#bracket fight

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“The Terms of a Duelist” (Episode 23) vs. “Her Tragedy” (Episode 31). This just boils down to whether you prefer Mikage’s or Nanami’s trauma.

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Episode 23 synopsis (from the wiki): Now out of potential Duelists and down to a single black rose, Mikage is tormented by his memories and apparent delusions. He connects Utena to Tokiko and goads her into challenging him to a duel. Mikage hopes to defeat her, save Mamiya and conquer his painful past. During the duel, he realizes that the End of the World has again deluded and manipulated him, but the realization comes too late.

Episode 31 synopsis (from the wiki): When Nanami learns that she and Touga aren't actually blood siblings, her world crumbles because she defines herself by her relationship to her brother. She runs away and spends the night in Akio's tower, but is traumatized when she sees Anthy and Akio together.

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It is now time for the Gym Leader Battle Brawl!

Preliminary Match is ready to go! Winners of this round make it to the core bracket

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⤷ "If we cannot break Tumblr's shell, RGU will die without being analyzed!" “Wakaba Flourishing” (Episode 20) vs. “The Rose Crest” (Episode 34)! Onion Princesses stand up!

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Episode 20 synopsis (from the wiki): It turns out that Saionji has been staying in Wakaba's room ever since he was expelled. Saionji treats her uncharacteristically well, and Wakaba is elated at having Saionji all to herself. Mikage and Anthy conspire to reverse Saionji's expulsion and stoke frustration in Wakaba. Fearing she will never be "special", Wakaba is tearfully driven to the Mikage Seminar.

Episode 34 (from the wiki): The Shadow Play Girls host a play telling the generally accepted myth of the Rose Bride. After a conversation with Akio about the prince of her past, Utena has a dream depicting the truth about Anthy, Akio, Dios and herself.

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Sorry that this is late again! Here is Episode 10 (Nanami’s Precious Thing) vs. Episode 12 (For Friendship, Perhaps).

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Episode 10 synopsis (from the wiki): Nanami's worship of her big brother Touga leads her to despise rivals for his affection. As Utena suffers over her inability to defend herself last episode, Touga's intentions become more sinister and the End of the World chooses Nanami to duel with Utena.

Episode 12 synopsis (from the wiki): Shattered over the loss of the duel and Anthy, Utena goes to school dressed like a girl and falls into deep depression. When Wakaba persuades Utena to get back on her feet, she challenges Touga to a rematch, and an unexpected reaction from Anthy changes the outcome of the duel.

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The first pair I curated specifically - Unfulfilled Juri (Episode 7) vs. Nemuro Memorial Hall (Episode 22). Sopping wet pathetic lesbian vs. sopping wet pathetic gay.. who would win? (I know what I'm picking. That's all I have to say.)

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Episode 7 synopsis (from the wiki): Despite being the head of the fencing team and a Student Council member with one of the most feared and admired personalities in the school, Juri Arisugawa has become a very cynical and bitter person. She resents and mistrusts Anthy Himemiya and adamantly denies the power of miracles.

Episode 22 synopsis (from TV Tropes): Mikage recalls his first meeting with Mamiya and the tragedy that struck Nemuro Memorial Hall. Utena is invited to the Mikage Seminar, and the part Akio plays in the Black Rose Circle's scheme comes into focus.