What does the ending of Utena mean?

The end of the series is essentially Utena breaking through the illusion that keeps Anthy there and breaking through her brother’s control over her, hence the whole bit with opening the coffin. But — and this is key — Utena just reaches out a hand, she doesn’t actually pull Anthy out. Anthy does it herself.

Did Utena sleep with Akio?

It’s confirmed that they do have sex, and knowing Akio’s horrific personality and his ulterior motives, I feel very iffy about whether or not Utena really could have consented to sex here. I think that requires more information, of course, and I’ll have to see what happens in the upcoming episodes.

Is Utena in love with Anthy?

The series chronicles her journey to protect her friend Anthy and become a truly noble Prince. Utena’s relationship with Anthy, going from close friends to family to blooming into love, is one of the most important themes in the series; both Utena and Anthy were confirmed to be in love by director Kunihiko Ikuhara.

Does Utena become the rose bride?

During this ceremony, Utena draws her sword from Anthy, but Anthy kisses Utena, sending her into a deep sleep. During this sleep, Akio drives the sword into Utena’s body. When Utena wakes up, she finds that she has become Akio’s Rose Bride.

Do Utena and anthy end up together?

After Utena becomes engaged to Anthy, she attempts to get her to make more friends. It works, until Anthy admits that she is only doing as Utena wishes because they are engaged. As the Council Saga progresses, Anthy comes out of her shell more and more.

Why did anthy stab Utena?

Anthy stabs her, for the reason that because Utena is a girl, she could never be Anthy’s prince. And in the wreckage of the dueling arena, Anthy/the Rose Bride ascends and is re-consumed by the swords of yore. Akio begins to hack at the Rose Gate, beyond which lies the power of miracles and revolution.

Why does Anthy betray Utena?

She has no confidence, further, in Utena’s conviction and love – not because Utena hasn’t demonstrated it, but because Anthy truly believes herself to be impossible to love, nothing more than an object for projection or, worse, abuse.