Ai Tenchi Muyo!
| Ai Tenchi Muyo! | |
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| 愛・天地無用! (Ai Tenchi Muyō!) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Harem |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Hiroshi Negishi |
| Written by |
Hiroshi Negishi Junpei Yoshihara |
| Music by | Yoshihisa Hirano |
| Studio | AIC Plus+ |
| Network | Tokyo MX |
| Original run | October 6, 2014 – December 26, 2014 |
| Episodes | 50 +10 recaps |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Masaki Kajishima |
| Illustrated by | Haruna Nakazato |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Magazine | Monthly Shōnen Sirius |
| Original run | November 26, 2014 – October 26, 2015 |
| Related series | |
Ai Tenchi Muyo! (愛・天地無用！) is a Japanese anime series produced by AIC. The series is the 6th installment of the Tenchi Muyo! franchise and is sponsored by the city of Takahashi, Okayama in order to promote tourism for the city.[1] It was also created to commemorate the franchise's 20th anniversary. The anime series aired on Tokyo MX beginning in October 2014, and consisted of 60 four-minute episodes. The series was directed by Hiroshi Negishi (who previously directed Tenchi Universe), with Suzuhito Yasuda providing the new, updated character designs.[2] Many of the voice actors from the original franchise returned, with the exception of Ayeka, who is now played by Haruhi Nanao.[3]
Plot
In this story, the world is in chaos, thanks to Washu. Now in order to save it, Tenchi Masaki must go undercover as a student teacher at an all-girls school. Unfortunately for him, trouble always comes his way as he has a hard time to deal with the hijinks of his new students.
Characters
See also: List of Tenchi Muyo! characters
Masaki Household
- Tenchi Masaki (柾木 天地)
- Voiced by: Masami Kikuchi[3]
- Now 22 years old, Tenchi is assigned as a student teacher in an all-girls school for a secret mission.
- Ryoko (魎呼)
- Voiced by: Ai Orikasa[3]
- A former space pirate, she reformed upon meeting Tenchi and the others and moved to his house
- Ayeka (阿重霞)
- Voiced by: Haruhi Nanao[3]
- A princess of the Jurai Royal Family, usually competes with Ryoko for Tenchi's attention.
- Sasami (砂沙美)
- Voiced by: Chisa Yokoyama[3]
- Now a teenager, Sasami is also a princess of Jurai. Ayeka's younger sister, she transfers to the school as well to keep an eye on Tenchi.
- Mihoshi (美星)
- Voiced by: Yūko Mizutani[3]
- A Detective of the Galaxy Police, Mihoshi is prone to clumsiness and can act ditsy, despite being highly intelligent.
- Washu (鷲羽)
- Voiced by: Yuko Kobayashi[3]
- A former Director of the Galaxy Academy and ranked as the top scientist in the universe. She is the one who asks Tenchi to infiltrate the school.
Student Council
- Momo Kawanagare (川流 もも)
- Voiced by: Nao Tōyama[3]
- The main female protagonist and the school's student council president. She is straight-forward and honest and has a strong sense of justice. Unbeknownst to her (currently), she is a princess of the Jurai Royal Family.
- Hachiko (ハチ子)
- Voiced by: Kana Yūki[3]
- The student council's enforcer. She's chivalrous, spirited, and fundamentally brave. She's overprotective of Momo and to her anyone who gets close to Momo is an enemy. She is brave and strong while fighting with her wooden sword, but cries in despair upon losing it.
- Hana Saryu (沙流 葉七)
- Voiced by: M.A.O[3]
- The student council's accountant. Contrary to her outward flirtatiousness, she's an aikido master and Yuri enthusiast. She has a broad outlook and is good at reading the atmosphere.
- Tōri Fueyama (笛山 塔里)
- Voiced by: Ai Fukada[3]
- The student council's clerk. She's brilliant and keeps her calm no matter what the situation is, except for her infatuation with Sasami. Her grades are number one in the school.
Science Club
- Yuki Fuka (布賀 油木)
- Voiced by: Azusa Satou[3]
- The club president of the science club. She's quick-tempered and unyielding. She searches for treasure around the school for an unknown party, leading them to collide with the student council for resources to do it.
- Rui Aoi (藍井 涙)
- Voiced by: Rui Tanabe[3]
- A shy and weak member of the science club. She's tall, well endowed and is a big eater. She and Fuka are childhood friends and are therefore, unfortunately for Aoi, often together.
- Beni Kinojō (鬼ノ城 紅)
- Voiced by: Yō Tachi[3]
- The bodyguard of the school science club. She's taciturn, brave, and confident. She has superhuman strength like an ogre. She is suspicious of Tenchi and think he is hiding a secret.
Other Characters
- Ukan Kurihara (栗原 有漢)
- Voiced by: Ayako Kawasumi[3]
- Tenchi's senpai as a teacher, who offers him guidance. She is into S&M and is eager to have Tenchi as her plaything. It is revealed later that she works for the Galaxy Police.
Anime
Episodes List
| No. | Title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Tenchi's Arrival" | October 6, 2014 |
| 2 | "School Tour" | October 7, 2014 |
| 3 | "Tenchi's Journey Begins" | October 8, 2014 |
| 4 | "Underground Unrest" | October 9, 2014 |
| 5 | "Looking Back Part 1" | October 10, 2014 |
| A summary of episodes 1 to 4 | ||
| 6 | "Seeking Life in Death" | October 13, 2014 |
| 7 | "Survived the First Day" | October 14, 2014 |
| 8 | "Tenchi Encounter" | October 15, 2014 |
| 9 | "Festival Preparation" | October 16, 2014 |
| 10 | "Looking Back Part 2" | October 17, 2014 |
| A summary of episodes 6 to 9 | ||
| 11 | "Dungeon Conquer" | October 20, 2014 |
| 12 | "Friend and Foe Stuck in the Same Boat" | October 21, 2014 |
| 13 | "Cutting the Gordian Knot" | October 22, 2014 |
| 14 | "Delicious Trouble" | October 23, 2014 |
| 15 | "Looking Back Part 3" | October 24, 2014 |
| A summary of episodes 11 to 14 | ||
| 16 | "Tenchi Arrives" | October 27, 2014 |
| 17 | "Festival Opening" | October 28, 2014 |
| 18 | "Tenchi's Kiss" | October 29, 2014 |
| 19 | "Tenchi's Transformation" | October 30, 2014 |
| 20 | "Looking Back Part 4" | October 31, 2014 |
| A summary of episodes 16 to 19 | ||
| 21 | "Beautiful Feast" | November 3, 2014 |
| 22 | "Storm Before Interlude" | November 4, 2014 |
| 23 | "Opening Declaration" | November 5, 2014 |
| 24 | "Obstacle Course" | November 6, 2014 |
| 25 | "Looking Back Part 5" | November 7, 2014 |
| A summary of episodes 21 to 24 | ||
| 26 | "The Great Mock Calvalry Battle" | November 10, 2014 |
| 27 | "Lovely Sumo Butts" | November 11, 2014 |
| 28 | "Super Playoffs" | November 12, 2014 |
| 29 | "Dorm Supervisor Inauguration" | November 13, 2014 |
| 30 | "Looking Back Part 6" | November 14, 2014 |
| A summary of episodes 26 to 29 | ||
| 31 | "Hazy Shadows" | November 17, 2014 |
| 32 | "No Need for a Midnight Snack" | November 18, 2014 |
| 33 | "Tenchi in Action!" | November 19, 2014 |
| 34 | "Meeting on the Roof" | November 20, 2014 |
| 35 | "Looking Back Part 7" | November 21, 2014 |
| A summary of episodes 31 to 34 | ||
| 36 | "Backyard Dorm Barbeque" | November 24, 2014 |
| Tenchi's friends hold a barbecue with the Student Council and invite the Science Club to party with them as well. | ||
| 37 | "Where Tenchi's Mission Began" | November 25, 2014 |
| The event that leads to the start of this series and how Tenchi became a teacher trainee. | ||
| 38 | "Tenchi's Abduction" | November 26, 2014 |
| The Science Club asks for Tenchi and his friends help looking for the treasure that they are so eager to find. | ||
| 39 | "Abnormal Traces" | November 27, 2014 |
| Upon meeting Mihoshi, Tenchi and the others learn more about the current situation, but certain that they were abducted by the Science Club, the Student Council launches an attack to rescue them. | ||
| 40 | "Looking Back Part 8" | November 28, 2014 |
| A summary of episodes 36 to 39 | ||
| 41 | "Fierce Fight in the Ruins" | December 1, 2014 |
| Ryoko and Ayeka confront the Student Council while the rest of the gang help the Science Club look for the treasure they are seeking. | ||
| 42 | "Make a Choice" | December 2, 2014 |
| Upon finding the treasure, Tenchi discovers that not only it, but Momo and Beni as well are somehow connected to his mission. | ||
| 43 | "Bringing about the Storm" | December 3, 2014 |
| 44 | "Declaration of War" | December 4, 2014 |
| 45 | "Looking Back Part 9" | December 5, 2014 |
| A summary of episodes 41 to 44 | ||
| 46 | "A Case of Corruption" | December 8, 2014 |
| 47 | "Investigation of Seized Assets" | December 9, 2014 |
| 48 | "Scandal Coverage" | December 10, 2014 |
| 49 | "Showdown at the Summit" | December 11, 2014 |
| 50 | "Looking Back Part 10" | December 12, 2014 |
| A summary of episodes 46 to 49 | ||
| 51 | "A Collapse of Faith" | December 15, 2014 |
| 52 | "Arrival of the Space Menace" | December 16, 2014 |
| 53 | "Conflict at the Ruins" | December 17, 2014 |
| 54 | "Wild Sweeping Hit" | December 18, 2014 |
| 55 | "Fateful Encounter" | December 19, 2014 |
| 56 | "Wandering in the Dark" | December 22, 2014 |
| 57 | "Torn Asunder" | December 23, 2014 |
| 58 | "Time and Time Again" | December 24, 2014 |
| 59 | "One and Only" | December 25, 2014 |
| 60 | "Once in a Lifetime Encounter" | December 26, 2014 |
Manga
A manga adaptation, written by Masaki Kajishima and illustrated by Haruna Nakazato, debuted in Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Sirius on November 26, 2014,[4] and ran until October 26, 2015.[5]
References
- ↑ "New Tenchi Muyo! Series Announced to Promote Tourism". Anime News Network. 2014-05-26. Retrieved 2014-09-14.
- ↑ "Ai Tenchi Muyo! Premise, New Characters Unveiled". Anime News Network. 2014-08-22. Retrieved 2014-09-14.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "Masami Kikuchi, Nao Toyama, Yo Tachi Star in Ai Tenchi Muyo Anime". Anime News Network. 2014-09-12. Retrieved 2014-09-14.
- ↑ "Ai: Tenchi Muyo! Anime Gets Manga". Anime News Network. October 22, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Ai Tenchi Muyo! Manga Ends in October". Anime News Network. September 26, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
External links
- Official anime website (Japanese)
- Ai Tenchi Muyo! on Twitter (Japanese)
- Ai Tenchi Muyo! (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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