Tenchi's Profile

If you haven't guessed by the title, Tenchi is the main character of this series. He lived on Earth, a perfectly average high school student of 17, until the perception of his life greatly changed...
Ever since he was young, his grandfather trained him in the art of swordplay each summer while he was off from school. He trained less at home in the suburbs every night. He never really understodd why his grandfather trained him, but he accepted it. Tenchi grew up without a mother, who dies when he was very young. He was raise by his father, Noboyuki, and his grandfather, Katsuhito. Because of this, Tenchi gained a sense of responsibility.
Katsuhito sensed great power in Tenchi. Tenchi learned his lessons well and becme a great swordsman. Tenchi can create up to three light hawk wings.
Tenchi has a kind heart, but is a bit indecisive when it comes to women. Tenchi has many women who have interest in him, but he has yet to follow through with any of them. Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami, Mihoshi, and Washu all have some interest for Tenchi.

One way or another, Tenchi's sword is introduced into each series. It has had three incarnations. During the OAV the sword which was used to remove the three gems from Ryoko was placed in a shrine to keep the demon forever imprisoned. When Yosho's daughter, Achika, had a baby boy, the child was named after the sword(how creative). Thinking that the blade was damaged during the final battle between Yosho and Ryoko, the people forged a new blade made of iron. By the time Tenchi finds the sword 700 years later, the blade is well rusted and breaks almost immediately after being removed from the scabbard. However, the power of the sword it still intact. When Tenchi strikes a nearby moss-covered rock, which has magic runes on it, the sword splits the rock in half. This opens the cave to where Ryoko is imprisoned and still recovering from her battle. Held within the hilt of the sword are the three gems. The power of the gems awoke Ryoko.
Tenchiken(the japanese name for the sword) is also known as the "Master Key". The reason that it it called this is that it was Yosho's control mechanism for his spaceship tree, Funaho. Tenchiken, like other spaceship keys, comes froms the branch of a tree of Jurai. Usually, the key is from the tree which it controls. The shape of the key depends on the user. For example, Ayeka's key is her tiara. Since Yosho was to become the king of Jurai, he recieved a key from Tsunami, the first spaceship tree. This key can operate all other spaceship keys like a master key, hence its name. Since Yosho was a master swordsman trained in Jurai martial arts, the key took the form of a light-saber like sword with incredible power. Then again, just about any part of Tsunami contains tremendous power. Tenchiken could be a blender and still kick your ass.
In Tenchi Universe, the sword appears almost the same. Only the hilt is smaller and Ryoko's gems are not present. Though the function is pretty much the same, it does not act as a master key for Jurain ships. In the english series, the sword was finally given the name "Sword Tenchi". This sword also appeared in the first Tenchi Movie, Tenchi Muyo in Love. It was briefly used by Tenchi and Achika to slay Kain.
The sword also makes an appearance in Tenchi in Tokyo(Shin Tenchi Muyo). In this series, the sword takes on an entirely different appearance. Actually, it isn't really even a sword at all. This time, Tenchi recieved the sword from his mother before she died. The sword appears as a bunch of crystals. Because of its appearance and sentimental value, Tenchi made a necklace out of it which he wore until the day when he met all the other characters. That day, he learned of the sword's power, and it was split into a number of crystals which he gave to each of his new friends.

Tenchi, the "boy who can create the Lighthawk Wings" and effect material metamorphosis, is a minor who attends high school in Japan. Tenchi's mother, Achika, died when he was still a baby, and his grandmother died when he was a little boy. Tenchi was raised primarily by Katsuhito and Nobuyuki and thus has had very little female influence in his upbringing. Tenchi misses his mother and, at times, still grieves for his loss of her.
   From a young age, Tenchi has been very curious about the forbidden cave and the story of the demon that is sealed inside. As a baby, it is possible that he may have been able to see Ryoko's spirit outside the cave. At the appropriate time, Katsuhito allowed Tenchi to take the keys from him and, after finding the Master Key, Tenchi released Ryoko. Tenchi soon learned that the sword will act on its own to protect him from any serious threats. With Ryoko's help (and persistence) he learned how to concentrate and will the Master Key to return one of Ryoko's jewels. Tenchi takes the Master Key with him everywhere he goes, but it may not necessarily be on him whenever he needs to use it. Overall, Tenchi does not understand the complexities of the Sword or its significance.
   Tenchi is exceptionally loyal to his friends and family, to the point where he would rather die than forsake any one of them. His loyalty is apparent when he was willing to put himself in danger in Ryu-Oh to try to defeat Kagato with Ryu-Oh's Lighthawk Wings. It is important to understand exactly what happened to Tenchi when Kagato fired upon Ryu-Oh- Tenchi did not die. Although he completely lost the lower-half of his body, he survived because Ryu-Oh and Ayeka's guardians encased him in a protective barrier that sustained his life. While unconsious, Tenchi was united with Tsunami who restored the lost parts of his body. Once he recieved his replaced body parts, a symbol appeared on Tenchi's forehead which is visible whenever he creates the Lighthawk Wings or when he is before Tsunami.
   Tenchi wears a silver ring on the second finger of his right hand that alters his clothes into his battle costume whenever he squeezes it (or tries to remove it). When he touches the blades of his Lighthawk Wings, this outfit is transformed into a much more elaborate ensemble. After this, he can grasp one Lighthawk Wing, which produces a large and exceptionally powerful sword. This sword was able to cut through the entire length of the Soja after Tenchi destroyed Kagato. Tenchi can attack at the same time as he uses the defensive ability of his Lighthawk Wings. Tenchi's Lighthawk Wings can hold people in stasis (at least three) and will act as a shuttle to transport him and any others protected inside. It is likely that this ability would operate in any hostile environment, such as in extreme heat or underwater. At the present time, Tenchi cannot will his Lighthawk Wings to materialize- they appear when he is in danger. It is interesting to note that Tenchi could not create the Lighthawk Wings untilafter ayeka taught him how to open Ryu-Oh's wings. It is possible that this knowledge was instrumental in unlocking his hidden power.
   During battle and on missions, Tenchi is impatient and will act in haste instead of thinking his tactics through. At first, he had little confidence in himself and his ability to use the Master Key. As such, he relied on it too heavily and not enough on himself. However, once Tenchi gains the confidence or the will to act, he is very determined and will not waiver from his quest, even if it will result in his death.
   Tenchi's closest friends are Ryoko and Ayeka. When Tenchi first met Ryoko, he was very upset by her behavior and display of power. In general, he tolerated her and tried to keep her pacified. Over time, he developed strong feelings for her and is willing to risk himself to protect her, but he does not completely trust her. Tenchi does consider Ryoko to be attractive and cannot hide his interest when he is around her.
   Although he has had little contact with women, he is extremely chivalrous and gentle. When Ayeka hurt her ankle, Tenchi carried her home but a storm forced them to take shelter in an old tool shed. Tenchi built a fire for Ayeka, offered his shirt to her to use as a towel, and stayed outside in the cold so she could change her wet clothes. It hurt Tenchi deeply to see ayeka grieving for her brother and although he did not really know what to say, he told her that she should "cheer up". Tenchi felt responsible for Ayeka becoming stranded because he let Ryoko out of the cave. At times he has allowed Ayeka to lead him around and has obeyed her commands. In the beginning, Tenchi was usually the target of Ayeka's abuse. Despite all this, his feelings for Ayeka deepen after Kagato was destroyed.
    Tenchi's inexperience with women gives him little insight to their behavior and actions. For example, he is confused about Ryoko's and ayeka's behavior towards him after they read Nobuyuki's manga. Tenchi is often in the middle of Ryoko's and Ayeka's battles for him and can be pulled in many directions. Washu uses Tenchi as her "guinea pig" and he is often subjected to extensive and invasive examinations from which he cannot escape. Tenchi is at most ease with Sasami and plays the role of an older brother with her.
   Due to his young age, Tenchi is still in the process of learning about his won sexuality. He is easily aroused by sexual images and his frequent nosebleeds suggest that he is a virgin. He is embarrassed by his father's peeping habits and becomes very uncomfortable in romantic situations. He also shows embarrassment about the posibility of marrying Ayeka.
   Tenchi will often act in ways to try to preserve the harmony between people and, like Ryo-Ohki, he dislikes seeing anyone crying or upset. He feels their pain and wants to say something to ease their distress but he never knows what to say. Tenchi is especially careful and polite when he is around the old woman who runs the Hot Springs Inn. This is probably because he sees her as a mother figure and does not want to lose his only older female influence.
   Tenchi has some basic knowledge about how to care for a baby. Perhaps he has spent some time watching mothers with their children and wistfully wondered what it was like with his own. When he expressed this to Washu, she told him that his mother did hold him and love him while he was a baby. Not surprisingly, this seemed to both comfort and unnerve him.
   In terms of general characteristics, Tenchi tends to be naiive, trusting and, at times, gullible. Overall, Tenchi is very polite to others, to the point where, even when very hungry, he will not begin a meal until the entire household is present around the table. He has a fierce temper that can erupt at times, but once he has returned to his level-headed thinking, he is very forgiving of any wrongdoings. He becomes flustered easily and then has difficulty defending himself verbally. Ever since he was a young child, Tenchi has been scared easily by Katsuhito's ghost stories and as such, he is frightened of ghosts and apparitions. For the most part, Tenchi's character is often used as comic relief but once he is commited to a course of action, enemies should take heed becuase he is a strong opponent with unseen forces acting on his behalf.