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Tenchi Masaki
Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe! Tenchi in Tokyo!
The star of all three Tenchi series, Tenchi Masaki is a young boy in high school who has lead a somewhat sheltered life. Quiet, polite and somewhat goofy, Tenchi has trained all his life under the training of his grandfather -- but he doesn't know what he's been training for. He finds out when he meets Ryoko, Ayeka and Sasami, three women who's fates are tied to his. Tenchi eventually discovers that he is the crown prince of planet Jurai, and the keeper of a mighty power known as the Lighthawk Wings. Tenchi must make a choice between Earth, the home he knows and loves, and the planet Jurai, where his origin comes from. In the meantime, the girls are causing all kinds of trouble, and Tenchi's the only guy with a cool head in the whole house! All he really wants is a little peace and quiet... Like he's going to get it...
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Ryoko
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Ryoko is a Space pirate who, depending on which Tenchi series you're watching, was either imprisoned by one of Tenchi's ancestors or who crash landed on Earth while trying to escape the wrath of Princess Ayeka and the Galaxy Police. They want her to pay for her various crimes as a pirate, which include robbery and assault, among other things - also depending on which Tenchi series you're watching, she was either created by the mad scientist Washu, or was a partner of Washu's... Whatever... Ryoko is 700 or so, but appears young and beautiful, and is definitely passionate about Tenchi - she's in love with him, and she'll do anything for him. However, her hasty and conniving ways often get in the way of their relationship - but Tenchi knows that Ryoko cares for him, and he doesn't get too angry with her... Very often... Well, sometimes...
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Ayeka
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Princess Ayeka is a member of royalty from the planet Jurai. She has traveled across the galaxy looking for Ryoko, whom she thinks has hurt or kidnapped her former husband-to-be, Yosho. This too, varies depending on which Tenchi series you are watching, though. Ayeka crash lands on Earth and is forced to live with Ryoko at Tenchi's house. She falls in love with Tenchi, and she spends most of her time either fighting over Tenchi with Ryoko, or scheming in conjunction with her to cut out the other women in the house. Ayeka is the crown princess of Jurai, and is used to being treated like royalty. It is a great shock to her to be around all of the "coarse" people in the house, especially Ryoko. Ayeka is the big sister of Sasami, who has a much sunnier character. Ayeka is prissy, uptight, self-pitying, and vicious, but she loves Tenchi very much and will defend him to the death. She even makes friends with Ryoko, though it's not always argument free.
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Sasami
Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe! Tenchi in Toyko!
Sasami is the younger sister of the Princess Ayeka, also an heir to the royal throne of Jurai. Depending on which Tenchi series you are watching, Sasami either crash landed on Earth with her sister while chasing Ryoko, or came to Earth in a mishap involving Ryoko and Tenchi. One thing is for sure - Sasami loves to cook! And she's rally good! In each Tenchi series, Sasami ends up taking care of virtually all the chores around the Masaki household - especially cooking. The other members of the house all anxiously await the next Sasami masterpiece. Sasami enjoys her time away from the responsibilities of the court of Jurai. She spends whatever free time she can with Ryo-ohki, with whom she is very good friends with. Ryo-ohki is both her pet and her best friend. In Tenchi in Tokyo, Ryo-ohki can turn into a giant robo-bunny of sorts, into which Sasami climbs and pilots much like a Gundam... Don't ask... Sasami is the most responsible member of the Masaki household, even though she is also the youngest. She has a small crush on Tenchi, who looks on her as a little sister.
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Tsunami
Tenchi Muyo!
Tsunami is a character from the Tenchi Muyo! OAV series. Her name means tidal wave in Japaneese. She first appears in the 7th OAV Episode, and plays an intricate part in the fight against Kagato. She was a holy tree of Jurai, the mind behind the most powerful ship in the Jurai fleet. She is linked directly to the life force of Sasami, who died when she was young. After Sasami's death, her body fell into the pool next to Tsunami's tree. She used some of her life energy to bring her back to life. This is why Sasami's reflection is that of the older Tsunami, and why she can control the ship to save Tenchi in the big fight. In other words, Tsunami and Sasami are one in the same. Oh, and when you click on the Tsunami pic above, it's a pic of both Tsunami and Sasami.
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Washu
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Would you guess by looking at her that Washu is 20,000 years old? Possibly even older? It's true. One of the oldest beings in the universe, Washu is also one of the smartest. In fact, Washu a super genius and super inventor who is obsessed with learning, creating new devices and making new discoveries. Washu has built energy weapons and even mastered inter-dimensional travel. The pink-haired scientist can become so focused on her work that sometimes she ends up viewing life as one big technical experiment. In Tenchi Muyo, Washu is Ryoko's mother and treats her just like a child.
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Mihoshi
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Mihoshi is a bubble-headed officer in the Galaxy Police Force. It is still hard to believe that Mihoshi has achieved the level of Officer First Class, even knowing that her grandfather is the Grand Marshall of the Galaxy Police. Mihoshi is always bumbling and stumbling into danger, creating a world of trouble for her levelheaded partner Kiyone. Fortunately, Kiyone is mostly able to keep Mihoshi under control. When Kiyone is not around, however, only Mihoshi's simple dumb luck prevents disaster. Mihoshi is cheerful, bouncy and loves eating and napping. You'd never know she was one of the most dangerous people in the universe. To put it flat out... She's a total ditz...
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Kiyone
Tenchi Universe! Tenchi in Toyko!
Kiyone is Mihoshi's unlucky partner in the Galaxy Police Force. Like Mihoshi, Kiyone is an Officer First Class, but unlike Mihoshi, she might actually deserve the title. Kiyone is extremely dedicated to her job and is generally considered to be a star officer. Even as a rookie, her colleagues pegged her for the top spot on the force. Unfortunately, Kiyone seems to spend more time managing Mihoshi's mishaps than actually fighting crime in the galaxy. Truth be told, Mihoshi's harebrained antics could cause some serious trouble if it weren't for Kiyone's constant nagging. Even then, Kiyone's ability to stay calm and focused under pressure can't always prevent disaster, but when you consider her circumstances, Kiyone performs amazingly well. Kiyone is happiest when singing karaoke. She's even happier when Mihoshi isn't around!
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Ryo-ohki
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The creative Washu wanted to know what would happen if she combined a cat with a rabbit. The answer: Ryo-ohki! Washu's adorable little invention is truly a miraculous creature. Ryo-Oki can transform into a human guise, appearing as a six-year-old girl. And when space travel is required, Ryo-Oki is able to change into a spaceship. Then in Tenchi in Tokyo she can transform into a Mecha and Sasami pilots her. Now Washu's really out done herself this time. Talk about a talented pet!
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Yosho
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Tenchi's grandfather Yosho is descended from Jurai royalty. To avoid a bloody conflict, he relinquished his claim to the Jurai throne years ago in favor of a life on Earth. Yosho is a great warrior and a learned teacher. When he sees the potential in Tenchi's abilities, he decides to instruct his grandson in the ways of the Jurai. Yosho is also the keeper of the Masaki family shrine.
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Nobuyuki
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Nobuyuki, Tenchi's lecherous father, is overjoyed at having several young pretty women stay at his home. A widower, his hobbies include peeping and taping pretty women. Nobuyuki works as an architect and designed the house Tenchi lives in.
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Azaka & Kamidake
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Looking a lot like a pair of salt and pepper shakers, these robots are Ayeka's faithful guardians. (They get human forms in Tenchi Universe though) They do her bidding and protect her from harm whenever they can. In the TV series, Azaka and Kamidake are named two legendary knights who served the Jurai long ago. They sacrifice their energy to revive the two warriors and help Tenchi and Yosho in their journey to the Jurai home world.
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Sakuya
Tenchi in Toyko!
Sakuya is a teen-age girl whom Tenchi meets at school soon after his arrival in Tokyo. She becomes as if she were just "bitten by the love bug" with Tenchi and quickly becomes the object of Ryoko's and Ayeka's jealousy. Sakuya is a sweet and charming girl, but she hides a terrible secret that later threatens to separate our heroes forever. We can't tell you or else that would be spoiling the ending, now wouldn't it?
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