" Revolutionary Girl Utena " ( Shoujo Kakumei Utena ) is a landmark 1997 anime series directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara and created by the artist collective . It is widely considered a "classic" and a masterpiece of the shojo (girls' manga) genre, known for its surrealist imagery, complex psychological themes, and subversion of fairy tale tropes. Core Narrative
: Ohtori Academy, an elite boarding school that serves as a symbolic "stage" for the world. Revolutionary Girl Utena
The series is deeply metaphorical and deals with mature, often dark subject matter: " Revolutionary Girl Utena " ( Shoujo Kakumei