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    Believe it or not, people aside from Be-Papas were occasionally involved in the creation and localization of Utena. Voice actors, both in Japan and stateside, as well as others involved have at times interviewed for LDs and DVD releases. These are offered here.



Japanese Contributors

  • Yuka Yamauchi's Cast Introductions for the 2019 Musical Utena ~ Blooming Rose of Deepest Black - Anthy's actress in the new musicals blogs quite extensively, and part of that was a series of posts where she introduced various members of the cast of the show. These light-hearted little introductions are a glimpse into her as an actress and some of the behind the scenes culture of the production. [Translated by Nagumo] *NEW*

  • Japanese Blu-ray's Voice Actor Interviews - The only significant content from the Japanese Blu-ray release that was not among the translated resources for the Nozomi release are these mini-interviews with the Japanese cast, followed up by a touching tribute to Tomoko Kawakami, by her own mother, Seiko. [Translated by Nagumo] *NEW*

  • Japanese Laserdisc Episode Notes - Episode notes for episode 20 through 36, with commentary and errata and some serious GEMS. [Translated by coriolisky]

  • Art of Utena Interview with Kazayama Juugo - (Scriptwriter, Director, Storyboard), published in the Art of Utena book, 1999 [Translated by coriolisky]

  • Interview with Kawakami Tomoko for the Japanese LD - (Utena's Japanese VA), circa 1998

  • Interview with Fuchizaki Yuriko for the Japanese LD - (Anthy's Japanese VA), circa 1998


  • State-side Contributors

  • Behind the Making of the English Dub with Kunihiko Ikuhara - CPM Utena Movie Bonus, 2001

  • Jimmy Zoppi With Some Sound Advice for the Kids at Home Temptation, CPM DVD Bonus, 2002

  • Mandy Bonhomme: Love and Artistry Impatience and Longing, CPM DVD Bonus, 2002

  • Roxanne Beck: A Song for Wakaba The Black Rose Blooms, CPM DVD Bonus, 2002





  • Shoujo Kakumei Utena (Revolutionary Girl Utena) is © Kunihiko Ikuhara, Chiho Saito, Shogakukan and bePapas/TV Tokyo and/or their respective copyright holders. The US release of the Revolutionary Girl Utena series and movie was © Central Park Media and now belongs to Right Stuf. The US release of the Utena manga is © VIZ. The various sources used in this site are noted where their content is presented. Don't sue us, seriously. Blood. Stone.