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Oh My Goddess (Vol. 1)

Oh My Goddess (Vol. 1)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Simply Charming
Review: This series is not an amorous explosion of love, a battle of galactic proportions, or an Evangelion psycho trip. It is a story that shows the simplicity of love and presents a touching and beautifully animated story. There is nothing here to be ashamed about. The story is uplifting and memorable and the characters are endearing to the last. If you can appreciate the simple things in life, you're sure to enjoy this anime based on the comic book.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Very charming Romantic Comedy!
Review: I sought this title out for two reasons, one being the fact that I am a big fan of the manga, and two being the fact that "Oh My Goddess" is a pretty popular series. After watching it it is easy to see why. Each episode is incredibly fun to watch, has beautiful artwork, delightful characters, and more.

In "Episode 1: Moonlight and Cherry Blossoms",Keichi Morisato lies alone in his desolate, lonely apartment. Starving, Keichi desperatly trys to find some restaurant that is still open so he can get some takeout. But he never knew a simple desire for food could change his life so abruptantly. For Keichi misdials and finds himself with a different delivery, a wish granting goddess named Belldandy. But when Keichi jokes about Belldandy living with him, Belldandy activates his wish and becomes assigned to stay with him forever.

In "Episode 2: Midsummer Night's Dream" Belldandy and Keichi have been living together pleasantly for five months now. That day, Keichi checks his mail and finds what he believes to be a pornograhic video, Entitled "Sexy sister #2". He eargerly puts it in his VCR. Low and behold, Urd, Belldandys sister, jumps out of the T.V. set and persuades Keichi to seduce Belldandy during Keichi and Belldandys vacation. Keichi makes attempt after attempt but to no avail; he's not brave enough. And so Urd decides to drug Keichi. But Urds plan goes from clever to disasterous. This Episode is my personal favorite; I love the character Urd. She is generally a pretty attractive person, but she's not at all like Belldandy, Personalitie-wise. When Urd gets interested in something, it literally becomes her passion. Urd is very dedicated to spiceing up Belldandy and Keichi's relationship, which results in some of the funniest moments in the "Oh my Goddess" series. I noticed a little racy behavior due to the arrival of Urd, however, some of which might be found objectionable to the parent, but its overall pretty innocent. The climax to this episode was, in my opinion, quite touching.

In "Episode 3: Burning Hearts on the Road" We are introduced to Skuld (I believe it's pronouced like School) who is totally against Keichi and Belldandy being together. Skuld is deeply attached to Belldandy, and wants her to leave Keichi's side and join her in heaven (or wherever Goddess's live). This particular tale has a solid plot and, at times, has delightful tension.

In "Episode 4: Evergreen Holy Night", "Oh My Goddess" becomes much more serious. Melodrama haters need not apply. In this episode, troublesome bugs, which Skuld was meant to elimanate, have arrived on earth. Bug mainly cause Pandemonium to an almost dangerous level, and the only way to get rid of them is for all three of our goddess's are to cease interaction with Keichi (gasp).

"Episode 5: For the Love of Goddess" This is an incredibly tounching episode. Belldandy Belldandy has been confined to her room whenever Keichi is around due to the destructive nature of their getting too close to each other. Soon she will be forced to leave earth. Keichi is saving up money and working all kinds of jobs so that he can buy Belldandy a going-away present: a ring. This Episode is Triumphant as it is teary-eyed.

Ultimatly, "Oh My Goddess" is a charming, above average comedy/romance. Fan's of "Ranma 1/2" or "Tenchi muyo!" with undoubtfully enjoy this anime. Its may not be the most complex, but it should be praised highly for what it is, a very enjoyable anime that remains to be one of sweetest love comedy's to date.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Absolutly Devine!
Review: Ah! The Opening OAV to Kousuke Fujishma's hit manga series "Ah! Megami-sama" or "Oh My Goddess" over here in the states. So far so good, story starts out well. Could we all be so lucky as to dial the wrong number and get our own Goddess? Probley Not, but it's just as fun watching this romantic comedy. The animation was beautiful, it was flawlessly dubbed, and the opening and ending themes were truly beautiful. I recommend this to you without a second thought.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Really good anime, but too idyllic for my tastes ...
Review: Sorry guys, I broke the 5 star rating for this one.

The good: Excellent artwork, color, background design, timing, animation, and direction. Definitely a very very good anime. I bought all five tapes and liked them a lot. Perhaps the best description could be 'I dream of Genie' meets 'Party of Five' which is a charming and engaging combo. The women are sexy, the men are sweet, and the situations are interesting. The love story is very sweet. A great piece of anime to watch with the wife or girlfriend.

The bad : The storyboarding composition and shot flow is rather dull and uninspired. In my opinion, the stories became TOO baroquely romantic with almost insipid cuteness and silly undeveloped plot threads and character development.

The skinny: Anime fans- definite buy! Sweathearts and nice guys- you'll never regret it. Tough Guys- unless you are in touch with your inner woman you'll break the tape in half.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Definitely one of the Best!
Review: Please allow me to apologize in advance for the length of this review, I got just a little carried away with my description.

When I finished the Uresei Yatsura manga, (please look it up)I was at a loss. What could possibly entertain me after I ran out of Lum? The answer came when I was flipping through a catalog of animes. It said something to the effect that if Uresei Yatsura is zany, the word for Oh My Goddess is sweet. The reference to UY was enough to catch my interest, so I bought volume one of Oh My Goddess. The result: an instant favorite! When a college student named Kaechi Morisato (sp?)accidentally dials "The Goddess HelpLine" while trying to order food to be delivered, he orders much more than he bargained for! The Goddess Belldandy, a kind, attractive, open minded Goddess grants Kaechi his heart's desire, but the rules say she can only grant one wish. Kaechi's wish: Since Goddesess don't really exist and this is most likely a joke, he'll take Belldandy as his wish! She will be his girlfriend forever! Belldandy is very pleased to inform Kaechi that his wish is approved, and thus begins this wonderful adventure! My younger brother sat down to watch this with me and immediately raved about how well drawn the characters were. "Finally, someone knows how to draw people!" He told me. I personally fell in love with the music. The characters are more realistic than in other animes, and thus easier to understand and become attached to. Plus the movie is completely innocent, with almost no unsuitable scenes! I say almost because there is one brief daydream featuring a semi-unclad Belldandy, but unless you're looking for it, nothing shows. If you are new to anime, or want to interest a friend, this is the one to begin with. I would give it more than five stars if I were able to!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Absolutely Wondafil!
Review: This movie was absolutely wondafil. The music is spectacular, the animation was superb, they plot was splendid! Very good dubbing job. A must for any anime fan, or any movie lover at all!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Simply A Masterpiece
Review: For anyone who loves anime, you have to see or even read the Oh My Goddess Series! and if you don't know what anime even is, pick this up anyway. It's a masterpiece! The English dubbed version was done very nicely. The English sub-title is just as good. It's a shame that there are only five tapes of the series. If you miss out, you are going to regret it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: oh my godess rules!
Review: I have but one word... WOW this anime is amazing it ranks up there with tenchi muyo in terms of plot. The art is incredible it looks so good! I know you probably have already read this but buy it NOW!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the best anime series: period
Review: This is an anime series you can't help but love. When I first saw this series, it instantly became my favorite. Now I've been on a mad shopping spree collecting anything I can about OMG. My recommendation is very simple: buy this tape, now.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Wow...
Review: This has to be one of the most amazing anime I have ever seen. The animation is beautiful, and the story is captivating. (Not to mention hilarious) I bought this video recently, and have watched it more than many other of my anime videos. I reccomend this to any fans of comedy anime.


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