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Summary: Much Heavier, and Melodramatic Than Volume One
Review: After the light comedic romance of Volume 1 of the "Oh! My Goddess" series, Volume 2 abruptly takes a much more serious and highly melodramatic turn. For a five-episode series, though, it is understandable that things must be brough to a crisis rather quickly. That said, the two episodes of Volume 2, "Evergreen Holy Night" and "For the Love of Goddess" are fitting episodes to conclude the series - they show the extent to which the relationship between Keiichi and Belldandy has grown, despite their being literally from two different worlds. The slightly twisted Urd is still here, as is the feisty Skuld, perpetually carrying around her croquet mallet. Episode 4, "Evergreen Holy Night," draws us immediately into the action. Keiichi is having a nightmare, in which Belldandy is forced to revoke the terms of their contract and return to Heaven. Awakening in a panic, the next day reveals the reality behind Keiichi's premonitions. The appearance of 'bugs,' odd little rabbits with cricket legs, in their shrine home, signals some malfunction in the bridge between Earth and Heaven - and strangely manifests itself when Keiichi and Belldandy are close to each other. From snow at Christmastime (go figure) to randomly exploding soft drink machines, Belldandy and Keiichi's relationship is a growing threat to all around them - and a recall notice from the Lord notifies Belldandy that she has indeed been called back. Episodes 4 and 5 of the "Oh! My Goddess" series show Belldandy unusually disaffected, unable to do much of anything except knit, while Urd and Skuld try to figure out a way to stop the flow of 'bugs' into the material world. These 'bugs' are the reason Skuld carries around her croquet mallet all the time, and as the plot unfolds, we get what amounts to an apocalyptic game of "Whack-a-Mole," with the eternal love contract between Keiichi and Belldandy at stake. While Urd and Skuld try to solve the 'bug' problem through science and magic, Keiichi, pursuant to his dream and the goadings of his sister, Megumi, takes up a number of odd jobs to buy a keepsake ring to give Belldandy before she is forced to return to Heaven. A lot happens in these two episodes, and I've only given a bare outline of how each episode starts. Though these last two episodes show touching displays of affection and perseverance, the writers are careful to preserve the individuality of each of the main characters, while introducing very few new ones so as not to distract from the main story. Volume 2 of "Oh! My Goddess" is extremely melodramatic, and kind of hard to take seriously, but as I said, is decent in its own right. I'm not sure why they didn't put all five episodes on one disc, and have the second disc contain some quality extras, but whatever. The extras on Volume 2 are the same as on Volume 1 - a musical slide show of cels, and a 'dub your own DVD' feature. However, Volume 2 also includes the "Oh! My Goddess" music videos - basically the opening and ending themes and animation from the series, independent of the episodes. Worth owning for a completist, but if I had to choose, I would take Volume 1 instead. Volume 2 is just way too hyperbolically downbeat for me. I'm glad I watched it though.
Rating:
Summary: Much Heavier, and Melodramatic Than Volume One
Review: After the light comedic romance of Volume 1 of the "Oh! My Goddess" series, Volume 2 abruptly takes a much more serious and highly melodramatic turn. For a five-episode series, though, it is understandable that things must be brough to a crisis rather quickly. That said, the two episodes of Volume 2, "Evergreen Holy Night" and "For the Love of Goddess" are fitting episodes to conclude the series - they show the extent to which the relationship between Keiichi and Belldandy has grown, despite their being literally from two different worlds. The slightly twisted Urd is still here, as is the feisty Skuld, perpetually carrying around her croquet mallet. Episode 4, "Evergreen Holy Night," draws us immediately into the action. Keiichi is having a nightmare, in which Belldandy is forced to revoke the terms of their contract and return to Heaven. Awakening in a panic, the next day reveals the reality behind Keiichi's premonitions. The appearance of 'bugs,' odd little rabbits with cricket legs, in their shrine home, signals some malfunction in the bridge between Earth and Heaven - and strangely manifests itself when Keiichi and Belldandy are close to each other. From snow at Christmastime (go figure) to randomly exploding soft drink machines, Belldandy and Keiichi's relationship is a growing threat to all around them - and a recall notice from the Lord notifies Belldandy that she has indeed been called back. Episodes 4 and 5 of the "Oh! My Goddess" series show Belldandy unusually disaffected, unable to do much of anything except knit, while Urd and Skuld try to figure out a way to stop the flow of 'bugs' into the material world. These 'bugs' are the reason Skuld carries around her croquet mallet all the time, and as the plot unfolds, we get what amounts to an apocalyptic game of "Whack-a-Mole," with the eternal love contract between Keiichi and Belldandy at stake. While Urd and Skuld try to solve the 'bug' problem through science and magic, Keiichi, pursuant to his dream and the goadings of his sister, Megumi, takes up a number of odd jobs to buy a keepsake ring to give Belldandy before she is forced to return to Heaven. A lot happens in these two episodes, and I've only given a bare outline of how each episode starts. Though these last two episodes show touching displays of affection and perseverance, the writers are careful to preserve the individuality of each of the main characters, while introducing very few new ones so as not to distract from the main story. Volume 2 of "Oh! My Goddess" is extremely melodramatic, and kind of hard to take seriously, but as I said, is decent in its own right. I'm not sure why they didn't put all five episodes on one disc, and have the second disc contain some quality extras, but whatever. The extras on Volume 2 are the same as on Volume 1 - a musical slide show of cels, and a 'dub your own DVD' feature. However, Volume 2 also includes the "Oh! My Goddess" music videos - basically the opening and ending themes and animation from the series, independent of the episodes. Worth owning for a completist, but if I had to choose, I would take Volume 1 instead. Volume 2 is just way too hyperbolically downbeat for me. I'm glad I watched it though.
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Summary: Only problem? I want more!
Review: As an avid reahcer of the manga, I love this series, althought it's fun to see how many manga stories are cut up to make one episode. The episodes on this DVD are very touching and make a wonderful ending to the series.
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Summary: THE BEST ANIME SERIES SINCE AKIRA
Review: COLLEGE FRESHMEN MORISATO KZEIICHI GETS MORE THEN HE BARGAINED FOR WHEN HE GOES DIALING FOR DINNER AND GETS AN UNEXPECTED DELIVERY . BELLDANDY , A REAL LIVE, HONEST TO GOODNESS GODDESS . DESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM BACK OF MOVIES BOX ~
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Summary: Short lived, but good series
Review: Episodes 4 and 5, the last two of the series. Other's have explained what happened in these in more detail then me, but I will give my review on the series. The animation was great throughout the whole series, it didn't "die down" as the series progressed like I have seen in other series. Belldandy is a truely beutiful character that I think just about any guy would love to have as a girlfriend. Both for her looks and her personality. The voice over actors on the english dub were very good throughout the whole series as well. The story itself was ok. It was really good at keeping your attention. I couldn't wait to see what was in the next episode or how it was going to end. Although some parts were very predictable to the outcome. The lack of violence and nudity is what makes this series a must have. Since this is the end of the series, how does it transition to the movie, Ah! My Goddess? I actually watched the movie before the series, and both are seperate from each other. You don't HAVE to see the series to understand the movie, and the series offers some closure so you don't have to see the movie, although I highly recommend it. Although you probably should see both because there are a couple references in the movie that a lot of people might not understand if they didn't see the series. This series is a highly recommended addition to any Anime fan's collection. The humor, the romance (and I am not even a romance movie person), all make for a great series you can enjoy again and again.
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Summary: Short lived, but good series
Review: Episodes 4 and 5, the last two of the series. Other's have explained what happened in these in more detail then me, but I will give my review on the series. The animation was great throughout the whole series, it didn't "die down" as the series progressed like I have seen in other series. Belldandy is a truely beutiful character that I think just about any guy would love to have as a girlfriend. Both for her looks and her personality. The voice over actors on the english dub were very good throughout the whole series as well. The story itself was ok. It was really good at keeping your attention. I couldn't wait to see what was in the next episode or how it was going to end. Although some parts were very predictable to the outcome. The lack of violence and nudity is what makes this series a must have. Since this is the end of the series, how does it transition to the movie, Ah! My Goddess? I actually watched the movie before the series, and both are seperate from each other. You don't HAVE to see the series to understand the movie, and the series offers some closure so you don't have to see the movie, although I highly recommend it. Although you probably should see both because there are a couple references in the movie that a lot of people might not understand if they didn't see the series. This series is a highly recommended addition to any Anime fan's collection. The humor, the romance (and I am not even a romance movie person), all make for a great series you can enjoy again and again.
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Summary: If you liked Oh my Goddess, you will like this!
Review: First of all, I like to say that the Oh my Goddess series, as old as it is is a very likeable anime series. When I first heard about it, I thought it sounded a bit wierd but when I watched it for the first time, it was hilarious. The whole 5 episode OAV series is wonderful and talking about right now is the DVD volume 2 containg episodes 4-5.
Longer than usual, Oh my goddess! Volume 2 talks about Keichi's and Belldandy's life after 8 months. Hilarious Skuld and flirtatious Urd now live with them in the temple but a challenge awaits Keichi's and Belldandy's love. Everytime Belldandy and Keichi get close to each other, a bug exhaust port is created and on top of them, Belldandy gets a recall notice to go back to the heavens in three days. Watch the last two episodes...I recommend it!
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Summary: Volume 2, one of my favorites.
Review: Helloooooo Urd! Kami-sama broke the mold with this Goddess. Keiichi has had 5 months alone with Belldandy and he hasn't made a single advance. Good thing Urd is there to back him up. Urd's plans start out well, but each one is foiled by the queen of Nekomi Tech, Sayoko Mishima. In the end, Urd causes the system to crash by all her romantic tinkering and Kami-sama gives her the boot from the Heavens. She's stuck here folks! So you can all go meet Urd by picking up Vol. 2 of Oh My Goddess. You won't be sorry.
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Summary: great tv val 1.
Review: I love the ah! my goddess show. It is a very fun and happy show. It wasent as good as the movie to me but it holds its own.
Rating:
Summary: great tv val 1.
Review: I love the ah! my goddess show. It is a very fun and happy show. It wasent as good as the movie to me but it holds its own.
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