Tenchi Muyo In Depth: META FAQ
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Tenchi
Muyo In Depth: META FAQ
Q. What has been released for Tenchi Muyo?
Q. What does the name Tenchi Muyo Mean?
Q. Was the Double meaning of Tenchi Muyo
deliberate?
Q. How do you spell the character's names?
Q. Are they ever going to finish the OVA
series?
Q. But didn’t Pioneer say that Tenchi
forever was the last?
Tenchi
Muyo In Depth: Alternate Universes
Q. How many story lines are there anyway?
Q. What stories belong in which storyline?
Q. What are the main canon (storylines).
Q. What storylines are in the OVA canon?
Q. Why isn't MNE is in the OVA canon?
Q. Why aren't the True Tenchi Novels in the
storyline?
Q. Why isn't Tenchi Manga in the OVA
storyline?
Q. Why aren't Ms. Hasegawa's novels in the
OVA storyline?
Q. What are the True Tenchi Novels?
Q. What are the Hasegawa Novels?
Q. Is True Tenchi the rumored new OVA
series?
Q. Who were Azusa's parents? (from:
Kazuya-san's page)
Q. Who was Mitsuki? What is the name of
Azusa's tree?
Q. Who on is Akara Naja? (CuSO4)
Q. Who was Kiyone Masaki? How is she (not)
related to Kiyone Makabi?
Q. Who else attended the Acadamy?
Q. Is there a timeline of the events in TTM?
Q. Gah! All the incest! Can I get a family
tree?
Q. How does Jurain ascension to the throne
work?
Q. How many people have Yousho fallen in
love with?
Q. What is the origin of Washu’s Gems? How
was Washu found?
Q. What happened when Ryouko attacked Jurai
700 years ago?
Q. Who is that girl with the curley blue
hair?
Tenchi Muyo in Depth: Characters
Q. Who are the three Goddesses (Megami) ?
Tenchi Muyo in Depth: Places and Things
Q. What are the Light Hawk Wings?
Q. What is Tenchiken? What is the master
key?
Q. What is that other Cabbit? Who is
Ken-Oh-Ki?
Tenchi Muyo in Depth: Negishi (TV) Storyline
Q. Which is better, Tenchi TV or Tenchi OVA?
Q. What storyline is Tenchi Muyo in Love in?
Q.What about the Manga Adaptation of TMiL.
Q. Was Achika married on Jurai? Is that
Achika's mom?
Q. What is the name of Achika's mother?
Q. Did Ryouko die in Tenchi TV episode 24?
Q. Will there ever be anything more in the
Negishi Storyline?
Q. How is Jurain power different from
Tsunami's power in the OVA series?
Tenchi Muyo in Depth: OVA Storyline
Q. What other series has Mr. Hayashi done?
Q. What other series has Mr. Kajishima done?
Q. Are the novels the official continuation
of the OVA series?
Q. What are the year differences between a
Jurain Year and a human year.
Q. How old are the characters anyways?
Q. What is the 101? Where can I get a copy
of it?
Q. How are earth and Jurai releated?
Q. Who is Tokimi? Who are her sisters?
Megami?
Q. Who is that strange guy in OVA 11 and
13b? Who is “Hazy Guy?”
Q. Are Sasami and Tsunami the same thing?
Q. What happened to Tenchi’s mother?
Q. Why is Mihoshi such a bubblehead?
Q. What is a Avatar or a Shadow?
Q. Who does Mihoshi’s supervisor work for?
Q. How do the Jurain Tree’s work? What is a
partner?
Q. Can non Jurain’s use royal trees?
A. There are sections for many different aspects of Tenchi. OVA storyline, TV storyline, Novels, characters etc.
A. Tenchi Muyo started life as an Anime, a Japanese Cartoon. It is now a series of TV series, OVA's (Direct to Video Releases) Movies, Radio Plays, CD's, and Mangas (Comic Books).
It spans many different genres. It has a complex Science Fiction plot, a nice romantic comedy element (A classic Guy surrounded by Girls anime), and great character dynamics.
The series was created by Hayashi Hiroki and Kajishima Masaki. Mr. Hayashi directed the first OVA series, and Mr. Kajishima came up with the original concept and character designs. Mr. Hayashi left Tenchi to work on El-Hazard, Daiundokai TV and Bubble Gum Crisis. Mr. Kajishima went on to work on Photon, Space Opera, and Dual. In addition Mr. Kajishima and Mr. Kuroda have written a series of novels entitled “True Tenchi Muyo”.
It was first released in 1992 as an OVA, but quickly (and unexpectadly) gained popularity These are Known as "Tenchi Muyo - Ryo-oh-ki" in the states. They then mucked with the formula, and instead of following the hit
OVA series with more OVA storyline elements, they released a TV series, which removed much of the complexity from the storyline. (this is known as "Tenchi Universe" in the storyline). They then created a movie, which, although set in the TV storyline, followed OVA story dynamics, which did well, Tenchi Muyo in Love. Then they released a another storyline in the form of "Shin" or New Tenchi Muyo, which diverged even farther....
*Sigh*....
In 2000 Tenchi (all of it) started airing (albeit cut) on Cartoon Network.
Q. What has been released for Tenchi Muyo?
1992: OVA: Tenchi Muyo - Ryo-oh-ki 1-6
1994: OVA: Tenchi Muyo Special (episode 7)
1994: OVA: Tenchi Muyo Mihoshi Special.
1994: Novel: Tenchi Muyo 101 Secrets. (101 Himitsu)
1994: OVA: Tenchi Muyo - Ryo-oh-ki 7-13.
1994: OVA: Tenchi Muyo - Sound File.
1995: TV Series: Tenchi Muyo TV!
1995: TV series: Pretty Samy OVA 1.
1996: OVA:Pretty Samy OVA 2.
1996: Movie: Tenchi Muyo in Love.
1997: TV Series: Pretty Samy TV series.
1997: TV Series: Shin Tenchi Muyo.
1998: OVA: Pretty Samy 3.
1998: Movie: Tenchi Muyo! Manatsu no Eve.
1999: Movie: Tenchi Muyo: Tenchi Muyo in Love 2
1998: Novels: True Tenchi Muyo.
200X: OVA?: Tenchi Muyo Ryo-oh-ki Third series.
Q. What does the name Tenchi Muyo Mean?
The title is a bit of a pun, having many different meanings, due to the complexity of the Japanese language.
Meaning #1: No need for Tenchi or Useless Tenchi.
This is what it normally is translated too. Viz's Graphical novels are known as "No need for Tenchi". This translation comes from separating the words Tenchi & Muyo, where Muyo means useless or no need for. The title reflects Tenchi's role in the series. Things tend to happen around him, and he tends to react to those events.
Meaning #2: This side up. Which sort of emphasizes Tenchi tying to get back to a normal life, after he freed Ryouko. This is from taking the words: tenchi muyo and putting them together in one word (tenchimuyo).
Meaning #3: No need for Heaven and Earth. Yet another meaning.
Q. Was the Double meaning of Tenchi Muyo deliberate?
A: [Ken Arromdee] The 101 Secrets states that it was unintentional, but this is apparently a joke. Bill MacPhee of AIC asked the creators, posting the answer in a thread titled "Tenchi Muyo! Title tanslation/joke"; they were aware of the meaning and it was intentional.
Q. How do you spell the character's names?
A: Due to the complexity of switching the names back & forth, the names can be spelled many ways. However, Pioneer really messed up when they translated Aeka's name, they translated it as "ayeka". Some of the other translations are below.I use the first name in this document.
Ryouko is debatable, but that is how I have learned to spell it ;-)
Aeka - Ayeka.(Bad Pioneer Bad)
Washu- Wayuu.
Ryouko-Ryoko.
Q. Are they ever going to finish the OVA series?
A. It appears so. According to a Interview with Mr. Kajishima in the STM Perfects book, a new series is in pre-development. In addition, Mr. Hayashi has stated that AIC is extremely interested in finishing up Tenchi, but no staff has been assigned yet. Part of any future Tenchi will be dependent on how well Tenchi does on American TV.
Q. But didn’t Pioneer say that Tenchi forever was the last?
A. No, it is the last episode only of the Negishi (TV) storyline.
Tenchi Muyo In Depth: Alternate Universes
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[email protected]. This entire document attempts to encapsulate the more interesting points of the discussion on the TenchiML. (Go to http://www.tcp.com/~doi for more information about the TenchiML.) This would not have been possible without them. In addition many thanks to Kazuya san who has been posting tidbits from True Tenchi Muyo here: http://hpro.mech.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~tatsumi/. In addition, much thanks to Happosai, Dr. Briefs, Ryo-oh-ki, K'thardin, Dan Hollis, Ryan Anderson, and the rest of the (debating) crew on the TenchiML. It's been fun. Special thanks to CuSO4 and Yagami who provided much of the information regarding the subtler aspects of Tenchi Muyo.
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Tenchi has become famous for its many storylines. In fact, even the original storyline (OVA) has many branches to it. Most of the information out there conflicts with each other. To make things worse, it's not always clear which story belongs in which storyline.
Q. How many story lines are there anyway?
A. Lots. There are at least 13 different Storylines. Nine of these are derived from Tenchi, and 4 are derived from Pretty Sammy. Another word for storyline is canon, or the definitive work in that storyline.
Q. What stories belong in which storyline?
Legend:
OVA Pure OVA storyline.
OVA + K OVA storyline plus True Tenchi novels and STM perfects article and various doujin.
OVA + MNE OVA storyline plus Hasegawa's novels + Manatsu no Eve
OVA + Manga 1st OVA series plus Manga.
OVA+TTM+Doujin There are a number of dojin that have work by the creators of Tenchi in them. (Mostly by Mr. Kajishima) so I spun it off one more time.
MNE Manatsu no Eve - 2nd Tenchi Movie
OVA Tenchi Muyo OVA
K Novels written by Kuroda and Kajishima.
Manga The Manga written by Okuda Hitoshi. Released under no need for Tenchi
Comic American comic run by Pioneer.
TV Tenchi Muyo TV series. Released under
K+Doujin Novels and Doujin from Mr. Kajishima
STM Shin (new) Tenchi Muyo. Released under the name Tenchi in Tokyo
Storylines:
Tenchi Muyo Ryo-oh-ki OVA 1-14 {OVA}
Tenchi Muyo Ryo-oh-ki Music Videos Magical Girl Sasami and
Call me princess. {OVA}
Tenchi Muyo Ryo-oh-ki Mihoshi Police Adventure {OVA spinoff}
Tenchi 101 himitsu (101 secrets) {OVA}
Tenchi Muyo Manatsu no Eve {OVA+MNE}
Tenchi Muyo OVA novelization by Ms. Hasegawa {OVA+MNE}
Tenchi Muyo Manga{OVA+Manga}
Tenchi Muyo novels by Hasegawa{OVA+MNE}
True Tenchi Muyo {OVA+K}
Interview w/ Kajishima in Shin Tenchi Perfect {OVA+K}
Tenchi Muyo Radio Drama: Tenchi Christmas {OVA Spinoff}
Tenchi Souran (Doujin by Kajishima/Hayashi and others) {OVA+TTM+DOUJIN}
Tenchi TV (Tenchi Universe in the States) {TV}
Tenchi Muyo in Love{TV}
Tenchi Muyo in Love 2 {TV}
Tenchi Muyo in Love 2: Sammy Manga {TV}
Shin Tenchi Muyo (Tenchi in Tokyo) {STM}
Parallel Trouble Dual {OVA+K+DOUJIN}
Tenchi Muyo Comic.{COMIC}
Pretty Magical Girl Samy OVA {PS SPINOFF}
Pretty Magical Girl Samy TV {PS SPINOFF}
Pretty Magical Girl Samy Radio {PS SPINOFF}
Tenchi Novelizations that ran in Dragon by Ms. Hasegawa. {OVA+MNE}
A. So there are at least 13 different Tenchi continuities...
Mainly because any debate on the TenchiML tends to be backed by pointing at different things that occur between the series. Debates get usless when someone counters a argument about Shin Tenchi Ryouko by making a statement about Ryouko from the OVA series, or the scene where Tenchi slapped Ryouko in the second Movie (MNE).
Q. What are the main canon (storylines).
The OVA storyline, The Negishi (Tenchi TV, TMiL and TMiL2) Storyline and
Shin Tenchi Muyo (Tenchi in Tokyo storyline) are the most important
storylines.
There are plot elements in all of the story lines that either extend or conflict with plot developments in the main storyline. In addition, characterization could also be different, Ryouko never merged with Zero in the Manga storyline. (Instead there is a Zero clone named Minagi in the Manga Storyline). True Tenchi adds an amazing amount of back story regarding the Jurains, but also makes a few changes closer to home, esp with Mizuho (Yousho's other daughter) and Aeka's hair...
Q. What storylines are in the OVA canon?
This issue has provided divisive given the pure number of Tenchi spin-offs. For the most part, only the OVA series is canon. Some members of the TenchiML prefer the TV storyline due to the stronger characterization of Ryouko. Some prefer OVA+K storyline (Tenchiken) because of the consistency with the OVA and the story lines. Most agree that Manatsu no Eve does not belong in the OVA storyline proper.
Q. Why isn't MNE is in the OVA canon?
Too many small glitches. The large glitch, Kiyone, can be explained via a strange twist of Mihoshi's space adventure plus a postulated third OVA written by Hasegawa. Smaller glitches include the link between Tsunami and Tenchi, The complete lack of Tenchiken, The grave that Tenchi is standing by at the beginning of the Movie. Different terminology of "Kou-oh-Ken" (Light Hawk Sword) vs. Kou-oh-Yuko places this story outside of both the TV (no Kou-oh-Ken) and OVA (Kou-oh-Yoku or Light Hawk Wing) story lines. There is also a vocal Minority that consider MNE part of the TV storyline. For right now, it is just left outside both storylines. If any scene in the reported third OVA includes Mayuka, This will be reconsidered.
CAUTION: DO NOT START “WHY ISN’T MNE CANON” THREADS ON THE TENCHIML. PEOPLE WILL DO BAD THINGS TO YOU.
Q. Why aren't the True Tenchi Novels in the storyline?
The true Tenchi novels do have a few big surprises in them, but none of those surprises modify the current story. They just establish back-story. If any scene in the third OVA refers to the back story, then obviously that statement will be rewritten. (provided that information fits with the OVA storyline, ie, not contradicted anywhere else).
TMiL is in the TV storyline. Although there are some glitches (most notably, a conversation where Aeka implies that she is worried about Yousho recognizing her, even though he left Jurai before she was even born), and even though the story dynamics are closer to the OVA series then the TV series, the storyline conflicts to much to be in the OVA series. An argument can be made that it sits in it's own universe, but there is no strong reason it can not be considered TV storyline.
Q. Why isn't Tenchi Manga in the OVA storyline?
Elements of the early Manga conflict with the second OVA. (Some of the Manga was written before the second OVA). Elements later in the Manga conflict with the True Tenchi novels. Safer to put it in it's own little universe. For instance, in the Manga, Zero has never merged with Ryouko.
Q. Why aren't Ms. Hasegawa's novels in the OVA storyline?
The Tenchi 101 explicitly states that some of the characters in the second OVA series would be different from Ms. Hasegawa's novels. The OVA+K storyline also explicitly states that True Tenchi novels have nothing to do with Ms. Hasegawa's novels. The name of Tenchi's mom is Kiyone in the True Tenchi novels, but Achika in Ms. Hasegawa's novels.
Because of plot elements from Tenchi OVA that show up in Episode 13. (Not to mention the almost word for word scene between Tenchi OVA 6 and Dual episode 13 with Dr. Sanada playing Washu...) Also, Mr. Kajishima has explicitly stated that Dual and Tenchi Muyo and Pretty Samy are all different parallel universes of
Tenchi Muyo.
Pretty Samy also has a number of spin offs. The first PS was the Tenchi Music videos which feature Samy going up against "evil Kiyone" to win back Tenchi. There are more then 10 sub storylines, each differing in one way or another, most in terms of the relationship between Samy and Tenchi.
The "Aeka's hair episode" appears in both TTM and in the Manga, but the versions of how/why she gets her hair changed are different. Apparently her hair stays the same in the novels, but reverts back to normal in the Manga. (Too bad, I like the new design better). Even these stories are inconsistent with each other.
Permission is granted to copy, mutilate, disseminate and replicate any of the information contained within this document so long as the following conditions are met: Credit must be given to myself (tenchiken) or to the relevant author for the information contained inside. Any corrections/mistakes/new things added be mailed to
[email protected]. This entire document attempts to encapsulate the more interesting points of the discussion on the TenchiML. (Go to http://www.tcp.com/~doi for more information about the TenchiML.) This would not have been possible without them. In addition many thanks to Kazuya san who has been posting tidbits from True Tenchi Muyo here: http://hpro.mech.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~tatsumi/. In addition, much thanks to Happosai, Dr. Briefs, Ryo-oh-ki, K'thardin, Dan Hollis, Ryan Anderson, and the rest of the (debating) crew on the TenchiML. It's been fun. Special thanks to CuSO4 and Yagami who provided much of the information regarding the subtler aspects of Tenchi Muyo.
General Feedback: [email protected]
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Q. What are the True Tenchi Novels?
A. The True Tenchi novels (TTM) are stories written by Masaki Kajishima (co-creator) and Kuroda Yosuke (script writer for the second OVA series) that establish backstory in the OVA universe. (This same team did Dual and the second portion of the Tenchi OVA). TTM1: Azusa follows major events in the Jurain Emperor Azusa's life. TTM2 is entitled Yousho and does the same for Yousho. TTM3 is entitled Washu and goes into Washu's early life. There will be three more novels. There is also a novel series written by the scriptwriter for the first OVA series, Naoko Hasegawa. Unfortunately I have been unable to track down any information about these novels. Further these novels do not jive with elements from TTM. So far three novels have been written, with at least two more in development.
Q. What are the Hasegawa Novels?
A. Hasegawa Naoko wrote several novels. Here are some of the details from various posts on the TenchiML
Yagami posted:
There is 11 novels (far as I remember) and they are:
Tenchi-Muyo! Ryo-oh-ki Shoukou-mujyou hen (Jyou)
Tenchi-Muyo! Ryo-oh-ki Shoukou-mujyou hen (Ge)
-These two deal with the 1st OVA series
-written by: Nahoko Hasegawa
Tenchi-Muyo! Ryo-oh-ki Tenchi-sama goranshin? (Jyou)
Tenchi-Muyo! Ryo-oh-ki Tenchi-sama goranshin? (Ge)
-These are supposed to be the sequel to the 1st OVA series, much like the manga. "Tenchi-sama goranshin?" means "has Tenchi gone mad?" and in this novel series something drastic is revealed -- the reason why Achika died that young was because she was attacked by Tenchi who wasn't able to control his powers.
#NOTE: THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OVA 2nd SERIES!
-written by: Nahoko Hasegawa
Tenchi-Muyo! Ryo-oh-ki Konton no hasha
-This is a weird stroy, becasue of Washu's weird invention all of the Tenchi character (includind Kiyone) are sucked in to the world of games, much like AD&D. Kiyone is the “hero" (or heroine) and she has to bring peace to that world.
By the way, "Konton no hasha" means "the conqueror of Chaos"
-written by: Nahoko Hasegawa
Tenchi-Muyo! Ryo-oh-ki Saru demo tsukureru Tenchi-Muyo!
-"Saru demo tsukureru Tenchi-Muyo!" basically means "A way that a monkey can even make Tenchi-Muyo!". Don't have this book either.
-written by: Nahoko Hasegawa
Basically all the books written by Nahoko Hasegawa aren't really good because she isn't "moving" the charatcers like they are supposed to act. The only book thats worth reading is the "Shokou- muyou" series. On the other hand, all the PS books are good, if you have the capability to read Japanese you should get them.
Some more novels that were also released were:
"Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki Hawaii no Kyuujitsu"
No idea about this one.
“Tenchi Muyo! Visitors from 100 planets”
This is where Kiyone first appears.
Here are some details regarding Hasegawa’s version of Achika:
From: Aubrey Kuang-Yu Chen
> Can someone tell me how Tenchi's mom died?
You mean from the OVA? That still remains a mystery, but according to the Tenchi novels, at a very young age, Achika was shown to inherit the Jurian force from Yosho. As with Tenchi, Yosho wanted to train her to become his future "replacement". However, unlike our Tenchi-san, Achika was unable to gain acceptance of the Key to Funaho and her lifespan was considerably shortened for failing the test.
Even more detail was added later:
From: [email protected] (Wayne Chu)
Subject: Re: Achika's death...
Achika showed a great potential when she was a girl. She could talk to Funaho (the tree) and see spirits. So Yosho wanted her to inherit the sword and the power of royal family. However, she fall in love with a young man in the village and wished to be a normal girl. But she didn't want disappoint her father either.
There's conflict in her heart. So she failed in the contract ritual with Funaho (The ritual that Tenchi did in OVA 5 ?).
And got wounded seriously.
Furthermore, the young man Achika loved betrayed her during her recovery.
Her heart broke.
A year later, she recovered from the wound, but became very weak. Then she got married with a man who is much older than her (Nobuyuki). "Because he looks like father."
She seemed to be happy with the marriage. She gave birth to Tenchi a year later and died five years later. She told Yasho that she would be with Tsunami and asked Yosho to train Tenchi till he's 15.
Yagami added the details that she was finally killed when Tenchi as a child generated LHW’s and could not control them.
Q. Is True Tenchi the rumored new OVA series?
A. No, but it might be backstory to a new story.
Q. Who were Azusa's parents? (from: Kazuya-san's page)
A. Yotsuga Kazuki was a GP cadet who was assigned to Jurai. The Jurain's liked to welcome new GP officers by giving them a little trial. He must help a lady escape from drunks. If he fails he gets booted off of Jurai. Since the Jurain's are so much more powerful then the GP, it is more of a test of guts then anything else. Unfortunately for Kazuki he accidentally ran into real drunks, and the distressed maid (Masaki Amame) had to come to his rescue. Eventually Amame left Jurai w/ Kazuki, and her tree takes root (resigning her position in the Jurain clans). Amame eventually gave birth to Azusa. Later one of the Jurain council members, Seto, tracks down Amame and becomes interested in Azusa. After an attack on the colony world that Azusa lived on, Azusa agreed to go back with Seto to Jurai. BTW, the main character in Dual is named Yotsuga Kazuki as well.
Q. Who was Mitsuki? What is the name of Azusa's tree?
(Kazuya-san's page)
A. Azusa starts being trained on Jurai by Seto. Eventually he meets Amaki Mitsuki. Mitsuki had the ability to synchronize with the heavens tree (that huge tree you see in OVA 13 with the palace built inside it) and learn anything that had occurred in it's walls. Mitsuki has to stay confined because of her abilities. Azusa tries to tell Mitsuki that he is in love with her, but she rejects him. Azusa goes through the tree partner ceremony. Much to Azusa and everyone else's surprise, a first generate tree chooses Azusa. Or rather, Mitsuki gives Azusa her tree. Mitsuki's father had been a spy, and had used Mitsuki's ability to try and overthrow the emperor. Mitsuki had always been sick, and depended upon the five first generation ships for life. Since they could not blame Mitsuki (have her leave Jurai and die), Azusa's family took the blame instead and left Jurai. Mitsuki dies after telling Azusa that she loves him. Azusa names the tree Kirito (read Kazuya-san's page to find out why) in memory of her. (Do yourself a favor, run. don't walk. over to Kazuya's site to read this. This scene ranks up there with Sakuya's scenes in episode 25/26 of STM, Ryouko's "death" in TenchiTV, and Washu's baby... snif..)
Q. Who on is Akara Naja? (CuSO4)
A. Akara Naja(in Japanese order) was Washu's friend in the Royal academy. She is described as being Washu's equal in terms of knowledge. She disappeared after a attack by pirates. Further, from her physical picture, it is logical to think that she is the female progenitor of Kagato. How on earth do you spell her name (thanks CuSO4)? Akara is the surname. As I have mentioned before, if you use 'Washuu', you should use 'Naja'. If you use 'Wasyuu', you can then use 'Najya'. Apparently Naja and Washu are responsible for separating the Royal Academy from Jurai and renaming it the Galaxy Academy.
Conspiracy time. Naja disappeared on K1190. Seto was found by the Jurains on this world when she was 6 years old. Seto has no memory from before the attack.
Q. Who was Kiyone Masaki? How is she (not) related to Kiyone Makabi?
A. Kiyone Masaki is the original name for Tenchi's mom. Ms. Hasegawa introduced a character named Kiyone in her novel "Visitors from a hundred worlds." This Kiyone would become the basis for Kiyone Makabi in the TV series.
Q. Who else attended the Acadamy?
A. Yousho also attended the Galaxy academy at the behest of Seto. There he met Eiri. At the Galaxy Acadamy he also learned of Washu and Naja.
Q. What was Washu's life during the Royal Acadamy like? Why does Clay hate Washu so much? Is Mihoshi related to Washu? (CuSO4)
True Tenchi Muyo 3: Washu describes Washu's life to when she permanently gives up her son, Mikumo. Washu was discovered at the age of 3 on the Planet Kanamitsu holding the three jewels in her hand. Apparently, in the scene where the orphanage director discovers Washu, "[The baby] was bathed in the sun rays peeking through the rain clouds. It was very angelic."
Washu could always fly and change her body shape. What was extraordinary (!) was her perceptive mind (Koga)
Washuu's "golden years" were at the academy, with her best friend Najya Akara and her first/last love, Mikamo Niwase. Washuu married the latter, having a kid, Mikumo. Mikumo/Mikamo leave when the tot's 7 months old. Due to the really poor Kanji viewer I'm using at the moment, it's unclear whether Mikamo did this on his own or he was pressured into leaving Washuu (if the former, how could one ever leave the embrace of Washuu? ^_-) (Posted by Koga)
CuSo4 added: Since TTM3 does not describe the whole life of Washu, I do not know if those years are her 'golden years' or not. But I must admit that the act of swapping a prono tape into Clay's (the latter Dr. Clay) video deck was a good move. Niwase Mikamo's real name is Kuramitsu Mikamo, and is the grandson of the leader of the Seniwa Kingdom, which at the time is the enemy of the Jurai Kingdom and is roughly Jurai's equal in terms of power in the universe. His father's name is Misaka. Due to the conflicts of the 2 major power in the universe, they did not want to tolerate the relation of Washu and Mikamo. After some discussion between the power, it was decided to separate Washu from Mikamo/Mikumo.
The events of Naja's disappearance were mentioned in previous TTM novels. Washu studied under a professor named Professor Ikuma
Koga Wrote: Washuu pursues Mikumo/Mikamo for 4 years with the help of Najya, and finally meet up with her wayward husband, who's already married. Again, the kanji viewer is screwing up here, but I'm guessing that Washuu try to take back Mikumo (with the help of Mikamo's new wife Koyori), but gets hosed by the kid of Mikumo and Koyori (Miyuki), and she is forced to never see her child again.
And CuSo4 corrected: No, she did not see Mikamo again. She did meet Koyori, the wife of Mikamo, on Seniwa. From the illustration, Koyori look very like Mihoshi. Koyori declared she will not let Washu take away Mikumo. After an glancing duel with Washu, she acknowledge that Mikumo had the same eyeas Washu and she told Washu to stay at her house for 1 day and watch Mikumo play in the garden. Although the novel did not stated this explicitely, but I think Koyori unconsciously want to let Washu to get back Mikumo.
However, Washu's attempt was halted by Miyuki, Koyori's daughter. She born in the same year as Mikumo with the same father Mikamo. She love her brother so much that she climbed out of her sick despite of sickness and cross the snow covered garden to hold onto Mikumo, as she sense that she will lose Mikumo forever. Washu decided to resign her attempt after seeing Miyuki's eye.Miyuki and Mikumo are Mihoshi's great-grandparent, and Mihoshi is born on Seniwa.
Q. Is there a timeline of the events in TTM?
A. Timeline of events in True Tenchi Muyo (Earth Years)
6 Years before Azusa is crowned emperor.
Azusa and Kagato dual. Azusa is defeated, and Tsunami rescues Azusa. She leaves Azusa on earth where Azusa meets Funaho.
6 years after Azusa is crowned, he marries Funaho
10 years after Azusa is crowned, Yousho is born.
15 years after Azusa is crowned, Azusa marries Misaki
18 years after Azusa is crowned, Yousho chosen and bonded to Funaho-tree
18 years after Azusa is crowned, Aeka is born.
22 years after Azusa is crowned, Misaki and Funaho create a marriage pact for Aeka and Yosho.
29 years after Azusa is crowned, Sasami is born.
32 years after Azusa is crowned, Ryouko attacks Jurai. Several Jurain ships "hesitate" before attacking Ryo-oh-ki. Ryouko takes Masaki Kasumi (distant relative to sister of Jurain founder) hostage. Yousho chases Ryouko to earth and defeats Ryo-oh-ki. Yousho marries Kasumi.
Q. Gah! All the incest! Can I get a family tree?
A. I warn you. it's not pretty, thankfully Shingo Nomura translated his graph and posted it. Here is a pointer to it: http://www.ky.xaxon.ne.jp/~nomura/tenchi/tenchi_ova_relation.html. Here Too Be sure to thank him. CuSO4 posted the following corrections:
Some typing mistakes observed : * Washu and Mikamo's offspring should be "Mikumo", not "Mihoshi".* Funaho's grandfather is "Asumi", not "Asaumi". I agree "Asaumi" is more appropriate for the kanji but TTM-1 explicitely said"Asumi". Ref : Line 4, page 60, TTM1-Jurai.
Be Sure to Thank Shingo Nomura
Q. How does Jurain ascension to the throne work?
A. Jurain Succession is dependent on who is strongest.
Yagami Wrote:
According to Mr. Kajishima, the throne in Jurai is basically passed on to the strongest canidate. In this case, "strongest" literally means physical strength. Political manueverrs CAN make a difference, but if you only have a 3rd generation ship when others were able to get 1st and/or 2nd generation ships, you are quite screwed. Generally talking, you need at least half the support to assume the throne (there's 4 main houses and the current Juraian Emperor, which basically makes 5 votes.) In fact, the candidates can be elected/chosen before the Emperor is dead. For Seto (Aeka's grandmother and Misaki's mother, she's ungodly strong), the Emperor himself wanted to name her as the next Juraian Empress way before he was about to die.
(BTW, this gives a ungodly advantage to Tenchi. Not only is he partnered to the most powerful First Gen Ship (Funaho) he is also capable of generating LHW’s ^.^ )
Q. How many people have Yousho fallen in love with?
A. Actually, not that many. Yousho has one child (Mizuho) by Airi. Another family lineage extends via Kasumi Masaki whom he met on earth. (This is the line that Nobuyuki is descended from). Finally, there was the marriage to who ever is Masaki Kiyone's mother.
A. In the TTM novels, apparently so. Tenchi's son is chatting with Masaki (sister of the person who founded the Jurain empire) in the first novel. (no time table is given, it could be the past or the future). There is also a doujin picture penned by Mr. Kajishima of a girl somewhat younger then Sasami with her hair up in two Ryouko like poofs. What makes this picture really interesting is that there is a picture of Ryouko, full gem and considerably older in the background wearing Tenchi's coat.
A. Airi is a girl that Yousho fell in love with in the TTM novels. Before Yousho leaves for Jurai, he sleeps with her. Later Mizuha is born, although he never knows about her.
Q. What is the origin of Washu’s Gems? How was Washu found?
A. They were found with her on the steps of an orphanage. She was 3 years old and had no Memory.
Q. What happened when Ryouko attacked Jurai 700 years ago?
(paraphrased from tatsumingo’s page)
A. Most of the heavy Jurain fleet was gone. The third generation ships were considered to be more then enough to defend Jurai. Yousho was still returning from the Academy, but was several hours away. Amaki Shyuzan was nearby but did not come to relieve the third and fourth generation ships. The defense fleet was more or less destroyed. Ryo-oh-ki started to attack the Royal Tree (where Aeka and the rest where). Aeka attempted to take Ryu-oh out to attack Ryo-oh-ki, however Aeka was not able to control all of Ryu-oh, and the armour was not finished. Ryouko torched Aeka’s favorite garden (the same garden that we always see her and Yousho in). Ryouko left Ryo-oh-ki, and summoned demons to attack the Jurain Gaurds.
Yousho arrived as Ryouko was leaving Ryo-oh-ki. Yousho left Funaho, and Funaho and Ryo-oh-ki started dueling.
Ryouko tried to blast her way into the tree room, but got unbearable pain from the gems (much greater then the pain Kagato could inflict). Ryouko watched as Sasami fell from the balcony, appearing to die instantaneously. When Sasami’s blood hit the water around Tsunami, Ryouko felt even more pain. Ryouko asked Tsunami what she was doing. Tsunami responded that she was keeping her promise with her friend. Ryouko (in a trance) asked Tsunami to meet her again, and left. Yousho broke in, and attacked Ryouko. Ryouko suddenly heard the gems in her head saying that it was now impossible for the Tsunami unit to be captured. The gems had a will that Ryouko sometimes herd (Washu?). Yousho left Jurai to chase Ryouko, but also to get away from the marriage w/ Aeka, because he loved Airi.
Q. Who is that girl with the curley blue hair?
A. Believe it or not, it’s Aeka. When she was young she had changed her hair to match her father’s and Yousho’s hair, but Washu turned it back to it’s natural form. (Hey, I like the new design better).
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OVA Pure OVA storyline.
OVA + K OVA storyline plus True Tenchi novels and STM perfects article and various doujin.
OVA + MNE OVA storyline plus Hasegawa's novels + Manatsu no Eve
OVA + Manga 1st OVA series plus Manga.
OVA+TTM+Doujin There are a number of dojin that have work by the creators of Tenchi in them. (Mostly by Mr. Kajishima) so I spun it off one more time.
MNE Manatsu no Eve - 2nd Tenchi Movie
OVA Tenchi Muyo OVA
K Novels written by Kuroda and Kajishima.
Manga The Manga written by Okuda Hitoshi. Released under no need for Tenchi
Comic American comic run by Pioneer.
TV Tenchi Muyo TV series. Released under
K+Doujin Novels and Doujin from Mr. Kajishima
STM Shin (new) Tenchi Muyo. Released under the name Tenchi in Tokyo
Our hero. Combine Ryouga's nosebleeds, Ranma's martial arts skill and Kyosuke's indecisiveness, and you have Tenchi. Tenchi is a nurturing type of fellow, who cares for all of those around him. He is a bit timid at first, but grows less timid and much stronger as the series progresses.
{OVA} He frees Ryouko from her Prison (the cave) and get's kidnapped by Aeka with Ryouko. In the OAV series, He fights Kagato, and is almost killed He is rescued by Tsunami, and is rebuilt. He faces Kagato again, and defeats Kagato by Generating Light Hawk
Wings.
{TV} Tenchi is a student who sees Ryouko and Mihoshi star ships fighting. He Rescues Ryouko. He is the Grandson of Yousho, a legendary Jurain leader, who left Jurai. Asked by Aeka to rule Jurai with her, but passes and returns to earth.
{STM}The heir of the Jurain Protectors who live on earth.
Falls in love with Kumashiro Sakuya. He is much more independent then in TenchiTV or OVA.
{OVA + K} Has a son, unknown name.
{OVA+MNE} Has a "daughter" Mayuka.
{OVA+K+DOUJIN} Probably has a daughter by Ryouko.
A space pirate. Ryouko is in love with Tenchi and would do anything for him. Unfortunately, she doesn't have a lot of experience when it comes to matters of the heart, any many times will let her emotion and lusts get away from her.
{OAV} Ryouko is an "daughter" of Washu who is raised by Kagato. While Ryouko was under Kagato's control, where she pillaged many star systems, and attacked Jurai, Aeka's home planet, in a attempt to steal Tsunami. Ryouko was unsuccessful and fled Jurai, The crown prince of Jurai, Yousho, pursued her to earth, where Yousho
shot down Ryo-oh-ki, and forced a battle on the planet surface. Yousho defeated her in combat, and sealed her in a cave. 700 years later, Tenchi accidentally freed Ryouko.
{TV}Ryouko is a Space Pirate, and get's shot down by Mihoshi (Ryouko is drunk ;-) Tenchi "Rescues" Ryouko, who promptly lies to Tenchi, and tells Tenchi that Mihoshi is a space Pirate. When the truth is revealed, she "teases" Tenchi by trying to kill him, but ends up falling in love with Tenchi.
{STM} Ryouko steals a gel which holds the combined power of all of the previous Jurain Rules, and hires Washu to pilot/command her ship, but is shot down by Aeka and
the GP. Leaves earth when Tenchi chooses Sakuya.
{OVA+K+DOUJIN} Has a daughter.
{MANGA} Is the “Mother” of Minagi, a hybrid of Ryouko and Yakage.
The crown princess of Jurai. Sometimes fixated with royalty, Aeka can be petty or graceful. She has experience with the complexity of Court life, but is just as bad as Ryouko when it comes to men.
{OAV}She was betrothed to Yousho, her half brother, who left Jurai to pursue Ryouko. Aeka left Jurai to search for him. She is very protective ofTenchi and Sasami.
{TV } She is still a princess, but is not engaged to Yousho. Mihoshi issues a distress call, which Aeka receives on board her ship, Ryu-oh. She is immediately taken with Tenchi, but after it appears that Ryouko has taken Tenchi from her, she tries to commit triple romantic suicide, and rams Ryouko's ship, Ryo-oh-ki. She is left stranded on earth with Tenchi, Mihoshi and Ryouko.
{STM}: A Jurain Princess who persues Ryouko to recover a gel which contains the combined power of the previous rules of Jurai.. She stays on earth when Tenchi picks Sakuya.
{OVA+K} Washu changes her hair back to it’s original form before she dyed it too look like Yousho and her father. She looks fairly different.
Aeka's little sister. Sasami deals with Tenchi much better then any of the other girls, much to the other girls frustration. Sasami has a crush on Tenchi, and tends to be a little mischievous. Sasami takes care of the household and cooks, primarily because she is the only one who can.
{OVA}There is much more to Sasami. Sasami is the alter ego of Tsunami. When Sasami was a young girl, when Ryouko attacked Jurai, Sasami was thrown from a overhang, and collapsed in front of one of the Jurain Trees. The tree (either Tsunami, or a tree that was linked to Tsunami) merged with Sasami to save Sasami's life.
In the process, Tsunami assimilated with Sasami, making them one and the same.
{TV} Aeka's little sister. No Tsunami.
{STM}Befriends Yuugi.
{Pretty Samy}: The Alter ego of Pretty Samy, and the champion of Tsunami.
{PS-OVA}Tenchi's Sister.
{PS-TV}: Not related to Tenchi.
{PS- Everything else} Tenchi's self proclaimed protector,
and romantic interest.
Tenchi's perverted old father. He is a widower, and has never re-married. He tends to enjoy tormenting his son, and is looking forward to being a grandfather ;-) Husband of
Achika/Kiyone.
{OVA + K} Indirect descendant of Kasumi and Yousho.
{OVA+K} Indirect descdendant of Masaki, sister of first king of Jurai. Niece of Funaho. Attacked by Ryouko 700yrs ago, saved by Yousho. Wife of Yousho and great-great-great-great-etc grand mother of Nobuyuki
Tenchi's Grandfather. He is unphasable, and typically knows much more then he lets on. While he does not seem to have a lot of power (as in being able to blast stuff) he is incredibly skillful, beating Mihoshi's Mecha suit (in the TV series) with a Bokken (wooden practice sword), and Kagato with Tenchiken (in the OAV's).
{OAV} he left Jurai 700 Years ago to pursue Ryouko. Later he admits that he was looking for a way to leave Jurai.
{OVA+K}Has a daughter (Mizuha) by Magma Airi (whom he met at the space acadamy). He takes a assumed name and weds Kasumi Masaki (Funaho's neice) on earth. Later marries again, to an unknown woman (Kiyone's mom).
A short redheaded, who proclaims herself as the greatest scientist in the universe. Usually a mother (or grand motherly) character.
{OVA} Sealed by Kagato. One of the three Megami. Ryouko is a fusion of her Ovum and Mass. Freed by Mihoshi. One of the Three Megami.
{OVA + K} Washu was found on a abandoned world, at an estimated age of three. She was found with three gems. She excelled in science and made her way into the Royal Jurain Science academy. Befriended Najya Akara. Married Kurumito Mikamo, and had a son, but both were taken from here. Her best friend Akara Naja was ambushed in a raid on a Jurain world, and assumed dead. Mihoshi is her great-great-great grandaughter (after a lot of inbreeding).
{OVA+ MNE}Washu is one of the three Megami's. Immensely powerful being sent to this dimension for an unspecified purpose. (From Hasegawa Novels).
{TV Series} Washu is an exiled mad scientist, who is locked in a capsule, which crashes into earth. Because Human beings have a instinct to contain evil, they created a shrine, and put Washu's capsule in a large cave, to make sure she never escaped.
{STM} Washu is Ryouko's mechanic for her spaceship. Very protective of Ryouko and Tenchi.
A blonde ;-) Mihoshi is a member of the Galaxy Police. She is commonly referred to as the "luck vampire" as she is the most incredibly lucky person in the universe, and her partner is the single most unlucky.
{OVA} The grand daughter of the GP head in the OVA, and she gets many of the newest equipment due to that reason. Her ship, weapons, and most of her items are either illegal or far more powerful than the one that
is normal sold, or owned by another officer. She can put out the fire but instead she will bring a flood along. [Thanks to Yagami for the description]
In the OAV series, Mihoshi is ordered to scout for Kagato, which she interprets as capturing Kagato. Unfortunately, Mihoshi crashes her ship on earth, and is saved from being sucked into a black hole by Tenchi. Mihoshi is a ditz with a purpose in the OAV series. She has an older brother. If her hairbow ever comes undone she will loose her memory.
{TV Series}Mihoshi is in pursuit of the dreaded space pirate Ryouko. Mihoshi is a ditz with out a purpose in the TV series. Partner of Makabi Kiyone.
{STM}Same as TV Series.
{OVA +K}Great Great Great grandaughter of Washus.
{OVA + MNE} A Fusion of Tenchi and a dark worlder. Tenchi's "Daughter". Although the original Mayuka died battling Yuzuha, she has been reborn via Washu's technology.
Makabi Kiyone:
Kiyone is the big sister Tenchi Never had. She is ambitious, creative, and in general a cool character, and where it not for her Nemesis and partner, Mihoshi, would go far in Life.
{OVA + MNE} Seems to be the romantic target of Nobuyuki. Introduced in Hasegawa novels (Thanks Sasami-chan): Kiyone appeared in the novel where everyone important in the galaxy (the Juraian royalties, GP's top heads, etc) came to Tenchi's house for a gathering. She and that guy with supernatural ability were there as well. Like Tenchiken said, Kiyone's personality was quite different from what most people (myself included ^_-) would expect...
{TV} Mihoshi's partner. Not interested in Tenchi.
{STM} Mihoshi's partner. Looks at Mihoshi like Mihoshi is her little sister, and very protective, yet annoyed by her. More interested in Tenchi then in TV series.
{OVA+K} Tenchi's mother.
The Villain everyone loves to hate.
{OVA} In the OAV series, he is in search for the ultimate power. That leads him to Earth, and Yousho, in particular. He tries to take the "master key" from Tenchi and Yousho in OAV 5, but is defeated by Yousho.
{OVA+K} A male clone of Washu's female best friend (Naja Akara). He Was placed on the most wanted list for killing Jurain soilders who were hunting on a no hunting planet.
{TV} Kagato in the TV series that goes after "the power of Jurai" and the Jurain throne. In the past he rebelled against the Jurain government and fought with his best friend--Yousho--for the Jurain throne, and lost.After he was defeated, he was sent to the dark galaxy and the Jurain government concluded that he was dead (Space-year 2635 or Jurai-year 1844, march. The government completely deleted all traces of Kagato and only revealed Yousho's heroic acts, Yousho, being disgusted and tired disappeared. The throne of Jurai was passed on to the family closest to the Royal house (or Aeka's family). After a while (in Space year 2688/Jurai year 1894, December) he returned to Jurai using Yousho's name. Seeing his overwhelming "power of Jurai" the Jurain Parliament concluded that he was Yousho and he succeeded the throne. He claimed that the new government had stabilized and declared that all the other members of the Royal family to be caught and imprisoned. For Princess Aeka he was far more strict, he accused her of
being a betrayer and ordered her to be caught. [Thanks to Yagami].
{OVA}Tenchi's Great Grandmother, Yousho's Mother. The saner of the two Jurain queens. She comes to earth to seek out Washu to make sure that Washu does not help other nations to build Ryouko's & Ryo-oh-ki's. She does not appear in the TV series. Commands a second generation ship. First Empress of Jurai.
{OVA+K}When she is drunk she is actually able to control two Different Ships (Hers and Misaki's). [Thanks to Yagami] Indirect descendant of Masaki, sister of the first King of Jurai. Met Azusa on earth after he was defeated in a Dual with Kagato.
{OVA}Mother of Aeka and Sasami. Misaki is Misaki, there is no other description possible. Commands a 1.5 Generation ship (The tree of Funaho and Misaki branched into two) [Thanks to Yagami].
{OVA+K}She has a cute obsession. Daughter of Seto. Moderately powerful. Daughter of Seto and once had a crush on Yousho.
{OVA} Tenchi's would be opponent for Aeka's heart. He failed to learn the fourth law of thermodynamics. "Where Mihoshi is, Chaos reigns."
{OVA+K} A Jurain council member. Probable villain.
{OVA}We don't know much about Tokimi. Only that Tokimi wants to talk to Washu, calls Washu and Tsunami her sisters, and is _very_ powerful. According to Tenchi 101, she is the most powerful of the three Megami.
{OVA+MNE} One of three megami sent to this universe for some unknown reason.
{OVA} Tsunami originally was a Jurain "will". That is, a conciseness embedded in a tree, which is able to command a ship. According to Aeka, Tsunami is the most powerful ship the Jurain have. When She rescues Sasami's life in episode 8, she merged with Sasami, turning them into one and the same. Tsunami can control all of the Jurain tree's, with the exception of the fourth generation trees that are so removed as to be mostly useless.
{OVA+K} She merged with Sasami to keep “A promise with a friend.” She rescued Azusa from Kagato and leaves Azusa on earth where Azusa meets Funaho.
{PS} Tsunami is a competitor for the Royal Throne of Juraihelm. Sasami is her champion.
{OVA + MNE} One of three Megami sent to this universe for some unknown reason.
Q. Who are the three Goddesses (Megami) ?
{OVA} The Three Megami are Tsunami, Washu and Tokimi. If you look in Tokimi’s shadow you can see (human form) Washu and Tsunami behind her. Tokimi says that they are her “sisters”. {OVA + K} There are many upper level beings in the Tenchiverse. The most powerfull of these are the Megami, and they are marked by their ability to generate LHWs.
Kumashiro Sakuya (SPOILERS FOR TENCHI IN TOKYO).
{STM}A Earth girl, whom Tenchi falls in love with (and vice versus). She turns out to be the shadow of Yuugi, the villianess of Shin Tenchi. She dies to free Tenchi from Yuugi's control.
{STM} An ancient Jurain who is sealed and banished to earth. To avenge herself she tries to isolate Tenchi and take over earth.Currently in suspended animation in the cave outside the Masaki Shrine. She may have "inherited" Sakuya's feelings for Tenchi.
{OVA} A former professor at the Jurain/Royal Space Academy. Sent by Tokimi to look for Washu.
{OVA + K}Hates Washu with a vengence ever since she switched one of his videos for his class with a porno. (CuSO4?)
{OVA} A former associate of Washu's who created YASC (Yet Another Strange Clone) of Ryouko.
{MANGA} Fusion of Ryouko and Yakage.
{Manga} A friend of Aeka and Sasami.
{Comic} A fusion of Ryouko with a criminal named Dante.
{Comic} A Criminal with Hero Worship of Ryouko.
{OVA} A robot created by Dr. Clay that can assume other people's shape. Falls in love with Tenchi and Merges with Ryouko.
{STM} One of the servants of Yuugi.
{TV/Comic}:A Bounty Hunter that is after Ryouko.
{STM} One of the Servants of Yuugi. Tries to seduce Ryouko.
{OVA+MNE} A "Dark Worlder" with the ability to impersonate people, and eat Jurain's. She is killed by Tenchi's Kou-oh-ken in the movie.
{TV} An A-class criminal who is out to destroy everyone who possesses the power of Jurai. He had been captured by a combination of the entire galaxy police force and the power of the Jurain emperor and was confined in sub-space for 100 years. He finally escaped and journeyed to Japan of 1970 in order to kill Tenchi's mother, Achika. Achika defeated him using her power of Jurai to amplify the Tenchiken, then Kiyonne destroyed him by using the dimensional cannon.[MIKE NELSON]
{TV} A GP Operative who pursued KAIN thru time, in order to kill him. Is killed by KAIN in Tenchi Muyo in Love.
{TV} A girl who fell in love with Yousho and left with him when he left Jurai. Died in transit, then haunts Tenchi.
{Manga} A former associate (see a pattern here?) of Washu's who made a bet (while they were both drunk) that she could conquer Jurai before Washu could.
{OVA+K} Friend of Washu. Died in a Pirate raid on a remote Jurain world. Kagato is a clone of her. Her intelligece/ability/capability matched Washu's. I'm not really sure about this, but I think she was reserching something about the three goddesses (if my memory is correct, that's the reason why she was on that remote Juraian planet).[Thanks to Luriko-Ysabeth]
The Planet that she disappeared on was the same planet where Seto was later found. Her DNA was used to create Kagato.
{OVA+K} Jurain Noble, though not of Jurain blood. Found on a Jurain world that Pirates had destroyed. May be the daughter of Najya or Washu. (Najya was killed/disappeared in a pirate raid). Very powerful. Referred to as the "Ogre princess of Jurai" She's stronger than her husband, Utsutsumi. She turned down the Jurain throne. Ushio Kamiki found her and adopted her.
{OVA+K}Father of Seto. Before he became the head of Kamiki family, there were 12 regiments/batallions of Juraian fighters that made up the Kamiki family. He, by himself, created the 13th regiment/batallion and that is how he became the head of Kamiki family. His wife and his daughter are just too strong. [Thanks to Luriko-Ysabeth]
{OVA + K} Husband of Seto.
{OVA+K} Mistress of Yousho. Has one daughter via Yousho, named Mizuho.One of the few people who can control Yousho.
{OVA+K} A sick girl who could tap into the heavens tree to evesdrop on her fathers political opponents. She died and passes on her first generation tree to Azusa who named it Kirito in memory of her.
{TV} Wife of Yousho, mother of Achika. Haunts Yousho in the form of a little girl.
{OVA+K} Daughter of Yousho and Airi.
{OVA} Father of Sasami and Aeka. Current Jurain Emperor. Married to Misaki and Funaho.
{OVA+K} Current Jurain emperor. Rescued by Tsunami after he was defeated in a
dual against Kagato.
(Thanks to Luriko Ysabeth):
{OVA+K}Azusa's mother (I forgot his father's name). Stonger than her husband...
{OVA/STM} Friend of Tenchi.
{OVA} Cousin of Tenchi. The girls "take care" of him in OVA 8.
GP Officer
Fujisawa’s Twin Brother
Tenchi’s teacher in Shin Tenchi Muyo.
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[email protected]. This entire document attempts to encapsulate the more interesting points of the discussion on the TenchiML. (Go to http://www.tcp.com/~doi for more information about the TenchiML.) This would not have been possible without them. In addition many thanks to Kazuya san who has been posting tidbits from True Tenchi Muyo here: http://hpro.mech.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~tatsumi/. In addition, much thanks to Happosai, Dr. Briefs, Ryo-oh-ki, K'thardin, Dan Hollis, Ryan Anderson, and the rest of the (debating) crew on the TenchiML. It's been fun. Special thanks to CuSO4 and Yagami who provided much of the information regarding the subtler aspects of Tenchi Muyo.
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Q. What are the Light Hawk Wings?
{OVA} Light Hawk Wings [in Japanese: Kou-ou-yoku] -The light hawk wings are defensive weapons that any 0-2 generation Jurian warship is capable of generating. They take the appearance of propeller blades, and are capable of projecting a sphere of energy a long distance.Ryu-oh
(Aeka's 2nd generation ship) is capable of generating 3 Light Hawk Wings. Tsunami is capable of generating 10. In OAV 6 & OAV 11, Tenchi generates LHW's without the aid of a Jurian ship.Once to defeat Kagato, and
once to invert a black hole. Tenchi’s LHWs may or may not be similar to other LHWs because of the fact that Tokimi is surprised at how few blades, but how much power he can generate.
{OVA+K} It requires two Third Generation ships to generate 3 LHW’s. The Megami are the only ones who have every shown the ability to generate the LHWs (excluding, obviously, Tenchi). LHW’s can not be detected any other way then visually.
{STM} They make a quick Camio in the background of episode 22. Tenchi can't generate them.
{OVA+MNE} They are still there, but Tenchi's use of them to metamorphosis it into a sword is referred to as "Kou-oh-ken" or Light Hawk Sword. Tenchi uses this to defeat Yuzuha. Light Hawk Ken seems to be dependent on some line to Tsunami to work.
{MANGA} Appears much more often.
Q. What is Tenchiken? What is the master key?
Q. Tenchiken is a key. The keys are devices that "drain" power from the Jurai trees. The Jurain Family all have keys, and in addition, they keys are given by the Jurain Trees, to a noble which they consider to be their partners.
{OVA} Since Tenchiken is the key to a first generation ship, it is called a “Master Key”. There are five 1st generation ships, and therefore five keys. According to Tenchi 101, the keys are formed from the sap & bark of the tree. Since Tenchiken is a master key it can control any Funaho (First Generation Ship) and any second, third or fourth generation ship.
Aeka's key is her Tiara. {OVA} she can only control 2nd & 3rd Gen ships(since her ship is only a 2 Generation).
A. The Gems are the source of Ryouko's powers.
{OVA} Ryouko originally had three gems, according to legend, the gems are the source of her powers. As Yousho sliced each of the gems off her, the gem was absorbed in Tenchiken. In OAV 13, we learn that
the gems have the same power source that the Jurain Tree's do. Therefore, it is possible that once Ryouko re-gains all of the gems, she will be able to generate Light Hawk Wings. According to 101, Ryouko with all of the gems would be as powerful as Tsunami, and be able to
generate LHW's.
{OVA+K} Washu was found 20,000+ years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage with the gems. Fans generally conclude that the gems are the crystallization of Washu's memories and powers.
The Masaki Home is where Tenchi & the rest of the girls live. Aeka and Sasami share a room, Ryouko has a room in the basement (she prefers to be in Tenchi's room anyways ;-). Sasami normally does all of the cooking, and the chores are split among everyone. Washu has converted a
broom closet downstars into a sub-dimensional portal which leads to her huge sub-space lab (A whole solar system ;-0)
{OVA} Tenchi and his father lived in the middle of some Suburbs. When Aeka came, Ryouko transported the house onto her ship. When Ryo-oh-ki later crashed, it happened to be by Tenchi's grandfathers shrine & Ryouko's cave. The house burns down in OAV 6, but is rebuilt by Washu.
{TV} In the TV series, the house has always been near the Shrine. Nobuyuki rebuilt it for himself and Achika. They live in the old house, not the new one that it is in the OVA storyline.
{OVA} Ryouko is banished to a cave, where she is kept alive by a small amount of power. Yousho builds the Masaki shrine by it. Later, Tenchi breaks into the shrine, and ends up freeing Ryouko. Ryouko had been diverting the power to keep her alive into building up enough power to break out. While she was doing this, she watched Tenchi grow up and fell in love with him. Funaho’s roots grew into the surrounding cave where Yousho left Tenchiken, and the gems in Tenchiken kept Funaho alive.
{TV}Washu is exiled for being a mad scientist. She lands on earth, and is imprisoned in the cave. Ryouko accidentally frees her, when Ryouko tries to get Tenchi alone in the Cave.
{STM} Yuugi goes to a cave by the Masaki shrine to sleep and age.
{OVA} Kagato's ship. Kagato's ship, like Ryouko, is able to draw power from the Gems. Soja is huge, all of the corridors lead to Kagato. It also has a "mirror plane" built in. Washu is trapped in the Mirror Plane.
{STM} Washu and Ryouko's ship. It is destroyed by Aeka over earth.
Ryouko's cabbit (cat/rabbit type thing) that turns into a large spaceship.
{OVA} Ryo-oh-ki is destroyed in the battle w/ Aeka in episode 2. It lays a egg which becomes the next Ryo-oh-ki. Later on in the series, Ryo-oh-ki gains a humanoid form which resembles a 3 or 4 year old girl. Washu created Ryo-oh-ki from a combination of MASS and a mineral material.
{TV} Ryouko's ship. Has a crush on Ken-oh-ki.
{STM} Sasami's Guardian. Turns into a pink Mecha, has a smaller convenient size, and really doesen't get along with Matori.
Q. What is that other Cabbit? Who is Ken-Oh-Ki?
A cabbit like Ryo-Oh-Ki, but Male. Works for Nagi.
{OVA} Tsunami is one of the three megami? She is also the most powerfull of the Jurain Trees, all of which are descended from her. According to Tenchi 101, Tsunami helped found the Jurain Empire. Like most of the Trees, Tsunami has a battle ship, which is capable of generating 10 Light Hawk Wings. In addition, Tsunami can project herself anywhere. Tsunami is now merged with Sasami, and now resembles what Sasami will look like when she grows up.
Yousho's ship. Funaho is a first generation tree.
{OVA} It was damaged in the fight against Ryouko 700 years ago. Yousho let it put its roots down on earth, ensuring that it could not leave again. Youho released Funaho from partering with him in OVA 5, and Tenchi gained that partner. The LHW’s that Yousho has in episode 5 are generated by Funaho.
{OVA+K} Funaho is the youngest and most powerful of the Jurain trees. She also has a voice that Airi heard.
{OVA+MNE} Yousho and Funaho are still closely enough linked that he can pull a blade from Funaho without a key.
{OVA+K} Azusa's Ship
Aeka's ship.
{OVA} Ryu-oh is a second generation ship that partnered with Aeka.
{OVA+K} Ryu-oh and Aeka partnered shortly before Ryouko attacked Jurai. Aeka tried to counter attack, but the armor was not done yet, and Funaho was damaged.
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The Negishi storyline is the combination of Tenchi Muyo TV series (released in the states as Tenchi Universe) Tenchi Muyo in Love, and Tenchi Muyo in Love 2 (released in the states as Tenchi Forever). The storyline is called the Negishi storyline because the director Negishi Hiroshi has really been the prime influence on the series.
Q. Which is better, Tenchi TV or Tenchi OVA?
Many fans in both Japan and America feel that the Negishi storyline is subpar when compared to the OVA series. The primary reasons cited are the lack of characterization in a great number of the characters, the less then epic storyline, a drop of complexity of the plot, the lack of Light Hawk Wings, and the alternate history. Many fans like Kiyone but point out that Kiyone's character destroys Mihoshi's character and the foil relationship between Washu and Mihoshi. Many fans also feel very strongly about the lack of characterization of Washu who can be considered the main character of the second Tenchi OVA series.
Other fans will defend Tenchi TV, citing the stronger characterizations of Tenchi and Ryouko, and the inclusion of Kiyone.
Q. What storyline is Tenchi Muyo in Love in?
Tenchi Muyo in Love is in the TV storyline (a.k.a. Negishi storyline, or Universe storyline). It should be noted that the storyline is not that different from the OVA series, and with the modifications of two or three lines, could easily fit within the OVA series.
The reason that the storyline is not in the OVA storyline is because it conflicts with the OVA storyline. Azusa has been Jurai's emperor for at least 600-700 years and perhaps as much as 2000 years. In Tenchi Muyo in love they state that the previous Jurain emperor had died trying to contain Kain 100 years ago.
The entire Jurain power notion is not in the OVA storyline. Jurain power is not dependent upon the trees, and therefore different from the OVA powers that Ryouko, Tenchi (without LHW) Yousho and the rest demonstrate. Those powers are completely dependent on the trees. (There is a reference that people can have power outside of the Trees, Kagato's line in episode 6 "So, you still have the power that is within you" Which is why he was not surprised that Tenchi could throw his fist Aeka style.)
The entire point of TMiL that Achika has extreme amounts of power that Tenchi somehow inherits does not fit into the OVA story if it is referencing Jurain Power. For all we know the power that Tenchi can generate in the OVA is due to his partnering with Funaho in OVA 5. Achika would not be bound to Funaho (the only Jurain tree at this point) and therefore would not have any massive amount of energy.
Tenchi Muyo in Love can not fit into Shin Tenchi Muyo storyline at all.
There are actually several issues that muck up TV storyline issues. For instance, Aeka wears a perfume that will keep Yousho from recognizing her (which Washu gave him). This does not fit in w/ TV storyline at all, since
Yousho left Jurai well before Aeka was even born.
Likewise, Kain seems to hint that the power that Achika is using is not pure Jurain power ("What is this power?") This fits in well with Light Hawk Wings, but less so with Jurain power.
Q.What about the Manga Adaptation of TMiL.
The Manga adaptation features Kiyone, and also features a flashback to TV Kagato. Achika does not generate Light Hawk wings, and there is nothing in the story to link it to OVA storyline. OTOH, there are elements that conflict strongly between the Manga and the Movie versions, most notably, Washu’s role.
The reason that is stated in the movie is that she used too much of her Jurain power. This reason fails to satisfy for several reasons. First of all, Tenchi states that his mother's power is passed on to him. Also, Achika seems tells Ryouko and Aeka to give Tenchi back Tenchiken. She states that it is very important. She also reveals that she had some kind of a vision about the future, and that when "Tenchi needed her, she could not be there." The general consensus seems to be that Achika sealed her powers in Tenchiken's blade. This power may be the reason for Tenchi's surprise resurrection in the TV series during the dual with Kagato. The sealing of her power may be the real reason she died.
Q. Was Achika married on Jurai? Is that Achika's mom?
There are several pics floating around. One is clearly Achika in Jurain wedding gown, and the other is a girl who could or could not be Achika's mother on Jurai in a wedding dress.
This can also be seen in the special ending on the "white" Tenchi Muyo in Love special LD that was released in Japan. Since the rest of the credits focused on Achika, it is reasonable to guess that she also is Achika.. It makes no sense for Achika or her mother to be married on Jurai. Itsuki Masaki was human. Unfortunately, since the TV storyline has ended, this issue may never be resolved.
Q. What is the name of Achika's mother?
Achika's mothers name is Itsuki. She appears in flashback and in ghost form in Tenchi Muyo in Love 2.
Q. Did Ryouko die in Tenchi TV episode 24?
It sure seemed like it. Nothing has ever been said one way or another.
Q. Will there ever be anything more in the Negishi Storyline?
No. Negishi has stated that there will be nothing more Tenchi done by him.
Q. How is Jurain power different from Tsunami's power in the OVA series?
The power that the Jurain characters use in the OVA series is Tsunami's power. The Jurain trees are connected via subspace, and the same type of power runs through them. When Aeka uses her power, she is pulling from either her tree (Ryu-oh), Tenchi's tree (Funaho) or Sasami (Tsunami).
The Jurain power of the TV series is completely independent of the trees, and dependent upon the strength of the character.
Please do not mix “Jurai power” with the OVA storyline in the TenchiML.
Permission is granted to copy, mutilate, disseminate and replicate any of the information contained within this document so long as the following conditions are met: Credit must be given to myself (tenchiken) or to the relevant author for the information contained inside. Any corrections/mistakes/new things added be mailed to
[email protected]. This entire document attempts to encapsulate the more interesting points of the discussion on the TenchiML. (Go to http://www.tcp.com/~doi for more information about the TenchiML.) This would not have been possible without them. In addition many thanks to Kazuya san who has been posting tidbits from True Tenchi Muyo here: http://hpro.mech.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~tatsumi/. In addition, much thanks to Happosai, Dr. Briefs, Ryo-oh-ki, K'thardin, Dan Hollis, Ryan Anderson, and the rest of the (debating) crew on the TenchiML. It's been fun. Special thanks to CuSO4 and Yagami who provided much of the information regarding the subtler aspects of Tenchi Muyo.
A. The OVA series is the original Tenchi Muyo series that was release direct to market by AIC in 1992. The series was directed by Hayashi Hiroki and co-created by Kajishima Masaki. Hasegawa Naoko wrote the first seven episodes and the remainder were written by Mr. Kuroda. The series was released under the full title “Tenchi Muyo Ryo-oh-ki” It was fairly popular (more then expected). Pioneer and AIC decided to do parallel storylines rather then continue the original series.
As of this writing there are rumors that there will be a new 26 episode TV series to continue/conclude the OVA storyline.
Q. What other series has Mr. Hayashi done?
A. My Hayashi has directed such series as Bubble Gum Crisis 2040, El-Hazard, Sol Bianca 2, a episode of Bubble Gum Crash, and has worked on several other series as an advisor.
Q. What other series has Mr. Kajishima done?
A. Mr. Kajishima has directed several anime titles including Dual, Photon and Space Opera.
Q. Are the novels the official continuation of the OVA series?
A. No. There are two different series of novels. The first series (chronologically) are the novels (14) by Hasegawa. The second series of novels were written by Mr. Kuroda. The novels conflict with each other.
There are at least 14 different novels that Ms. Hasegawa wrote including the first appearance of Kiyone (albeit, a very different character) a rather raunchy novel (which I don’t have any more details on), Washu’s child (whom she names Tau), Tenchi’s mother and her death (Tenchi’s latent power kills her) etc.
The second group of Novels have been named “Shin Tenchi Muyo” where Shin==True. It is usually called TTM (True Tenchi Muyo) on the ML to keep the difference between Shin Tenchi Muyo TV (New Tenchi TV or Tenchi in Tokyo) and the novels clear. These stories do not tend to deal with the current main tenchi characters, but rather focus on Azusa, Yousho and Washu. These novels were written by Mr. Kuroda and Mr. Kajishima.
Q. What are the year differences between a Jurain Year and a human year.
A. 2000 Jurain years are 5000 Human years. (In other words, they fudged it in the OVA and needed to fix that). I am going to try and keep everything in human years. The 700 years figure that you hear a lot is the start of Ryouko’s captivity on earth. (In other words, multiply by 2.5)
Q. How old are the characters anyways?
A. (In Human years)
Ryouko 2000+ years. (Ryouko was created before Washu was trapped)
Washu 20,000 yrs +
Tenchi 18
Sasami 700+
Aeka 700+ (TTM: Older then Sasami by 7 years)
Yousho 700+ (TTM: Older then Aeka by 9 years)
Kagato 2000+ years.
Q. What is the 101? Where can I get a copy of it?
A. The Tenchi Muyo 101 no Himitsu (Tenchi Muyo: 101 secrets) was a novel that was written by Kuroda Yosuke and Kajishima Masaki. It was released between the OVA series to reveal some of the secrets in the Tenchi Universe. There was a (in) complete fan-translation done (actually, there were probably more then one) but at the request of AIC, copies are not allowed to be distributed. The Tenchi OVA DVD box contains most of the 101 in the form of the third disk.
Q. How are earth and Jurai releated?
A. Earth is a colony of Jurai. Currently is a special protected world (probably because one of the empresses come from earth), but at one time or another, it was a resort world for Jurain nobles. Human governments are still in contact with the Jurai, but the Jurains are fairly hands off.
Q. Who is Tokimi? Who are her sisters? Megami?
A. Tokimi is the most powerful of the three Megami. Her sisters (the other Megami) are Tsunami and Washu. They are some of the most powerfull beings in the universe.
Q. Who is that strange guy in OVA 11 and 13b? Who is “Hazy Guy?”
A. Simply put, we don’t know. He appears to have the ability to generate 5 LHW’s. For that matter, we are not even sure if the character is male or female. It may be Tokimi’s avatar.
A. The LHW’s are the power that the Megami and Kami can generate. (ie, Aura of God). Tsunami (and Ryouko as she gets more mature) can generate 10 LHW’s. According to the 101, Tokimi is more powerfull then her sisters, so she can probably generate more. Tenchi’s LHW’s might be different because of Tokimi’s comment in OVA 11 that “The sword is capable of material conversion, even though there are only three [wings]”.
A. It has not been resolved in the OVA series. In the Hasegawa novels, the child’s name is Tau. In TTM, Mihoshi’s great grandfather is Washu’s child.
Q. Are Sasami and Tsunami the same thing?
A. Tsunami is the image of what Sasami will become.
Q. What happened to Tenchi’s mother?
A. In the OVA series, they have deliberately skirted the issue. In fact, her name is never even mentioned in the OVA series. In TTM, her name is given as Kiyone (different from Kiyone Makabi). In Hasegawa’s novels her name is Achika. See the section on the novels for more details.
Q. Why is Mihoshi such a bubblehead?
A. General fan speculation is that she might be Tokimi’s avatar. She (at least at one point) was very competent, but apparently went out into space, and came back a bubble head. In the 101 it is mentioned that if her hairbow ever comes undone, then she will loose her memory.
Q. What is a Avatar or a Shadow?
A. It is the fan terminology for Ryouko and Sasami, both of whom are tied to a Megami (Ryouko-Washu Sasami-Tsunami).
Q. Who does Mihoshi’s supervisor work for?
A. We are not sure. The scene in OVA 13 is fairly vague. Our best bet is that it is the Jurain’s, and that is how the Jurain council had a full copy of Mihoshi’s report.
Q. How do the Jurain Tree’s work? What is a partner?
A. A jurain tree can pick a partner (best friend is another way to look at it) and “lend” it’s power to that person. Yousho, and then Tenchi were Funaho’s partner, Aeka is Ryu-oh’s, Azusa’s it Kirito etc.
Q. Can non Jurain’s use royal trees?
A. Yes. Tenchi himself in 1/4th Jurain at best. In TTM, one of the most powerfull nobles, Seto may not even have any Jurain blood.