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    • November 9, 2014 at 1:46 PM
    Dagon123
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    Discussion episodes 26-30

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      • November 10, 2014 at 9:12 PM
      Nil Admirari
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      Episode 26 is now subtitled and available!

      The blog portion of the site is currently not working properly, so I’m linking to the tumblr post until we can get that issue cleared up.

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      Episode 26:

      Well, this week started off with a bang, didn’t it? At least the school is being honest about turning itself into a warzone. I liked that even Yuki started questioning their own methods halfway through the bloody battle. A little flutter of happiness for Momo being able to get through to Hachiko and inspire her! Things have tied up, which will make the next few episodes relating to this “day” at school even more intense. And it looks like we might be coming back to the interwoven plot elements soon as well, what with that little sneak peek at Washu’s smirk. Seems like Beni’s the one! …or is she?

      • November 10, 2014 at 11:54 PM
      evilpii
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      The sports competition continues today with a team event, a cavalry battle. fyeah1 Naturally, the Student Council and Science Club are the main entities in this confrontation, but I do feel a little sorry for the nameless cannon fodder getting trounced by Hachiko and Beni. blush1 Also, judging by the score, there have been other events offscreen, since the Council at 50 points last Thursday. gendo1

      I did like that Yuki has gotten a lot more of the spotlight in the last two episodes. While Hachiko’s character development in episode 24 overshadowed it, Yuki got a nice range of emotions as well. This episode continues that, particularly as she shows concern for her robot Goriki, who was notably patched up offscreen. Unlike the Council members, Yuki and Rui really have not had an episode of their own yet, so it is good to see them getting some attention. mmhmm1

      By the way, I love Goriki’s sign “Legal Victory”. It reminds me of the catch phrase in my tabletop RPG group of “Lawyered!” when someone argued using the law and the letter of the rules. Nice. badass1

      Also, I am waiting for Tori’s character episode. She has been the quiet one of the Council, but she has shown some skills getting control of Goriki once already. I half-expected her to do it again today. Tenchismile

      But, the icing on the cake was the creepy spider! woooo1 Poor Rui got to ruin some asses today. There’s your secret weapon. badass1

      Washu, I see you peeking. What’re you scheming? Tell me your secrets. butts1

      • November 11, 2014 at 1:28 AM
      wwwwhhhhoooo
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      evilpii wrote:

      Unlike the Council members, Yuki and Rui really have not had an episode of their own yet, so it is good to see them getting some attention.

      Yeah Beni and the others are great, but Yuki and Rui have grown on me more than any other of the new girls.

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      • November 11, 2014 at 11:57 AM
      GaianKnight
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      I think the MVP of the round, goes to the spider. woooo1
      • November 11, 2014 at 8:51 PM
      Nil Admirari
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      Episode 27 is now subtitled and available!

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      Episode 27:

      Momo is a goober. Setting up the final event to be a PG-13 rated version of a certain sequence from Requiem for a Dream simply because she felt it was a good way for her and Beni to talk is, well… a unique way to approach things. We all know a Dandy guy would certainly be down for judging such a competition! Though it was quite interesting to see that Momo is making moves to cause a friendship between the two factions.

      A tie score?! tenchiahhhhhh Welp, I guess Tenchi isn’t quite out of the forest just yet.

      • November 11, 2014 at 8:55 PM
      GregTheLion
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      It’s really starting to get under my skin that everyone’s accusing Tenchi of a pervert. Especially Touri-

      sakuyafinger1 Put your goddamn computer away, Bird-brain!! He’s Suppose to look at the butts! He’s the goddamn referee!!

      Poor guy’s trying to make a living, he doesn’t need this. It’s like working in an animal shelter constantly being bombarded by PETA Nazis.

      • November 11, 2014 at 9:34 PM
      Nobuyuki
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      … we never had that in my high school. dawohki1
      • November 11, 2014 at 10:41 PM
      Cardboard Marty
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      Plot? PLOT?! Where are you?
      • November 12, 2014 at 2:55 AM
      WisperG
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      Well, that was… interesting kiyonesmile1

      Tenchi is now a “booty watcher” apparently. Dandy would be proud! http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag115/LGKillpack/DandyCarl_zpsfe9798cd.png" />

      Also, wouldn’t the easiest solution to avoid a tie have been to simply hold an odd number of events? qt1

      • November 12, 2014 at 3:41 AM
      evilpii
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      Today’s episode continues the competition between the different clubs in… booty wrestling… wth2 Momo, what the f-?!

      I did enjoy watching Tenchi spend some time with Ryoko, Ayeka, and Sasami outside of their flat. The deliciousness of Ryoko and Ayeka’s comments of the competition was palpable. I’ve missed their banter. mmhmm1

      Now, here’s a point of fact. Ryoko also recalled her recent exchange with Beni, much like Washu’s apparent interest in Beni as well. Moreover, the point of this episode is Momo offering an olive branch, in the form of her butt, to Beni. I am noting a lot of emphasis on Beni, and, considering Beni’s visions/memories and the feudal era events, I think that might be a major plot point in the near future. gendo1

      Now, it seems the competition is going into overtime. What will be our final round? butts1 Tune in tomorrow! Tenchismile

      Marty Kirra wrote:

      Plot? PLOT?! Where are you?

      While I too am eager for the overarching plotline to take precedence, I do not believe the wait will be long. Allow me to make a comparison to Universe. The overarching plot regarding the coup d’etat on Jurai did not start until Kagato took the throne under the guise of Yosho in episode 14, the episode after the halfway point. Moreover, said plot did not become heavily dramatic until episode 22, four episodes from the end. A good chuck of the series’s content was fun adventures that gave us more depth to each character.

      Please note that in Ai Tenchi episode 26 is the episode after the halfway mark, where Washu is shown lurking in her laboratory with a particular interest in Beni. I fully expect that once this sports competition ends, the overarching plotline will come to the forefront. I also expect that in the last week of November, said plot will become much more dramatic.

      Keep in mind: we have only seen 22 episodes of new content and 5 episodes of recap, which yield a total of ~66 minutes of new content. In that time, we have been introduced to characters, new and old, and even had them grow, much like Universe did. Please be patient. The overarching plot will come soon enough, and if Negishi’s tweets are to be believed, FEELs will be had.

      • November 12, 2014 at 6:27 AM
      GaianKnight
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      Universe had the luxury of more episode time to flesh things out with. The time crunch on these episodes, with a further 4 or 5 recaps, doesn’t really give much time for much more frivolity. I’d hate this to become a mad dash rush to get to the point, with less than 15 episodes remaining. Hope I’m proven wrong, but still throwing the dog my worry bone, over this, for the moment.

      Do please new episodes, shut moi up. badass1

      • November 12, 2014 at 8:05 PM
      Nil Admirari
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      Episode 28 is now subtitled and available!

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      Episode 28:

      It is no surprise that the science club wouldn’t take “you lose” for an answer. Tenchi just can’t get out from between these two groups, nor his home crew either. I loved seeing Ryoko finally dishing out some more pain over these girls, even taking Touri and Rui to task at an eating contest. They don’t know about her bottomless stomach! And again, more little plot threads coming together. Momo dropping that little bomb while talking in her sleep. The implications!

      Tomorrow, Tenchi starts his work as a slave in the dorms for the girls. I can see this going several different ways, none of which are good for him.

      • November 12, 2014 at 8:35 PM
      GregTheLion
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      So has anyone ever heard of “Squidward Torture porn”?

      Well, I’m starting to think this show has an overdose of Tenchi Torture porn. tenchiahhhhhh

      • November 12, 2014 at 11:57 PM
      wwwwhhhhoooo
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      GregTheLion wrote:

      So has anyone ever heard of “Squidward Torture porn”?

      Nope, and I think I’m okay with this. wth2

      – Ep. 28 –

      Momo must truly be special, as she has thus far been spared the “Vengeful Ryoko” treatment (maybe this is the new, more passive “scorned by Ryoko” treatment?). Even though Tenchi didn’t do anything wrong, I can’t help but cheer my girl on for finally holding him accountable in some way and having some respect for herself (& don’t worry guys, Tenchi’s a trooper, he can handle it).

      Interesting, as normally Ryoko would have gone into “attack-mode” on any potential rival within arm’s-length of Tenchi…then again, she was never outright aggressive towards Sasami…maybe she goes easier on the younger ones? Then again, she kinda almost killed Mayuka…maybe that was because she’s Tenchi’s daughter (and annoying)?

      It seems with this series they have actively made decisions to have the characters slightly different to reflect the passage of time, yet one can plainly see it’s not a case of the director or writers misappropriating traits or misunderstanding who these characters are, as feudal-era Universe-esque Ryoko plainly demonstrates: Ryoko in those episodes is as “Ryoko” as I’ve ever seen her in any incarnation.

      P. S. Someone gets a cookie for calling it: Touri had a moment in the sun (even though it was after dark).

      P. P. S. Look at that, Greg! They heard your pleas for more cartoonish, SD Tenchi faces and delivered.

      • November 13, 2014 at 12:13 AM
      GregTheLion
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      wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:

      P. P. S. Look at that, Greg! They heard your pleas for more cartoonish, SD Tenchi faces and delivered.

      eh, it’s not quite Tex Avery level, but for this generation, that’s to be expected, so its still a welcome treat. mmhmm1

      Also, I agree with your thoughts on Ryoko. While she does try to enjoy herself during the festival (the butt wrestling not bothering her and the eating contest like a cake-walk), her fever runs high when she sees

      Her Tenchi

      with some significant type of other, thus a envious punch-up to help him grasp the situation at hand.

      • November 13, 2014 at 1:29 AM
      evilpii
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      Now in ridiculous overtime, the battle competition continues between the Student Council and Science Club, while poor Tenchi just wants to go home. tenchiahhhhhh They have gone from athletic competition of the steeplechase and the cavalry battle to seemingly random other things: games of chess, eating contests, even whack-a-mole (ORAORAORAORA jotaro1 ).

      But, Yuki refuses to accept defeat, and the games continue. I do appreciate her tenacity. Ganbatte, Yuki! fyeah1

      However, notice that Rui referenced the excavation from the first week. They wanted the funds to finish uncovering their treasure. Indeed, what is that treasure? Do tell. Yuki and Beni do seem rather protective of it. gendo1

      Moreover, Momo mumbles in her sleep something about her and Beni “returning together”. Return where, Momo? Are you saying you and Beni have a history? Do tell. butts1

      Be on notice. The threads are starting to align. Soon. Just like Ukan said, all will be revealed soon. gendo1

      Then, there’s Ryoko. Tenchi, you made a mistake. It wasn’t directly a fault of your own. You should know better. tenchiahhhhhh However, Sasami’s words creep me out almost as much. Are you telling me that the dorms are a roach motel? wth2 Once you check in, you never check out? sadface1 Stay tuned! Tenchismile

      • November 13, 2014 at 1:35 AM
      GaianKnight
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      Wait! WANT1 Ryoko hit Tenchi?! When has that ever happened? mmmm1 And his head didn’t pop off in a bloody mess? He really is tougher than he looks! (Or she just held back.)

      And Sasami has a bit of a cruel side to her now, just leaving Tenchi hanging like that. iloveit1 Or at least she acts like her mother anymore. (Wonder if Sasami will start hugging and throwing Ryoko around, at some point. dawohki1 )

      EDIT: Oh wait, Ryoko and Ayeka hit Tenchi in the Pretty Sammy OVA twice, but that was because he got in the way of them. Tenchi does that stuff alot, it seems. =^^=

      • November 13, 2014 at 3:21 AM
      SnowQueen
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      Well like Who said in mini-chat, Tenchi did hit Ryoko once so it was about time she creamed him back.

      I do think Momo gets a little to much leeway with Tenchi but its Momo so I’ll let it slide even Ryoko gave Beni a hard time when she wanted to arm wrestle with her Sensei. Lol

      • November 13, 2014 at 3:58 AM
      GaianKnight
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      I wana see Sasami hit him. Just to see if it’s even possible. Ayeka already kicked him in the OVA beginning, so she’s already got a shot in. Mihoshi already smashed the house a few times, so she got a shot in too. soawesome1
      • November 13, 2014 at 9:25 PM
      Nil Admirari
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      Episode 29 is now subtitled and available!

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      Episode 29:

      Welp, Tenchi’s up in over his head now. His day of slavery will be spent in the dorms for the girls, which can only spell nothing but trouble moving forward. In fact, it seems like Yuki has some sort of plan. Quite interesting that Yuki tells Rui that she needs to be careful less Tenchi find out she’s a “spy”. Wonder what sort of implications that line has. I had also noticed an interesting prop sitting in the room during the flashback sequence where Yuki and Rui are planning:

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      A crab, huh? Something to do with Washu? Maybe Yuki or Rui just really likes the animal, giving them an extra connection to Washu. They are the science club, after all. To say nothing of Yuki’s frequent scheming. Another small detail I noticed that I don’t think has any implications for what’s going to happen ahead (but could, possibly):

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      It’s on screen for only a moment, but it appears as though he’s still keeping the Tenchi-ken close in his back pocket. Expecting trouble to follow him wherever he goes. But maybe he likes it. Overall, this episode went pretty much how I expected it to go. Someone (or several people) under-dressed in the dorms. Beni’s headed for the bath, so (website spoiler ahead) expect an Onsen style episode pretty early on next week. Yuki and Rui have Tenchi right where they want him, I’m rather curious as to what their plan is going to be.

      • November 13, 2014 at 9:58 PM
      SnowQueen
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      Here’s a idea I just had….what if Rui and Yuki are really Washu and Mihoshi in disguise….? Yeah not very likely huh? But it was just a fun thought I had though it’s probably to good to be true.
      • November 13, 2014 at 9:59 PM
      MangaMan
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      This week has given us more character development as well as more insight into the greater over all story. I do hope that we get more comedy outside of Tenchi being put into awkward situations with possible restraining orders tenchiahhhhhh

      The crab on Yuki’s desk makes me wonder, is she working for Washu? Washu’s crap symbol was in the cave they were digging in, plus we haven’t seen if Yuki and Aoi have different versions of themselves in the alternate dimension story line. I know this is a celebration of Tenchi but I would like the story to start moving along please. kiyonesmile1

      • November 13, 2014 at 11:14 PM
      wwwwhhhhoooo
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      Of course, Tenchi must now fulfill the conditions of the festivities drawing to a close, and–DER OH MA BENI!!!

      😯 😈 😳

      Though this episode (and yes, ones to come I’ve no doubt) are pure fan-service, as some have already noted there’s a little bit more to pick up on as well: Washu’s namesake the crab, Rui being referred to as a “spy” (though in this context, perhaps Yuki was merely referring to their scheming involving Tenchi and panties), and I totally didn’t catch Tenchi-ken in the back pocket!

      Something I also caught was what I believe was yet another fun fan callback (this show has already established precedence for the esoteric): when asked to put on some clothes, Beni responds with a simple, straightforward answer of “I’m about to get in the bath, so why would I do that?” Reminds me of Ayeka chiding Ryoko for being an “exhibitionist” in the onsen, to which Ryoko coyly replies “it’s only natural to take a bath naked.” 😉

      Once again, well done Ai, and the more I get to know her, the more I respect Beni as an imagined protege of Ryoko. (Ryoko-sensei? Ryoko-senpai? I can dream, can’t I?!)

      • November 14, 2014 at 12:50 AM
      WisperG
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      The fanservice is strong with this one gendo1

      So in the end, who exactly won the competition last episode? Tenchi seems to have been assigned to the dormitory as a whole, not to any one club/group in particular, or is his assignment here not related to “a day with Tenchi-sensei” as promised for the competition prize?

      • November 14, 2014 at 12:09 PM
      GaianKnight
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      Well, we know Tenchi lost in the end. He’s dead now. =xX=;;;
      • November 17, 2014 at 6:23 PM
      Nil Admirari
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      Episode 30 is now subtitled and available!

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      The Super Cut for episodes 26-30 is now available!

      We apologize for the delay in getting these out, special circumstances caused us to have to wait a few days. Enjoy, and look forward to today’s episode in a few short hours! kiyonesmile1

      • November 17, 2014 at 7:09 PM
      wwwwhhhhoooo
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      WisperG wrote:

      The fanservice is strong with this one gendo1

      Yeah, but…

      …in the words of BTO’s Randy Bachman, you ain’t seen nothin yet! 😯

      • December 7, 2014 at 9:13 PM
      evilpii
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      Sorry for the delay in my posting on Episode 29. Work and Chiba Pa got in the way. blush1

      To say Tenchi is in an awkward situation now is an understatement. Kiyofacepalm1 Speaking as a teacher, this situation is probably one of the worst to encounter: a male instructor being teased and taunted by the female students in his charge. For those unaware, the penalties for fraternization with students are universally quite severe. Tenchi has sufficient reason to be concerned. butts1

      And then, he also has to worry about the rather vicious jealousy he would receive from Ryoko and Ayeka when they found out. wth2

      However, the comedy was quite amusing. mmhmm1 I was very glad not to be Tenchi. tenchiahhhhhh Notably, Beni’s casual ambling while half-naked was not too dissimilar to Ryoko’s behavior around the house. Coincidence? gendo1 Another nod to larger dealings was the crab plushie on Yuki’s desk. To whom might this refer? qt1

      Also, Kumo-kun. http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p661/evilpii/Forum/Smilies/spider3_zps9d1d3149.png" />

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