A young princess faced a tragedy when both her parents died years ago. She was devastated and seemed inconsolable until a prince came to visit. He wiped her tears, gave her a ring with a rose emblem and assured her of meeting again if she clung onto the ring. The incident left a deep impression on the girl, Utena Tenjou, and she grew up to become a prince herself. Years later, Utena joined the Ootori Academy recognized by the same emblem as her ring. There, she witnessed an argument between Touga Kiryuu, the Student Council President, and Vice President Kyouichi Saionji over the Rose Bride, Anthy Himemiya, who was tending to roses. Although Utena shrugged off the incident, the Student Council convened to discuss an important matter. Soon after, a misunderstanding led Utena into the world of Duelists—those with rings resembling her own. The Duelists fought over possession of Anthy, rumored to possess great power. Determined to prove herself as a prince and save Anthy from the cruelty, Utena resolved to fight against the Duelists.