The notorious criminal Kain has escaped from the Galaxy Police
(GP) Headquarters. He had been captured before through the joint
efforts of the Jurai Royal Family and the GP.
Around the same time, Tenchi's house on Earth suddenly disappears... even
Tenchi himself is fading fast! It seems that Kain has gone back to the past to
alter things to his favor.
Tenchi and the gang must now go back in time, back to 1970, and save Tenchi's
parents from certain doom in the hands of Kain.
Review: Tenchi Muyo! in Love
Tenchi Muyo In Love has all the basics covered -- a good plot, interesting
characters, plus richly detailed art and animation. It's a lot more intense
and well-written compared to the TV eps which it is anchored on. The pacing is
very good, and I didn't feel the time pass as I was watching this.
This time, Tenchi has to go back to the past just like Michael J. Fox in
"Back to the Future" to make sure nothing happens to his mom, and
ultimately, to himself. The way the 1970's is set in the movie is remarkably
convincing.
The 70's scenes have subtlest hint of sepia, exuding a very nostalgic feel. I
really liked the introduction of Tenchi's mother Achika.
In my opinion, she is by far the coolest and most impactful character to hit
the Tenchi universe! Nobuyuki, Tenchi's father, is also worth pointing out. I
had no idea he was such a mild-mannered cutie in his teens!
As with all TM videos, the English dubbing is okay if you can stand the fact
that dubbed Ayeka sounds like a raspy and whiney old woman and dubbed Ryoko
sounds nowhere as cute as the original Japanese version.
So why rate it only 4.5 stars? Well, the plot and progression is a tad
reminiscent of the original "Back to the Future" movie.
Still, that doesn't change the fact that this is definitely one of the best
anime movies to be released. Even my non-Tenchi appreciative friends think
it's good.
Miscellanies: Tenchi Muyo! in Love
I kicked off my anime video collection with a copy of Tenchi Muyo! in Love movie on laser disc
several years ago. Now I got it on DVD thanks to Pioneer's irresistible
pricing...
Tenchi Muyo! in Love | |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 1 |
| Status | Finished Airing |
| Aired | Apr 20, 1996 |
| Producers | Pioneer LDC, GAGA |
| Studio | AIC |
| Rating | PG-13 - Teens 13 or older |
| Themes | School, Space |
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