every minute of the show, I barely understood all its rich symbolism and aesthetics. I tried to read/watch some analysis/explanation, but it appeared to be quite naive and biased. Could someone share a good explanation video if it exists?
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Mar 19, 5:28 PM
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/original-utena-98387731

Sulmatul is doing a deep dive that’s pretty amazing so far. She has a YouTube channel but every time she uploads the video, it gets taken down. I’m currently waiting on part 2 to come out.

There are also online forums that are available discussing deeper into certain topics during each episode that are on Reddit, or on Tumblr like this here: https://ladyloveandjustice.tumblr.com/post/167071006917/nevs-revolutionary-girl-utena-reviewanalysis

Not sure if you can find an explanation without complete bias. Not many people have picked up the task to figure out what the entire show means or what the show is trying to portray. There is a lot of meaning and symbolism that can be missed easily. Since there isn’t an official explanation of the show, most people have tried to piece the show together in their own way to understand what Utena is about. So I’m not sure you can find an explanation that explains everything that’s in the show, but there is no harm in researching and trying understand the show in a way that makes sense to you.
1coolgirl2bMar 19, 5:52 PM
Mar 19, 7:25 PM
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/original-utena-98387731

Sulmatul is doing a deep dive that’s pretty amazing so far. She has a YouTube channel but every time she uploads the video, it gets taken down. I’m currently waiting on part 2 to come out.

There are also online forums that are available discussing deeper into certain topics during each episode that are on Reddit, or on Tumblr like this here: https://ladyloveandjustice.tumblr.com/post/167071006917/nevs-revolutionary-girl-utena-reviewanalysis

Not sure if you can find an explanation without complete bias. Not many people have picked up the task to figure out what the entire show means or what the show is trying to portray. There is a lot of meaning and symbolism that can be missed easily. Since there isn’t an official explanation of the show, most people have tried to piece the show together in their own way to understand what Utena is about. So I’m not sure you can find an explanation that explains everything that’s in the show, but there is no harm in researching and trying understand the show in a way that makes sense to you.
@1coolgirl2b Wow, thank you, that's exactly what I was looking for! A deep dive into scenes and symbols rather than a biased explanation of everything at once. Thank you so much!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Mar 19, 9:13 PM
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@LoveYourEyes No problem, I’m glad I can help!

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