Tenchi Universe - Volume 7 - Space III

Starring:Tenchi Universe
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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After a final digression in episode 20 for a bathing-beauty contest--which the bounty hunter Nagi unexpectedly wins--director Hiroshi Negishi returns to the main story line: the cast's flight from the mysterious usurper who occupies the imperial throne of Jurai. "No Need for a Checkpoint" exemplifies the inspired combination of sci-fi adventure and slapstick humor that makes the Tenchi series so popular. Arriving at a Jurai customs station, the gang tries to sneak past the authorities by disguising themselves as a school field trip, and Washu even provides bogus genetic data and retina patterns. Tenchi looks hilariously incongruous in a girls' school uniform and long braids. But no plan is foolproof when Mihoshi is around: she absentmindedly carries her Galactic Police gun and ID through a metal detector, setting off every alarm in the station. An uncle who helped Sasami when she was a child arranges their escape aboard Ryo-Ohki. The complications pile up in episode 22, as Tenchi's Grandfather leads everyone to the sacred tree where two legendary warriors lie sleeping until the royal family of Jurai requires their aid. Their names are curiously familiar to Tenchi fans: Azake and Kamidake. Rated 13 and up for alcohol use, sexual humor, and cartoon violence. --Charles Solomon
Description
Mysteries and surprises! To get money for repairs to their space ship, the girls all compete in a swimsuit competition, but no one expects the shocking swimsuit on the surprise competitor! Later, Mihoshi's blundering results in chaos at a Jurai checkpoint that leads to the even more shocking revelation of Katsuhiko's past, and the resurrection of the sleeping Jurai guardians of legend! Contains episodes #20, 21 & 22.

Tenchi Universe - Volume 7 - Space III
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Who would you choose?

Basically Awesome

A great series.

You might wonder...

tenchi universe: Its great but watch the movies too.

Tenchi Universe - Volume 7 - Space III
Starring: Tenchi Universe
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000056ETH
Release Date: 2001-02-27

Amazon.com

After a final digression in episode 20 for a bathing-beauty contest--which the bounty hunter Nagi unexpectedly wins--director Hiroshi Negishi returns to the main story line: the cast's flight from the mysterious usurper who occupies the imperial throne of Jurai. "No Need for a Checkpoint" exemplifies the inspired combination of sci-fi adventure and slapstick humor that makes the Tenchi series so popular. Arriving at a Jurai customs station, the gang tries to sneak past the authorities by disguising themselves as a school field trip, and Washu even provides bogus genetic data and retina patterns. Tenchi looks hilariously incongruous in a girls' school uniform and long braids. But no plan is foolproof when Mihoshi is around: she absentmindedly carries her Galactic Police gun and ID through a metal detector, setting off every alarm in the station. An uncle who helped Sasami when she was a child arranges their escape aboard Ryo-Ohki. The complications pile up in episode 22, as Tenchi's Grandfather leads everyone to the sacred tree where two legendary warriors lie sleeping until the royal family of Jurai requires their aid. Their names are curiously familiar to Tenchi fans: Azake and Kamidake. Rated 13 and up for alcohol use, sexual humor, and cartoon violence. --Charles Solomon

Description

Mysteries and surprises! To get money for repairs to their space ship, the girls all compete in a swimsuit competition, but no one expects the shocking swimsuit on the surprise competitor! Later, Mihoshi's blundering results in chaos at a Jurai checkpoint that leads to the even more shocking revelation of Katsuhiko's past, and the resurrection of the sleeping Jurai guardians of legend! Contains episodes #20, 21 & 22.

Customer Reviews:

Who would you choose?.......2007-02-25

I ask this question due to the fact that after you watch this show you'll love one of the girls and hate one of the others. It's simply a fact. But I wonder. Anyway, I've seen all three of the tenchi series and this one is my favorite (I refuse to watch the galaxy police spin off). Just due to the fact that the characters seem more realistic. As far alien's and such are concerned. Not to mention that longevity is just kinda dumb. If you liked any of the others you'll like this series. It's a lot funnier than the OVA and makes more sense than the Tokyo one.
The story is exactly what you would expect from an anime comedy. One guy with a whole bunch of alien chicks chasing after him. Here is the reason for the question. You've got six girls to choose from. Ryoko the party animal with a heart of gold. Ayeka the well manered princess. Sasami the cute younger sister of Ayeka. Mihoshi (I don't know if that's right) the bubbly headed space cadet. Washu the know it all scientist. Or Kyone (not sure on that one either) the level headed partner of Mihoshi. (She's my personel favorite by the way)
I do think that putting one show on a crap load of disks is stupid but they have to make money in one way or another.
I don't speak or read japanese and I don't care to read the subtitles so most shows I've seen (which is a lot) are all english dubbed. I like the dubbed voices anyway.
To conclude if your looking for a great romantic comedy with adventure in it this is definitly the show. And just remeber by the end you will love one of the characters and hate another.

PEACE

Basically Awesome.......2007-02-08

I've seen every series of Tenchi Muyo, and the Tenchi Universe series is by far my most adored and favored of them all. I first watched the series on Toonami when I was much younger, and in my middle school days I watched the more mature versions of each series. Now that I'm older, I'm not a huge anime fan anymore. But I always consider Tenchi Muyo a classic, and I'll never forget the love I had for this series Particularly. I do like the other series too, but Tenchi Universe is, in my opinion, the must-see, espeically if you're a Tenchi+Ryoko fan, if you like an understandable and complete plot, a happy ending, and alot of laughs. I also loved the 2 movies that follow it, and would recommend checking those out too after watching the series: Tenchi Muyo in Love, and Tenchi Muyo in Love II (aka: Tenchi Forever).
I think this series suits anyone whose willing to give it a shot. I wouldn't recommend letting young children view it, unless it's the edited version, but in this case, I'd keep the age range from at least 13 and above.
But please, don't underestimate this wonderful series. The animation isn't as beautiful as the OAV's, but the story has a certain charm about it that cheers yah up, and an unforgettable cast of characters leaves you wanting more!
So if you're in for an awesome adventure, this is your show.
Don't take my word for it, check it out!

Peace,
Julie

A great series........2006-11-29

This review is for the whole Tenchi Universe series, not just this disk :)

A second outing of a popular show always meets with criticism. The OVA 1 and 2 were/are extremely well made series and very highly thought of (I love them too!) But whilst the OVA has veered off into DragonballZ/impossibly powerful character-world and mass-bigamy on a grand scale, Tenchi Universe is a compact, believable plot which doesn't put unbelievable power on the head of any one character.

This show is not about high powered battles, although there are space encounters, conflicts and the culmination of Tenchi's fight with the series villain to take into account. It's about, pure and simply, PEOPLE.

Tenchi Universe also draws on and develops the character of Kiyone Makibi, whose inclusion puts the series points ahead of anything involving the insufferable Noike. The OVA's continued exile of Kiyone can only be seen as a weakness, as the chemistry between her and Mihoshi is always a source of entertainment. There are also other strong Universe-only characters, such as Nagi, the bounty hunter, and Ken Ohki, her loyal cabbit ship.

The Time and Space Adventures are classic - throwing the cast into humorous situations and even inspiring two characters to make a surprising development in their relationship (no spoilers, but Sasami has some odd ideas!) There is also the relief that not everyone who meets Tenchi is automatically in love with him (thank goodness), which allows the characters some breathing space to become something other than his "harem". This series is strictly Ayeka and Ryoko vying for his affections, although Sasami might be thinking about it, if she were older.

Whereas the OVA draws a fine line between the major writing no-no of info-dumping on occasion (especially in part three), Tenchi Universe skirts clear of all of the heavy background baggage and instead focuses on the here and now - the problems, trials and tribulations that all these unlikely allies overcome in order to clear their names and ultimately triumph over the universe's major evil. In short it's a series that's moving constantly forward, and rarely looking back. When information is needed, it is explained, but no uneccessary data is heaped into the plot, allowing it to develop character relationships without too much explanatory narrative.

There is a nice balance between humour and tragedy that runs through this series, with events such as the swimsuit competition and Tenchi dressing up as a girl adding a light touch to other more serious undertones. It's also a nice touch that the guardians have proper roles and purposes, instead of just being Ayeka's floating logs (which always bothered me in the original OVA).

I will agree with one reviewer who said that it's a shame there is no Tsunami in this series, although it's fairly obvious that there's more going on with Sasami than is ever fully explained. There are also a couple of continuity blips - one moment when Ayeka talks about Ryoko being imprisoned in a cave for 700 years, for example. However, those things aside, the show is great. The series villain is probably the best Tenchi villain of all, and the handing over of Tenchi-ken is much more effectively handled. There is some sexual innuendo/vulgarity but nothing like the lengths to which the OVA occasionally goes and certainly nothing too extreme. (Very little bathing nudity, even!)

Previous reviewers who criticise the dub must be listening to a different audio track from me, because the VAs all do a good job and are very believable. Petrea Burchard is (as usual) fabulous as Ryoko, (her absence from the newer Tenchi series is a huge loss to the show as a whole and English dub fans mourn). It would be nice if there was more consistency with the suffixes (or if they were actually detailed on the subtitles more often, too). One thing that did bother me was that Kamidake began calling Tenchi "Tenchi" instead of Lord Tenchi at one point...while on the Japanese dub he's calling him "Tenchi-dono" which makes more sense. Occasionally, therefore, the translation doesn't seem exact - although with dubbing that's probably never 100% possible. (At least Tenchi's mother isn't called his grandmother by mistake...)

If you're a die hard OVA fan, or you're a purist who sticks like glue to the official version as laid down by the original creator, Tenchi Universe is probably not for you. But if you like the characters and want to see them in a slightly new light, this is a great compact series to watch (plus the two spin off movies are worth the effort also, particularly the second!). For some reason this series often seems unpopular with Ayeka fans - but I think there is plenty to enjoy and amuse for fans of all characters in this offering. Definitely my favourite Tenchi continuation, because it recognises so strongly the value of human (alien?) interaction over the development of hugely destructive power.

In my view, more than worth the watch. (Especially episode 24...)

You might wonder..........2006-07-03

yes i gave it 3 stars even though its one of the best animes i have ever seen. yet it lacks certain importaint elemts to watch such a nice anime. Like dub that really is ugly just listening to the emotionless actors at times that makes you wonder how is it they did such a good job in the other tenchi series. I have to say i saw tenchi universe before i saw the tenchi Ryo-oki(or what ever its called...). But i seemed to have enjoyed the OVAs much better. It's not that i dont like the story and where it goes. I just couldn't seemed to have focus with the english language on it drove me to the point where half way i changed it to japanese. That has only happend to me a couple of times in other animes. I am not saying this a bad series in anyway. Its the dubbing that really bothered me thru the 26 episodes in general. Futherer more if you havent seen the tenchi series i wouldn't recomend for you to start with this one or else you might begin to dipise this decent series of which has branched out into some many plots. Overall tenchi universe is a nice series but without the proper dubbing it made it seem almost to corny.
3.5 stars

tenchi universe: Its great but watch the movies too........2006-06-28

I believe that not enough credit has ever been given to the Tenchi Universe series. While sure the artwork is not as outstanding as the O.V.A, the story line more than makes up for it. Its broken into three sections, the "on earth" which follows tenchi and the gangs mishaps on earth. which really has no strict story flow. Then there are the special episodes,and finally the in space saga. This is where it gets really good the story is awsome and the ending...I must say that tenchi universe has the perfect conclusive episode. However even if that did not win you over, the two movies "tenchi the movie" and "tenchi forever" are to die for and they co-enside with the Tenchi Universe series too and they amazing, but watch Universe first!!! Now beware, if you intend to get the series all at once, make sure its the pioneer box set (vol 1-8) and not the three disk set. When I first saw the entire series, it was with the so called tenchi perfect collection DO NOT BUY THAT!!!!! Its just a chinese pirated version, and the dvd quality is horrible. A way to avoid buying chinese bootlegs is to make sure that for subtitles it does not say chinese subtitles also.
Over all tenchi universes plot is better than the O.V.A (Agggh hardcore O.V.A fans, dont hurt me!)

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