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The All-New Tenchi Muyo! Vol. 1: Alien Nation

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"Alien Nation" is the first book of the "All New Tenchi Muyo Series" - and it's a great way to start off. Each character is explained quite thoroughly meaning new readers can enjoy this one too.
This includes several mini-stories: one about Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami, Mihoshi, Washu and Ryo-Oki, in other words - everyone except Tenchi!
This book is rated "Teen" reading, as with all the other Tenchi books, however the content seems milder than maybe some of the other content in later volumes.
This contains several mild swear words (the "c" one) and one use of the moderate swear world (the long "b" one) and quite a bit of graphic violence.
I think giving this to Middle School Children (11 and over) would be a safe bet. Anyone under 9, parents may want to review the content. I think with this volume, 9 and up is the age rating. However harsher ratings I'd give to maybe some future volumes.
This book is great, however until Book 2, no real plot is introduced. This is mainly a book with mini-stories to get used to the personality of the characters. If you have seen Tenchi Muyo OVA/Tenchi Universe - you don't HAVE to get this book.

Readability: High for new readers, moderate for familiar readers
Rating: 10 and over - contains swearing and graphic violence

Book 1 of the All-new Tenchi Muyo series delivers all the humor and fun you would expect from the previous No Need for Tenchi manga series. Hitoshi Okuda even offers a quick review of the main characters for any new readers. Much like the former No Need for Tenchi series, Book 1 is set up in seven short stories that display the wackiness of the characters as they attempt to tolerate each other (and set up a date with Tenchi.) The only complaint I have with this book ("Alien Nation") is that no major story arc is set up. While this is not always a negative thing, I did expect to see the development of a multi-chaptered storyline that would lead into the next book. Overall, however, I suggest to any Tenchi (or comedic manga) fan to check out Okuda's All New Tenchi Muyo series because both the animes and the former manga series all delivered.

The latest entry in the Tenchi Muyo! franchise, Hitoshi Okuda's manga series continues the adventures of half-alien high schooler Tenchi Masaki and his all-alien, all-female entourage. All your favorite space gals are here: space pirate Ryoko, Juraian princesses Ayeka and Sasami, mad scientist Washu, ditzy space cop Mihoshi, and fuzzy cabbit (cat/rabbit hybrid) Ryo-oh-ki (Sorry, Kiyone fans!). While Tenchi Muyo! fans can expect more out-of-this-world action/comedy goodness, Alien Nation provides enough background info for newcomers to jump in.

In fact, almost every chapter of this first volume focuses on each of Tenchi's roommates. But first, a rich girl tries to expose the gang in order to have Tenchi to herself. Then, freeloader Ryoko goes job-hunting to pull her own weight. Ayeka gets a chance to go on a date with Tenchi. A major bakery chain wants Sasami's delicious carrot cake. Mihoshi crashes her spacecraft in the lake (again). Washu beefs up security in the Masaki household following a break-in. Finally, little Ryo-oh-ki tries to adjust to a sexier adult form to be able to go out with Tenchi.

Speaking of which, where's Tenchi in all this? Ms. Okuda tells the reader not to call Tenchi a minor character. Ah, but he is (at least in this volume). When our hero isn't farming or agonizing over the repeated destruction of his house, he's offered as a prize in contests where he dates the winner (whether he wants to or not). Fortunately, this manga's seems entertaining enough while giving the poor guy a break.

So it seems that this franchise has chalked up yet another victory for the home team. Pick up this manga and you'll see why the Tenchi juggernaut cannot be stopped!

This manga is rated T for Teen: Violence

hi my anme is nick i'm 11 and have recently gotten into manga i have aonly read bout 7 so far and I'm already obsessed I plan to continue reading them. This is the 4th manga i had read it was good with many entertaining elements such as action,romance and alot of witty humor displayed by lighthearted characters a very good solid start to the series I plan to purchase volume 2 shortly.

I use to watch the show when i was a kid on Cartoon Network back in 2000. I recently went looking for the show and i watched threw all of the episodes begining to end and loved every bit of it. I came to amazon to see what they had for Tenchi Muyo and i found the books i started buying them and i don't regret it! This book was the first one i started reading and i just finished it and it was Hilarious! Espically Ryokos chapter! AMAZING! The books are just like the show and the characters dialoge is just like the characters voice actors in the show! If you want to try some of the Tenchi Muyo books start here! You wont regret it! :)

The All-New Tenchi Muyo is a great way to introduce the characters! First, there's Tenchi Masaki, the earth-boy that's half-alien. Ryoko, former pirate. Ayeka, the prim princess of Jurai and her little sister, Sasami. Washu, the 20,000-year-old genius. Ryo-oh-ki, the 'cabbit' which has a love for carrots. The fun never ends when all these women vie for Tenchi's love. The high point of Alien Nation is when Ryoko goes to work at a fast-food place and blows it up.

In this manga it has many different characters that are supposed to be aliens. Washu has created some of the characters like ryoko(?) There is Sasami the youngest that takes care of house work and there is Washu, Tenchi, Ayeka( sasami's older sister), and more. in all READ IT THIS MANGA SERIES ROCKS ^^

This book would have to be one of the best Hitoshi has made so far. It has a lot more humor in it than the other series and the art work is wonderful. Aeyka gets a date with Tench!!!!! I highly recomend this book for those fellow Tenchi Muyo fanatics out there or for people just wanting a good laugh! This is definately a book you can read over and over again. And, in conclusion, I shall quote the back of the book and say:"Welcome to the Alien Nation!"

Tenchi Fans, you know what tenchi is like, well, it now is put into a new spiral of crazyiness. a brief "who's who" at the beg. and you can see even more sides to Ryoko. i have all the 12 ornginal series and this book. I am a super Otaku, Anime is my life. Tenchi = Fun, laughs, and confusion. one of the best yet! Prepare for an awsome ride of laughs.

I'm about halfway through the book and I must say it is just as good as the anime. If you like The series you'll like the book.Although I wish they would print it so you read it right to left.