This is a static copy of In the Rose Garden, which existed as the center of the western Utena fandom for years. Enjoy. :)

#1 | Back to Top05-08-2014 06:33:15 PM

Abefish
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Utena reference in Steven Universe!!

It's probably been discussed on here before but I just saw the episode and ah! Exciting! ^v^ (bleh sorry for the gifs!)

http://s23.postimg.org/qyw76mypz/tumblr_n3skk2brg_U1r5hphjo1_500.jpg

http://s7.postimg.org/3l2ickl3b/tumblr_n3skk2brg_U1r5hphjo3_400.jpg

http://s29.postimg.org/drgfeaw2r/tumblr_n3skk2brg_U1r5hphjo5_400.jpg


This is the episode!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0dScMkPsgU

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#2 | Back to Top12-30-2014 12:41:42 PM

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Re: Utena reference in Steven Universe!!

See also: her shadow while being stabbed by holo-Pearl! I think of it as an extended homage to Utena, not just a reference.


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#3 | Back to Top01-03-2015 09:40:57 PM

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Re: Utena reference in Steven Universe!!

There are a lot of Utena references in Steven Universe. Some of which haven't been noticed by many people other than me and I still need to catch up on SU. The creators cite it as a major inspiration, which makes me a lot more inclined to see a lot of scenes as references instead of just unintentional connections.

The most notable one (besides Pearl's duel above) is that Steven pulls a sword - Rose's sword, no less - out of the head of his lion, with the effects that go with it being quite similar to Utena's swordpulls.

There's also one point where the character Connie appears in a fake version of the world, and she has shiny glasses against a starry background, similar to some scenes with Anthy. Connie, Anthy.

Probably more. I need to catch up on SU to find them... Maybe some other people here have noticed more?

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