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Tenchi Muyo! OVA: Ultimate Edition (ep.1-13)

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Although the title means something along the lines of "no need for Tenchi," everyone wants the hapless hero of this popular series. These 13 OAV episodes reunite the cast from the TV show, but with some changes. Sasami is initially much younger and less domestic; grandfather Masaki turns out to be Yosho, the long-lost Jurai prince who was betrothed to Ayeka centuries ago; genius-in-residence Wasshu reveals an unexpected bond with interstellar outlaw Ryoko. The tone is a little racier than the broadcast version: Ryoko runs around naked and the attempts to seduce the terminally klutzy Tenchi are more pointed.

In the first adventure (episodes 1-7), Tenchi inadvertently wakes a mummified demon who was imprisoned at the Masaki family shrine 700 years ago--none other than space pirate extraordinaire Ryoko. The problems she causes are dwarfed by the arrival of Jurai princesses Ayeka and Sasami, bubble-brained Galactic Police Agent Miyoshi--and interstellar criminal Kagato. Assuming the role (and costume) of the Crown Prince of Jurai, Tenchi defeats the evil Kagato with a magic sword that resembles the lightsabers in Star Wars.

Unexpected arrivals keep the Masaki household in chaos in the later, shorter adventures (episodes 8-13), including a baby cousin of Tenchi's, a shape-shifting robot who impersonates Ryoko, and the Emperor and Empress of Jurai. The writers occasionally lose track of the plot, especially in episode 13, "Here Comes Jurai," but Tenchi has never been noted for its logic. In all the episodes, the filmmakers manage to balance interplanetary threats, teenage romance, and broad comedy with their usual aplomb.

The Tenchi Encyclopedia (powered by Wasshu OS) offers short biographies of the main characters with clips and stills, pencil tests, digital comics, Japanese commercials, and full credits for the series. A must-have for Tenchi fans. --Charles Solomon

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The classic Tenchi Muyo OVA series collected in a two disc, bilingual, THX approved Box Set! The re-mastered film transfers and re-mixed 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround sound for the Japanese tracks are included with the original 2.0 Dolby Digital tracks for Japanese and English languages. This box set contains a bonus third disc - the new, improved, Tenchi Muyo Encyclopedia (Ver.3.0) that contains detailed information about every Tenchi incarnation: The OVA series, the movies, Tenchi Universe, and Tenchi in Tokyo. Also included in the encyclopedia are production materials from various Tenchi Muyo projects - even materials from the third Tenchi Muyo feature film that will be released in Japan in the Spring of 1999! All packaged in a premium three disc DVD case with a printed, plastic slip case! • Remastered film transfer to D-1 • 3 Dolby Digital Soundtracks! • 5.1 Re-mixed Japanese • 2.0 Original Japanese • 2.0 English Language • Contains the Tenchi Muyo Encyclopedia Ver. 3.0 • First 3,000 boxes contain a 24ct. Gold Foil printed plastic collector's card! • 420 minutes of Tenchi Muyo! (OVA Vol. 1-13, plus specials)


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5.0 out of 5 stars Meet Tenchi Masaki...a normal teenager... Jun 19 2004
Format:DVD
This 14-episode series, made from the First and Second OVA story-arches, is still the best of the Tenchi settings. In it Tenchi Masaki meets the legendary demoan, Ryoko, a galactic space pirate. He also meets a couple of Royal Princesses, Ayeka and Sasami, a Galaxy Police Detective, Mihoshi, an alien creature, the cute Ryo-Ohki, and the greatest scientific genius in the universe, WASHU! Mystery, space combat and comedy all in one.
Tenchi soon gets into a lot of trouble as he discovers the TRUE history of his family and about the power locked up in his blood.
This collection is the best, even with all the new volumes and improved collections that are now out. The first two DVDs have the first 13 episodes, plus the bonus 14th episode, and the third DVD is the Tenchi Encyclopedia with interviews, info files, trailers and more. This is the perfect way to caught up on the series without paying a lot of cash. Better do it soon, because the Third OVA should be available any day now!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not to quibble, but . . . May 14 2004
Format:DVD
. . . I'm going to quibble. In the editorial review above, the reviewer says that the Tenchi OVA reunites the cast of the TV show, but that's not so. The OVA was the original; the TV series "Tenchi Universe" and "Tenchi Tokyo" came afterward and made some radical changes in the plot lines, characters, and histories.

The original Tenchi OVAs are far superior to the different TV series, movies, and specials. OVA 1 is episodes 1-6, OVA 2 is episodes 6-13, and OVA 3 is slowly being released at the time of this writing.

The character relationships and backstory are far better in the OVA. The more that's revealed about the galaxy-wide civilizations that are hinted at in the series, and the more infomation that is revealed about earth's place in this scheme, the more fascinating this saga becomes. So much anime doesn't make you think and want to dig for detail. The Tenchi OVAs are so deep and complex that it seems that the stories should never end.

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5.0 out of 5 stars tenchi at its best a uk fan Jun 24 2004
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Format:DVD
this anime is so funny im not going to wright a long review i just thought id say what i think. this is the funnyest anime i have ever seen it contains well drawn action sceans to.
well i started seing this show on toonami uk beacause its got its own seprate channle i the uk. but after christmas they stoped showing it as well as gundam wing. i was realy angry i emailed them at europe.turnerinfo.com and asked them why. they said that they had no plans to show them again. i was not happy

espeshally when they realaced them with samurai jack. so i desided to get the uncut version on dvd it was amazing ive watchted it like 8 times now. eney true tenchi fan will love this dvd.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Original and Best of the Tenchi Timelines
This Tenchi Muyo - OAV Set is the timeline that is truest to how its creator originally intended. Although the other alternate timelines, Tenchi Universe and Tenchi in Tokyo are... Read more
Published on May 12 2004 by DaveTan
5.0 out of 5 stars Tenchi Muyo Title secret revealed!!!!
No need for Tenchi is the rough translation of the 13 episode original OVA. The explanation is simple. Yes, everyone needs Tenchi but... Read more
Published on Feb 26 2004 by Nils J Dahl Jr
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite anime
Tenchi is my favorite anime, right up there tied with Trigun. My favorite thing about it is the fact that it doesnt TRY to carry on a long and confusing storyline. Read more
Published on Feb 15 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars A classic series, but where's Mihoshi Special?
There are now to date four different Tenchi continuities. Besides this, the first, there is TENCHI UNIVERSE, (which is continued by three movies,) TENCHI IN TOKYO, and PRETTY... Read more
Published on Dec 13 2003 by peter krug
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of Tenchi Muyo
Comedy, brief plots separated by charming bits of everyday life, characters that are both shallow and mysterious at the same time, fine animation, and a delightful soundtrack... Read more
Published on Nov 27 2003 by Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars No Need for Reviews
This is by far one of the best anime series. This OAV (direct to video) set started the Tenchi DVD universe. There are three different sets in the series Tenchi. Read more
Published on Oct 21 2003 by Jelani Ellington
5.0 out of 5 stars First times the charm for the Tenchi saga.
The OAV (or direct to video) was the first of the Tenchi series to be produced, not the TV shows as suggested elsewhere. It is by far the best of the three series produced. Read more
Published on Aug 14 2003 by Courtland J. Carpenter
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Great Anime!
Tenchi muyo is a great anime, but with some nudity kids might want to be sheltered from. I recommend this hilarious viewing to any otaku, old or new! Watch it today!
Published on Aug 6 2003 by Kyle Marple
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Tenchi
This is my favorite Anime Series. It's funny, exciting, and it deals with a lot of deep issues as well. Read more
Published on Aug 1 2003 by jjlls
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Tenchi
This is my favorite Anime Series. It's funny, exciting, and it deals with a lot of deep issues as well. Read more
Published on Aug 1 2003 by jjlls
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