In this episode, we never go out of style! Amid the Taylor Talk, we start learning about what ramifications the soul stones have when messed with. Barrachi moves into a new condo after the soul stone she and Taburo messed with last time ruined her apartment, bought with the money from selling more soul stones of course. Suspicious that Maruso isn't on their side, they start to follow her. Maruso connects with Dr. Suga, a doctor at her hospital and the doctor working with Barrachi to try and...

In this episode, we're going to the darker side of Etsy! After Piitan's incident in the van last chapter, Barrachi has turned the soul stones, now being marketed as a brand new mineral named Paradonite, into a hot commodity. She enlisted the help of an actor to help her sell the stones. But Maruso isn't having it. She can't believe that both Barrachi & Taburo are more worried about making money than getting to the bottom of what happened to Piitan. Barrachi & Taburo continue their...

In this episode, we can't escape the damn ball pit! Following the defeat of Mirrorachi & Balloonuro, Robotan escapes into the woods, leaving Maruso with the real Barrachi, Taburo, and Piitan. They make a pact to follow up later and do the suicide pact. But when they do, Maruso is so full of doubt after encountering her companion's doppelgängers, that she fakes her part in the group suicide. Taburo & Barrachi also fake it, because Maruso's doubts have affected them as well, leaving...

In this episode, we're starting our readthrough of Black Paradox! Also, we're so sorry Moon News in colossal this week, things like this happen when we don't record for three weeks and Taylor Swift is mothering behind the scenes. Anyway, back to Black Paradox. Four strangers meet up on a website that connects people who want to commit suicide so they can pass with someone else. And that's how we meet our four new characters: Taburo, who wants to pass because he's haunted by his doppelgänger....

In this special episode, we're saying goodbye to Utena! We're doing our usual wrap-up episode to talk about Revolutionary Girl Utena as a whole. We talk about our favorite characters and whether that's changed from the previous wrap-up of Volume 1, which character we wanted to see more, what hangups we have about the manga, what type of spinoff we would want, as well as our favorite chapters and podcast episodes! We also make the announcement of what manga we're doing next! We'll be back...

In this episode, it's time for a new rose seal! Souji Mikage, a high school student who's watching Utena, sets his plan to meet with her to save the life of his one true love, Mamiya. After meeting Mikage, Utena runs to Miki, who tells her that Mikage runs a special seminar on campus that even the faculty go to. And wouldn't you know, Anthy ends up going without telling Utena. She runs after Anthy, and there, the two of them learn the secret of Nemuro Memorial Hall where the seminars are...

In this episode, it's time for the five finger death punch! Juri & Ruka's training continues, and Juri gears up for her second duel against Utena. But upon preparing for the duel, Juri overhears Ruka talking to Touga, and it's revealed that Ruka didn't exactly set up the duel for the same reasons that he told Juri. Feeling betrayed, Juri goes to the dueler's field to fight Utena, leading to a twist of results, and the reason why Ruka manipulated Juri is revealed to everyone.

In this episode, it's all about Juri! This filler chapter takes place before the proper end of Utena, but right after Juri & Utena have their duel. Devastated by her defeat, Juri isn't showing up for classes or the fencing team, and with her being captain, that's an issue. Miki tries to get her out of bed yet again, but this time for a good reason: there's someone practicing with the fencing team claiming they're taking over as a captain! Juri runs to the fencing team practice only to...

In this episode, we're at the finale! It's the proper end of Utena before we do the last remaining filler chapters, and for real, get your tissues ready. Dios appears to Utena, Anthy, and Akio via the ring that Akio's wearing, Anthy begs Utena to quit battling for her, even though Utena refuses. Dios recognizes Stena's determination to defeat Akio and save Anthy, and bonds with her so she can finally become what she's always strived for: a prince. From there, the fate of our faves lingers in...

In this episode, we're bible thumping! With special guest Pokeetris, we pick up where we left off last time. Akio reveals to Utena his exact connection to Dios, why Dios ended up saving Utena six years ago and awarding her with the rose seal ring, Anthy's role in regards to both Dios and Akio's rivalry, and then the ultimate showdown happens. It's Utena vs. Akio, and while Akio is fighting for power, Utena is fighting for Anthy, to make sure that Akio never displays his power over his sister...

In this episode, it's all about the crossover! After reviving Anthy with help from Dios, Utena is ready for battle against Akio now that she has the Second Sword. Anthy magically brings the castle down to the duelers field and they, along with the Student Council, venture inside Dios' Castle. There, Utena begs Anthy for more explaination, and she gets it. Anthy explains that, eons ago, she once adored Dios, but Akio grew jealous of her affection for him. A struggle was born, and even though...

In this episode, we've got no tears left to cry! Utena & Anthy begin the consumption ceremony, and a twist is revealed as Akio brands the Sword of Dios! The Student Council are relieved of their rose signet rings, as the game has officially ended, and Akio puts them inside a forcefield so they can't interfere with the next phase of the game: Akio ascending to the Castle in the Sky. Anthy is revealed to be sleeping in a glass coffin, and Utena thinks it's all her fault that Anthy is dead....

In this episode, we're pulling a Damien from Mean Girls! Dazed by her most recent ride with Akio, Utena is still trying to come to terms with her feelings for Akio while also knowing that he's World's End. Anthy attempts to satiate Utena, saying that they have one last role to play, but all it does is confuse Utena more. Touga again tries to stop Utena from complying with Akio's terms, but determined to see everything through, Utena agrees to perform a ceremony with Anthy under Akio's close...

In this episode, we're falling fast! Utena is reeling from her encounter with Akio, to the point where it's affecting her sleep. As if things aren't already awful, Anthy starts acting different, and Utena isn't sure if she's dreaming it or if it's real. Later, Touga starts noticing how off Utena has been acting, and corners her to see what's going on. It ends with another choice encounter with Akio, and Utena is taken on another ride that's sure to change her life forever... *** Podcast...

In this episode, we're road trippin! We have a hefty Moon News this week (thanks Taylor!), so skip to 57:57 if you're only into hearing the Utena discussion. Anyways, picking up from the Volume 1 cliffhanger, Akio mobilizes his plans to "acquire" Utena, with Anthy's help from the shadows. Late for class, Utena sprints to not be even more late when Akio arrives in a convertible to escort her. But he doesn't take her to class, and instead makes her play hooky as they venture away from Ohtori...

In this special episode, we’re wrapping up Volume 1 of Utena! We talk about our favorite and least favorite characters, favorite chapters, favorite podcast episodes, favorite duels, and what we expect to happen going forward and what we want to happen in Volume 2! We’ll be back July 17th to start Volume 2 of Revolutionary Girl Utena! See you then! *** Patreon: patreon.com/sailormanga Podcast Twitter & Instagram: @sailormangapod Podcast Email: [email protected]

In this episode, it's another filler chapter! Chuchu again stars as the main attraction of this chapter, but this time, it's not because of Anthy's poor curry making skills, it's because Chuchu and Anthy stumble upon a monkey idol that looks like Chuchu! Annoyed with Saionji and how he treats Anthy, Chuchu just wishes he could stand up to him, and the idol reacts, saying it'll grant Chuchu three wishes! What will Chuchu wish for? What will happen to Saionji? Listen on for this final episode...

In this episode, it's time for some Chuchu shenanigans! It's the first filler chapter of Utena, and we're all about our new main character being a lavender monkey. Chuchu observes Anthy making Utena some curry, and Chuchu just can't stand by and let Utena eat the dumpster fire that is the curry made by Anthy. Using some truly heinous curry powder, a ridiculous explosion causes Utena & Anthy to switch bodies! To switch them back, Chuchu has to team up with his rival, Saionji, and the truth...

In this episode, we're dipping into the deep end! Following Utena & Tonga's duel, the Castle in the Sky illuminates, and the figure of Dios appears in perfect clarity. Defeated, Touga bends to Utena, and swears his loyalty to her now that the duels are over. Utena doesn't understand, and demands that Touga finally tell her what the hell is going on. Touga assembles the Student Council plus Utena, and spills the beans. We get a sneak peak on who or what World's End is right before a fire...

In this episode, we're gathering the intel! There's a meaty Moon News this week, so if you don't care about our ramblings, skip to 53 minutes in to skip all that chaos and listen to just Utena haha. Anyways, After a present from her prince reminding her to stay true to herself, Utena is on the mend! She reflects on still wanting to get to the bottom of what's happening, so she challenges Touga to a duel. He gives some insight on what might be happening at Ohtori, and things go down when Utena...

In this episode, we're hungry for the truth! Wakaba demands answers from Utena on where her loyalty lies as Touga changes things: he challenges Utena to a duel. They argue about it happening, and Touga says they have to by the laws of the Rose Seal, and he wants Utena to quit bitching about duelist life altogether. We get some insight on Anthy's role as the Rose Bride after the duel, as well as the return of Saionji. Miki & Juri question Tonga's motives for igniting the duel with Utena,...

In this episode, we're covering our eyes and eating brussel sprouts! Utena confronts Touga about whether or not he's really her prince after getting a letter from him. Later, Chuchu's crying wakes Utena, and she finds that Anthy has disappeared in the middle of the night. Anthy denies it the next morning, and tells Utena that she must be dreaming. Utena tries to let it go, trying to get Anthy to make friends with Wakaba, who is NOT having it. Then, Anthy disappears in the middle of the night...

In this episode, we're drowning and twitching! The duel between Utena & Miki begins, and both of them start wondering who the hell set up the duel and kidnapped Kozue. Utena wants to throw the duel so that Miki can save his sister, but Touga appears and says their battle has to be real for Kozue to be saved. After the battle, Utena begins to suspect that Anthy had something to do with orchestrating the duel. Then, Utena gets a letter from her prince saying to meet in the Student Council...

In this episode, we're defying gravity! After stumbling into Touga's secret closet room, Utena & Miki are interrupted by Touga himself putting an end to their snooping. Once Touga reprimands them for breaking into his room, Utena meets Miki's twin sister, Kozue, and learns that she's a bit...possessive to say the least. Later, Miki gets a letter from World's End, saying he must duel Utena! *** Podcast Patreon: patreon.com/sailormanga Podcast Twitter & Instagram:...

In this episode, our spidey senses are tingling! Utena & Juri commence their duel, and the immense power of the duel makes the castle in sky glow and a figure appears! Afterwards, Wakaba is worried that Anthy is a bad influence on Utena and is the reason behind her change in mood and activities, but Utena promises her bestie that she's fine. Miki uses this by roping her into sneaking into Touga's dorm room so they can get more answers behind why the duels have to happen, and they stumble...