Tenchi Muyô! In Love 2: Haruka naru omoi

OK, to be perfectly honest, I liked this movie. However, it is a real disappointment for the overall Tenchi Muyo! series. There is nothing particularly funny happening throughout the bulk of the film, and is more of a supernatural mystery than a comedic sci-fi film like the first two. It's really an awkward drama using the same characters from Tenchi, however, they really don't do anything funny at all. Overall, I'd say a 7 for my disappointment, but a 9 if it were its own movie, and not a Tenchi Muyo movie.

Tenchi Forever! is perhaps the best thing that ever had Tenchi's name on it. For once, the entire Tenchi crew is taken on a trip that explore their emotions and feelings. There is no action, no fighting, and its light on humor, but its supposed to be that way. That's what makes this movie unique from the others. Ryoko and Aeka are forced to work together and Tenchi is finally pushed toward choosing between them. This movie makes me cry every time I see it. The animation is beautiful, although you do find yourself wishing for a glimpse of the Tenchi Muyo! TV series animation, but this is great in its own right. I perfectly wonderful movie. 10 out of 10. Its just great.

The various Tenchi Muyo series have always been known for their screwball comedy. The other Tenchi movies have also been a source of comedy, but mixed a good bit of drama in as well. This particular Tenchi film is incredibly dramatic, centering on Ryoko and Ayeka's love for Tenchi. While this is a good movie, the film is unfortunately underrated for the lack of comedy, which while unfair, shouldn't be totally unexpected. The film is very good and should not be judged on the basis of the shows that came before it.

Now, I've been hearing a lot of negative reception about this movie. That it is not Tenchi or the animation is horrible, but here's what I've got to say. Well, those who say that are half right, this lacks everything the Tenchi series is, the comedy. And the animation does look worse than Tenchi In Tokyo, but it does have the characters, and the love story thing in it. And it has more background about Yosho and his history, before coming to Earth, and has a great soundtrack and musical score from Saitou Tsuneyoshi. And it is more of a romance and drama than a comedy, that is probably what turned off those Tenchi fans. But overall, it is very touching and it shows another side of Tenchi, his true feelings, and a side of Ryoko and Ayeka I've never seen before that made me feel a bit warm on the inside, but I still want to see more of their bickering and fighting over Tenchi! And the ending was just beautiful, and the music fits it perfectly. I recommend it to Tenchi fans interested in seeing something different in Tenchi. Oh, and don't think this is the end of Tenchi, because it isn't!

As somewhat of a romantic at heart, I must say I enjoyed Tenchi Forever. Driven away after a fight between Ayeka and Ryoko, Tenchi is lost to his family and friends for over six months. In the teeming metropolis though, he is spotted by Ryoko and Ayeka again and again. It seems that a lover from Yosho's past won't stay dead, and thus begins an adventure of which we as the viewing audience won't ever forget. Though it does have a lack of action, and does take a little from the First film, it really is in a class of its own.

If you are a serious Tenchi fan, then I would definately recommend this to you. With a riveting plot, memorable scenes, and a wonderful ending (the credits are something you DON'T want to miss), it has become one of the best stories in the Tenchi Universe. That is, it has for this viewer.