Tenchi Muyô! GXP
Summary
In the Summer of 2000 , Cartoon connection began airing a five - year - old anime import from Japan , Masaki Tajishima’sTenchi Universe , as part of their after - school " Toonami " scheduling blockage . TenchiUniversetook the same characters and dress from the shorter , account - focused OVAs that preceded it , supply a few new players , and streamlined the complex traditional knowledge , which resulted in a more well - rounded , but slower - step show .
WhileCartoon connection marketed the show as a wide-eyed , lily-white - knuckleaction - adventure Zanzibar copal , in many ways it was much more ripe than that . Tenchi Universeis a coming - of - age tarradiddle about an ordinary teen boy who short find oneself himself host a group of women at his family ’s rural home , include a quad pirate , princess of the planet Jurai , intergalactic police policeman , and a mad genius scientist .
The 26 - installment series , manoeuvre by Hiroshi Negishi , is divide into three decided arc : 10 Earth - bound installment devoted to inclose the characters and slice - of - life makeweight , three episodes of multiversal " what - if ? " scenarios that place the friend in fantastic spot , and eventually , 13 episodes pursue the group as fugitives in space .
Crunchyroll ’s arrive at harem anime , The 100 Girlfriends Who Really , Really , Really , Really , Love You , finally has a release windowpane for its 2nd season .
Tenchi Universe Expertly Blends Harem Anime with Space Opera and Sitcoms
A Full House of Friends and Girlfriends Creates A Modern Family
Tenchi Universeis aharem anime , acontroversial category of animedefined by polyamorous relationshipsbetween the protagonist and three or more quixotic pardner . The story develop from a slow , comedic meditation on life , making love , and loss into aStar Wars - inspiredspace operaabout unanswered feelings and sacrifice .
What makes the series special are the kinetics between the characters , such as the feuding between Ryoko and Ayeka , as well as the buddy - copper moral force between Galactic Police officers Mihoshi and Kyone . Though they bicker relentlessly and cause havoc wherever they go , their shared dear of Tenchi and the Masaki household merge them in the face of danger .
The story shines in side - quests that tuck the seraglio into out - of - the - ordinary circumstances . In fish - out - of - water system installment # 6 , " No Need for Resident Officers ! " , space cops Mihoshi and Kiyone , are transfer to Earth for good , and hilariously fail at a series of part - time jobs while seek to afford the in high spirits price of living . Then , in the deuce-ace of multiverse episodes , the extraterrestrial charwoman diddle out phantasy scenarios in which they explore their desires . Princess Ayeka , Ryoko , and Mihoshi envision themselves as Tenchi ’s girlfriend or wife , while Kiyone imagines a radical calling change , and Sasami becomes a Magical Girl .
A Time Capsule Full of Both Nostalgic Treasures and Far-Future Ideas
The Fight for Jurai’s Royal Throne Brings Samurai-inspired Battles to the Edge of the Galaxy
Whereas many English - dubbed anime of the prison term , such asSailor Moon , rub out Nipponese culture by rename characters or censoring scene deemed objectionable , Tenchi Universeretains a distinct Nipponese vibration . On Earth , in instalment # 7 , " No pauperism for Carnival ! " , Tenchi and the women enter in a local carnival , enjoying games and attractions , and traditional Japanese culinary art .
Tenchi ’s family home is a shrine where Tenchi ’s granddad serves as a Shinto priest after renounce the Jurai can and exiling himself on Earth . He , and many other character , wear traditional Nipponese garment such as hakana pant , kimonos , and happi - fashion jackets , blending past , present , and time to come together in a fascinating way .
Tenchi ’s futurist concept feature uniquely shaped space stations and ship , robots and convenient engineering , and alien major planet with pristine cities that evokeBlade Runner , but without all the pollution . In the concluding five episodes of the series , Tenchi must look the imperial tariff that his grandfather ran fromand challenge Kagato , the supplanter of the Juraian throne . The two engage in a encounter with Tenchi wielding a blue energy sword redolent of Luke Skywalker ’s , and Kagato using a black brand much likeThe Mandalorian ’s darksaber .
Tenchi Universe ’s exquisite blending of ocular references sweep different media and cultures feels just as relevant today as it did during its original airing .
