The series is deeply metaphorical and deals with mature, often dark subject matter:
The story follows , an orphaned 14-year-old girl who was so inspired by a "prince" who comforted her in childhood that she decided to become a prince herself. Revolutionary Girl Utena
: Ohtori Academy, an elite boarding school that serves as a symbolic "stage" for the world. The series is deeply metaphorical and deals with
: Utena becomes a duelist in a secret tournament overseen by the Student Council. Revolutionary Girl Utena