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  • evilpii
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    With Ai Tenchi now concluded, I believe it is time to update the anime comparison image. Unfortunately, the full resolution file is far too large for Imgur, so I put it in Dropbox. blush1
    evilpii
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    You know, I might be arguing minutiae, but I don’t think Ayeka is not wearing her tiara key in the opening of episode 43. wth2

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    I want to say there is a wild take in Tenchi in Tokyo where her hair and the key pop off for a moment, but is there another time when Ayeka is seen without her tiara key? qt1

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    Nil Admirari wrote:

    When she lashes out towards Tenchi and Momo, a lil somethin somethin comes out of nowhere sup light hawk wings to shield them from the blow.

    Upon a rewatch of the series, episode 34 in particular,

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    the shielding used to defend Momo and Tenchi seems very similar to the Momo’s personal defence in episode 8.

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    Perhaps they are the same?

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    evilpii wrote:

    wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:

    I’m saying YES! to all of this, but actually I’m also like NOOOOO because of the severity of what is to come, and the fact that Ryua (in pii’s continuation, Ryoko’s race) and Jurai going to war is a terrible wedge between two main characters (while cleverly being their conflict escalated on a galactic scale).

    Your perception serves you well, Who. However, as Ryoko is the rebellious sort a priori, and never mentioned her heritage in Universe ever, one thinks she has little love lost with her people as a whole. That’s not to say Jurai will welcome her with open arms either. Kiyofacepalm1


    mitsuki lover wrote:

    IIRC correctly there wouldn’t be much love lost between the people of Jurai and Ryoko in the first place considering what she done when she was a space pirate in the actual canon.


    I assume this is the line to which you are referring. Where I was going with this was that Ryoko, the way I’m playing her, is a woman without a country. She rejects her own race and heritage, even weds a Juraian prince. However, due to her piratical days as well as the heritage she rejects, part of Jurai won’t immediately take her either. Earth really is her home and refuge.

    However, in said canon (that damned word), Ryoko has been an active participant in many events which have benefited the crown: the defeat of Kagato’s coup d’etat (Universe), facing Kain in 1970 (TMiL1), as well as the nonsense I have written. Notably, in Universe episode 24, Azaka and Kamidake, who arguably represent Jurai’s honor and nobility, respect and commend Ryoko. I reference also Hexagram of Love, where Azusa names Ryoko a friend of the crown, provided she leaves her past behind her.

    Ryoko’s allegiances are not simple, and I believe they are an avenue to be explored in more depth. I have plans for such speculation in Homecomings Chapters 4 and 5.

    mitsuki lover wrote:

    Of course Aeka would probably at this time have gotten past her jealousy of Ryoko’s relationship

    with Aeka,along with the fact that Sasami would be acting as mediator between the two.


    I think you mean “Ryoko’s relationship with Tenchi“, but you’re mostly right. However, I doubt Sasami would have anything to do with it. I would think that two grown women who have demonstrated a strong friendship, however strained by romantic nonsense, could sort their affairs without some outside mediator. I reference TMiL2, one of my great inspirations for writing Homecomings in the first place. A reason I split them up into two stories was to give them time to reflect and mature a bit before they saw one another again. Chapter 4 of Homecomings, both of them, has been planned for some time to have Ryoko and Ayeka discussing that very issue with one another. Naturally, there is that scene between Tenchi and Ayeka to rewrite as well.

    mitsuki lover wrote:

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    Aeka being the stubborn person she is would probably force at least her closest advisors to

    accept Ryoko,war or no war with her people.


    Oh, of that I am certain. However, I do have an ulterior method to force the Juraian brass to tolerate Ryoko, using everything I’ve been building up for her. That will be a point in Homecomings: Masaki Chapter 5, whenever I get there.

    mitsuki lover wrote:

    I wonder how much influence Tenchi will have in Aeka’s actions and decision making process during this war.


    A point I do hope to make in Homecomings: Jurai is that part of Ayeka’s heart will always love Tenchi, much like in TMiL2. However, while his counsel might carry significant weight, she must make decisions for the benefit of her people, not herself. In wartime, she will likely have to send her friends, even family, into harm’s way. I could imagine her agonizing over a decision to send Tenchi, Ryoko, or even one of their children on a dangerous errand. I believe there is quite a bit of drama to be had here.

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    wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:

    Oooooooh I have been teased thoroughly. WANT1

    One step closer. gendo1

    wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:

    I’m saying YES! to all of this, but actually I’m also like NOOOOO because of the severity of what is to come, and the fact that Ryua (in pii’s continuation, Ryoko’s race) and Jurai going to war is a terrible wedge between two main characters (while cleverly being their conflict escalated on a galactic scale).


    Your perception serves you well, Who. However, as Ryoko is the rebellious sort a priori, and never mentioned her heritage in Universe ever, one thinks she has little love lost with her people as a whole. That’s not to say Jurai will welcome her with open arms either. Kiyofacepalm1

    wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:

    At least I can enjoy it because it’s well-written; it makes me apprehensive and admittedly excited (carnage! yaarrrgh!) merely at the thought.


    Thanks. mmhmm1 I was a bit worried about it being very out of context, as well as written over a couple hours today when the writing bug (… a spider?) bit. I’m glad that evoked those emotions. soawesome1

    Admittedly, the aim was to portray Ayeka as queen and fully realizing the consequences of a weighty decision such as war. Setting the scene when she was a wife and mother not only allowed me to allude to a future family for her, but also the worries she would have at making a decision like this one. Again, viewing Abraham Lincoln: Vamire Hunter spurred this forward. I was actively visualizing the scene were Abraham was considering the battle of Gettysburg, his son playing at the foot of his desk, as well as the scenes with him and his wife when his son fell ill from a vampire’s bite.

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    wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:

    Does anyone want to do it earlier? Like, morning? Fine if not, it’s just I miiight be able to squeeze it in if it were earlier in the day, but I’ve been in enough lately. If usual 3pm works, stick with what ain’t broke.

    Actually, I have nothing planned for Saturday, so I can be there whatever time. Just let me know. ^^v

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    wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:

    How about Sat, Jan 3, 3 PM EST? Let’s give Ai a good sendoff!

    I could make that. Tenchismile

    evilpii
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    This episode gave the series a nice send off, with lots of symbolism and hints to other parallels. Tenchismile

    I loved seeing the Masaki household back to business as usual. I got the happy FEELs again, particularly seeing Ryo-Ohki at last after endless debates on her appearance. dawohki1 Ryoko atop the shrine gate was very nostalgic for me. mmhmm1

    While silent, I did enjoy the final moments with Momo and Beni. Also, we got to see a Juraian tree become a spaceship, without carving or physical action! WANT1 I’m not sure if Juraian space magic was the cause or Washu’s reset button returning Toshika to her original state. Either way, might this set a new precedent? Also, this has been theorized before. gendo1

    Interestingly, Momo and Beni return to their voyage, to what seems like Earth. In fact, the cliff they stand upon is exactly the one from Yosho’s flashbacks in Universe.

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    The shrine gate notably had no name. Again from episode 8, Momo and Beni were to met “Sou-sama”. Was Sou-sama already on Earth waiting? There are lots of open questions regarding these two. More on that in a moment. qt1

    Not unlike the ending to Universe and TMiL1, the show gives a quick review of everyone’s epilogue. Presumably, with Momo and Beni set back to their original place in spacetime, Junai Academy became what it should have been. The student council positions shifted slightly, and Yuki and Rui were set back to build Goriki-kun without Washu’s insight. Perhaps Yuki can one day impress her mentor with her own talents. mmhmm1 Ukan is still Mihoshi’s superior, but is notably dressed in a standard GP uniform. Apparently, she’s a slave driver. Kiyofacepalm1

    However, one wonders about what Mihoshi doused at the Masaki shrine. gendo1 Given Momo’s sword is inside the shrine, one really has to wonder how connected Momo’s world and this one are. Perhaps there are more stories to tell here. butts1

    JGZinv wrote:

    I get the feeling that it insinuated the Masaki shrine was founded in the TU by Juraians.

    There’s plenty of evidence I think to support it leans toward TU as the source material, but is

    still it’s own spin off.

    However, there are several other notable indications that the OVA had significant influence on the series as well. As a celebration of the franchise, this series pulls from all sources, even Tokyo, though certainly not equally from each. I can agree that a shrine was founded by Juraians, but one looks at the front of Momo’s shrine and the Masaki shrine, they are dissimilar. Now, perhaps the shrine has been rebuilt or renovated, and Mihoshi’s dousing and Momo’s sword definitely point at the possibility. However, just like the ending of TMiL2, nothing is stated outright or for certain.

    chucklocker wrote:

    Thank you so much to everyone on the translation team! You guys are the reason our carnival came back around dawohki1

    …

    It’s been one hell of a ride, though, and I’ve loved sharing every minute of it with everyone here!

    Nil Admirari wrote:

    It’s been a crazy ride working on this with you all and being able to bring the fandom fresh Tenchi material every single day. Thank you all for watching and being here with us for the carnival.

    Folks, it’s been a fun show, and my thanks go to the entire translation staff for putting in the hours of effort to bring this show to us all. Bravo, gentlemen, and well done. fyeah1

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    Nil Admirari wrote:

    I uh, I got something in my eyes here. Gimme a minute.

    wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:

    Oh my God. Beni and Momo reunited, Tenchi and Ryoko surrounded by a blossoming tree, and ending with the exact same ending shot–I mean, EXACT–as that of Universe…

    … I have no emoticon for this.

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    High school Momo, I will miss you. Momo seems to have been able to control the time-jumps through her key, and likely its connection to Toshika. Hence, when she calmed down, she could put things right herself. Indeed, she is the tragic hero here.

    The bench scene gave me chills. Not only did it remind me heavily of Eva, but the prolonged goodbye carved a peach-shaped hole in my chest, and likely Tenchi’s as well. However, much like Sakuya from Tokyo, child Momo could still grow up to be the high school Momo we have met. Also, much like baby Mayuka from Manatsu no Eve, she has a chance to learn from Tenchi and the family. Can you feel it?

    The scene with Washu and the others brought me back to both TMiL movies like yesterday: the time running out, Tenchi trapped in some offshoot universe. I feel it.

    “Please, remember me.”

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    wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:

    That was the Tenchi I know and love.


    This man said it all. That feeling is the magic of Tenchi Muyo! doing its job.

    wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:

    & to top it all off, on Christmas day! What a wonderful gift! Thank you Tenchiforum Translations! Thank you Mr. Negishi!


    This was a great Christmas present to the fans. Merry Christmas, everyone. Thank you, everyone at TenchiForum Translations.

    evilpii
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    Today gives us a lot of super-science and Juraian space magic. mmhmm1

    Ryoko and Beni inspect the wrecked ship, which Beni has access to command. Toshika hasn’t forgotten her. kiyonesmile1 Beni’s memory might be coming back too. soawesome1

    I am curious about the space magic here. Washu has hacked the d.o. bullet no doubt to follow her commands, while Beni simultaneously activates Toshika. The beam from the bullet changes to pink, and Momo’s key reacts, allowing her to meet Tenchi. Given its name, I propose that the d.o. bullet pierced the rift, allowing Washu to channel Toshika’s signal to Momo’s key.

    There is precedent for this theory in both TMiL films. In TMiL1, Washu used the five color Fudo temples to mimic Juraian energy to power a vortex for entering subspace. In TMiL2, Washu used all the Juraian camellia trees planted by Katsuhito throughout his youth in tandem with the dimensional hardware of the SA to pierce into Haruna’s world, allowing Ryoko and Ayeka to enter.

    In fact, all three of these situations seem to be very similar: dimensional hardware channelling Juraian or pseudo-Juraian energy to break the barrier between universes. butts1

    Nil Admirari wrote:

    Ukan follows her orders instead of going completely insane, pulling out her troops and suggesting the school girls retreat as well.

    I am mildly disappointed that Ukan did not have a heel turn, but needless to say, her retreat does play to her as a GP officer doing her job. Also, she seems to have released Ayeka and Sasami. mmhmm1

    Nil Admirari wrote:

    Have to say, I’ve been loving the way that they’ve treated Washu’s interfaces through this series. It always has some sort of digitized version of herself somewhere. I laughed aloud when I saw the hacking process upload meter being a version of lemmings, but with mini-Washus.


    I do love all of Washu’s egomaniacal toys. We got the classic “A” and “B” puppets from Universe! iloveit1

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