Customer Reviews

Tenchi in Tokyo: A New Ending

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This DVD holds four episodes, giving the viewer a great ending to the story. As the family comes back together, they each and everyone show that trust and love can truly combine their skills and powers. Each minion of Yugi's is taken out of action and in the end, with the others' help, Tenchi goes after Yugi herself, armed with a sword made from all the crystals his mother left him. He must win because if Tenchi fails the Earth is doomed.
But if he kills Yugi he also kills her shadow, the girl he loves, Sakuya! The ending is somewhat of a surprise, but given Tenchi's nature, maybe it shouldn't of surprised me as much as it did.
I happen to really enjoy the fight between Ryoko and Hotsuma, and the final episode is both touching and very funny. I also happen to be a fan of Yugi, I really enjoyed her character, even if her fashion sense was a tad on the blah side.

Ok, a lot of people don't like Tenchi in Tokyo (Shin Tenchi for you die hard otaku out there) and I can see why. It IS different tenchi fare) I however was one of the few who really enjoyed the story If you have liked the series so far you will LOVE the ending because everything finally comes together and you get to see who sakuya REALLY is. ^_^

Starting on this DVD, things start to get more serious. Sakuya realises she can't remember anything before she saw Tenchi. She gets very frightened and she won't let Tenchi do anything without her. Things keep building and the tension keeps growing... As I watched the end of episode 24, "Yugi's Shadow", I couldn't help but cry. This is one of the saddest anime episodes ever. "why did they have to do that??? i liked Sakuya so much!" This episode definetly knows how to rip your heart out. I don't think there is any sane human who can watch this episode and not feel strong emotions during the Tenchi and Sakuya flashback scene. At the last episode, Tenchi brings Yugi to justice -- but not the way you hoped he would. This final part of one of my favourite series really shows how much emotion can be evoked through animation.

Tenchi in Tokyo was not a bad series, but it was a blemish on the Tenchi series. The animation was poor at best, and the story lacked the excitement and surprises that the OVA and first series brought to the screen. If you're a die hard Tenchi fan then by all means buy it, but if you want a better quality anime, go with Muyo and/or Universe.

The last chapter in the Tenchi in Tokyo series is a worthy ending, and it's only at this point that several of the key questions are finally answered. At this stage we know roughly who Yugi is, but what is her interest and involvement with the Masaki family, and what are her motives, all is revealed in these final episodes. These final few chapters bring together all the past elements of the series, including some of the events, which at the time may have seemed a little strange or unrelated, but now can be explained, plus this DVD includes the pivotal final battle between Tenchi and Yugi. If like me, you bought the first Tenchi in Tokyo chapters, then simply had to buy the rest to follow the unravelling story, this final addition will not disappoint. The quality of the animation, like the entire Tokyo series, being TV derived is not quite up to the quality seen in the OAV series, however it has a unique style and in some ways is more real and the characters more expressive than seen in the OAV box set. I recommend this Tokyo series to anyone who has the OVA set and wants more. The quality may not be as good but the overall story, being slightly less fluffy makes up for any other short fallings. Does Ryoko or Ayeka ever get Tenchi? You'll have to watch these final episodes to find out.

the only reasons I can give this DVD 4stars is 1) Ryoko basically gets TEnchi in the end. 2)the shocking way Yugi is fought. 3) it's a Tenchi DVD, and in my opinion that's about as good as it gets.
Sadly, TEnchi in Tokyo, Shin Tenchi to some, isn't that great a series, but the plots are well thought out, even if the animation is lacking. IF you want good Tenchi DVD's check out the Tenchi Muyo OVA, that is the best of the best. This series is okay, but never will be as great as the original.

In this series; Tenchi has packed his bags, moved to work an apprenticeship in Tokyo, and expects to spend the next two years of High School in-residence. A budding attraction forms with a new girl and those left behind at the Masaki home are loosing their ever-lovin' minds.

I always enjoyed the various Tenchi Muyo videos for their variety of characters, wit, and creative plot twists. It was nice to hear many of the English dub voice talents return for this one (which did not happen during the Tenchi Muyo GXP series during original Tenchi cast cameo appearances).

The character animations at times were uncharacteristically way too exaggerated from what we had come to expect from the previous works and seemed to me almost a mockery of the original. As if the animation crew intended to parody or farce the original. Fine had these been "Slayers" episodes, but hardly fitting the standard for continuing the Tenchi series.

The banjo music over the end credits and previews in this series did not suit the story. I certainly don't recall any previous refences locating the Masaki homestead and shrine anywhere near Osaka, which is the standard source of cliche' anime "back-woods country-folk". The music would have been better suited to say; "The Beverly Hillbillies Go To Tokyo" than a Tenchi series. At each end, I half-expected Yosho "Grandpa" Masaki, to step out and add; "Ya'all come back now. Ya' Hear?" The alternate end credits, used for only one episode, would have been a far better choice.

Overall, I still enjoyed this series, as the episode screenplays at least appeared to faithfully follow the style of the previous installments. The final climax was a bit of an interesting twist from what I expected, but no spoiler will be given here.

This is the last episodes to Tenchi In Tokyo. Tenchi falls in love with a popular girl at school named Sakuya. After awhile things start to change. The girls getting spread apart, a evil girl anmed Yugi, her hentchmen, and a beautiful girl to look after. What is this world coming to! Its up to Tenchi to save it all. But doing this may hurt him very badly. Will he save the day or does he want to stay with Sakuya? Watch the series to find out!

the only reasons I can give this DVD 4stars is 1) Ryoko basically gets TEnchi in the end. 2)the shocking way Yugi is fought. 3) it's a Tenchi DVD, and in my opinion that's about as good as it gets.
Sadly, TEnchi in Tokyo, Shin Tenchi to some, isn't that great a series, but the plots are well thought out, even if the animation is lacking. IF you want good Tenchi DVD's check out the Tenchi Muyo OVA, that is the best of the best. This series is okay, but never will be as great as the original.

hi! space pyrate ryoko here.oO(muwahahahahaha!)this is the best tenchi that i've ever rented, i just love that ending song!(the funny japanese one =^.^=) i've been searching for this on video forever... though i think i may be better off with the dvd... if anyone knows please tell me! anyway i love this one because of the humor and the sadness going on. i'm glad to see that all of the charachters are here... it's not the same without mihoshi looking for that special crystal, making a total mess of her cabin, finaly realising it's on her wrist...if you've ever watched these in japanese, you can see that the names are pronounced differently, and the voices are vastly different. i'm not quite sure if they are better in japanese, but certainly, I LOVE TENCHI!(the show, not the guy! lol)