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Video Girl Ai


4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Based on a manga by Masakuza Katsura, this deservedly popular comedy-romance suggests a cross between The Velveteen Rabbit and The Little Mermaid. Gentle, empathetic Yota is dismissed by his high school classmates as a "dateless loser"; he nurtures a crush on Moemi, who's in love with his best friend, Takashi. Then Ai materializes from his VCR: she's a "video girl," designed to provide company and comfort. She and Yota unwittingly fall in love, which Ai is forbidden to do. Yota learns from their relationship that love and life are transitory, rather than permanent (a recurring theme in Japanese literature) and that sometimes having loved and been loved is sufficient. Mizuho Nishikubo directs with unobtrusive polish, although the script saddles him with unnecessary cheesecake shots and slapstick violence. Voice actors Maggie Blue O'Hara and Brad Swaile offer nuanced performances as Ai and Yota. Unrated; suitable for ages 16 and up: Nudity, sexual humor, mature themes. --Charles Solomon


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Wandering the streets after having his heart thoroughly broken, Yota Moteuchi stumbles across a video shop he'd never noticed before: Gokuraku, as in "paradise." Nervous he'll be spotted checking out the "adult section, Yota quickly pulls off the shelf -- one that looks promising, but not too promising... Video Girl Ai. Out of the TV steps his dream girl, dedicated to making him happy whether he likes it or not!

All six episodes available on DVD! A fan favorite, available on DVD for the first time!

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5.0 out of 5 stars i love ai, May 27 2004
By Juan Delgado Jr. "chyqo" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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i had seen 'video girl ai' first on a local access channel - it had subtitles, which was the only thing i didn't like about it - but it kept my attention and towards the end it brought me to tears. after several years of trying to look for it on video i finally found it at a suncoast video store - AND THEY HAD IT DUBBED IN ENGLISH!!! - i was soooooooo happy (especially since i didn't have to be reading anything while i was watching it) - one week they had the first volume, then another the next, and the final one after that. i've looked on eBay to see if it was available on dvd, but the only dvd's i saw were only in japanese with subtitles - i'm just now seeing this on amazon now, but the description doesn't say anything about having an english language track - so if anyone owns this exact dvd - please tell me if it does also have the english track, and not just japanese, thanks!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fall in Love..., April 24 2004
By A. R. Herrington "ayelmar" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This DVD seemed to jump out at me while browsing the racks one day, compelling me to buy it, though I'd not even heard of it before...perhaps it was fate?

Because this is simply one of the best, most intensely romantic anime I've had the pleasure to watch, and yes, shed a couple of tears over.

Perhaps in part because I find myself identifying strongly with Yota "Dateless" Moteuchi, I too have fallen in love with Ai Amano, and in the three weeks since watching the DVD, I've acquired the 7 volumes of the original manga currently available in translation, and imported the soundtrack CD!

But I digress...others have covered the basics of the plot in their reviews, so I'll say that Katsura's designs and story are crisp, clean, and beautiful from start to finish, and have been translated to the screen with incredible faithfulness.

If you're a fan of the "magical dream girl" genre exemplified by "Ah! My Goddess!" and "Chobits," you'll find this bittersweet tale to be just what the doctor ordered, perhaps even, as I've found, becoming your new favorite...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Waay too short!, Sep 29 2003
An excellent series with very life like characters, and outstanding voice overs. I've gotten pretty far in the manga, and I was shocked and dissapointed at just how much the DVD leaves out in storyline, talked about "abridged."
The manga has more the enough material for an 26eps. OVA if not more. =(
Still an very good romantic comedy, and well worth buying.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful Anime
Video Girl Ai is a great powerful love anime. It will stick with you until the end and maybe a little longer. Read more
Published on April 24 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Romantic Comedy
Video Girl Ai is one of the shows that got me into anime to begin with. It's a charming story of the unrequited love of Moteuchi Youta, and the "Video Girl" who comes to... Read more
Published on Mar 26 2003 by Matthew Lafrance

5.0 out of 5 stars excelent
This is an excelent movie. It is both funny and dramatic. The story is easily on par with every OAV out there ,but in my oppinion easily outshines them. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2003 by Jeff-ray-ray

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of joy, full of sorrow...
The story is simple and effective. In a mere six episodes, this DVD manages to introduce all the main characters, establish the motivations of each, and then build to an ending... Read more
Published on Nov 12 2002 by asu-san

4.0 out of 5 stars ''Ai'' Love You!
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Can a "cartoon" be so sweet and so touching that it can actually make a grown man cry? It would seem that certain ones do indeed have that power. Read more
Published on May 2 2002 by Ace-of-Stars

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
This anime was packed with love, humor, "sex", and sadness. It is a wonderful series through nd through. Read more
Published on Feb 20 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars EXTREMELY SPECIAL!!!!!!!!!!
I can't believe how good this anime is. From the moment I saw the trailer inthePLEASE SAVE MY EARTH dvd, it instantly hooked me, and I was sure to have it, as soon as it was... Read more
Published on Feb 14 2002 by earthian-messiah

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very good anime
I bought this show basically on a whim and wasn't sure if it would be good or just ordinary. I certainly didn't expect it to be great or outstanding. Read more
Published on Jan 18 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
If you enjoy bittersweet romantic comedies then this title is a definate purchase. the art works is crisp and bright, the dub track is pretty good, and the added extras are fun to... Read more
Published on Jan 18 2002 by mrdisco33

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Sensual Romantic Comedy Animated Yet!
Yes, it's not for kids. But definitly it's the best animated sensual romantic comedy I have ever seen! Read more
Published on Dec 26 2001

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