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Cant believe Utena just pulled a reverse Uno card on traditional gender roles like its no big deal. The way Utena challenges norms and flips the script on what power and masculinity mean within the setting of Ohtori Academy has me reevaluating every duel so far. Its as if every rose crest comes with its own can of worms about societal expectations.
Then theres Anthy, playing the damsel and the witch at the same time. Did anyone else catch that moment when she subtly smirked after the duel? Its like shes in on a joke no one else gets, making the dynamics between her and Utena even more intriguing.
This brings up so many questions about the power dynamics moving forward. With every sword drawn, it feels like were cutting deeper into the fabric of their worlds deeply entrenched gender narratives. What if Utenas goal to revolutionize the world is less about changing one person and more about challenging the very foundation of their society?
Ive got this theory that the duels are more than just battles for Anthy—theyre symbolic fights against the societal norms that bind everyone in Ohtori. Its as if Utenas not just fighting her opponents but also the roles everyones expected to play.
Waiting for the next episode feels like standing at the edge of a duel arena, rose in hand, wondering which societal norm will be challenged next. Thoughts on what might come next or favorite moments that turned the tables on gender and power?
Then theres Anthy, playing the damsel and the witch at the same time. Did anyone else catch that moment when she subtly smirked after the duel? Its like shes in on a joke no one else gets, making the dynamics between her and Utena even more intriguing.
This brings up so many questions about the power dynamics moving forward. With every sword drawn, it feels like were cutting deeper into the fabric of their worlds deeply entrenched gender narratives. What if Utenas goal to revolutionize the world is less about changing one person and more about challenging the very foundation of their society?
Ive got this theory that the duels are more than just battles for Anthy—theyre symbolic fights against the societal norms that bind everyone in Ohtori. Its as if Utenas not just fighting her opponents but also the roles everyones expected to play.
Waiting for the next episode feels like standing at the edge of a duel arena, rose in hand, wondering which societal norm will be challenged next. Thoughts on what might come next or favorite moments that turned the tables on gender and power?
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