{"product_id":"chiho-saito-be-papas-revolutionary-girl-utena-manga-viz-media-ver","title":"Chiho Saito \u0026 Be-Papas - Revolutionary Girl Utena Manga (Viz Media Ver.)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRevolutionary Girl Utena\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese fantasy-drama manga series by Chiho Saito, created as part of the Be-Papas creative collective. The story follows Utena Tenjou, a spirited teenage girl who, after meeting a mysterious prince in her childhood, resolves to become a prince herself. Upon entering Ohtori Academy, she is drawn into a series of surreal sword duels for the hand of Anthy Himemiya, the \"Rose Bride,\" who is said to hold the power to revolutionize the world. Utena must navigate a labyrinth of ambition, trauma, and complex relationships as she challenges the academy's rigid, patriarchal status quo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe series is renowned for its heavy use of allegorical storytelling, avant-garde visual metaphors, and its groundbreaking deconstruction of fairy tale tropes and gender roles. It is highly regarded for its sophisticated exploration of adolescence and the loss of innocence, making it a cornerstone of the \"magical girl\" genre for mature audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis specific edition was serialized in the pages of Animerica Extra before being collected into graphic novels, representing a pivotal era in the North American manga boom where the series gained a dedicated cult following for its unique aesthetic and psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOther Notable Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChiho Saito:\u003c\/b\u003e Waltz in a White Dress, Basara (Thematic overlap in epic drama), Bronze no Tenshi \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eKunihiko Ikuhara:\u003c\/b\u003e Mawaru Penguindrum, Yuri Kuma Arashi (Directorial connections to the anime counterpart)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJapanese Name:\u003c\/b\u003e 少女革命ウテナ (Shoujo Kakumei Utena) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eEnglish Title:\u003c\/b\u003e Revolutionary Girl Utena \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eStory:\u003c\/b\u003e Be-Papas \/ Chiho Saito \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eArt:\u003c\/b\u003e Chiho Saito \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eOriginal Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shogakukan (Ciao) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003eEnglish Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Viz Media (Animerica Extra \/ Viz Select Comics) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"238\"\u003eRelease Years:\u003c\/b\u003e 1996–1998 (Japan) \/ 2000–2004 (English) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"293\"\u003eVolumes:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 (Standard) \/ 2 (Special Edition Hardcover) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"347\"\u003eAge Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Teen Plus (T+) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"374\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Fantasy, Drama, Surrealism, Shoujo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3393\" data-start=\"3119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3393\" data-start=\"3119\"\u003eComics \u0026amp; manga are assumed VG+ or better unless otherwise noted. No broken spines, no writing, no stickers, and may have light shelf wear. Mid-2000s or earlier manga may have slight yellowing due to the age of the paper. All manga and comics are assumed to be pre-owned.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"1: To Till","offer_id":42294811590741,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2: To Plant","offer_id":42294811623509,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3: To Sprout","offer_id":42294811656277,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4: To Bud","offer_id":42294811689045,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5: To Blossom - Final","offer_id":42294811721813,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7673\/7365\/files\/2ECC5650-EC10-424F-9279-CD4E6EA32689.jpg?v=1774658172","url":"https:\/\/hifilofi.shop\/products\/chiho-saito-be-papas-revolutionary-girl-utena-manga-viz-media-ver","provider":"HiFi LoFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}