AoD Review: Tenchi Muyo RYO-OHKI Vol. #3

[Chris Beveridge]

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Review (http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/5195.php)

Released By: FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd.
MSRP: $29.98
Running time: 90 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Resolution: 480i/p (mixed/unknown)
Encoded With: MPEG-2
Release Date: 11/28/2006
Review Date: 12/04/2006
Date Announced: 03/01/2006
Region: 1 - North America
Reviewed By: Chris Beveridge

In Summary:
Setting aside the show itself for a moment, FUNimation has done a solid job of packaging and presenting this series overall. I can certainly understand the qualms of those who dislike the way the English language cast has changed over time, but with my following the Japanese cast there wasn't any issues to be had. This final volume is also a real treat in that they provide, at least for a limited time, a tin to hold the whole series at no extra cost. Overall, I don't think fans could have asked for much more in the treatment department.

The show itself however has been a real up and down piece as the creative staff seemed like they knew they wanted to tell a story but didn't know which one to tell. They fell into too many pitfalls along the way and had far too large of a cast. This works well in a series of length like Tenchi GXP but when it comes to the OVA franchise, the fans want the core characters. Tenchi Muyo is considered one of the fathers of the harem genre for good reason, but it's a father under the hands of a staff that doesn't know how to take what it once was and make it even more. In a lot of ways, they don't even know how to make it similar to what has come before. This series is a nice set of also-ran stories but it doesn't come near the enjoyment derived from the original six episode series.

[Mr. Nail Bat]

I agree with the tenor of your review: this OVA was okay for what it was, but it really didn't seem like the Tenchi OVA to me, what with Sasami, Ayeka, and Ryoko getting little more than minor supporting roles in it. I don't mind the change in art style as much as I minded the change in tone.

[EmperorBrandon]

I found the radio drama extra to be pretty fun. It's a shame they didn't dub it (or knowing FUNimation, I'm guessing they just couldn't dub it...)

[Drakonis]

I don't mind the change in art style as much as I minded the change in tone.

It wasn't so much of a change in art style. The creator of the OAV storyline did the designs for all three series and GXP. His style would have naturally evolved 10 years after the fact.

My only beef with the animation is that they were too lazy to design an entire wardrobe for the characters this time around. That aspect alone makes this series look pretty tacky compared to the original.

[Zazen]

Overall, I found this series to be a big disappointment. The first three episodes were pretty good, but the last three were just awful. Sadly, this variability seems to be the current state of the Tenchi Muyo franchise.

[CuriouslySane]

After watching volumes 2 and 3 the other night, I think I'm done with Tenchi. It's been downhill since the first OVA series, and I'm done giving my time and money to the franchise.

[Suzaku Seikun]

I was deeply disappointed with this OAV. The release by Funi was stellar, but the content of this OAV was boring. The creators really have a problem keeping the cast numbers down. They keep introducing new characters that rarely get a chance to develop, and then the original cast suffer from the lack of screen time. And after all this time between OAVs, I felt the conclusion to be rather lacking.

[pianocello]

And no conclusion to the "who will he choose" question, right?

[Lego]

And no conclusion to the "who will he choose" question, right?

Why would there be, with that, no more Tenchi franchise :evil:. They are going to keep making Tenchi series until me and you are in our eighties.

[Invisible Crane]

I've just watched all of it now....one thing I have to say...whenever I heard Ryoko's english voice I kept hearing bits of Shelia Brofloski (from South Park), but I'm not surprised since they both done by the same VA

[lostnomad84]

After watching volumes 2 and 3 the other night, I think I'm done with Tenchi. It's been downhill since the first OVA series, and I'm done giving my time and money to the franchise.

I think Tenchi is just done. This new OVA had so much potential and they poorly presented it, in my opinion. The only good episodes were the first one, and the last two. It is quite sad too after building up the first two OVAs.

If more Tenchi comes around, I think I'll still take a look at it, but I will read reviews first. Otherwise, I think I am done with Tenchi as well.

[O-chan]

Okay...so I guess I'm the only one who actually enjoyed this. Don't get me wrong, I feel that this was a letdown to the hype that came preceding this Tenchi installment but with Tenchi I've learned to just shut my brain off and absorb everything like a big sponge.

I've enjoyed everything else the Tenchi franchise had to offer so why not this?

O-chan

[AubreyOthella]

... but with Tenchi I've learned to just shut my brain off and absorb everything like a big sponge.
O-chan

That can be utilized for many different series. I mean if something is a let down or just starts boring you, fine. But I think we would all be a bit more content to just enjoying what we love.

[fantasydewdrop]

I haven't gotten the chance to watch the rest of Tenchi 3 yet, but I must say, I do like that tin. The one Best Buy had that I got is in good condition (I heard there were some issues with the conditions of the FMA tins, so I feel a bit lucky). What's even nicer is that if you thinpack the three OVA 3 volumes, then the orignal first two OVAs box set that Pioneer put out way back in the day fits as well. ^_^ All of the cannon Tenchi OVAs in one nice box. I had been hoping for that. Thank you, Funimation. ^_^

[pianocello]

And no conclusion to the "who will he choose" question, right?

Why would there be, with that, no more Tenchi franchise :evil:. They are going to keep making Tenchi series until me and you are in our eighties.


British anime critic Helen McCarthy was right when she described the Tenchi franchise as "a mutant cockroach that just refuses to die". Seriously though, this franchise MUST die. It's getting stale. I vote this OAV series as one of the worst sequels of ALL TIME.

[kusanagi-sama]

I haven't gotten the chance to watch the rest of Tenchi 3 yet, but I must say, I do like that tin. The one Best Buy had that I got is in good condition (I heard there were some issues with the conditions of the FMA tins, so I feel a bit lucky). What's even nicer is that if you thinpack the three OVA 3 volumes, then the orignal first two OVAs box set that Pioneer put out way back in the day fits as well. ^_^ All of the cannon Tenchi OVAs in one nice box. I had been hoping for that. Thank you, Funimation. ^_^

Are you talking about the 3 disc Ultimate Collection? Perhaps FUNimation can release a collection in similar packaging to compliment Geneon's packaging. However, you would have Tenchi the Movie 2 sitting between the two.

As for the way the Franchise sits together on the shelves, I have it sitting in the following:

Tenchi OVA 1&2
Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness
Tenchi OVA 3
Tenchi GXP
Tenchi Universe
Tenchi The Movie: Tenchi Muyo in Love
Tenchi Forever the Movie
Tenchi in Tokyo

As to where these fit in, I don't know.
Tenchi Muyo - Mihoshi Specials/Magical Girl: Pretty Sammy
Magical Project S: Pretty Sammy Debut
Magical Project S: Pixy Misa Finale

[EmperorBrandon]

However, you would have Tenchi the Movie 2 sitting between the two.

The second movie is related to the OVA, but it doesn't really fit exactly in that continuity (it follows from novels which are based after only the first OVA series).

As to where these fit in, I don't know.
Tenchi Muyo - Mihoshi Specials/Magical Girl: Pretty Sammy
Magical Project S: Pretty Sammy Debut
Magical Project S: Pixy Misa Finale

Mihoshi Special is OVA-related but doesn't fit into the main continuity. Pretty Sammy are two different continuities, the Pretty Sammy OVA and the TV series (Magical Project S). I group Pretty Sammy OVA first since it came first chronologically, though.

[AstroNerdBoy]

I found the radio drama extra to be pretty fun. It's a shame they didn't dub it (or knowing FUNimation, I'm guessing they just couldn't dub it...)

Well, you wouldn't be hearing the radio drama if they dubbed it now would you? :P

My only beef with the animation is that they were too lazy to design an entire wardrobe for the characters this time around. That aspect alone makes this series look pretty tacky compared to the original.

I completely agree there, and with digital animation, there's no bloody excuse IMO other than being cheap smeg heads. Look back at OAV 2 and Ryoko wears some cool clothing. OAV 3 has her in the same bloody outfit day after day after day after day after day...

Overall, I found this series to be a big disappointment. The first three episodes were pretty good, but the last three were just awful. Sadly, this variability seems to be the current state of the Tenchi Muyo franchise.

What was wrong with episode 19? Learning who Tenchi was & the Choushin purpose was great stuff for this Tenchi fan.

I was deeply disappointed with this OAV. The release by Funi was stellar, but the content of this OAV was boring. The creators really have a problem keeping the cast numbers down. They keep introducing new characters that rarely get a chance to develop, and then the original cast suffer from the lack of screen time. And after all this time between OAVs, I felt the conclusion to be rather lacking.

Part of the problem is that it wasn't written for us R1 folks. It was done for Japanese Tenchi fans who have access to all the novels, doujinshi, interviews, and other communications from Kajishima-sensei where he gave out tidbits of information regarding this huge universe.

The OAV format is fine, but he really needed more episodes to properly tell the tale.

As for the cast size -- Lord of the Rings.

And no conclusion to the "who will he choose" question, right?

This question has been asked by fans since OAV 1 came out in Japan. Here's a fan-translation of what K-sensei had to say back then in the book 101 Secrets:

33. As for Tenchi, who does he favor*?

Answer:

Favor* to speak of, is not felt.

More details:

Ryoko, Aeka, Sasami, Mihoshi, Washu. Tenchi is surrounded by 5 beautiful women.

Tenchi's choice of girl, is she amongst Ryouko and the others?

Kajishima states, “"Tenchi personally, currently does not favor any. Tenchi made the current situation (something like a family) and is satisfied, not calling anyone sweetheart, favoring anyone, or seeing an object of romantic love. Sasami will eventually grow older however......"

Though something more than family was recognized, it seems that this way of doing things was considered better.

Tenchi was never going to chose a single girl. Further, K-sensei has said in doujinshi that Tenchi and harem move to Jurai in the future (after Sasami-chan graduates from high school). Tenchi will have a son (mother not named), Ryoko will have a daughter (father not named, but the image drawn by K-sensei makes her look like Tenchi and Ryoko's child, thus causing fans to call her "Tenko"), Ryo-chan will have a daughter (father not named), and I believe Mihoshi will as well (again, father not named).

Further, K-sensei recently had Tenchi spending QT with Noike a few years in the future when Sasami-chan is about 16 or 17. The harem is seen to be intact there based on the girls shown (Aeka, Sasami, Noike, Ryo-chan as a teenager).

If more Tenchi comes around, I think I'll still take a look at it, but I will read reviews first. Otherwise, I think I am done with Tenchi as well.

Well, there is the latest spinoff called Sasami: Mahou Shoujo Club which is currently in its 2nd series. I don't think Tenchi is in it, but Sasami, Washu, and Mihoshi are (with new seiyuu and Sasami and her friends voiced by real girls vs. adult women pretending to be girls). And in a few years, we should get the long awaited canon spinoff Saint Knights Tale staring Tenchi's half-brother.

British anime critic Helen McCarthy was right when she described the Tenchi franchise as "a mutant cockroach that just refuses to die". Seriously though, this franchise MUST die. It's getting stale. I vote this OAV series as one of the worst sequels of ALL TIME.

Hmmmm. Well, while OAV 3 certainly had its problems, it isn't that bad. Then again, being the keeper of the Tenchi Muyo! FAQ, I suppose my additional knowledge makes it less so in some ways (more so in others).

Are you talking about the 3 disc Ultimate Collection? Perhaps FUNimation can release a collection in similar packaging to compliment Geneon's packaging. However, you would have Tenchi the Movie 2 sitting between the two.

As for the way the Franchise sits together on the shelves, I have it sitting in the following:

Tenchi OVA 1&2
Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness
Tenchi OVA 3
Tenchi GXP
...

Daughter of Darkness is not canon and thus does not fit in with the original OAV's or GXP. It was the only anime taken from Hasegawa-sensei's popular spinoff novels.

Whew!

[Lego]

wow, thanks for the information :bignosebleed:. I personally hope that this is true..

Tenchi was never going to chose a single girl. Further, K-sensei has said in doujinshi that Tenchi and harem move to Jurai in the future (after Sasami-chan graduates from high school). Tenchi will have a son (mother not named), Ryoko will have a daughter (father not named, but the image drawn by K-sensei makes her look like Tenchi and Ryoko's child, thus causing fans to call her "Tenko"), Ryo-chan will have a daughter (father not named), and I believe Mihoshi will as well (again, father not named).

[O-chan]

... but with Tenchi I've learned to just shut my brain off and absorb everything like a big sponge.
O-chan

That can be utilized for many different series. I mean if something is a let down or just starts boring you, fine. But I think we would all be a bit more content to just enjoying what we love.


It's MY opinion on how I choose to deal with the Tenchi OAV 3. I never said you had to agree with it. I was just stating from my perspective this wasn't AS bad as people were making it out to be.

O-chan

[Chris Beveridge]

Sounds like a very Heinlein-like ending. Which would be ideal in my mind.

[Mozart]

British anime critic Helen McCarthy was right when she described the Tenchi franchise as "a mutant cockroach that just refuses to die". Seriously though, this franchise MUST die. It's getting stale. I vote this OAV series as one of the worst sequels of ALL TIME.

I certainly have some serious issues with the franchise from the TV series on, after Pioneer kicked out the original creators and hired a series of hacks to keep successive incarnations going. But I'd also had hopes that bringing back one of the original creators would bring back some of that old OAV magic. Unfortunately, it didn't happen.

I would also say that of all the episodes in the new OAV, the ones I enjoyed the most were probably the ones everyone else is trashing--that is, the Misao/Mashisu arc. Solely because they were the ONLY episodes in OAV 3 where you got to see all the original girls in action, and it felt like vintage Tenchi all over again. Unfortunate that it was only for a few scant minutes.

[MalrocK]

I enjoyed this OVA a lot :) Watching it made me realize how much I love Tenchi stuff, no I take that back, AIC stuff. I don't watch for closure (granted it would be nice) but more for the fun, mindless interaction between one guy and a bunch of hot girls. I may be in the minority but I really like Noike and think she added well to the harem cast. Right after watching it I've gone into an AIC harem mode where I watch one series a week. First was Tenchi GXP, then was Dual and now I'm watching El Hazard: The Wanderers. Next will be the two El Hazard OVAs.

[MalrocK]

wow, thanks for the information :bignosebleed:. I personally hope that this is true..

Tenchi was never going to chose a single girl. Further, K-sensei has said in doujinshi that Tenchi and harem move to Jurai in the future (after Sasami-chan graduates from high school). Tenchi will have a son (mother not named), Ryoko will have a daughter (father not named, but the image drawn by K-sensei makes her look like Tenchi and Ryoko's child, thus causing fans to call her "Tenko"), Ryo-chan will have a daughter (father not named), and I believe Mihoshi will as well (again, father not named).


Sounds nice :) I hope in the end it ends up like Tenchi GXP which imo, had the best harem anime ending ever

[fantasydewdrop]

I haven't gotten the chance to watch the rest of Tenchi 3 yet, but I must say, I do like that tin. The one Best Buy had that I got is in good condition (I heard there were some issues with the conditions of the FMA tins, so I feel a bit lucky). What's even nicer is that if you thinpack the three OVA 3 volumes, then the orignal first two OVAs box set that Pioneer put out way back in the day fits as well. ^_^ All of the cannon Tenchi OVAs in one nice box. I had been hoping for that. Thank you, Funimation. ^_^

Are you talking about the 3 disc Ultimate Collection? Perhaps FUNimation can release a collection in similar packaging to compliment Geneon's packaging. However, you would have Tenchi the Movie 2 sitting between the two.
....
As to where these fit in, I don't know.
Tenchi Muyo - Mihoshi Specials/Magical Girl: Pretty Sammy
Magical Project S: Pretty Sammy Debut
Magical Project S: Pixy Misa Finale
o_O I just put the three movies in chronological order and plan on sticking the ovas in the tin once I get around to thinpacking the new OVA (I tested the size by putting three empty thinpacks and the box set for the original two OVAs in it). Since Movie 2 is clearly not in OVA continuity (Kiyone's very existence boots it from OVA continuity), I have no need to tuck it next to the OVAs.

[kusanagi-sama]

I haven't gotten the chance to watch the rest of Tenchi 3 yet, but I must say, I do like that tin. The one Best Buy had that I got is in good condition (I heard there were some issues with the conditions of the FMA tins, so I feel a bit lucky). What's even nicer is that if you thinpack the three OVA 3 volumes, then the orignal first two OVAs box set that Pioneer put out way back in the day fits as well. ^_^ All of the cannon Tenchi OVAs in one nice box. I had been hoping for that. Thank you, Funimation. ^_^

Are you talking about the 3 disc Ultimate Collection? Perhaps FUNimation can release a collection in similar packaging to compliment Geneon's packaging. However, you would have Tenchi the Movie 2 sitting between the two.
....
As to where these fit in, I don't know.
Tenchi Muyo - Mihoshi Specials/Magical Girl: Pretty Sammy
Magical Project S: Pretty Sammy Debut
Magical Project S: Pixy Misa Finale
o_O I just put the three movies in chronological order and plan on sticking the ovas in the tin once I get around to thinpacking the new OVA (I tested the size by putting three empty thinpacks and the box set for the original two OVAs in it). Since Movie 2 is clearly not in OVA continuity (Kiyone's very existence boots it from OVA continuity), I have no need to tuck it next to the OVAs.

Isn't Kiyone Tenchi's Mom? If she is, I though that she was in the movie "Tenchi Muyo in Love".

Regarding the order I had set, it was based on what ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=919) has. Evidently, they have Movie 2 as a sequel to OVA 2. Or is it a sequel to the Universe TV series?

I could go on, and list here as how they have it set up:

|Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OAV 1
|--Tenchi Muyo! The Night Before The Carnival (OAV) (1993-09-25, sequel)
|----Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OAV 2 (sequel)
|------Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OAV 3 (sequel)
|--------Tenchi Muyo! Ryo Ohki: Final Confrontations (OAV) (spinoff)
|--Tenchi Muyo! Mihoshi Special (1994-03-25, spinoff)
|----Magical Girl Pretty Sammy (OAV) (spinoff)
|------Magical Project S (TV) (alternate retelling)
|--------Magical Girl Pretty Sammy Bonus Theatre (OAV) (spinoff)
|--No Need for Tenchi! (manga) (1994-12-16, adaptation)
|----Tenchi Muyo! Sasami Stories (manga) (spinoff)
|------The All-New Tenchi Muyo! (manga) (sequel)
|--Tenchi Universe (TV) (1995-04-02 to 1995-09-24, alternate retelling)
|----Tenchi Muyo Movie 1: Tenchi in Love (sequel)
|------Tenchi Muyo Movie 3: Tenchi Forever (sequel)
|--Tenchi Muyo Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness (1997, sequel)
|--Tenchi in Tokyo (TV) (1997-04-01 to 1997-09-23, alternate retelling)
|--Tenchi Muyo! GXP (TV) (2002-04-02 to 2002-09-25, spinoff)
|----Tenchi Muyo! GXP (manga) (adaptation)
|--Sasami: Mahou Shoujo Club (TV) (2006-04-13)

[EmperorBrandon]

Isn't Kiyone Tenchi's Mom? If she is, I though that she was in the movie "Tenchi Muyo in Love".

Tenchi Muyo in Love is in the TV universe, where Tenchi's mom has a different design and is named "Achika" (and Kiyone is the GP Officer).

Regarding the order I had set, it was based on what ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=919) has. Evidently, they have Movie 2 as a sequel to OVA 2. Or is it a sequel to the Universe TV series?


ANN has it wrong. Movie 2 is not a sequel to any Tenchi series. As I said before, it is based off of novels. They were written by Naoko Hasegawa, who was a scriptwriter for the original OVA series (eps. 1-6), so it is loosely based on that.

[Videl]

As much as i enjoyed the 3rd OAV i will always count it as a sepearate series.

We go from OAV 1 and 2 where tenchi takes 3-4 eps to beat Kagato and Clay and then defeats the big badguy Z in 1 episode.

to me OAV3 will always be the comedy of Tenchi Muyo for 5 episodes with all the questions attempted to be wraped up in 1 episode.

Non the less, i still enjoyed it

on a side not of the live action special, they got it a little wrong didn't they

i quote "Ryoko got her replica gem during the 700 year captivity" while we all saw her copy her gem after it was absorbed by sword Tenchi.

i'm sure there were some other things i picked up on but they escape me atm

Finally, as for the Tenchi Francise drying up, isn't there a 2nd GXP manga already out in Japan? not to mention the contiueous rumors of a 4th OAV.

some how i doubt we're heard the last of tenchi

[Harls]

We go from OAV 1 and 2 where tenchi takes 3-4 eps to beat Kagato and Clay and then defeats the big badguy Z in 1 episode.
It actually took about 5-10 minutes of screentime each for Tenchi to defeat them (Kagato in episode 6, reversing Clay's blackhole bomb in 12). :)


on a side not of the live action special, they got it a little wrong didn't they

i quote "Ryoko got her replica gem during the 700 year captivity" while we all saw her copy her gem after it was absorbed by sword Tenchi.
They're referring to the gem Ryoko had on her wrist when she was released from the cave.
That gem disintegrated when Tenchi cut off her hand during their first fight outside the school in episode 1.

some how i doubt we're heard the last of tenchi
AIC President Tohru Miura was quoted in Newtype as hoping he lived long enough to see the final Tenchi story, because Kajishima kept coming up to him with more story ideas. :neko:

[Njr Scrawl]

4th OVA series must be about the Jurai royal family returning, as the king said they would.

Funaho, her sister & Washuu must get lots more screen time, as must Aeka's situation & Sasame's link to Tsunami.

[KaidoYuji8Adam]

I just hope if they do an OVA 4, they take it more seriously (i dont mean less comedy). OVA 1 and 2 are classics, but I cannot help but feel OVA kind of, ameturish to be honest.

[Videl]

I just hope if they do an OVA 4, they take it more seriously (i dont mean less comedy). OVA 1 and 2 are classics, but I cannot help but feel OVA kind of, ameturish to be honest.


i agree, oav3 was just too much comedy

[DanielJr]

I had so many hopes for this last installment in the OVA series. It was all crushed. What a disappointing mistake this third OVA has been.

But I gotta thank FUNimation for the spectacular job in handling the release of this series either way. Bringing back most of the original English dub cast was enough to sell me on it.

[pianocello]

I just hope if they do an OVA 4, they take it more seriously (i dont mean less comedy). OVA 1 and 2 are classics, but I cannot help but feel OVA kind of, ameturish to be honest.


I hope they NEVER do a 4th OAV series. Enough is enough! I wouldn't mind a sequel to the GXP series, though. Would love to see more of Seina and his harem.

[Victor Lewandowski]

I haven't gotten the chance to watch the rest of Tenchi 3 yet, but I must say, I do like that tin. The one Best Buy had that I got is in good condition (I heard there were some issues with the conditions of the FMA tins, so I feel a bit lucky). What's even nicer is that if you thinpack the three OVA 3 volumes, then the orignal first two OVAs box set that Pioneer put out way back in the day fits as well. ^_^ All of the cannon Tenchi OVAs in one nice box. I had been hoping for that. Thank you, Funimation. ^_^

Are you talking about the 3 disc Ultimate Collection? Perhaps FUNimation can release a collection in similar packaging to compliment Geneon's packaging. However, you would have Tenchi the Movie 2 sitting between the two.
....
As to where these fit in, I don't know.
Tenchi Muyo - Mihoshi Specials/Magical Girl: Pretty Sammy
Magical Project S: Pretty Sammy Debut
Magical Project S: Pixy Misa Finale
o_O I just put the three movies in chronological order and plan on sticking the ovas in the tin once I get around to thinpacking the new OVA (I tested the size by putting three empty thinpacks and the box set for the original two OVAs in it). Since Movie 2 is clearly not in OVA continuity (Kiyone's very existence boots it from OVA continuity), I have no need to tuck it next to the OVAs.

I put the four-disc release of the original two OVAs into thinpacks along with thinpacking the three discs for OVA 3 and they barely fit in the tin. I can get it closed, but the seven thinpack cases try to open the tin slightly, so I used the sleeve that came with the tin to also help hold it shut. That seems to be working for me and it also helps keep the bottom side of the tin in the upright position from getting scuffed on the shelf.

Now I just need to find the Mihoshi Special/Pretty Sammy OVA disc. :evil:

[akcoll99]

I just sat down last night and watched all 3 volumes of the 3 OVA series. (I had to re-watch volume 1 because it had been a year since I had seen it and I pretty much forgot everything that had happened...but I digress...).

I was, for the most part, very disappointed in the new series. It's partly my fault as I went in with some high expectations for what would happen, such as maybe getting some closure on the love triangle. I also have been unable to seperate all the version of Tenchi in my head. I loved the way Tenchi's mother was introduced and handled in the first movie, that I had a really hard time accepting the 'comedic dunce' that we were introduced to in the last episode.

Also, I agree with Chris and others who felt like there was too much focus on the extraneous characters in this series, plus too many new characters. I don't mind large casts, but the flowchart you need to keep all the Tenchi characters and their relationships to each other straight is ridiculous!

OVA 3 wasn't all bad, and I enjoyed some elements of it. I liked the "new girl", Noike and by the end, I found myself rooting for her over my previous favorite Ryoko. The animation and designs were also pretty good. The whole thing just left me wanting...

[EmperorBrandon]

Now I just need to find the Mihoshi Special/Pretty Sammy OVA disc. :evil:

You must get it, and Magical Project S too. Pretty Sammy is the best part of the Tenchi-verse. :)

[Videl]

Now I just need to find the Mihoshi Special/Pretty Sammy OVA disc. :evil:

You must get it, and Magical Project S too. Pretty Sammy is the best part of the Tenchi-verse. :)


have to agree, i prefer magical project S over the pretty sammy OAV.

thought that might have something to do with the last badguy ;)

[perigee]

I put the four-disc release of the original two OVAs into thinpacks along with thinpacking the three discs for OVA 3 and they barely fit in the tin. I can get it closed, but the seven thinpack cases try to open the tin slightly, so I used the sleeve that came with the tin to also help hold it shut.
Whoa - I'd have serious concerns about warping or cracking discs with that kind of forced packing. :nervous: The three RYO OHKI volumes fit the tin perfectly, so why not store them that way? I haven't looked at this set yet. But after reading the negative comments here, I've lowered my expectations a bit. :sad:

[Victor Lewandowski]

Now I just need to find the Mihoshi Special/Pretty Sammy OVA disc. :evil:

You must get it, and Magical Project S too. Pretty Sammy is the best part of the Tenchi-verse. :)


have to agree, i prefer magical project S over the pretty sammy OAV.

thought that might have something to do with the last badguy ;)

I have Magical Project S on DVD already. I'm looking to upgrade the Mihoshi Special and Pretty Sammy OVA to DVD.

[wanfu2k1]

Yeah I felt kinda bad the main cast go pushed back but it was still an enjoyable set of episodes. So does anyone know if there's going to be any more? I'm still trying to figure out who tenchi is going to pick (even more muddled now :tired: )

[pianocello]

Yeah I felt kinda bad the main cast go pushed back but it was still an enjoyable set of episodes. So does anyone know if there's going to be any more? I'm still trying to figure out who tenchi is going to pick (even more muddled now :tired: )

They'll never resolve the issue of who Tenchi will pick. They should NEVER make any more Tenchi sequels.

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Just like everyone, as a whole, I was disappointed with the 3rd series. I KNOW my expectations were too high coming into it. I DO think that too much time was spent exploring the new characters, especially since it took away from the original characters and they didn't join the main cast anyway (thank goodness). The two new characters that DID join the cast I really like though and they did get to shine in the final episode, which I thought was the best, if a bit rushed. But seriously, how can anyone talk bad about a show that has chibi
Tokimi In my opinion, they should have introduced that character earlier somehow and any though of a 4th OAV would be incomplete without that character. I understand how it would have been a spoiler to be in GXP, but that is the only reason I actually look forward to a fourth OAV.




I just sat down last night and watched all 3 volumes of the 3 OVA series. (I had to re-watch volume 1 because it had been a year since I had seen it and I pretty much forgot everything that had happened...but I digress...).

I was, for the most part, very disappointed in the new series. It's partly my fault as I went in with some high expectations for what would happen, such as maybe getting some closure on the love triangle. I also have been unable to seperate all the version of Tenchi in my head. I loved the way Tenchi's mother was introduced and handled in the first movie, that I had a really hard time accepting the 'comedic dunce' that we were introduced to in the last episode.

Also, I agree with Chris and others who felt like there was too much focus on the extraneous characters in this series, plus too many new characters. I don't mind large casts, but the flowchart you need to keep all the Tenchi characters and their relationships to each other straight is ridiculous!

OVA 3 wasn't all bad, and I enjoyed some elements of it. I liked the "new girl", Noike and by the end, I found myself rooting for her over my previous favorite Ryoko. The animation and designs were also pretty good. The whole thing just left me wanting...