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- 1) Minagi’s introductory arc (NNfT #1-2): the very first story. ^-^
2) Yume and the Shima Brothers (NNfT #4-6): ROW ROW FIGHT THE POWA! m/
3) Ibara, lost guardian of the Nameless Tree (NNfT #9): Proto-Tenchi, the AWESOME. m/
4) Misaki and Funaho visit Earth (NNfT #10): so many touching mother/daughter scenes. T_T
5) Garyu kidnaps Ayeka and brainwashes her (NNfT #11-12): Tenchi vs Ayeka! Go!
6) The last story in the first run (NNfT #12): Tenchi==BADASS! ^o^
7) Dark Washu and Tama (ANTM #3-4): Battles + Minagi returns!
I really like the content in ANTM #10, but I have had trouble acquiring #9. This I will remedy. >< Another visual interpretation of the series I’ve enjoyed was the short-lived Pioneer comics from the U.S.
Tenchireceived a six issue comic series with American art and original plot, based on Universe. The highlights include Nagi and Ken-Ohki appearing, as well as Ryoko being fused into a composite being named “Inferno”. Oh, and Mihoshi and Kiyone get fused into one body for a little while two. 
It wasn’t near the quality of Okuda’s manga, but it was entertaining. ^^v Scans exist on the OVA Ultimate encyclopedia DVD, though not very readable. I’ve found higher resolution scans online, years ago.
My favourite is a close tie between the Yume arc and the Ayeka’s pet one. The latter heavily inspiring me for my fic. It truley served as the essential core of the plot. If you care for spoilers, do not read the the paragraph below which is from the book.
A creature so dangerous and threatening to Jurai if abused could become a dangerous threat. All it is is a cute little creature that feeds on Jurai trees! It didn’t strike me as strange. It was interesting, and weird to know such a thing could be a threat. Its one of the, if not THE most secret of secrets on on Jurai.
Its just a shame the Hasegawa novels weren’t in manga form, or more Tenchi Universe stories in manga form. 
know which one to pick.I also liked Sasami and the wolf one;on the other hand the one with the raccoon dogs was
hilarious.But I think the one where Aeka finally gets to go on a date with Tenchi was drool worthy for all Aeka fans as
we got to see our fave Tenchi gal in a swimsuit!!!! 
But I think the one where Aeka finally gets to go on a date with Tenchi was drool worthy for all Aeka fans aswe got to see our fave Tenchi gal in a swimsuit!!!!
I like the part where the date is interrupted by thieves. Yes, she mad.
But I think the one where Aeka finally gets to go on a date with Tenchi was drool worthy for all Aeka fans aswe got to see our fave Tenchi gal in a swimsuit!!!!
I like the part where the date is interrupted by thieves. Yes, she mad. 
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Great selections everybody! I’m glad that so many people have enjoyed the manga and bring so many different favorite things to the conversation. Heres a new dirction for all of you to consider: Would you like to see the manga stories animated? If so, which ones do you think would work the best?
I’ll start. I would definately enjoy seeing certain stories from the manga animated. I think the story that was mentioned before with the ‘Unamed Tree” and it’s guardian who loved Ryoko would make an excellent special or TV movie, as it really puts Ryoko in an emotional crisis and delves deep into her character in a way that isnt seen very often.
I just know that there are more people here who have read the manga but havent posted yet, so dont be shy, we want to hear from you too.
I think the story that was mentioned before with the ‘Unamed Tree” and it’s guardian who loved Ryoko would make an excellent special or TV movie, as it really puts Ryoko in an emotional crisis and delves deep into her character in a way that isnt seen very often.
I too like the Unnamed Tree arc from NNFT #9, and particularly enjoyed the character of Ibara. I always likened him to “adult Tenchi”, particularly as I read this before I saw TM!iL2 He also had a vibe much akin to the knights from Universe
This is probably a clear option, but the Yume/Bizen arc from NNFT #4-6 would make a season story arc very easily. ^^V It has a large cast of characters and draws from every character at some stage. It also highlights Minagi, which is always welcome. However, as such, Minagi’s introductory arc would have to animated first.
For another stand-alone arc or movie, I vote for Garyu’s appearance in NNFT #11-12. This one highlights Ayeka’s relationship with both Tenchi and Ryoko, which I believe isn’t as prominent in the anime as Ryoko’s side. Also, you get to see Tenchi quite angry with the wings.
Though I think the Sasami story with the wolf would be a fun one too,as it gets into Sasami’s overall gentle personality.
Then the one with the raccoon dogs,as it would make for a great comedy/horror movie.Especially the way that Ryoko
scares the reporters off.
Oh and how about the time that Sasami goes on that Iron Chef type program or the one with the girl and the PI who are
investigating Tenchi?…You can probably pick out just about any story from the manga and say it be worthy of at least a
mini-movie.(For example the one about Ryoko going to work…
I have 2 of the books beside me. I must re read them all again soon 
Anyway, let’s change it up again. One of my favorite things about the Okuda series’ was the original artwork on the title pages, both the colored covers and the individual chapter title pages. The artwork on these full page pics is top notch, and definately on par with the artwork from the show. They can be simply cute/sexy, or they can be beautiful and deep, and sometimes they manage to be all that and more at once! Here are a couple of my favorites!
Now it’s your turn to share your favorite title pics! If anyone dosent know where to find scans I used This SiteThis Site
Any story is good where we get to see Aeka in a swimsuit! iheartitplz
I love this breaking of the 4th wall. Washu has some great moments so far!*Washu puts on a scary mask* “This chapter was getting too serious” Hilarious!
Washu “This is what you call a happy ending”
Ryoko “Cut that out! Why are you summarizing the story for us?”
“Does’nt this worry you Tsunami?”
“Oh its no big deal. Sammy will manage somehow, we will see in the next issue”
Ryoko “Follow my lead Ayeka After all this is my only bit in this issue”
crosseyedclapplz
Just finished Volume 3. Still good so far!
Yeah they do alot of 4th Wall breaking down in the manga.In one chapter they refer back to the
first OVA and the fact that Ryoko has no taste buds.Literally she can eat anything because she lacks
taste buds.She cons Aeka into eating something that’s totally sour because Aeka forgot that fact.
This is what Ryoko and Aeka seem to always to do in the manga: :fight:
Tsunami more than she’d otherwise be.
BTW:It’s interesting to note in ep.2 of OVA 1 Sasami does act the little prankster.
So, I think TokyoPop is trying to rebuild itself in North America! I found a Twitter, @TOKYOPOPmanga , and I’ve been tweeting to them about possible series they might be able to publish. I inquired about Tenchi Muyo, and I got a tweet back saying “Tenchi Muyo is a possibility if enough fans want it.”
I sadly don’t own a lot. NnfT 1 and Sasami Stories. Is there much demand for the manga here? I would personally want it, I don’t come across enough at Half Price books
I don’t know how to edit threads, but is it possible to move my response and delete this thread(can a mod do it for me)? Or just delete it and I can post in it later, I don’t mind, I have to get going >< but thank you so much! 
Anyway, great pickup of NNFT vol. 4! I myself will be trying to find them all in hard copy sometime soon. I hope that your hypothesis that Tokyopop might pick up the manga turns out to be true, cause that would make my task a lot easier! :Cheeks:
So, have you read much of the manga? If so, what is your favorite story?
I thought Tokyopop went out of buisness are they still around or were they revived?
Tokopop DID close in the US, BUT I believe it’s coming back, at least that’s what I get from reading this twitter but try emailing them or tweeting or facebooking. When I was asking about manga (like, I asked if they could get Mars or Kodocha) and they told me other people have the publishing rights for it now. It was all under the context of them opening up back here, so I think they are
chucklocker Honestly, my favorites are the little fan club letters at the end of Sasami stories lol! I love them, they are so cute!!
chucklocker , I’ve read most of the manga :> I used to get like, 30 books a week from the library back in elementary and middle school, and you can bet I picked up the Tenchi they hadWhat is your favorite? :>
That’s really cool that your library had them! I like the fan club letters as well. My favorite stories would have to be the one with Ayeka’s pet (so sad 
Hey I have a random probably stupid question (if it is a stupid question please feel free to slap me with a fish)Anywho i’m a fan of 4-koma stuff, I know theres some Tenchi 4-koma’s out there, so i’ve been trying to find some translated scans online *yes i’m being abit naughty here* I’ve found some Tenchi 4-koma stuff, but I don’t know if the ones I have found are legit 4-koma comics or fan works, If I post em, would the Tenchi masters here help me out?
Of course! I know of a few 4 koma’s that are translated, but always feel free to ask any questions, if we don’t know it, nobody does, lol coolguyshadesplz
OK thanks. First off, some MihoKiyo stuff …..all of which use the most obvious joke one can use for these two.
Ayeka scares me sometimes.
No Need For Misunderstandings…Right Tenchi!?
And Finally I have no Idea whats going on in these as I do not Speak Japanese, but Sasami does not look too happy.
So yeah anyone know what any of these are from? Or are they just random fan-comics!? Again any help is appreciated, thanks in advance.
Judging from the translations, I’d say there’s been a case of the. Punistation’sI’m guessing most are from the “Tenchidon” book. (sorry, the wayback machine doesn’t handle images well)
Hmm I see, interesting. But yeah thanks for the help. Tenchidon eh…. *adds to list of Tenchi releated merch to hunt down, despite the fact he cannot read Japanese*
Such a shame 4koma stuff hardly ever gets brought over to the states (unless thats what the main book was like ala K-ON & Lucky Star)
…Still hoping against all odds that VIZ will release the new BLEACH 4-Koma series in the states, I mean its published in a sheishusha book for petes sake…same thing goes for the comedy based DB & Naruto spin-offs. Get on it VIZ!
Back on topic… anyone know a good online store where a guy can find OOP manga for a sane price? People are scalping the Tenchi Manga hard on Amazon. *Bloody Scalpers! 
…..and with that my rambling is done.
Hmm I see, interesting. But yeah thanks for the help. Tenchidon eh…. *adds to list of Tenchi releated merch to hunt down, despite the fact he cannot read Japanese*Back on topic… anyone know a good online store where a guy can find OOP manga for a sane price? People are scalping the Tenchi Manga hard on Amazon. *Bloody Scalpers!
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Dang it 4koma, now my Yuri-detector is gonna go off even more for MihoKiyo Stuff.! And I am also arguably now even more scared of Ayeka then I already was .
But ahh in all seriousness, its always neat to find translated 4komas for your favorite series online, I may have to resort to doing the same for Bleach if VIZ passes on the chance to release its new 4koma manga stateside. * Although i’m still holding on to the small hope that since they released Color BLEACH: official bootleg we might have a shot at a stateside release of it.
Anywho getting back to the topic of Tenchi Manga…
While searching for places to buy Tenchi Manga I came upon this site, actually has some used volumes for decent prices! May have to give it a go when I can.
Hey I have a random probably stupid question (if it is a stupid question please feel free to slap me with a fish)Anywho i’m a fan of 4-koma stuff, I know theres some Tenchi 4-koma’s out there, so i’ve been trying to find some translated scans online *yes i’m being abit naughty here* I’ve found some Tenchi 4-koma stuff, but I don’t know if the ones I have found are legit 4-koma comics or fan works, If I post em, would the Tenchi masters here help me out?
Of course! I know of a few 4 koma’s that are translated, but always feel free to ask any questions, if we don’t know it, nobody does, lol coolguyshadesplz
OK thanks. First off, some MihoKiyo stuff …..all of which use the most obvious joke one can use for these two.
Ayeka scares me sometimes.
No Need For Misunderstandings…Right Tenchi!?
And Finally I have no Idea whats going on in these as I do not Speak Japanese, but Sasami does not look too happy.
So yeah anyone know what any of these are from? Or are they just random fan-comics!? Again any help is appreciated, thanks in advance.
I think at least one of those (the one you label No Need for Misunderstandings) is by Kiyohiko Azuma, who did some Tenchi dojinshi amongst other things before he went on to do the brilliant Azumanga Daioh and Yotsuba&!
Harls you’re wrong on one for a change…I have all of AIC Love and Azumanga Two….
Well cool, “ask the man who owns one” and all that. 
Thanks for the correction.
Honestly, I’m not fond of online manga scanlations (and by extension unofficial anime streams and fansubs) because, y’know… itsillegal.
I agree with you WisperG, but both series’ have been out of print for almost 10 years, and as far as I have been able to determine Viz’s copyright of both series has lapsed. Unless I am very mistaken, that means that both series are now in the public domain.
I wouldn’t go that far. While true that Viz’s license to publish has expired and returned to Kadokawa, Kadokawa still hold the rights to the original work. Public domain’s a couple generations down the line, if ever.
While it isn’t prohibitively hard to acquire hard copies, it is certainly a real pain in the butt, and until someone re-licenses them then online scans are the only practical way that this series can be discovered by new readers. Let me know if I’m wrong anywhere here, because I certainly don’t want to be seen encouraging illegal activity.
It can’t be helped.
Ah, Ok this is turning into a real education for me lol!Anyway, Kadokawa serves only Japan if I’m not mistaken, and these were officially translated by Viz for the western market right? Doesn’t that mean that Kadokawa only holds the original Japanese versions’ copyright, while the English versions are a separate property and are currently unheld?
Even though Viz’s license lapsed, the copyright
Keep in mind however, that there’s a shittonne of stuff on this website that falls into violating the letter of the law.
Don’t worry about it and let one do as he feels comfortable.
Honestly, I’m not fond of online manga scanlations (and by extension unofficial anime streams and fansubs) because, y’know… itsillegal.
I agree with you WisperG, but both series’ have been out of print for almost 10 years, and as far as I have been able to determine Viz’s copyright of both series has lapsed. Unless I am very mistaken, that means that both series are now in the public domain.
I wouldn’t go that far. While true that Viz’s license to publish has expired and returned to Kadokawa, Kadokawa still hold the rights to the original work. Public domain’s a couple generations down the line, if ever.
Japanese copyright doesn’t work the same as US copyright. Under Japanese copyright laws the publisher forfeits claim to any title out of print, while the rights revert to the original author. Also with any copyright claim, Japanese publishers must first get written permission from the author before seeking legal action.
Over the last year or two, Japanese publishers have been working to change this and add additional stipulations, awarding a percentage of any additional royalties to editors, etc involved in the creation process. Which means even less royalties to struggling mangakas. And will force mangakas to stick with their original publisher for any additional reprints, giving the publisher even more negotiation power.
This would make for a good conversation line all on its own, so let’s see where it goes!
Exactly. My curiosity is genuine, but tinged with skepticism.
So I decided to (finally) start the Manga, and originally I was going to hold off on posting until I got through the first series, but after only 1 volume in, all I have to say isWhy wasn’t this ever animated? lol Why? In 1 volume its impressed me on a whole number of levels, both bluntly and subtlely that I can’t help but think “Why is this not still in print?” I know this is only the beginning too, man, why did I wait so long to read this? lol happyblueplz
I’m kind of surprised that you of all people waited so long Dagon.
Personally I really enjoyed reading the Tenchi manga. I love the manga characters especially Minagi.
Okuda’s art style makes the characters look really cute.
So no chance of any other publisher picking up the manga then?
Too bad.A lot of people are missing a good thing then.
So no chance of any other publisher picking up the manga then?Too bad.A lot of people are missing a good thing then.
In any industry, money can change a lot of things, lol so never say there isn’t a chance (Unless you’re dealing with Harmony Gold
But more to the point, one thing I would love to see is Omnibus volumes
Cats omnibus.I can attest from these that getting a Tenchi Omnibus would be a real bang for the buck,as
you get 2 or more volumes for the price of 1. 
One question I have would a Tenchi Omnibus be cheaper or more expensive to produce than just an
ordinary manga?
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Well, now that one of the main original goals of this thread has been met, a sensible person would return to the normal flow of events and wait for the new members to join in. I have never been a sensible person!
Not every story or character in the Manga was neatly brought to a succinct conclusion, leaving open the possibility that there is still room for expansion on established plot lines. Which character or story do you guys feel is most ripe for continuation? For me it is definitely Tama, the cute, peaceful remnants of Dark Washu. They could have taken her character so much farther, but instead she turned into a background character who served literally no purpose whatsoever. I’d love to see her develop some more, perhaps dealing with some re-emergent Dark Washu memories or something. What do you guys think?
I am surprised no one at Otakon had it.
Oh they did. Mittens bought the only copy without telling me! Lol. Actually, I’m mostly to blame for not looking at all. Last Otakon I scoured the place and came up empty, so I didn’t bother this year. I should have known that in the intervening year since the FUNi releases that they would come out of the woodwork. Oh well, cest la vie.
Actually, it looks like 2 different sellers have new copies of it listed for just $5 (w/ shipping) right now:
Unless you have some wierd aversion to Amazon that I’m not aware of, you might want to hop in that deal
forum was still up and running.For the life of me I don’t know why I get the o and u reversed all the time.
Any ways…I highly recommend that if anyone can get a hold of Sasami Stories to do so.It’s a real gem.
At the end of every section they have a bit where Okuda “talks” with Sasami.
There’s also a bonus section at the end that consists of the various comicstrips that Okuda drew for the
Pioneer fanclub newsletter.The series of comics dealing with the girls going online is hysterical.
Where the heck have you been looking for Sasami Stories Chuck? I bought one used from an Amazon seller for less than $10 last year.Actually, it looks like 2 different sellers have new copies of it listed for just $5 (w/ shipping) right now:
Unless you have some wierd aversion to Amazon that I’m not aware of, you might want to hop in that deal
Lol, it’s closer than you’d think… I’ve come across many such deals on amazon marketplace, even multiple volumes from many different sellers going for as little as $.01, but there’s just something mental block i’ve got about paying the same or greater amount for shipping as the actual product itself! It’s really stupid, I know, and it then runs up against the more natural instinct not to pay $10 for something somebody else is selling for $.01! Lol, I guess I’m either going to have to eventually break down and grab one, or keep hopelessly waiting for some seller to sell a whole set for $.01 each and ship them together! Anyway, I’m weird. Lol.
er…what is shipping and handling for a penny?Seriously $0.1?
That would make me kinda wonder what condition it was in.
I love Mihoshi’s stories in the Okuda manga
Goku’s name in Dragonball came from,hence NOT a Dragonball reference….
I think the scariest Mihoshi story in the manga that I have ever read is the one where she gets a bump on the head and becomes actually competent for once.You don’t want to see a competent Mihoshi… :scared:
And for faithful posters/followers of this thread, I invite you all to think of one moment or story or arc of the manga that you would use to get somebody who may be unsure of the manga to give it a try. For me, I would probably have to for one of the really sad stories (probably the Mitsu story) to really drive home how raw the emotions can come across and how vulnerable and three-dimensional the characters are. What moment/story/arc would you use to get somebody into the manga with?
I have All of the All New series and im about 1/2 way thru of getting the second release of the first series
Wolf At The Door
But when he’s just getting out the door he hears the announcer say that Orikasa Ai is about to sing a song from
her latest CD.
I wonder if in Tenchi
Ok…not really as a character per se,but there’s a rather cool in joke on page 13 of the first chapter:
Wolf At The Doorwhen Yosho is about to go out and rescue Tenchi and the girls after hearing on the news about the wolf on the loose in the local mountains. But when he’s just getting out the door he hears the announcer say that Orikasa Ai is about to sing a song from
her latest CD.
I wonder if in
TenchiRyoko is also a big Orikasa Ai fan…you think?!
That is really cool ML, I didn’t know that! I hope she is a fan, it would be fitting. I only recently became aware of another music-related easter egg in Pretty Sammy
btw:This does seem to suggest that at least in the manga Orikasa Ai and Ryoko are two distinct personages!
I wonder what it be like living in that particuliar universe.
Sasami mentions the whole reason for the trip and that they spent all the money on snacks.
Ryoko is still the best developed and most developed character thus far. The story arc that centered on Ayeka’s confrontation with the Mitsu creature was pretty boring just because Ayeka doesn’t have a lot going for her, so giving her a cute pet that is basically a lizard Ryo-Ohki didn’t really strike me as all that impressive or engaging.
I wasn’t a fan of the focus on Sasami, in fact I think I realized I really don’t care for her character. Usually when the Tsunami stuff shows back up I get more invested but man if she isn’t just a Mary Sue who’s just…UGH.
However, I’m also not a fan of all the loli/little girl designs. I think I was okay with Yume just because, but Tama was a bit too much. I’m glad she faded away into the background and only showed up every now and then. The other villain who wanted to merge with Washu, UGH. There was a bit of a contradiction since he included his adaptation of Tenchi Muyo in Love
I definitely wish there was more, but after learning Okuda worked for 12 years on this I can see why he hasn’t come back with some new material. His art, his humor, and his stories are mostly on point, and I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard at a manga before in my life. I do hope someday we can see him coming back to this in some shape or form.
One last note, Ryoko working at McDonald’s is still the best two pages in anything ever.
ask Ryoko from episode 2 of OVA 1.
Has scan of the Sasami Stories been found yet? Im not into her all that much but im a bit of a completest when it comes to manga.
Well, every chapter in that Sasami-themed volume were simply pulled from the existing manga. If you’ve read volumes 3, 8 & 12 of No Need For Tenchi, then you’ll have read every story that was republished in Sasami Stories. The only thing new (and exclusive) to that book were a series of 74 rare 4-panel comic strips compiled from Pioneer Japan’s long-defunct Fan Club Newsletter. Those would be worth scanning, at least. A quick Google search didn’t turn up any of them.
Recap for you :
Sasami Stories
Those comics are unique.
The said comics strips
But they have been officialy
What I conclude: Japs are nicer
I wonder why they came up with that particuliar title.
ChaudSept Wrote:Go to that link
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It should work just fine.
The look and feels like the show but with some changes, and added scenes with the gang. The new frames of the gang, are just typical and usual routines of the family but it has the nostalgia to it. Can’t wait to see more volumes, even if they are raw Japanese.
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