199. Adolescence of Utena

GKids decided it was the perfect time to bring The Adolescence of Utena back to U.S. theaters, and there was no way we were passing up such a random opportunity. This week, we revisit the film, unpack its relationship to the original TV series, explore its symbolism and LGBTQ+ significance, and ask the big question: nearly three decades later, does The Adolescence of Utena still hold up?