Pleased to meet you, Brent!My love of UF had also led me to seek out source material to better understand it, here and there, but it seems your seeking was more comprehensive than mine.
And also, sometimes, better times. Having read most of the entirety of Symphony of the Sword /before/ I watched any Utena has permanently warped my understanding of the show and characters, I'm sure...
Have you read Neon Exodus Evangelion yet, or just UF?
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