Product Details

• Actors: Masami Kikuchi, Yuri Amano, Petrea Burchard, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry
• Writers: Marc Handler
• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
• DVD Release Date: December 14, 1999
• Run Time: 75 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000021Y83
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,203 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

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Yuugi's plot to destroy the Masaki household and leave Earth vulnerable to her attack has almost succeeded when the balance begins to shift back in favor of Jurai and Earth. Galaxy Patrol Agents Mihoshi and Kiyone infiltrate Ryouko's gang of space pirates and reestablish their friendship, despite Hotsamu's efforts to keep them apart.

Back on Earth, Washu discovers that Yuugi is a powerful mutant who nearly destroyed Jurai 3,500 years ago. Sealed in a special capsule by the empress Hinase, Yuugi was exiled to the far reaches of space, but somehow crashed on Earth. Ayeka visits the crash site and confirms Washu's findings. She prepares elaborate defenses for the Masaki house--and catches Tenchi's dimwitted father in her traps. Yuugi adopts the guise of a blonde waif to befriend the naive Sasami.

Meanwhile, Tenchi and Sakuya conclude the school year in Tokyo and begin making plans for a vacation trip with their friends. Their relationship seems to be developing smoothly, but Tenchi is puzzled by Sakuya's lack of knowledge about her own past and family. When the eternally oblivious Tenchi begins to suspect something's wrong, viewers know that major trouble is on the way. Rated 13 and older. --Charles Solomon

Product Description
In order for the Galaxy Police to locate Ryoko's secret hideout, Mihoshi and Kiyone have gone undercover to infiltrate Ryoko's gang of pirates. But instead of arresting Ryoko, Mihoshi and Kiyone try to find out what Ryoko really wants and to see if there's any hope of reforming her. Back at the Masaki residence, Washu has finally come out of her laboratory. She sends Aeka to investigate some ancient ruins to discover the true nature of Yugi. They find out that Sasami's playmate and the one that attacked them earlier are the same Yugi. Meanwhile, Sakuya has taken up photography to capture the memories of her and Tenchi enjoying their summer vacation together. But their happy days don't last long as Sakuya's mysterious past begins to haunt her.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Romantic, funny... another Tenchi Classic, September 25, 2002

By	MartialWay (Sherman Oaks, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Of the different continuities in the Tenchi Muyo Anime this is the one I liked the least. Actually, I take that back; "Pretty Sammy" is the worst. I thought I should get the stuff I don't like out of the way. In "Tenchi in Tokyo" the animation is ghetto, and the subject matter seems less mature than the "Tenchi Muyo" and "Tenchi Universe" continuities but there is some stuff here that Toonami, in their cowardice of mature themes, cut from the OAV which you now get to see. Yeah, yeah the art isn't that great; this doesn't make it a bad seires to add to your collection however. In fact, in spite of the drawbacks I've singled out here it's still a great romantic comedy Anime.

All the girls still love Tenchi, and as is the norm in the other Tenchi shows, Ryoko and Ayeka can't stop fighting over him. Now they have even more competition, a cute girl named Sakuya works her way into Tenchi's heart, which makes for hillarious moments between all of the original Tenchi characters. We also get to enjoy more of Mihoshi's unerring ability to drive Kiyone nuts.

Without giving too much away, I just want to say that overall I forgot about the crummy animation in favor of the story which is classic Tenchi. It's emotionally involving, funny and very fun to watch and I reccomend this to anybody. Just be warned that you've proably already seen better artwork in the other timelines.

I gave it four stars becasue of the lesser-quality art. I should give it 5 just for not being "Pretty Sammy", but 4 is good.

4.0 out of 5 stars Volume 7 of the Tenchi In Tokyo series., June 19, 2004

By	Michael Valdivielso (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Yugi's plan is going perfectly. Mihoshi and Kiyone have gone undercover to arrest Ryoko, everybody thinks Ayeka has gone nuts, Washu is nowhere to be found and Tenchi is too busy with his new love life to care.
But cracks are showing in Yugi's perfect little world. Mihoshi and Kiyone seem to have doubts and may wish to reform Ryoko. Ayeka seems to be exploring the old tomb found earlier, trying to find clues to what Yugi IS and even Washu's research seems to be focused on Yugi. It seems Washu is making progress, linking the Yugi Sasami knows as a friend and the Yugi that attacked the household. Even Sakuya seems to be losing control over Tenchi and her own memories. The problem being, of course, is that she HAS no memories.
Is it too late? Will Yugi win even while the truth becomes known? And which side does Sakuya TRULY belong on?

4.0 out of 5 stars Romantic, funny... another Tenchi Classic, September 25, 2002

By	MartialWay (Sherman Oaks, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Of the different continuities in the Tenchi Muyo Anime this is the one I liked the least. Actually, I take that back; "Pretty Sammy" is the worst. I thought I should get the stuff I don't like out of the way. In "Tenchi in Tokyo" the animation is ghetto, and the subject matter seems less mature than the "Tenchi Muyo" and "Tenchi Universe" continuities but there is some stuff here that Toonami, in their cowardice of mature themes, cut from the OAV which you now get to see. Yeah, yeah the art isn't that great; this doesn't make it a bad seires to add to your collection however. In fact, in spite of the drawbacks I've singled out here it's still a great romantic comedy Anime.

All the girls still love Tenchi, and as is the norm in the other Tenchi shows, Ryoko and Ayeka can't stop fighting over him. Now they have even more competition, a cute girl named Sakuya works her way into Tenchi's heart, which makes for tons of hillarious moments between all of the original Tenchi characters.

Without giving too much away, I just want to say that parts of this show were immature to me, but hey, it's a cartoon right? Tenchi and Tenchi Universe have their dopey moments too. Overall I forgot about the crummy animation in favor of the story which is classic Tenchi. It's involving, funny and very fun to watch and I reccomend this to anybody. Just be warned that the art in this is not even close to Tenchi and Tenchi Universe.

I gave it four stars becasue of the art. I should give it 5 just for not being "Pretty Sammy", but 4 is good.