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Ah! My Goddess 46 Limited Edition - Ah! My Goddess 46 Limited Edition

overview

"Ah! My Goddess 46 Limited Edition" is an OVA based on the popular manga "Oh! My Goddess" by Kosuke Fujishima, and was released on August 23, 2013. The limited edition includes the comic and DVD, and is a long-awaited new episode for fans. This OVA draws out the best of the original work while telling the story from a new perspective, making it appealing to new viewers as well as existing fans.

Public Media

OVA

Original Media

comics

release date

August 23, 2013 Comic DVD included in the limited edition of Ah! My Goddess (46)

Release and sales

Kodansha

Fraction

half an hour

Number of Episodes

Episode 1

original work

・Original work by Kosuke Fujishima

director

・Director: Hiroaki Goda

Production

Animation production: AIC

Publications

©Kosuke Fujishima, Kodansha/"Oh My Goddess" Production Committee

story

The story of "Ah! My Goddess 46 Limited Edition" is based on the episodes of the original work, but with new developments. The protagonist, Morisato Keiichi, suddenly meets the goddess Verdandy one day and gains the power to grant her wishes. In this OVA, the relationship between Keiichi and Verdandy deepens further, and an episode is depicted in which their bond is put to the test. In addition, other goddesses and Keiichi's friends also play important roles, adding color to the story.

character

In this OVA, the charm of the main characters is brought out to the fullest. The main characters are introduced below.

Keiichi Morizato

The main character is a university student who one day suddenly meets the goddess Verdandy and gains the power to grant her wishes. The OVA depicts his growth and relationship with Verdandy in depth.

Verdandy

A goddess. She appears to grant Keiichi's wish and builds a deep bond with him. In the OVA, her kindness and strength are emphasized.

Urd

Verdandy's older sister. The goddess of the past, she supports the relationship between Keiichi and Verdandy, but can also be strict at times. Her complex personality is depicted in the OVA.

Skordo

Verdandy's younger sister. She is the goddess of the future and has excellent fighting abilities. Her battle scenes are one of the highlights of the OVA.

Background

The production of "Ah! My Goddess 46 Limited Edition" began with a sense of gratitude to the fans of the original work. Director Hiroaki Goda aimed to depict the story from a new perspective while respecting the worldview of the original work. In addition, AIC, in charge of animation production, worked on the production with attention to detail in order to reproduce the beautiful visuals of the original work.

Animation and Music

The visuals of this OVA faithfully reproduce the beautiful illustrations of the original work, while incorporating the movements and expressions that can only be achieved through animation. In particular, the scenes that highlight the beauty and strength of the goddesses are worth seeing. In addition, the music also uses a soundtrack that combines classical melodies with modern beats to enhance the atmosphere of the original work.

Evaluation and acceptance

"Ah! My Goddess 46 Limited Edition" was highly praised by fans of the original work. In particular, the deepening of the relationship between Keiichi and Verdandy, and the activities of other characters were well received. The appeal of the story and the individuality of the characters were also conveyed to new viewers, making it a work that is loved by many people.

Recommended points

The reasons why we recommend this OVA are as follows:

Bringing out the best in the original work

While faithfully recreating the worldview and character appeal of the original, the story is told from a new perspective, making it appealing to new viewers as well as existing fans.

Beautiful visuals and music

The visuals, which faithfully reproduce the beautiful illustrations from the original work, and the soundtrack, which combines classical melodies with modern beats, enhance the appeal of the story.

Character development and relationships

The story depicts the deepening relationship between Keiichi and Verdandy, as well as the exploits of other characters, making it a moving story for viewers.

Related Titles

There are many other works in the "Oh! My Goddess" series. The following are related works.

Oh My Goddess

The original manga series, known for its beautiful illustrations by Kosuke Fujishima and its moving storyline, is beloved by many fans.

Oh My Goddess (Anime Series)

An anime series based on the original work. The story begins with Keiichi and Belldandy's first meeting, and can be enjoyed from a different perspective than the OVA.

Ah! My Goddess Fighting Wings

An OVA series based on an episode from the original work. The relationship between Keiichi and Belldandy deepens further, and the bond between them is put to the test.

Conclusion

"Oh! My Goddess 46 Limited Edition" draws out the charm of the original work to the fullest, while depicting the story from a new perspective, making it appealing to new viewers as well as existing fans. The beautiful visuals and music, as well as the story depicting the growth and relationships of the characters, are sure to move viewers. We hope you will pick up this OVA and enjoy the story of Keiichi and Verdandy.