A thorough review of the fourth OVA of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki"! A detailed explanation of its merits and shortcomings

A thorough review of the fourth OVA of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki"! A detailed explanation of its merits and shortcomings

The appeal and evaluation of the fourth season of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki"

"Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki" was released as an OVA on November 30, 2016 as the fourth season of the popular anime series that began in 1992. This fourth season was written and directed by Masaki Kajishima, and was produced jointly by AIC and C2C. Although it is short (only four episodes), it is characterized by its dense story development and deep character development. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal and evaluation of this fourth season.

Story and setting

The fourth season of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki" focuses on Masaki Tenchi, his family, and his relationship with Ryo-Ohki. The subtitles for the fourth season are as follows:

  • Episode 1: The Day Before the Party
  • Episode 2: Masaki's Destiny
  • Episode 3: Promises and Wishes
  • Episode 4: A Good Day to Leave

The story of the fourth season delves deeper into the relationship between Tenchi and Ryoko, and moves viewers by depicting the bonds between them and their family and friends. In particular, Tenchi's destiny and his determination to face it are consistent themes throughout the series, and this appeal is further enhanced in the fourth season.

character

Many fascinating characters will appear in the fourth season of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki." Below are the main characters and cast members.

■Cast

・Masaki Tenchi/Kikuchi Masami ・Ryoko/Orikasa Ai ・Masaki, Aeka, and Jurai/Nanao Haruhi ・Masaki, Sasami, and Jurai/Yokoyama Chisa ・Kurumitsu Miho/Tomizawa Michie ・Hakubi Washu/Kobayashi Yuko ・Ryo-ohki/Kozakura Etsuko ・Kamiki, Noike, and Jurai/Shindo Naomi ・Masaki Katsuhito/Uoken ・Masaki Nobuyuki/Konishi Katsuyuki ・Masaki Rea/Natsuki Rio ・Masaki Mizuho/Nagashima Yuko ・Masaki, Funao, and Jurai/Sakuma Rei ・Masaki Tenjo/Shinohara Emi ・Masaki Airi/Tamagawa Sakiko ・Touki Mi/Touma Yumi ・Azaka/Ogata Kenichi ・Masaki Tsukiko/Yukino Satsuki・Kuramitsu Mimori/Sawami Yoko ・Tachiki Ringo/Tanabe Rui ・Masaki Mizuko/Yuzuki Risa ・Masaki Otoka/Sato Azusa ・Masaki Fuka/Amamiya Miya

The voice actors for each character are veterans who have supported the series for many years, and their acting brings out the best in their characters. In particular, the acting of Masami Kikuchi as Tenchi Masaki and Ai Orikasa as Ryoko deeply moves the audience.

Production Staff

The production staff for the fourth season of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki" are as follows:

■ Main staff

・Original work: Masaki Kajishima・AIC
・General Director: Masaki Kajishima ・Director: Hidetoshi Takahashi ・Series Composition and Script: Hideki Shirane ・Character Design: Masaki Kajishima ・Character Design: Takeshi Oda ・Art Director: Tsutomu Ikeda (Studio Tulip)
・Color design: Shigeru Saisei ・Director of photography: Yoshito Kuwahara (Studio Cyan)
・Sound Director: Yasunori Honda ・Music: Crunch All Stars + Ryo Sakai ・Animation Production: AIC×C2C
・Production/Tenchi Muyo! Ryouki 4th Production Committee

Original creator and general director Masaki Kajishima has kept the vision of the series consistent while introducing new elements to keep viewers interested. The beautiful visuals by Takeshi Oda, who was in charge of character design, and the moving soundtrack by Crunch All Stars + Ryo Sakai, who was in charge of music, further enhance the appeal of the work.

Evaluation and Impressions

The fourth season of Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki is a long-awaited new release for fans of the series, and it lives up to those expectations. The story is consistently moving, with carefully drawn character growth and bonds. The visuals and music are also of a high standard, making it a visual and aural treat.

In particular, the final episode of the fourth season, "A Good Day to Leave," is the culmination of the series and deeply moves viewers. The scenes depicting the relationship between Tenchi and Ryoko and the bond with their families are so moving that it is impossible to watch them without crying.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend the fourth season of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki."

  • A moving story : The relationship between Tenchi and Ryoko, as well as the bond with their family, are carefully portrayed, leaving viewers with deep emotions.
  • Beautiful visuals : The character designs and background art are stunning, making it a visual treat.
  • Emotional Music : The music by Crunch All Stars + Ryo Sakai enhances the emotional impact of the story.
  • Performances by veteran voice actors : The performances of the voice actors who have supported the series for many years bring out the charm of the characters to the fullest.

How to watch and other information

The fourth season of Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki has been released by Luxent and is available to purchase on DVD and Blu-ray. It is also available to watch on streaming services. You can enjoy the series even more by watching the other titles in the series.

Copyright ©Kajishima Masaki/AIC ©2016 Tenchi Muyo! Season 4 Production Committee.

Conclusion

The fourth season of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki" is a must-watch for fans of the series, and its moving storyline, beautiful visuals, and music will captivate viewers. Be sure to watch it and experience its charm for yourself.

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