Revolutionary Girl Utena Season 1 Episode 19 A Song for a Kingdom Now Lost
- TV-14
- April 2, 1997
- 23 min
In Revolutionary Girl Utena season 1 episode 19, titled "A Song for a Kingdom Now Lost," Utena and Anthy attend a recital by a talented pianist named Wakaba's older brother, Tokiko. After the recital, Utena and Anthy discuss the beauty of the music and its ability to transport people to different worlds.
However, their conversation is cut short when they are approached by Mikage, a mysterious figure who invites them to a secret seminar on "the power of revolution." Utena feels a strange connection to Mikage and decides to attend the seminar, despite Anthy's warning that something isn't right.
At the seminar, Utena is surprised to find that most of the attendees are former Student Council members, including Saionji, Juri, and Miki. Mikage begins to speak about the concept of revolution and how it can be used to achieve one's goals. However, his words are filled with sinister undertones, and Utena soon realizes that Mikage is trying to manipulate the former Student Council members for his own purposes.
As the seminar progresses, the atmosphere grows increasingly tense and unsettling. Mikage begins to show his true colors, revealing that he has a dark agenda and that he is using the Student Council members as pawns in his plan to take over the world. Utena realizes that she must act quickly to stop him before he can do any more harm.
With the help of Anthy, Utena confronts Mikage and engages him in a duel. As they fight, Utena reflects on the true meaning of revolution and the importance of staying true to one's principles. In the end, she emerges victorious, and Mikage is forced to flee.
As the episode comes to a close, Utena reflects on the events that have transpired and vows to continue fighting for what she believes in. This episode serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of staying true to oneself and fighting against those who seek to manipulate and control others.