"Sammy's Song Collection" Review: What is the appeal of Tenchi Muyo! #9 and Pretty Sammy #2?

"Sammy's Song Collection" Review: What is the appeal of Tenchi Muyo! #9 and Pretty Sammy #2?

"Sammy's Songbook" - Its appeal as an OVA and its background

"Sammy's Songbook" is an OVA released on May 25, 1996, and is known as a crossover between the series "Tenchi Muyo!" and "Pretty Sammy." This work has an original story for the anime, making it a special work for fans. Below, we will introduce the appeal and background of this OVA, as well as detailed information about it.

Overview of the work

"Sammy's Songbook" is a one-episode OVA that features the unusual format of characters from the series "Tenchi Muyo!" and "Pretty Sammy." Taking advantage of the OVA format, it features lavish production and character designs not seen in regular TV series. It was released on May 25, 1996, and became a big hit among fans as it was a long-awaited crossover work.

story

The story of "Sammy's Songbook" begins when Misaki Misao, the magical girl Pretty Sammy, meets the characters of Tenchi Muyo. Misao tries to solve various problems using magic, and in the process, she interacts with the characters of Tenchi Muyo and helps each other out. This work is full of fresh story developments that are unique to crossovers, and scenes that highlight the personalities of the characters.

character

The following main characters appear in Sammy's Songbook:

  • Misaki Misao / Pretty Sammy - The main character is a magical girl. She has a bright and cheerful personality and uses magic to solve various problems.
  • Masaki Tenshi - A character from Tenchi Muyo who meets Misao and is surprised by her magic but decides to help her.
  • Akari Masaki - Tenshi's younger sister, who becomes friends with Misao and shows an interest in her magic.
  • Masaki Jurai - Tenshi and Akari's older brother, he has a calm personality and supports Misao's actions.

Background

"Sammy's Songbook" was created as an original story for the anime. The OVA format allowed for luxurious production and character design that would be difficult to achieve in a regular TV series. It was also created as a crossover work and as part of fan service. The production staff paid close attention to every detail in order to meet the expectations of the fans.

Evaluation and acceptance

"Sammy's Songbook" was well received by fans. As a crossover work, the fresh story development and character collaborations were appealing to fans of the series. The gorgeous production and character designs that made the most of the OVA format were also highly praised. In particular, the scenes where Misao uses her magic and interacts with the characters from Tenchi Muyo were memorable for fans.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend Sammy's Songbook:

  • The appeal of the crossover - As a crossover work in which characters from "Tenchi Muyo!" and "Pretty Sammy" appear together, you can enjoy fresh story developments and the individuality of the characters.
  • Lavish Production and Character Design - The OVA format makes the most of the lavish production and character design, making this a work that fans cannot miss.
  • Full of fan service - In order to meet the expectations of fans, the production was carried out with attention to detail, making it a work full of fan service.

Related works and series information

"Sammy's Songbook" was created as a crossover work between "Tenchi Muyo!" and "Pretty Sammy". Below, we will introduce related works and series information.

  • Tenchi Muyo! - A TV anime series that aired in 1992, featuring characters such as Tenshi Masaki, Akari Masaki, and Jyurai Masaki. The story is characterized by a fusion of science fiction and comedy.
  • Pretty Sammy - A TV anime series that aired in 1993, it tells the story of Misaki Misao as the magical girl Pretty Sammy. It became popular as a magical girl anime.

How to watch and purchase information

"Sammy's Songbook" is available for purchase on DVD and Blu-ray. It is also available on video streaming services. Below, we will introduce how to watch and purchase the video.

  • DVD/Blu-ray - Available for purchase at anime shops and online stores. They may also come with bonus footage and booklets, making them a must-have item for fans.
  • Video streaming services - It can be viewed on video streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. It can be viewed in a subscription format, so it can be enjoyed easily.

summary

"Sammy's Songbook" is a crossover work between "Tenchi Muyo!" and "Pretty Sammy" produced as an OVA, and is a special work for fans. It is characterized by the charm of the crossover, luxurious production, character design, and content full of fan service. We have also introduced how to watch and purchase information, so please enjoy this work.

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