Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997): Season 1, Episode 1 - The Rose Bride - full transcript
Once upon a time, many 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.
He had a regal baring and a kind
smile. The prince wrapped the princess
in a rose scented embrace, and
gently wiped the tears from her eyes.
"Little one" he said "Growing up
alone in such deep sorrow
never lose that strength or nobility
even when you are a young lady."
"I give you this to
remember this day.
We will meet again. This ring will
lead you to me one day."
Perhaps the ring the prince
gave her was an engagement ring.
This was all well and good,
but so impressed was she by him
that the princess vowed to
become a prince herself one day.
But was that really such a good idea?
Oh, he's late.
How long does he expect me to wait here?
I'm going to start the
new term off being late.
Wakaba.... what are you
doing? Waiting for someone?
Yes, I'm waiting for my boyfriend.
Boyfriend? Oh right. I
think she ditched you.
She left the dorm
really early this morning.
Oooh, she's gonna pay for this.
Miss Utena Tenjô. Do you
really intend to go around
wearing that weird getup
this semester as well?
Weird getup?
Weird.
Well, it's certainly good enough
for all the boys in this school.
You, my dear, are a girl. You
should not be wearing a boy's uniform.
Ooooh, my!
I don't see any rule in here that
says a girl can't wear a boy's uniform.
So, it's no big deal. Well,
I guess that's that. Seeya!
My word, I think she's trying to
make a fool of me once again.
(girls cheering)
Great, she kicked our butts.
Miss Utena, you can use my towel.
Oh, sure. Okay.
Come on, Tenjô! If you join my team,
winning the regionals will be a sure thing.
Excuse me, I happen
to be a girl.
I don't want to get all covered with
smelly boy's sweat.
Oh come on, you act
like a guy anyway Tenjô.
That's Ms. Tenjô to you.
Well, why do you wear that uniform?
To be a prince.
Huh?
I want to be a noble prince
who saves princesses.
What's that supposed to mean?
The scent of roses...?
Why does the scent of roses
always make me think of the past?
(ring glimmers)
Huh?
What's going on here?
This doesn't look good.
Ahh, lover's quarrel. They should
do that where no one has to see it.
Wait a minute!
That's going too far.
Thank goodness.
Utena!
Wakaba! You're heavy.
This is for ditching me this
morning, so deal with it. Rrrrrgh!
Oh. Yeah. Sorry.
Ohh! It's Saionji!
Saionji?
Don't you know about Saionji?
What is he? Famous or something?
I recognize the guy
in front of him.
That's Touga Kiryuu, the
student council president.
Yup, and the guy next to him is
the vice president Kyouichi Saionji.
And the girl?
Oh, that's Anthy Himemiya.
Anthy Himemiya...
Yeah, she just kinda keeps to
herself and takes care of the roses.
I have her in
one of my classes this term.
Hmm.
So, is Saionji going
out with Anthy or what?
What?! No way! Someone as
cool as Saionji would never fall for her!
They're just both on
the student council. That's all!
So, that's the type you
usually fall for? Huh?
O-Oh wow, are you jealous? Don't
worry, you'll always be my true love Utena.
You're way cooler than any of those guys.
You called me out here on short
notice, my dear council members.
Saionji, we who wear the rose
seal are all chosen members.
And we don't want you to forget the
most important rule we must follow.
Saionji, your treatment of your bride
recently is causing us some concern.
Oh, is that so?
True, you are currently
engaged to her
but that doesn't mean you're free
to treat her as you please.
As he pleases...
As he pleases...
So don't abuse the bride Saionji.
The student council exists
by the will of "End of The World."
If they learn of this,
they won't let it go lightly.
Mind your own business.
The bride and I are just a
couple of love birds, that's all.
We really don't need
you meddling in our affairs.
(stopwatch clicks)
Lovebirds!?
Yes, it's true. I will do whatever
Master Saionji tells me to do.
See what a nice couple we are?
And if you're so concerned about
the rules of the rose seal
then you may follow them and duel with
me for the bride my fellow council members.
Don't forget, a new
duelist will be here soon.
I look forward to seeing
who will challenge me.
Oh, it's so pretty! A rose crest.
Is that our school's crest Utena?
Sure looks like it.
Yeah, it does. Who gave it to you?
A handsome prince.
Huh?
Yeah, he said to me "this ring I
give you will lead you to me one day."
What do you mean?
I remember him saying that to me when
I got it, but I was so young at the time...
I really
can't remember it too well.
I remember when I was a little girl
I used to believe my mother when
she'd tell me that I was a beautiful
princess from the Onion Kingdom.
Cuz you always had such a huge forehead.
What's this?
What is that?
Someone tacked somebodies
love letter up on the board.
Love letter?
Okay, let's see here. "and so I dance
with you in my dreams dear Saionji.
You smile at me gently. I guess I'm
just a fool." Oh man! (mocking laughter)
You guys are the fools!
There's nothing lower
than what you're doing.
What's wrong? It was tacked up.
Real men wouldn't
stand around gawking at it.
Huh?
Wakaba...
(crying)
Wakaba!
Wakaba, you wrote this. Didn't you?
That Saionji guy is gonna pay for this.
I don't know. I throw a lot of letters away.
Anyone could have found it and put it up.
Why'd you throw it away
where other people could find it?
I can do whatever I
want with my own letters.
Oh, I remember. For that
incredibly stupid...
I mean for that sweet letter, I thought it
would be nice to give everyone a laugh.
Anything else?
No.
You're the kendo team captain aren't you?
I wanna duel with you.
Today, right after school.
Who do you think you are?
Oh, you must be the new challenger.
The what?
Very well, I'll meet you after
classes in the arena forest.
The arena forest? You mean
the one no one's allowed into?
Do you know? Do you know?
Have you heard the news?
There's gonna be a duel in
the forest behind the school.
Oh brave hero, fighting
for her friend's sake.
You must be careful, don't make a mistake.
There are rules in the forest.
Do you know what they are?
Do you know? Do you know?
Do you know what they are?
Oh great, how am I supposed to get in here?
Oh, that figures. You
need some sort of a key.
That's cold!
Oh wow! This is some entrance.
Well, I'd say this is an invitation.
How can a castle be floating?
Ah yes, you've never
seen the castle before.
What is that thing? I couldn't
see it from outside the forest.
It's a kind of mirage. You can
just think of it as a trick of the light.
A mirage?
Nevermind that. Why
does a person like you
who isn't in the student
council, wear the rose seal?
The rose seal?
One of these.
(ring glimmers)
The ring!
Anthy, prepare us!
Anthy Himemiya?
Why are you here?
It's the bride's place to
be here. So she's here.
The bride?
The scent! It's the same! The
same rose scent that the prince had.
If the rose is knocked off
your chest, you'll lose the duel.
Uh!
I wish you luck Utena.
What are you doing?
How dare you! You are the rose
bride. That means you belong to me!
What's the meaning of
wishing good luck to someone else?
Forgive me, my Master.
What?! Are you crazy?
Why would you take that?
Because Master Saionji
is the current champion duelist.
I have to do
whatever he wants me to.
What are you saying?
You're not his girlfriend?
Come. Let's begin.
I don't know. I just
have to beat him, right?
Rose of the noble castle...
Now what? Is this another mirage?
Power of Dios that sleeps within
me, heed your master and come forth.
Grant me the power...
to bring the world revolution!
You're not too bad for a girl.
Trying to be the prince who saves the
damzel in distress? (menacing laughter)
Oh well.
Wait a minute!
That trick sword? Is it real?
I'm shocked. You challenge the sword of
Dios with a useless wooden practice sword?
The sword of Dios?
Don't tell me you don't
know this sword?
Now you've got me interested.
Who are you anyway?
This duel isn't over yet.
Quite right. If you wish, I'll cut that
rose from your chest with a single stroke.
After all, you did have the courage to
face me. It's the least I could do for you.
The prince on a white horse here to
save her princess. (pompous laughter)
"Little one, growing up alone
in such deep sorrow, never
lose that strength or nobility
even when you are grown."
What?
Impossible! I... I lost?!
Anthy?
You seem upset, Saionji. Classmate.
This is an unexpected development.
I think she's in the middle school.
Oh yes, baby. You've
lit the fire in my heart.
Man, this has been one truly weird
day. What was that all about in there?
I guess I just better forget it.
It's you!
I've been waiting for
you Miss Utena.
From this day forward I belong to
you. I'm the rose bride.
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.
He had a regal baring and a kind
smile. The prince wrapped the princess
in a rose scented embrace, and
gently wiped the tears from her eyes.
"Little one" he said "Growing up
alone in such deep sorrow
never lose that strength or nobility
even when you are a young lady."
"I give you this to
remember this day.
We will meet again. This ring will
lead you to me one day."
Perhaps the ring the prince
gave her was an engagement ring.
This was all well and good,
but so impressed was she by him
that the princess vowed to
become a prince herself one day.
But was that really such a good idea?
Oh, he's late.
How long does he expect me to wait here?
I'm going to start the
new term off being late.
Wakaba.... what are you
doing? Waiting for someone?
Yes, I'm waiting for my boyfriend.
Boyfriend? Oh right. I
think she ditched you.
She left the dorm
really early this morning.
Oooh, she's gonna pay for this.
Miss Utena Tenjô. Do you
really intend to go around
wearing that weird getup
this semester as well?
Weird getup?
Weird.
Well, it's certainly good enough
for all the boys in this school.
You, my dear, are a girl. You
should not be wearing a boy's uniform.
Ooooh, my!
I don't see any rule in here that
says a girl can't wear a boy's uniform.
So, it's no big deal. Well,
I guess that's that. Seeya!
My word, I think she's trying to
make a fool of me once again.
(girls cheering)
Great, she kicked our butts.
Miss Utena, you can use my towel.
Oh, sure. Okay.
Come on, Tenjô! If you join my team,
winning the regionals will be a sure thing.
Excuse me, I happen
to be a girl.
I don't want to get all covered with
smelly boy's sweat.
Oh come on, you act
like a guy anyway Tenjô.
That's Ms. Tenjô to you.
Well, why do you wear that uniform?
To be a prince.
Huh?
I want to be a noble prince
who saves princesses.
What's that supposed to mean?
The scent of roses...?
Why does the scent of roses
always make me think of the past?
(ring glimmers)
Huh?
What's going on here?
This doesn't look good.
Ahh, lover's quarrel. They should
do that where no one has to see it.
Wait a minute!
That's going too far.
Thank goodness.
Utena!
Wakaba! You're heavy.
This is for ditching me this
morning, so deal with it. Rrrrrgh!
Oh. Yeah. Sorry.
Ohh! It's Saionji!
Saionji?
Don't you know about Saionji?
What is he? Famous or something?
I recognize the guy
in front of him.
That's Touga Kiryuu, the
student council president.
Yup, and the guy next to him is
the vice president Kyouichi Saionji.
And the girl?
Oh, that's Anthy Himemiya.
Anthy Himemiya...
Yeah, she just kinda keeps to
herself and takes care of the roses.
I have her in
one of my classes this term.
Hmm.
So, is Saionji going
out with Anthy or what?
What?! No way! Someone as
cool as Saionji would never fall for her!
They're just both on
the student council. That's all!
So, that's the type you
usually fall for? Huh?
O-Oh wow, are you jealous? Don't
worry, you'll always be my true love Utena.
You're way cooler than any of those guys.
You called me out here on short
notice, my dear council members.
Saionji, we who wear the rose
seal are all chosen members.
And we don't want you to forget the
most important rule we must follow.
Saionji, your treatment of your bride
recently is causing us some concern.
Oh, is that so?
True, you are currently
engaged to her
but that doesn't mean you're free
to treat her as you please.
As he pleases...
As he pleases...
So don't abuse the bride Saionji.
The student council exists
by the will of "End of The World."
If they learn of this,
they won't let it go lightly.
Mind your own business.
The bride and I are just a
couple of love birds, that's all.
We really don't need
you meddling in our affairs.
(stopwatch clicks)
Lovebirds!?
Yes, it's true. I will do whatever
Master Saionji tells me to do.
See what a nice couple we are?
And if you're so concerned about
the rules of the rose seal
then you may follow them and duel with
me for the bride my fellow council members.
Don't forget, a new
duelist will be here soon.
I look forward to seeing
who will challenge me.
Oh, it's so pretty! A rose crest.
Is that our school's crest Utena?
Sure looks like it.
Yeah, it does. Who gave it to you?
A handsome prince.
Huh?
Yeah, he said to me "this ring I
give you will lead you to me one day."
What do you mean?
I remember him saying that to me when
I got it, but I was so young at the time...
I really
can't remember it too well.
I remember when I was a little girl
I used to believe my mother when
she'd tell me that I was a beautiful
princess from the Onion Kingdom.
Cuz you always had such a huge forehead.
What's this?
What is that?
Someone tacked somebodies
love letter up on the board.
Love letter?
Okay, let's see here. "and so I dance
with you in my dreams dear Saionji.
You smile at me gently. I guess I'm
just a fool." Oh man! (mocking laughter)
You guys are the fools!
There's nothing lower
than what you're doing.
What's wrong? It was tacked up.
Real men wouldn't
stand around gawking at it.
Huh?
Wakaba...
(crying)
Wakaba!
Wakaba, you wrote this. Didn't you?
That Saionji guy is gonna pay for this.
I don't know. I throw a lot of letters away.
Anyone could have found it and put it up.
Why'd you throw it away
where other people could find it?
I can do whatever I
want with my own letters.
Oh, I remember. For that
incredibly stupid...
I mean for that sweet letter, I thought it
would be nice to give everyone a laugh.
Anything else?
No.
You're the kendo team captain aren't you?
I wanna duel with you.
Today, right after school.
Who do you think you are?
Oh, you must be the new challenger.
The what?
Very well, I'll meet you after
classes in the arena forest.
The arena forest? You mean
the one no one's allowed into?
Do you know? Do you know?
Have you heard the news?
There's gonna be a duel in
the forest behind the school.
Oh brave hero, fighting
for her friend's sake.
You must be careful, don't make a mistake.
There are rules in the forest.
Do you know what they are?
Do you know? Do you know?
Do you know what they are?
Oh great, how am I supposed to get in here?
Oh, that figures. You
need some sort of a key.
That's cold!
Oh wow! This is some entrance.
Well, I'd say this is an invitation.
How can a castle be floating?
Ah yes, you've never
seen the castle before.
What is that thing? I couldn't
see it from outside the forest.
It's a kind of mirage. You can
just think of it as a trick of the light.
A mirage?
Nevermind that. Why
does a person like you
who isn't in the student
council, wear the rose seal?
The rose seal?
One of these.
(ring glimmers)
The ring!
Anthy, prepare us!
Anthy Himemiya?
Why are you here?
It's the bride's place to
be here. So she's here.
The bride?
The scent! It's the same! The
same rose scent that the prince had.
If the rose is knocked off
your chest, you'll lose the duel.
Uh!
I wish you luck Utena.
What are you doing?
How dare you! You are the rose
bride. That means you belong to me!
What's the meaning of
wishing good luck to someone else?
Forgive me, my Master.
What?! Are you crazy?
Why would you take that?
Because Master Saionji
is the current champion duelist.
I have to do
whatever he wants me to.
What are you saying?
You're not his girlfriend?
Come. Let's begin.
I don't know. I just
have to beat him, right?
Rose of the noble castle...
Now what? Is this another mirage?
Power of Dios that sleeps within
me, heed your master and come forth.
Grant me the power...
to bring the world revolution!
You're not too bad for a girl.
Trying to be the prince who saves the
damzel in distress? (menacing laughter)
Oh well.
Wait a minute!
That trick sword? Is it real?
I'm shocked. You challenge the sword of
Dios with a useless wooden practice sword?
The sword of Dios?
Don't tell me you don't
know this sword?
Now you've got me interested.
Who are you anyway?
This duel isn't over yet.
Quite right. If you wish, I'll cut that
rose from your chest with a single stroke.
After all, you did have the courage to
face me. It's the least I could do for you.
The prince on a white horse here to
save her princess. (pompous laughter)
"Little one, growing up alone
in such deep sorrow, never
lose that strength or nobility
even when you are grown."
What?
Impossible! I... I lost?!
Anthy?
You seem upset, Saionji. Classmate.
This is an unexpected development.
I think she's in the middle school.
Oh yes, baby. You've
lit the fire in my heart.
Man, this has been one truly weird
day. What was that all about in there?
I guess I just better forget it.
It's you!
I've been waiting for
you Miss Utena.
From this day forward I belong to
you. I'm the rose bride.