Anime Insider 18 (January 2005)
Anime Insider 18 is the 18th issue of Anime Insider magazine by publisher Wizard Entertainment. The January 2005 features the editorials 50 best DVD releases, a guide to Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki (OVA3) by contributor Adam Arnold, a review of all of CLAMP's manga to that point, and more. The issue featured two covers. The first featuring Asuka Langley Soryu from Neon Genesis Evangelion and promoting the magazines 50 Best DVD releases editorial, the second features Ryoko as she appears in Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OVA3 and promoting the "Muyo Madness" editorial.
References to Tenchi Muyo!
- Page 46: Pioneer's Tenchi Muyo! DVD Ultimate Edition release is ranked as the #21 best DVD release.
Tenchi Muyo! ruled the 90s on VHS with an arsenal containing space pirates, alien princesses, energy swords and the occasional cat-rabbit hybrid that turns
into a spaceship. But Tenchi really reigned supreme with its goodnatured, wishy-washy teen hero surrounded by a half-dozen hot chicks. Ordinary high school student Tenchi Masaki unwittingly releases the space piratess Ryoko, who's been trapped in his grandfather's shrine for generations. As it turns out, Ryoko’s presence attracts the attention of Jurai princesses Ayeka and Sasami, mad scientist Washu, a Galaxy Police detective—and a whole lot of trouble, as the various girls decide to move into Tenchi's house and duke it out for his affections.
Although Tenchi has been revisited countless times in movies and TV series (see page 60 for more), the original 13-episode OVA has maintained a special place in history. Top-notch animation, a boldly original sci-fi setting, hilarious characters and even a little tear-jerking tenderness make this the very best Tenchi incarnation of all.
- Pages 60 - 66: "Muyo Madness" editorial by contributor Adam Arnold and the Anime Insider staff about how all the pieces of the Tenchi franchise fit together.
Gallery
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Asuka Cover - 1 of 2
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Copyright Page
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Page 46 - Tenchi Muyo! DVD Ultimate Edition ranking #21
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Page 60 - "Muyo Madness" 1
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Page 61 - "Muyo Madness" 2
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Page 62 - "Muyo Madness" 3
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Page 63 - "Muyo Madness" 4
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Page 64 - "Muyo Madness" 5
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Page 65 - "Muyo Madness" 6
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Page 66 - "Muyo Madness" 7