The appeal and evaluation of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki": A deep look at episode 19 of the 3rd season of the OVA

The appeal and evaluation of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki": A deep look at episode 19 of the 3rd season of the OVA

The appeal and evaluation of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3"

Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3 is a six-episode original animation video that was released between September 18, 2003 and March 16, 2005. It was written by Kajishima Masaki, directed by Hachiya Kenichi, produced by AIC, and distributed by VAP. This series has been eagerly awaited by fans as the third installment of the original Tenchi Muyo! for eight years, with many mysteries still unsolved.

story

Time passes peacefully at the Masaki household, but one day, a visitor appears. It is a sight that Tenchi cannot believe. Z approaches Tenchi and his friends... and who is the shocking person who has come to visit? The essence of the Kajishima Tenchi world, which has not been depicted in the series so far, is revealed, and various mysteries of the Tenchi world are gradually unraveled.

Commentary

"Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3" has been released as a long-awaited work for fans. After eight years, many mysteries have been solved, and new charms of the Tenchi world have been revealed. As it is an original anime based on the original work, the development of the story and the growth of the characters are highlights.

cast

The main cast includes Masami Kikuchi as Masaki Tenchi, Ai Orikasa as Ryoko, Yumi Takada as Masaki, Aeka and Jurai, Chisa Yokoyama as Masaki, Sasami and Jurai, Yuko Mizutani as Kurumitsu Mihoshi, Yuko Kobayashi as Hakubi Washu, Etsuko Kozakura as Ryo-Ohki, and Naomi Shindo as Kamiki, Noike and Jurai. These voice actors breathe life into the characters and enhance the appeal of the work.

Main Staff

The main staff includes original author and character designer Kajishima Masaki, director Hachiya Kenichi, series composer Kuroda Yosuke, mechanic designer Teraoka Kenji, concept designer Takeuchi Atsushi, character animation directors Kitajima Nobuyuki and Kajishima Masaki, mechanic animation director Nishii Masanori, art directors Takayama Yadai and Watanabe Yoshito, color designer Matsuyama Aiko, 3D director Iguchi Mitsutaka, composite director Nakajima Hidetake, editors Nishi Shigenari and Miyama Shota, sound director Honda Yasunori, music composer Tada Akifumi, producers Yamashita Hiroshi, Nakatani Toshio, Ueno Hiroyuki, Kimijima Yukiko, Ueda Yasuo, Ohashi Yutaka, Inoue Hiroaki, animation producer Matsuzaki Yoshiyuki, animation production AIC, production cooperation B-stack, production and copyright Nippon Television and VAP. These staff members worked together to complete the work.

Main Characters

Masaki Tenchi was an ordinary high school student, but his fate changed dramatically after meeting Ryoko. He is a character with kindness and sincerity that makes him popular with Ryoko, Aeka, and others. He is a descendant of the Jurai royal family, and has immeasurable power hidden within him.

Ryoko is a former space pirate and an artificial lifeform created by Washuu. He has a short temper, is violent, and is free-spirited and does things at his own pace. He is head over heels in love with Tenchi and is very straightforward in how he expresses his affection. He is a fierce rival of Aeka, and they are constantly fighting.

Masaki, Aeka, and Jurai are the first princesses of Jurai, the largest monarchy in the galaxy. They are elegant and graceful, as befitting princesses. However, they are also very proud, and when they lose their temper, they become quite hysterical. They have feelings for Tenchi, and are constantly at odds with Ryoko.

Masaki Sasami and Jurai are the second princesses of the Jurai royal family and the younger sisters of Aeka. She has a bright, honest personality and is a reliable person. She is a good cook and is a small housewife of the Masaki family who handles all household chores. She has a deep connection with Tsunami, one of the three goddesses of the Jurai royal family.

Kurumitsu Mihoshi is a first-class detective in the Galaxy Police (GP), and her grandfather is the chief of the GP. She has a younger brother, Misaki, who is a siscon. She is very easygoing and does things at her own pace. She is also quite airheaded. She has an abnormal amount of good luck.

Hakubi Washuu looks like a child, but her actual age is estimated to be over 20,000 years old. She is the most brilliant scientist in the universe, and her intelligence is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. She was also the creator of Ryoko and Ryo-Ohki. She is said to be related to the Three Goddesses, but the details are unclear.

Ryo-Ohki is a space battleship operated by Ryoko, and is a life form created by Washuu. It can transform into a crystal, a beast, and a space battleship. It usually takes on the form of a kitten-like beast, and is loved as a pet by the Masaki family. Its favorite food is carrots.

Kamiki Noike Jurai is a former GP first-class detective and Mihoshi's partner. She is feared and known as the "Jurai Demon Princess." She is the fiancee that Seto chose as Tenchi's partner, and she ended up living in the Masaki household.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

  • Episode 1: Something Coming from Afar (September 18, 2003)
  • Episode 2: Fiancee (December 21, 2003)
  • Episode 3: Currently on hiatus ~Strategy~ (March 27, 2004)
  • Episode 4: Misaki arrives on Chobimaru! (September 15, 2004)
  • Episode 5: Love Love Mission: The Beginning of the End (December 22, 2004)
  • Episode 6: Z (March 16, 2005)

Related Titles

"Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3" is connected to the following related works:

  • Tenchi Muyo! Ryouuki Season 1
  • Tenchi Muyo! Ryouuki Season 2
  • Tenchi Muyo! Ryouuki Season 3 2-6
  • Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3 Plus 1
  • Tenchi Muyo! GXP

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3 Theme," composed and arranged by Akifumi Tada. The ending theme is "Lovely Cookin'," with lyrics by Eri Ishikawa, composed and arranged by Fuminori Iwasaki, and sung by Tomoko Odashima. These songs add to the atmosphere of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3" is a long-awaited work for fans, and as many mysteries are solved, new charms of the Tenchi world are brought out. The story development and character growth are highlights, especially Tenchi's growth and the rivalry between Ryoko and Aeka. Also not to be missed are Hakubi Washuu's work as a genius scientist and Ryo-Ohki's transformation scene.

As this work is an original anime adaptation of the original work, the story has a high degree of freedom and is full of fresh surprises for fans. As you can see from the subtitles of each episode, the story is well-drawn and the viewers will not get bored. The theme songs and music also add to the atmosphere of the work, enriching the viewing experience.

Related works include "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 1", "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 2", and "Tenchi Muyo! GXP". By watching these works together, you can get a deeper understanding of the whole picture of the Tenchi world. In particular, "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3 2-6" and "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3 Plus 1" can be enjoyed as sequels to this third season.

"Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3" is a long-awaited work for fans, and is full of fascinating stories and characters for new viewers. Please give it a watch.

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