Let's live our lives heroically Let's live them with style
Even if the two of us are ever torn apart
Take my revolution
In the sunlit garden, we both joined our hands
Drawing close for comfort, we both swore
Never again would we ever fall in love
I see that photo of us smiling, standing cheek to cheek
I look at it and a bit of loneliness starts to fill me
Even if I dream, even if I cry, even if I get hurt
Reality keeps on coming recklessly
I wanna find out where I am, the value of being me
Gonna take who I've been up till now
And find the strength to throw it all away
Strip down to nothing at all
Become like a rose petal blowing free!
Even if the two of us are ever torn apart
I swear that I will change the world
Once upon a time, years and years ago...
there was a little princess, and she was very sad...
for her mother and father had died.
Before the princess appeared a traveling prince...
riding upon a white horse.
Who... Who is that?
The witch.
The witch?
The Rose Bride.
Rose Bride?
She sacrificed herself to save her beloved prince.
Even though she was the only one who truly loved him.
And yet, the prince she loves...
is no longer the prince she knew. Not anymore.
He is now End of the World.
Help her, please!
You're a gentle-hearted girl.
Thank you for your tears.
The only one who can save her now...
is a prince she can believe in.
I can't become her prince.
Then I'll become a prince!
If you never lose your nobility, even when you grow up...
then you may be able to save her from her eternal torment.
And yet, I'm sure...
I'm sure you will forget all about what you've seen tonight.
And even if you do remember this...
you're a girl.
Eventually, you'll become a woman.
I'll do it! I swear, I'll become a prince!
I swear!
If so...
that ring will lead you back here, one day.
The Love Which Grew in Wintertime
The next match will soon determine...
who will bring revolution to this world.
Yes. As you say.
Will it be Utena Tenjou? Or will it be you?
I'll do it! I swear, I'll become a prince!
Is something wrong?
Himemiya, I...
Yes?
Never mind. It's nothing.
You don't look at all well.
Sorry. I feel a little strange.
There's something I just can't seem to remember.
Like a dream you have just as you're waking up.
Oh, this is about a dream?
A dream?
Isn't it?
No.
Or maybe it is.
I don't really understand it...
but I feel like I promised someone something very important.
Hey, Himemiya?
Let me see your face.
Is it possible you and I--
I thought you'd be here.
Akio! Can we help you?
Well, I've heard you've been a little down lately.
I thought we could go for a little walk to cheer you up.
Take me for a walk?
Do you mind?
Oh, no! Not at all!
I see.
Oh, may I steal Utena from you, Anthy?
Sure, Big Brother.
Well then, Utena, shall we be off?
Are you sure, Himemiya?
Yes.
See you.
I won't be long.
See you later.
Thank you for treating my little sister so nicely, Utena.
It's nothing. After all, we're friends.
"Friends,'' huh?
If only those feelings could last forever.
I was just thinking it'd be nice...
if you and Anthy could always be friends.
Of course we will.
The red poppy is native to Southern Europe.
It's also known as the gubijin blossom.
According to legend, they grew on the mound...
where Lady Gubijin, the beloved wife of Kouu, was buried.
Because of that, in flower language, they represent--
Is something wrong?
No. I thought you only knew about the stars.
You know a lot about plants, too.
Oh, no. I don't know that much.
So, what do poppies say in flower language?
Let's see, poppies say--
Just what are you playing at?
What do you mean?
You're having a fine time with Utena Tenjou, aren't you?
Oh? Are you worried about her?
Well, let's say I am.
Concerned in what way?
As an opponent in a very important duel.
I was planning to shake her up a bit.
You were? Well, this all works out, then.
Can you do me a favor?
What?
I want you to bring her a present.
It doesn't matter what. I'll let you decide what to give.
Are you sure you want me to choose the gift?
It doesn't matter to me.
You're the natural playboy.
You must be very good at choosing presents.
You don't know her very well, do you?
She's no pushover for gifts.
I once gave her a dress.
She wasn't the sort of girl who's plied with presents.
Have you forgotten?
She's a girl who treasures an old ring given to her by a man...
whose name she doesn't even know.
You don't say.
So, that's what binds her.
Oh, well...
Do what you want.
Show me how you'll handle this.
But don't forget to give her a present.
And say it's from me.
All part of the game?
As you say.
- Miss Tenjou! - Yeah?
Mr. President.
I wish you wouldn't be so quick to glare at me.
You really dislike me, don't you?
Of course she does!
What do you want?
I'm running an errand for the Chairman.
For Akio?
They're beautiful!
- Akio got these for me? - Yes.
Way to go, Utena!
But, I'm not sure this is right.
Besides, they don't suit me.
What are you talking about?
That's not true at all. Just try them on.
Stop! Cut it out!
Uh-uh, no way. Come on!
They're cool!
Um, that's not what I mean.
Oh? Are you embarrassed?
I am so-o-o jealous of you! You little devil! You lucky stiff!
That hurts! Cut it out!
Miss Tenjou! Would you please come with me?
There's something I'd like to consult you about.
Um... with me?
You sure I'm the right person?
Sorry. There's something I'd like to ask you.
Please, Miss Tenjou.
Don't! Don't buy it!
He's just gonna do something mean to you again!
But...
Ooh! You're too trusting!
Okay? Don't get alone with him in the dark!
What do you mean?
I thought you needed to talk to me!
Calm down! I really do want to talk with you.
Hey! Slow down!
Miss Tenjou, I'm guessing that you, the great athlete...
has never ridden a horse before.
Of course I haven't! Most people haven't ridden a horse!
Really?
But aren't horses part of the "prince'' mystique...
you admire so much?
What are you implying?
I'm not sure.
Stop it, you idiot!
That could have ended badly.
Akio...
Anyway, it's a lucky thing.
I always go riding on this trail.
Um...
Would you read this, please?
I've always loved you, Touga.
So... You see...
You see, I...
How do I put this?
Thank you. I find your earnestness lovely.
Touga Kiryuu, the playboy student council president...
"Playboy'' is so old-fashioned.
You...
Will you practice with me?
- Something wrong? - Nothing.
Liar.
Your confidence is evaporating from your sword.
Oh? You're impressive, Saionji.
You can tell even that about me?
I can.
You're arrogant and pompous...
and full of treacherous confidence.
Oh, come now.
You're not being fair.
That's the sort of man you are.
You pretend to be chivalrous...
but you've never really loved anyone.
People are nothing but tools to you.
That was your strength.
However...
will your sword defeat her now?
You talk too much. You're leaving yourself open.
Do you know? Do you know? Do you know who I am, Miss?
Huh? What's up?
I'm the cool, manly sailor.
The legendary nice-guy Cassanova!
The rare playboy fisherman!
Oh! Wonderful!
How thrilling!
Boil me! Roast me! Slice me!
Make me into sashimi!
All fish are like this.
The fish only exist for me to exploit!
Not to brag, but there's no fish I can't catch.
Oh, you don't say?
Every fish in the world will obey me.
Ah! Another bite!
What kind of reaction is this?
I can't control it! Can it be a fish I don't know about?
I've never had this happen!
What are you?
Koi.
What's a koi doing in the ocean?
Do you know? Do you know? Do you know why?
It's fine, really!
- See? - Yeah.
They're big, but very gentle.
It's too much. A prince on an actual white horse?
They're very timid creatures, actually.
You have to communicate with them well and build their trust in you.
Just like people, huh?
He says he likes you now, too.
Miss Utena? Miss Utena?
You'll catch cold.
Miss Utena...
I've won the game.
No, it's a draw.
She wasn't happy about the present.
Just as I expected.
She's torn, now.
Perhaps you chose the gift poorly.
My choice of present wasn't mistaken.
Besides, they suited her very well.
I wish I could see them on her.
I think she'd make a charming princess.
A princess, not a prince.
Don't you agree?
Well, I'm not sure.
The next match will be an interesting one.
Will we have a princess who will revolutionize the world?
Although I still hope that you will win.
Living on... It's just making me sick.
It is?
Yes. It's making me sick.
Why does everyone go on living if they all have to die someday?
Why didn't I realize it before today?
That there's no such thing as something eternal.
Something eternal?
So, I've had enough.
I'll never come out of this coffin.
You're saying that girl was Utena Tenjou?
The girl we found in the coffin?
She's still all alone in her coffin.
And if I'm to save her, I must defeat her!
You're saying you genuinely love her?
Do I love her?
I don't know, either.
We've all received so many letters from him.
From End of the World.
And we've dueled as we've been instructed to.
Yes.
But now I've received the final letter.
We don't need to play these games anymore.
You don't need any letters now.
You're his little lapdog.
You can get your orders directly from him.
Are you really content with that?
Why do you serve him the way you do?
Because, a long time ago, he saved her.
So, that's it.
I want to be like him.
I want power like he has!
You're so sure?
What?
Maybe the Chairman did save her that time...
but she's still trapped in that coffin.
No. It's not just her.
We're all trapped in our coffins.
C'mon, cut it out, Chu-Chu!
I told you, these aren't caramels!
Okay, okay. I'll let you look inside.
Look. How do you like 'em, Chu-Chu?
You wear them on your ears, like this.
Say...
Something wrong?
It's nothing.
What was that?
I feel like I was about to remember something important.
But what?
Ancient times, Perfection Isolation in the desert
Atmosphere, Atom Causality star
Yes, a native child is conceived
The embryo of philosophy
And then lunar heaven! Mercurian heaven, Venusian heaven
Solar heaven, Martian heaven Jovian heaven, Saturnian heaven
Stellar heaven, Motive heaven And then
The endless surface of the Taurus
A single organic mechanism
A single perpetual motion machine
Ah, it is empty motion
Just empty motion
That's what it is
I came to Ohtori Academy to find my prince.
Does it look like you will?
There are people like princes, ones who may be princes...
and ones I'd like to be princes.
But an actual prince? Well...
Touga Kiryuu's challenged me to another duel!
I have to fight!
Do you know there are things worse than duels?
Next time, on Revolutionary Girl Utena:
And Thus Opens the Doorway of Night
The absolute destiny: Apocalypse.