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• Actors: Takeshi Aono, Petrea Burchard, Debi Derryberry, Jay Hopper, Sherry Lynn
• Directors: Hiroshi Negishi, Kiyoshi Fukumoto, Shinichiro Kimura, Tatsuya Ishihara, Toshiaki Komura
• Producers: Hideki Goto, Miyoko Miura, Yûji Moriyama
• Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English, Japanese
• 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: March 27, 2001
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000059LGP
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #93,356 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

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The first broadcast series reaches its climax as Tenchi, his friends, and the restored knights Azake and Kamidake challenge Kagato, who has usurped the throne of Jurai. (This Kagato is not the "Ruins Buster" villain from Tenchi Muyo! but a rebel Jurai prince banished ages ago.) Kagato attacks, wounding Tenchi's grandfather and kidnapping Ayeka, then withdraws to his fortified palace. Washu creates a computer virus that sabotages the Jurai defense network; Ryoko sneaks Tenchi, Azake, and Kamidake into the palace while bounty hunter Nagi creates a diversion. It's a foregone conclusion that Tenchi will triumph over Kagato, but director Hiroshi Negeshi makes their duel a surprisingly dramatic confrontation between good and evil. Although he's the rightful crown prince of Jurai, Tenchi returns to Earth, his adventures in space counted as "an excused absence" from school. The final episode, "No Need for a Conclusion," returns to the bittersweet tone of the initial "No Need for Discussions." After describing what's become of each friend, Tenchi sighs for the days when "life was like a carnival," although he enjoys the peace that now reigns in Okayama. But as fans of the series know, things never stay calm around Tenchi for long. Rated 13 and up for cartoon violence. --Charles Solomon

Product Description
Prince Tenchi? Tenchi's grandfather, Hatsuhiko, reveals that Tenchi is the true heir to the throne of Jurai, but will the power of tryth be of any consequence when the evil and powerful Kagato rules the Jurai Empire? The amazing conclusion! Tenchi Universe Vol. 8 (Episodes 23, 24, 25, 26).

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing end to a great "Tenchi" series now on DVD!, April 7, 2001

By	"nogana_naishi" (Calgary, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

The final volume of Tenchi Universe is finally out on DVD, and this was just what I was waiting for! I picked up the DVD as soon as I could, and was extremely anxious to watch it. Universe is my favorite Tenchi series, and the final episodes are absolutely beautifully done. There is far more time for character development to happen in Universe, which is really shown off by the four final episodes.

In episode 23, "No Need For Karma", Aeka pours out her heart to Tenchi, and we finally get introduced to Universe's version of everyone's favorite villain, Kagato, and his history with Yosho.

In episode 24, "No Need For Ryoko", Kagato kidnaps Aeka and forces Tenchi and friends to finally go to Jurai to save Aeka. They're in a tough bind when Nagi, the all purpose filler character/Deus ex Machina shows up and saves the day, and actually serves a purpose to the outcome of the story. While in episode 23, Aeka made her feelings clear to Tenchi, in 24 it's Ryoko's turn as she begs Tenchi once more not to go through with saving Aeka. While we always knew Ryoko cared for Tenchi, this episode finally shows it. There are some absolutely beutiful scenes in this episode, and one which actually brought a tear to my eye.

In episode 25, "No Need For a Showdown", Aeka shows off her true power and love for Tenchi, while he and Kagato fight it out in a final showdown between good and evil...

In episode 26, "No Need For a Conclusion", The fight is over, and Tenchi recollects the events that led to his return to Earth. Tenchi then starts recalling the beginning of his adventures in the same way that episode 1 starts, finally explaining the "never-ending festival". Loose-ends are tied up with a surprise ending that you can't help but love. This is why I love this show!

Now that I've raved enough about the actual episodes, I'll talk a bit about the DVD itself. The video and sound quality is excellent at most times, but some scenes seem to look better than others. One of the only complaints I would have about this DVD is that there are virtually no extras. Sure, there are a few sketches, and two-- count them, two-- character profiles, but that's it. This was quite disappointing. Another minor complaint is that they changed the final episode's ending animation. In the original VHS release, they had the full version of "Up-Walk in Galaxy" (With both Ai Orikasa and Yumi Takada singing) played on top of most important scenes from the beginning of the series to the end. This is a very minor complaint, but it was sure nicer than the normal ending theme.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tenchi's end is here....or isn't?, March 28, 2001

By	"jtav124230" (Bronx, NY) - See all my reviews

I was so sad when I knew Tenchi's final episodes were near.This ending is very dramatic and very fitting to the whole story.Many secrets are reveal in these final episodes leding us thinking,why didn't I think of that?I was amaze by the way they organized the story.I have to say that my favorite part was when the serie take us again to the beggining where all really started making the story take a new sence.You don't want to miss what really happened to Tenchi and his friends at the end of the story,now do you?I totally recomend this one to you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fit Ending, March 19, 2001

By	Sly Fox - See all my reviews

Although those favoring the Ova series might not be happy with this light ending, it concisely wraps up the Universe series and leaves a window open for future installments. The basic plot of the final 4 episodes entails confessions and realizations of some of the main charachters, the apparent death of one, and the defeat of intergalatic evil. The dvd gets 5 stars for its keeping in line with the Tenchi genre.