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Zin5ki



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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 2:18 pm Reply with quote
The more I look at this cover art—mesmerising though it is—the more it appears that Utena is depicted as a centaur. Aside from those of the feminine Napoleon, I can only see equine legs!

EDIT: Disregard me! The article got amended.
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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 2:21 pm Reply with quote
The abs totally threw me off at first look and I thought it was a broken headed horse. A second look revealed it's a muscular horse stomach, so I quickly fixed it.
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Arale Kurashiki



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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 2:45 pm Reply with quote
Oh my god, what?!?!?! Inu Curry? Utena? A new Seazer Utena song????? And Ikuni helped???????? I can't believe we're getting new Utena stuff, no matter how minor, in the year 2017. This is amazing.
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John Thacker



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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 4:25 pm Reply with quote
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Riding with her is a feminine Napoleon wrapped in nothing but a red cape.


Isn't the rider Anthy, with the TV series / manga somewhat curly hair in a bun hairstyle? I'd say it's "Anthy as Napoleon."
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Arale Kurashiki



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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 5:10 pm Reply with quote
Also a reference to the ending of the movie; this isn't the first time spoiler[Anthy's rode Utena]
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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 7:33 pm Reply with quote
John Thacker wrote:
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Riding with her is a feminine Napoleon wrapped in nothing but a red cape.


Isn't the rider Anthy, with the TV series / manga somewhat curly hair in a bun hairstyle? I'd say it's "Anthy as Napoleon."


Hard to say, but that's definitely a valid interpretation. The hair is purplish and her bun could be in the hat (although her glasses are gone and her skin is..green). The pattern on the cape could be deconstructed roses on vines (thus the rose bride). And Utena's a friggin horse so anything goes.
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John Thacker



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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 8:01 pm Reply with quote
octopodpie wrote:
her skin is..green


I think that is olive skin tone, which has green undertones. It's not that uncommon with people with Indian subcontinent heritage, so it's sort of consistent with Anthy. I admit that I just think that it should be Anthy because what else really makes sense?
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Mr. Oshawott



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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 8:40 pm Reply with quote
A magnificent piece of art! Smile Perhaps Utena might reach the castle if she jumps after running at a blazing speed...
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PostPosted: Fri May 26, 2017 8:37 am Reply with quote
Arale Kurashiki wrote:
Also a reference to the ending of the movie; this isn't the first time spoiler[Anthy's rode Utena]


heh heh...
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