Tenchiverse Cameos and References Thread

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    • November 2, 2013 at 3:53 AM
    WisperG
    Member
    We have a Dual-specific crossovers thread, but I figured it would be a good idea to have an all-encompassing thread covering everything in the Tenchiverse and beyond.

    Feel free to post any references or cameos pertaining to Tenchi and its numerous “cousin” series here, regardless of source (i.e. they don’t necessarily have to be from other Tenchiverse shows).

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      • November 2, 2013 at 3:53 AM
      WisperG
      Member
      I’ll start things off with a cameo that threw me for a loop when I found it. Skip to 2:01 in this video:

      [BBvideo 425,350]http://youtu.be/1imvaTJ0r30?t=2m1s[/BBvideo]

      Apparently, Photon has a cameo in Tenchi in Tokyo in which he almost got punched in the face by Ryoko 😆 . We’ve discussed cameos here on Tenchiforum before, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard a mention of this one. I’m not very far into Tokyo yet myself. I wouldn’t have found this if not for that AMV.

      • November 2, 2013 at 4:21 AM
      Crazed
      Moderator
      none
      Nice find Wisper!

      Here’s a page from a DC comic where you can see the kanji of Tenchi Muyo! in the background on the wall of a building.

      http://images.wikia.com/tenchi/images/3/3a/Tenchi_cameo_in_DC.jpg" />

      • November 2, 2013 at 4:30 AM
      chucklocker
      Participant
      none
      Speaking of the Tenchi Muyo! kanji showing up in strange places, here is a cameo that shows up, of all places, in an episode of Sailor Moon!

      http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff178/chucklocker/Linked%20Images/Tenchi_zpsf429f347.jpg" />

      I’ve just looked, and the episode that this appears in aired only a few weeks after the very first OVA episode! Apparently Tenchi had some very early fans in the production staff of Sailor Moon!

      • November 2, 2013 at 11:08 PM
      Nobuyuki
      Participant
      Keep in mind “Tenchi Muyo” also translates to the equivalent of “This Side Up”, so you’re likely to see it on any random box. 😉
      • November 3, 2013 at 2:51 AM
      chucklocker
      Participant
      none

      Nobuyuki wrote:

      Keep in mind “Tenchi Muyo” also translates to the equivalent of “This Side Up”, so you’re likely to see it on any random box. 😉

      True enough, but in the anime production community (which I imagine is as relatively close knit as the equivalent western tv/film communities) you’ve got to assume that they are aware of the connotations and implications of Tenchi and place them in their work accordingly…

      • November 15, 2013 at 6:45 AM
      For Washuu
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      Oh, yay. Here I go. (‘Cause WhisperG threatened me.)

      The H-Title OVA, “Beyond“, produced by Pink Pineapple in 1998.

      I’ve been watching it, and the whole thing is like “Agga Ruter” does “El-Hazard”. (no pun intended.) It actually revolves around the plot and not the adult content, also; one could remove it and there would be no difference in story, really. :/

      It is also Kajishima-funny here and Hayashi-funny there.

      Like the main character, the great Demon lord of Darkness and Destruction… washing dishes.

      A Tenchi’s-mom-look-alike makes an appearance for one second: http://i.imgur.com/OY9aK97.png

      One of the hapless girls in the show refers to the MC as “Tenshi-Sama” [angel], much like Ayeka does to Tenchi.

      Aann…dd….d… that’s it! Watch it if you want a funny story about some girls who are somehow able to get hot and heavy with a dude who has steel plates for skin. And horns. And five eyes.

      Yeah.

      • November 16, 2013 at 2:19 AM
      wwwwhhhhoooo
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      WisperG wrote:

      Apparently, Photon has a cameo in Tenchi in Tokyo in which he almost got punched in the face by Ryoko 😆 . We’ve discussed cameos here on Tenchiforum before, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard a mention of this one. I’m not very far into Tokyo yet myself. I wouldn’t have found this if not for that AMV.

      Whoa okay yeah I totally forgot about this scene in Tokyo. I’ve been re-watching TiT but got off track lately, haven’t gotten there yet…now that I have Photon fresh in my mind, this really stands out like it never has before for me, and I’ll keep a look out as I’m viewing “Toyko” in the coming weeks (good eye there btw). Tokyo has had a couple cameos from Tenchi’s distantly-related series (such as El-Hazard) and it’s clear while it may not be a true crossover by the strictest of definitions, they’re definitely going for Photon here.

      • January 27, 2014 at 12:38 AM
      jgzinv
      Member
      As has been mentioned, it appears via the 10th Anniversary box set that

      the first Tenchi OVA had drawn inspiration from Iczer-One, an earlier series.

      We happened to find and watch some of it at Ohayocon ’14, so I will stick

      some links here so others can see it and draw their own conclusions about some

      (quite) similar scenes and elements.

      It’s NSFW, and not light on the nudity or gore, or screaming.

      Iczer One:

      OVA 1-3

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUOaaOyH7ew

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IYzAFDf9E8

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neV8yuoDeF4

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkW13r6zQto

      http://www.veoh.com/watch/v20882810M53d99FX

      Iczer Reborn: (Direct Sequel)

      http://www.goodanime.net/category/iczer-reborn

      You’ll want a pop up blocker such as adblock plus running on goodanime links.

      Iczer Girl Iczelion: (Loose 2nd Sequel)

      http://www.goodanime.net/category/iczer-girl-iczelion

      You’ll want a pop up blocker such as adblock plus running on goodanime links.

      • January 27, 2014 at 1:53 AM
      Nil Admirari
      Moderator
      none
      The Tench Connection

      http://i.minus.com/ivjDjz2o9JHLd.jpg" />

      • January 27, 2014 at 1:56 AM
      SilverWhisper
      Member
      I find Outlanders more influential. If anything, Tenchi is basically its spiritual successor.

      Still, I love Toshihiro Hirano’s character designs. They should be considered on par with high profile 80s character designers like Haruhiko Mikimoto (his mentor) and of course, Akemi Takada.

      It makes me wonder, considering the many aspects from Megazone 23: Part 1 which were recycled for Iczer, was this why AIC decided for Part 2 to have different shitty character designs? With the exception of animation assistance, they had nothing to do with Part 1.

      • January 27, 2014 at 3:38 AM
      Anonymous
      Guest

      SilverWhisper wrote:

      I find Outlanders more influential. If anything, Tenchi is basically its spiritual successor.

      Influential to anime as whole? Yes, but particularly to Tenchi? No

      For a long time (pretty much since I brought it up here, lol) the Iczer series has had a close tie to Tenchi, particularly through Iczer 3 (released over here as Iczer Reborn). Not only because of the GLARINGLY obvious influence that Iczer-3 had on Ryoko’s character and design, but the fact that both Hiroki Hayashi and Masaki Kajishima worked on Iczer-3

      This is one of the earliest “Ryoko” Sketches from the 10th anniversary Tenchi set

      http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q262/Dagon123/earlyRyoko_zps8c82e8be.png" />

      And here’s Iczer and Iczer 3

      http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q262/Dagon123/Iczerfull381571_zps360c479d.jpg" />

      It basically looks like Kajishima took Iczer 1, put Iczer 3’s hair on her and then drew it into a semi-original style, I mean look at this cover of Animenominous, it’s not that far removed from Ryoko, it’s not hard to imagine someone close to production in Japan could spin it easily

      http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q262/Dagon123/377123_zps6a267345.jpg" />

      • January 27, 2014 at 3:44 AM
      Yosho24
      Member
      Holy crap, thats almost eerie. Uncurl iczer 3’s hair at the sides and it’s basically ryoko 😯
      • January 27, 2014 at 5:46 AM
      SilverWhisper
      Member

      Dagon123 wrote:

      Influential to anime as whole? Yes, but particularly to Tenchi? No

      Yes, her appearance is certainly derived from Iczer, as well as the whole concept of synthetic lifeforms wielding power from their hands. I was referring to the themes of Tenchi and Outlanders being comparable, and specifically Ryoko personality. Kahm strikes me as being more similar to her for the fact she falls in love with what appears to be an ordinary man, is oblivious to her destructive nature, and has a complicated past. She is also entangled with the affairs of an extraterritorial empires, clearly paralleling Jurai. Although, that might be taking it a stretch too far.

      Understanding that Kajishima was with AIC since its formation, it’s logical to believe he’s worked on most their projects before Tenchi and his decision to go freelance. Iczer 3 was proof of his ability, and essentially the spark, while Tenchi was the fire of his success.

      • January 27, 2014 at 4:19 PM
      chucklocker
      Participant
      none
      I’ve only seen the first episode of Iczer One, so I can’t really comment too much on how much or how little the franchise influenced Tenchi. I was aware of the uncanny resemblance of Iczer 3 to Ryoko before, and there are certainly more than a few similarities between the shows. I hadn’t heard much about Outlanders before you and Dagon brought it up, Silver, and I’d be very interested in checking it out. At the end of the day, the best any of us can really do is speculate as to what may have inspired the creators of Tenchi, but given the AIC connection it’s probably safe to assume that these shows were at the very least proving grounds for concepts that would be reworked for Tenchi.
      • January 31, 2014 at 6:59 PM
      mitsuki lover
      Member
      AFAIG the only difference between the Iczer and Ryoko character designs that I see are the ears.Unless I’m missing something about Ryoko’s ears.

      And Chuck…yeah you should check out Outlandersif you can.

      • February 1, 2014 at 2:01 AM
      Anonymous
      Guest

      mitsuki lover wrote:


      And Chuck…yeah you should check out Outlandersif you can.

      Just for reference for those that don’t know

      http://i21.mangareader.net/outlanders/34/outlanders-2304755.jpg" />

      http://scans.chia-anime.com/manga/i16upload/outlanders/31/outlanders-2304485.jpg" />

      Here is Princess Kahm from Outlanders

      • February 3, 2014 at 7:36 PM
      mitsuki lover
      Member
      iloveit1
      • February 4, 2014 at 9:22 PM
      Almael
      Member
      Na, more like a little style trend of the time see “Caravan Kid”.
      • February 8, 2014 at 12:16 AM
      SilverWhisper
      Member
      ^Maybe because it was the same author? Also, Outlanders came before Caravan Kid.
      • February 12, 2014 at 6:45 PM
      mitsuki lover
      Member
      Never heard of Caravan Kid before.
      • September 26, 2015 at 4:47 PM
      Yukinojo
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      • September 28, 2015 at 5:44 PM
      mitsuki lover
      Member
      soawesome1 iloveit1

      Where’s that from please? I find it hysterical that male Ranma would have female Ranma’s

      feminine hygiene products on him! 😆 😆 😆

      Yeah that’s gotta be a hard one to explain. OTOH he could explain away understanding the girl talk by

      the fact he’s living with Akane and her sisters.

      • September 28, 2015 at 6:36 PM
      Yukinojo
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      mitsuki lover wrote:

      Where’s that from please?

      Ukinojo92 wrote:

      Ryoko and Ayeka cameo in Ranma 1/2 I believe

      I think it’s from Ranma 1/2 from the style, don’t know which manga it’s from. If it’s from something else, please correct me.

      • September 30, 2015 at 5:17 PM
      mitsuki lover
      Member
      er…I just noticed something, in the lower panel where Ranma’s running it looks like his pants are

      a bit undone. Though I do love Ryoko and Aeka’s thinking he’s a weirdo!

      I’d really love to see what the girls would do if they ran into Miroku.

      • September 30, 2015 at 7:18 PM
      jgzinv
      Member
      that’s the fold of his jacket, not his crotch, ya pervy old man.
      • October 2, 2015 at 7:35 PM
      mitsuki lover
      Member
      gendo1 Kiyofacepalm1

      Well the way it’s done someone obviously forgot to put color it like the rest of his jacket. And I still would love to see the Tenchi girls meet up with Miroku… speaking of pervs!

      • October 4, 2015 at 9:12 PM
      Yukinojo
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      none
      http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H3zT2bKA1P4/VBIKCq8ppRI/AAAAAAAAGmk/Uhox-PwBjD4/s1600/strangediver.png" />

      Moldiver Reference

      The series is called Strange+, never seen it before so I’m not sure of where this is from

      • October 5, 2015 at 5:56 PM
      mitsuki lover
      Member
      Ah a reference to Mihoshi’s favorite anime! kiyonesmile1
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