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Summary: Thoughtful, dramtic, a great ending for a GREAT series!
Review: Seeing that this is the last movie in the Tenchi Muyo series, it was perfect. It had alot more drama and feeling than the series had, and was actually touching (in a way). If you are a fan of the series there is NO excuse not to add this to your collection. An amazing ending! Even if your not a fan of the series, but you are looking for a movie with good anamation, drama, romance, and feeling, this movie is a perfect pick. HIGHLY reccommended!
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Summary: Awful
Review: I don't know why this movie is getting five star reviews. I found this a complete dissapointment and the majority of my friends agreed. I don't care about the fact that it's serious, it just isn't Tenchi at all. It's the Haruna story with the Tenchi cast making a few appearences and someone named Tenchi around who's really a paper bag. I feel bad for anyone who thinks this is the high point of this wonderful series and am very glad that the director will not be returning for any future Tenchi stories. Skip it and buy the rest the OVA or the manga which are excellent.
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Summary: Beautiful, serious, and thoughtful
Review: One thing I've always loved about the Tenchi Muyo movies -- compared to many other animé films -- is their ability to tell a coherent story, with a beginning, middle, and end. "Tenchi Forever" is more consistent in tone than the other Tenchi movies. I agree with the other reviewers that there is much less slapstick. But that's OK: Tenchi has been around for a few years, and there's only so much Three Stooges humor that can sustain a franchise. Without spoiling the story, I'll say that unlike some of the other movies, this one doesn't have an Evil Enemy. It is a more thoughtful investigation of how love leads to sadness, and pain. The artwork is simply stunning. I highly recommend it. For DVD viewers, the extras are rather sparse. When are we going to see Animé DVDs with commentary tracks, that's what I'd like to know. There is a short interview with the musical composer that is interesting, but that's about it for extras.
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Summary: It's a beautiful film
Review: I'm not surprised why so many Tenchi fans did not like this film. One, because there aren't any fighting scenes in it. Two, no more slapstick comedy scenes involving Ayeka and Ryoko. Three, the animation style had changed. However, i like this film a lot. The storyline in the movie is a serious one, it's kinda like a drama. If there are slapstick comedy and fighting scenes in it, it will spoil the mood. The lack of scenes for the other girls are troubling too, but this movie actually focuses on the main highlight of the original OVA, the Tenchi/Ryoko/Ayeka love triangle. So at the end, it's still about Tenchi choosing the girl he really wanted. The soundtrack is melodramatic, which is perfect for a movie like this.
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Summary: An incredibly beautiful film
Review: To begin with, I can sympathize with those that didn't like this film, since TMiL2 is not a typical Tenchi film. The story takes place a full six months after Tenchi disappears; this means that all of the characters are distraught and weary after months with no word from him. This is not to suggest that anybody acts strangely; every characterization is nailed perfectly. But suggesting that Ayeka and Ryoko should be bickering just like their usual selves does a disservice to their love for Tenchi. They're *worried*. Tenchi's gone, and maybe for good. The film spends quite a bit of time exploring the characters of Ayeka and Ryoko, in fact, at least partly because Tenchi implicitly chooses between them at the end of the film. Don't worry; no spoilers here, but remember: every Tenchi film and series exists in its own unique little timeline. Don't worry about whether this fits in with *your* choice for whom Tenchi should be with. And I haven't even talked about the artwork yet. It's amazingly beautiful. I wanted to hang every single moment of this film on my wall. This film is a work of art, and should be seen for that alone. Don't watch this film looking for anything; just watch it to watch a beautiful, incredible film.
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Summary: Actually I would give it 4 1/2 if possible
Review: Well, there isn't much more to say that hasn't been said. Having been through all the reviews I was kinda worried Tenchi in Love 2 wouldn't be good. But I must say after watching it I just don't get what the fuss is all about. Sure the animation is different and sure I'm not exactly the end all be all Tenchi fans (only saw the tv series, heh), but I think this is a very well made movie with heavy symbolism on all sides. About the roles of the other women, I think they were more than just 'for the fans' but that's just my opinion. Overall it is a good ending to the saga, and I'm kinda glad it did end that way. I recommend it highly, unless you need fighting in your anime, which I don't. And yes, despite the serious tone it takes there are more than a few wisecracks tucked in there to tickle you funny bone. So what are ya waiting for? Go buy it!
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Summary: Tenchi hands in the comedy for a little drama
Review: I applaud the voice acting right off the bat. Orikasa Ai (Ryoko) is quite probably one of the leading seiyuu in the industry, with the intensity and sense of character that far exceeds practically everyone within the North American counterpart, and equalling that of Hayashibara Megumi (Nuku-Nuku) or Kamiya Akira (Ryo Saeba from City Hunter). With that said, the story is kind of a twist for the series. Minor comedy, and slight reparte done in dimensional transition just provide foundation for a jaunt into a serious vein. The story itself was enrapturing, with a solid arc and conducive and relative to the overall saga which had been portrayed within the first TV series. Any Tenchi fans will want this movie for their collection, however, I recommend newcomers try and locate the Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-ohki series or Tenchi Universe series to give a proper grounding. Well done, excellent addition.
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Summary: Hopefully NOT the last Tenchi movie
Review: Before I go off on a rant, I have to say that if you've never seen the Tenchi Muyo OVA or the Tenchi Universe tv series- DON'T GO NEAR THIS. One has to be well immersed in the Tenchi universe to truly undrstand this movie. Having said let's get on with the review. First off, I noted that the animation was "different". Nothing truley drastic, but all the charachters had a rather distinct look to them, and that in itself wasn't a bad thing, since the particular style complimented the serious plotline. But the story itself is where the problem lay. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm a Tenchi fan, but ANYBODY who gives this movie FIVE STARS has a real objectivity problem. The first movie was extraordinary, the second a good effort, but this, *THIS* is pointless meandering; nothing truley develops and the whole movie drags ( and to those who accuse me of having Ninja Scroll-itis, i.e. Dragon Ball Syndrome, let it be known I liked both PATLABOR movies, which are very long and dry indeed ). The story revolves around Tenchi being searched for by his friends and family which basically take up the majority of the movie. Nothing REALLY happens during this time; Sasami goes of to Jurai, Washu is on her computer ( of course ), and Kiyone and Mihoshi head to the Science Academy to steal vital parts & information for Tenchi's search . All these tasks seems to be more of a gesture for the fans than anything, for all they really are is an excuse to show off the series' many charchters. The real action ( if one can call it that ) is with Ryoko and Akane's search in Tokyo, where they, inevitably, become very emotional over Tenchi's dissapearance. In the meanwhile, Tenchi is with Haruna, and nothing is really happening there either. I wouldn't mind the lack of action and lack of comedy, but nothing EVER truley develops. On the plus side the ending with Yosho is very cool ( "don't be jealous" ) and the movie hints where Tenchi's heart might lay. Unfortunatley, this little tidbit is marred by the movie's static plot and equally sluggish pacing.
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Summary: A Interesting ending for this epic Series
Review: I think it suits the Title of Tenchi Muyo In love 2 ( that's the title from Japan ) end it with this serious and dramatic fashion Beautiful Animated and wonderful Transfer, a must have for a Tenchi Fan
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Summary: Yuck!
Review: I really hope they don't plan on ending the Tenchi franchise with this piece of garbage. It's drawn like Tenchi in Tokyo (which I'm not a fan of). There's no action (fighting). Tenchi does however get some action, which is really unlike the OVA series & Tenchi Universe. This movie could have done without a lot of things, & I could have done without this movie.
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