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4Tran · 2013-05-10, 19:22

I don't think that the two works are all that similar conceptually. Penguindrum does seek to defy expectation, but it doesn't do so to the degree that Utena does; especially not in regards to gender roles. Moreover, Utena is woven with a much stronger sense of sexuality (and it's treated as sexuality instead of fanservice). I highly recommend that you check it out.

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4Tran Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	I don't think that the two works are all that similar conceptually. Penguindrum does seek to defy expectation, but it doesn't do so to the degree that Utena does; especially not in regards to gender roles. Moreover, Utena is woven with a much stronger sense of sexuality (and it's treated as sexuality instead of fanservice). I highly recommend that you check it out. __________________ The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won...