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Tenchi Muyo in Love [VHS]

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I laughed (laughed my brains out, actually)at the antics of Ryoko and Ayeka, I smiled at the gentle romance between Achika and Nobuyuki, and I cried at the bittersweet and ironic ending (if U've seen the movie, U know what I'm talking about). This anime has got to be one of the absolute BEST that I've ever seen. The music complements the story extraordinarily well, the animation quality is befitting any Disney film, and the plot, though simplistic in a sense, is very good. This was the movie that got me hooked on the Tenchi craze, and though I knew of "Tenchi Muyo!" for the longest, I never thought much about it until I saw some of the TV series, and then, this movie. Then, I nearly kicked myself for not jumping into the fray sooner. This is a definite MUST HAVE for any anime Otaku, with a plot that, though in some ways similar, rivals that of El Hazard. Actually, my humble bit of praise doesn't do the movie justice, so all I can say is buy it, and check it out for yourselves. It's good for the Tenchi neophyte, and even better for the anime neophyte. Trust me, folks, it'll draw U in faster than it drew me in! I guarantee, if U see this, then U DEFINITELY won't regret it!

Tenchi Muyo in Love, aside from being the best all-around production of the Tenchi line of anime, rivals even the best anime classics of all time. It is a story told with all the elements otakus have come to expect from good anime plot construct - visual and semantic humor, romance, science fiction, character development, and the embodiment of the classical struggle between good and evil in man's free will.

Specifically to Tenchi fans, this movie offers a solid, satisfying glimpse into the life of Tenchi's mother, Achika Masaki, and his father Nobuyuki when they were Tenchi's age. Upon realizing that Achika has started to disappear in all the old films made by Nobuyuki 26 years ago, galaxy-class genius Washu discovers that an evil force code-named KAIN was responsible for wiping out the Masaki family in the past. Thus, Tenchi and his entire harem embark on a mission to save the past - and in turn preserve their own existences. The movie presents mature content without sacrificing the jovial traits fans have come to expect from Tenchi and the girls. Ryoko and Ayeka's bickering over Tenchi, Mihoshi's bubbleheadedness, Kiyone's exaggerated seriousness, and Sasami/Ryo-ohki's plain-and-simple cuteness are just a few things that are kept very much intact. The gradual development of the relationship between Achika and Nobuyuki, while corny at times, succeeds ultimately to paint a picture of their innocent love. The simple but solid plot twists carries the story to a very Jurai-esque climax and bittersweet resolution. It ends with Nobuyuki taking a group shot of the Tenchi family (it is only natural that he employs a Pioneer videocamera, perfectly drawn, to do this.) Tenchi the Movie provides a refreshingly new aspect of "love" in Tenchi for the audience, his love for his mother.

You get all this and still can expect to laugh your head off!

From the surprisingly unique introduction sequence that sets the scene (expect time travel to be confusing), to the smooth transition to the main plot, to the clever ways in which some events are revealed in achronological order, the concept of the non-linearity of time is sustained. Some very interesting techniques to look out for: the black-and-white film at the beginning of the movie that forms the complication of the plot is re-enacted in color when the team goes back to the past, Washu's occasional messages are broken up into chunks of audio flashback, the scrambling of past and present in the last moments brings the whole to a finality.

The wide spectrum of plots, themes, and cinematic techniques in this movie will appeal to a universal audience - diehard Muyoite, animation aesthete, or otherwise. Without a doubt, it numbers among the best in classic modern Japanese animation.

The best movie is Tenchi Muyo in Love. To sum up quickly. Tenchi Masaki is the heir to the Jurai royal family which members are inhereted to an incredible power. Tenchi's Grandfather,Yosho, left the planet Jurai to a peaceful life. Their, Yosho had a only daughter who died after a few years when Tenchi was born. The story of TMIL is about a great evil called Kain that escapes from the Galaxy Police HQ. Kain Travels back in time to destroy Tenchi's Mother and Grandfather. Now Tenchi and his friends: Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami, Kiyone, Mihoshi, Washu and Ryo-oki must deguise themselves as students, Teachers and Janitors to help save Tenchi's mother. Tenchi Muyo in love is emotional powerhouse, We see a great concern for Tenchi's mother and father in their teenage years. We also see how Tenchi's freinds truly care for him. Why Tenchi Muyo is like Star Wars is because the movie focuses on the true story rather than the cool special effects. All characters have true personalities to them and we seem with great concern (Plus, Tenchi has a lightsaber like weapon). I can't stress enough how fantasic this movie is. In my opinion, Tenchi Muyo ending will have you in pure emotional shock because of its sensitivity. It is true movie magic. END

I was a little hesitant in buying this DVD because I knew close to nothing about Tenchi and his pals. I knew of the series and OAV's popularity, so I was positive that I would somehow be lost in the plot without any background knowledge on my part. Much to my surprise, however, the movie is presented so that anyone can watch it. The nice blend of comedy, romance, and action make it a well-compact 95 minutes. The characters are funny and loveable, the action (although somewhat lacking) is sleek and explosive, not to mention the awesome soundtrack that will have you feeling each moment. It even makes me want to catch up with the series. A good buy for soft-hearted anime fans. Equivalent to anytrhing Walt Disney chooses to put out.

The first thing I have to say about Tenchi is that it is very entertaining for any type of person. Also, who wouldn't want to be Tenchi? The guy has super powers and several women. Also, although the dubbing is stereotypical, (which I usually dislike, a la "Akira") in this case it actually benefits the characters. The tough one sounds extra tough, but not overboard. The gentle one has a gentle voice, but can sound threatening. The smart one sure sounds smart as the ditzy blond sound like a ditsy blond, but it all actually helps the movie rather than dumbs it down. Also, the plotline is rather interesting and diversified. Time travel, train travel, space travel, and dimension travel. Tragedy, happiness, comedy and action. Plus it is a decent length. I recommend this movie to anyone, anywhere, anyhow. Unless of course your mother just died. Then you shouldn't see it.

Simply put--Tenchi The Movie 1: Tenchi Muyo In Love is one of my all-time favorite Anime movies. I love everything about Tenchi (the comedy, the characters, the battle scenes--everything), and I was not disappointed with this movie. First, the animation. It's beautiful. Flawless. Everything is so well drawn--very nice. You just HAVE to see it to know what I'm talking about. Second, the dubbing. Dubbing is a big problem with most anime, but not Tenchi. It just never has been. ALL the characters have AMAZING voice actors (especially Petrea Burchard who does Ryoko). But what's a movie without a great story? Tenchi The Movie delivers a rock-solid story. It may be a little simple, but it delivers nonetheless. Evil force Kain has escaped from his prison and destroys Galaxy Police HQ, then goes to earth and back in time to eliminate Achika Masaki, Tenchi's mom. If Kain were to succeed, there would be no Tenchi, no Kasami family line, and none of Tenchi's friends would have met. Knowing this, scientific genius Washu sends Tenchi, Ryoko (my favorite female anime character of all time, by the way), Ayeka, Sasami, Mihoshi, Kiyone, and Ryo-Ohki back in time to put a stop to Kain. Thankfully, none of the characters lose their charm in this film--Ryoko and Ayeka are constantly bickering, Kiyone is still frustrated and all too serious, Sasami and Ryo-Ohki are still adorable, and Mihoshi is still an airhead. It was also a nice treat to see what Achika was really like, as well as Nobuyuki (Tenchi's dad) as a shy dreamer (!) instead of his usual comedic self. If I did have one complaint, however, it's that I felt that the movie could have had more humor to it. The series is hilarious (to say the very least), but the humor is substituted for a more serious tone. That's not to say Tenchi The Movie doesn't have its moments though--Ryoko and Ayeka have a hilarious scene in a train, and Mihoshi is, well, still Mihoshi (four words: Mihoshi as a teacher!). And that's not to say its serious tone is a bad thing, as you'll find out, the story is very good. All in all, you cannot miss this if you're a Tenchi fan or just a fan of anime in general, as Tenchi The Movie 1: Tenchi Muyo In Love is one of the best Anime movies I have ever seen.

Tenchi Muyo! in Love is one of the most acclaimed anime movies I've ever seen. The fluid animation with the wonderful character design is spectacular. Graphics are pretty good considering it's a VHS.

Tenchi Muyo! in Love is about the criminal mastermind, Kain, who escapes the Galaxy Police from a sub-space prison. He's basically gas and stuff only Washuu would know. Kain was put in prison for destruction, mayhem, and suspicion of murder. Now that he's escaped, he's determined to justify his sentence by ending the Masaki family line. In the 1970's he will travel to kill Tenchi's mother, Achika. That's when Tenchi starts disappearing when he discovers that the film shot during Achika and Noboyuki's romance, where Achika disappears. Now it's up to gang with the help of Washuu to travel back in time to save Achika and Tenchi. Aeka and Ryoko are hilarious posing as Achika's fellow classmates. Mihoshi is a bumbling teacher and Kiyone is a reluctant janitor. Poor Kiyone. Sasami and Ryo-ohki along with Tenchi watch after Achika. All of this results in a dazzling conclusion you won't want to miss.

I've never really been totally in Love with the Tenchi series, the stories never seemed serious enough for me. Of course I liked it, and watched it whenever I could, but it was never like an obsession. Then I saw this moive. I can honestly say that this is one of the best anime movies I have ever seen. The musical scores in this movie were absolutly wonderful, making you feel the movie deeply. The plot was fantastic, and the animation was some of the best I've seen. Though the main plot line was very deep and serious, the characters were there to balance it out with comedy.(Poor Kiyona...) Probably what made this movie the best was Atchika. She is now one of my all time favorite anime girls! Not only is she hilarious when she wants to be, but she is also loving and mature, and she really knows how to use a sword! ^_^ I wouldn't recommend this film for younger audiences, but only becuase the plot may be a little hard to follow. (oh yeah, and pieces of GP special aggents get to be a little sickening.) Watch out for the tear jerker at the end if you're an emotional person, keep a box of tissues handy! Even if you're not a diehard Tenchi fan, you should still get this movie. You more then likely won't regret it.

"Tenchi Muyo in Love" is yet another great Tenchi film product. For those familiar with the Tenchi television series, as seen on the Cartoon Network, the characters, their relationships, and situations are a combination of both "Tenchi Muyo!" and "Tenchi Universe," which means that all the gang is present, including the irrepressible Kiyone. The plot of "Tenchi Muyo in Love" is compelling and character driven. Watching old home movies taken by his father, Nobuyuki, in 1970, Tenchi's mother, the subject of the movie, begins to fade and disappear.

Concurrently, Kiyone and Mihoshi are out on patrol for the Galaxy Police when they get a communique from headquarters about the extremely dangerous criminal Kain, who has escaped from his subspace prison. Somehow, the diappearance of Achika and the escape of Kain are related...

Little Washu, as usual, comes to the rescue - her assessment is that something has happened to Tenchi's mother, Achika, in 1970. Tenchi, Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami, Kiyone, and Mihoshi must travel back to 1970 to protect Achika, and assure that Tenchi himself does not disappear. While the movie has an overall melancholic and bittersweet tone, the comic scenes are typical Tenchi hilarity. As Tenchi and his clique take their positions around Achika, repeated in-jokes and references to episodes of "Tenchi Universe" are scattered throughout.

The story of Tenchi's immediate family is one which is rarely touched on in any of the television series. The writers, animators, and English voice talent do an excellent job conveying the pathos of Nobuyuki and Achika's relationship, and the complex ways that Tenchi deals with his family history and heritage. By far the most interesting thing about the movie is the 'presence-in-absence' of present-day Nobuyuki. What does present-day Nobuyuki think of the whole situation that his family is exposed to during the movie, and the very precariousness of existence? The questions raised by Nobuyuki's absence are fascinating to ponder. Overall, this is a well-done movie, and extremely worth watching for fans of Tenchi and his buddies.

Ehhh... it was ok, ok is all. I like the Tenchi franchise, but this movie left me high and dry, only one scene of real action, even though the Tenchi series isnt known for having the greatest action in the anime world, I for some reason was expecting a better fight than what I saw.

Its still an ok movie, but I only suggest buying it if you like to collect anime of the Tenchi franchise.